New Photos-Retroculus xinguensis

[fishman76092]

They are extremely outgoing and friendly, but somewhat finicky with regards to what they like to eat. Love mysis shrimp and brine....not fans of flake and sinking pellet bits.

Inhabitants:
11 R. xinguensis
2 NG Rainbows
2 SAE
3 Botia sidthimunki
1 Schistura sp 'Sumo Loach'

Full tank views-
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03921.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03914.jpg

Most of the group-
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03916.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03917.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03918.jpg


Some close-ups-
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03915.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03919.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fishman76092/DSC03920.jpg

[bra8ndy8]

wtg!! looks great......as always!

[EAST_TX_RN]

That is a very nice, very natural-looking tank. I love the way the wood and plants really make that tank! I bet you are really proud of it! Thanks for posting the photos!

[jjriotgrrl]

freaking COOL!!!! my hubby said " oooo nice!"
lol
very classy cabinet it's in too

[supersmirky]

Great pics! Do they move alot or they pretty much float in one place? Love the set up....great job!

[fishman76092]

Great pics! Do they move alot or they pretty much float in one place? Love the set up....great job!

They lay on the ground until they see movement and then they are your typical cichlid. Similar to the goby cichlids from Tanganyika except that these aren't as clumsy in the midwater.

[lellison]

it looks amazing

[tsunderl]

Nice colorful fishies. And as always, I'm jealous of your setup!

[cheeto_1983]

what size tank is that and is the book case around it custom or did it come like that? nice pics

[fishman76092]

Its a 180-I had a guy in Rhome build it for me named David Thorson. I saw a DAS setup and had him build a similar piece using wood to match my office furniture. (its in my home office).

[kewlkatdady]

man...
very nice!

[supersmirky]

So how are these guys doing for you so far? Is it incredibly as hard to keep as researched?

[fishman76092]

No, not so far. They are doing very well, but are difficult to feed. They really like shrimp, but that wont fatten them up as the protein goes right through them. They will not eat prepared foods. Im going to try and make the Konings Shrimp mix in Enjoying Cichlids this weekend. My wife will be so happy.

[arnold]

You bastard!!:p:

[fishman76092]

Arnold-Id be willing to part with some if you want to trade? I dont need 11....Any labiatus ready to go?

[arnold]

they are growing out slow, I have a load of em but they aren't big nuff to go in a community tank except as feeders, lol.

[fishman76092]

Let me know when you get some with size. If you have any extra 'adults' Id be interested as well. I have these in with a trio of Gymno. balzanii that Im growing out.

[arnold]

It looks to be awhile, I need to put them in a bigger tank(maybe next week)
I do have some adult balzanii tho;)

[fishman76092]

I do have some adult balzanii tho;)

Me too.... you want a trio? Thats fine Ill grow these out...they are super slow growers even on frozen. Let me know if/when you get something to trade. Any RH Tapajos left?

[arnold]

Yeah I have some taps left:)