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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
holy smokes..a baby



I found this lil guy in my tank...its such a quick clip, and ive been trying to catch the lil thing all morning, but was wondering if anyone knew what he was ..I have watched it over and over haha...I cant seem to catch a better clip of him because hes like 1/2 inch long with some good sized africans trying to get him..Im so hoping I can catch this lil guy!!!!!! its not a con although it does have the striped of one..but the blue on the fin and the shape is totally african of some kind LOL (not to mention, my cons are in egg form right now)
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Wow cool
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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He kinda looks like a cynotilapia afra, but as you know, I'm no expert.

I will be watching this thread closely for the correct answer
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
thanks matt!!

boliv he does kinda....I want to catch the lil bugger before he becomes food...but hes too fast....and I do have some in my tank..I think LOL ...you are learning faster than me!!!!!!!!!
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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There's only one fish in the vid, right? A blue one? lol
He's cute and fast, I hope you catch him
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
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There's only one fish in the vid, right? A blue one? lol
He's cute and fast, I hope you catch him
hahahah yeps ....was the best I could get LOL...im trying to get him grrrrrr
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Pop a sedative into the tank....JK

They are fast little suckers, especially when you feed them and try to catch them

I blame my learning totally on the knowledge of my teachers and enablers here at Fishlore

Last edited by bolivianbaby; July 27th, 2009 at 11:06 AM. Reason: Forgot Something
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
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Pop a sedative into the tank....JK

They are fast little suckers, especially when you feed them and try to catch them
I think I need the sedative!! i want this bugger in my net LOL
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Maybe that last cup of coffee was one too many this morning
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Mentor
 
I spended an hour to catch a fish last week. Me and my wife used 3 nets and moved a lot of rocks to catch this guy that was attacking the rest of the fish to the point of killing some of my Livingstonnis. GRRRR I gave him away to the guy that bought some of my Red Zebras. He was gonna put him on a separate tank.
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
just spent 20 mins trying ..grrr fast lil buggers...I found 3 more tho hahaha so evidently they are surviving somewhat

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caught one!!

Last edited by Shawnie; July 27th, 2009 at 12:36 PM.
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
There are three....... maybe one of your fish spawned
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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I can picture you in front of your tank with net in hand.
Have fun He sure is a cute one. One for me and one for Lucy too ! Now find one for Kimb, I think she was looking for a fish or two and Hey lorabell? Is your 72g up and running?
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Right on Shawnie, by the end of the day you may find a few more.

Brian
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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I missed the pic! Super cute, I love it's coloring.

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I can picture you in front of your tank with net in hand.

How wet do you think her clothes are from trying to corral those little buggers?
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Bless her heart
She's soaked from head to toe. I see tidal waves splashing over the sides
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
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There are three....... maybe one of your fish spawned
ya matt I had no babies so someone did spawn
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I can picture you in front of your tank with net in hand.
Have fun He sure is a cute one. One for me and one for Lucy too ! Now find one for Kimb, I think she was looking for a fish or two and Hey lorabell? Is your 72g up and running?
hush on the net

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Right on Shawnie, by the end of the day you may find a few more.

Brian
found 6 but the bf says "LET THEM BE" "they are this big now they must be able to hold their own"

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I missed the pic! Super cute, I love it's coloring.



How wet do you think her clothes are from trying to corral those little buggers?
oh you are buggers!!!!!! nice visual tho hey? LOL
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Bless her heart
She's soaked from head to toe. I see tidal waves splashing over the sides
shush lol you are grounded ....again!!!!!!
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Wish someone would've videotaped "The Catching of the Fry"
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Wish someone would've videotaped "The Catching of the Fry"
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
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Wish someone would've videotaped "The Catching of the Fry"
it was not a pretty site seeing how im only 5'2" and the tank is up to my chin but after all that hard work and sweat, I had to let them go ...I gotta remember thats not my tank and the boss said leave them be! (BUT, I DID CONQUER CATCHING ONE!)

doggon friends of mine here
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Beautiful fish! Personally, I leave the babies to get on with it, I have teeny tiny fish compared to your Africans though! I hope you catch them, they look luurvely!
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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it was not a pretty site seeing how im only 5'2" and the tank is up to my chin but after all that hard work and sweat, I had to let them go ...I gotta remember thats not my tank and the boss said leave them be! (BUT, I DID CONQUER CATCHING ONE!)

doggon friends of mine here
GREAT! FANTASTIC! That means when the boyfriend leaves the house to run an errand and you go to catch them again, you can videotape it!

Psst...we stand on chairs to do things with our taller aquariums

Last edited by bolivianbaby; July 27th, 2009 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Forgot Something
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
lol shawnie i just totally pictured you peeking into the tank!
lol you deff have some purty babies there you should steal them from the tank and put it in one of your won
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
I love the coloration on them wow that is amazing happy fish catching read my signature if it helps
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Addict
 
ooh, theyre some pretty cichlids! Have a grand 'ol time catching 'em!
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
boliv..you are a wicked woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but when I stand on that chair to catch them again, what the heck do I do with them? he will see them in a breeder box

im leaving HIS tank alone..but again, I caught one hahah..and still shocked that there is babies in that tank to begin with...not sure how any survived
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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Just tell him you put the breeder box in the tank and they just jumped right in

He's just got that beginner's luck!
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
That looks like a baby kenyi.
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Old July 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
ty angela!!!!!!!!!!!!

kenyi, afra, and ive had others give me more ...what is it about africans and a ton of different opinions LOL
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Old July 27th, 2009  
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A lot of them have similar markings, so as babies it's more difficult to tell them apart
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