aquarist48

These guys are the ones in quarantine, 26g, waiting to go into the 265g at the end of the month. (3 of them)
Ken

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bolivianbaby

They're beautiful! Congratulations.

aquarist48

Good afternoon.
I managed to get some better shots than previously posted. These I took myself with my 35mm. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks,
ken

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bolivianbaby

That looks incredible! You have some very very happy fish there, too!

aquarist48

My boys and girls being "coy". Please note no "rowdiness" in my tank!
Ken

Notice the bright pinkish color on the one female with the exposed papilla.

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Lucy

The tank looks great and fishies, so happy!

aquarist48

Some close up shots. Hope you enjoy!
I've been practicing!
Ken

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bolivianbaby

I love those expressions! They're so cute! Wow! I've never seen a parrot show pink before. That is so cool!

aquarist48

Thanks BB. I'm looking forward to having them in the 265g and giving some company to my lonely Cory in there now who is an elder.
Ken

Hey BB. They actually do turn that color of pink around the gills and bellies. It isn't something wrong with the lighting or the camera. I'm glad the camera captured that for future reference.
Thanks BB
Ken

alicem

Awww I love corydoras and yours are very pretty.
They will have a happy life in your wonderful spacious tank, when they go in.
Congrats!
alicem

bolivianbaby

I'm glad, too! It looks fabulous against the orange, even if it does mean they want to frolick a bit

Shawnie

just faboooooooooolous!~ bout time the pics arrived!!!!!! love them and the hard work has paid off for sure!

Shawnie

LOVE them!!!!! they remind me of my fav which are sterbai's...almost picked up some julies the other day but they wanted 12 a piece!!! grrr LOL ....they are awesome ken and i just love their faces

aquarist48

Thanks ladies I've not had this type of Cory before. I thought they were really neat.
Ken

Frolick that's it! LOL
Thanks for all the compliments. It's really a labor of love as y'all know.
Ken

heather84

Glad to see my julii corys arent the only ones with the goldish color to them.

When we get fish I inspect them like crazy so i can later tell if anything is "off"....mine in the begining didnt have that goldish to them. then I looked the other night and they did i was a little worried.......I like the goldish color tho with there pattern :P

Tony G.

ken they are wonderful! I love your tank, its like having your own sea world tank!

aquarist48

Hello Heather. I think they change colors a bit like many other fish depending on their mood. They sure are fun to watch. Seems they get more active every day.

Thanks Tony! I appreciate that. When I sit in my chair it's pretty neat to have to look up...just having that much water around is neat in itself.
Ken

mare2009

WOW..Ken, those are monster Parrots! I never realized how big they will get, they make a 265G seem small. They are gorgeous! The silver dollars and that tank is just awesome looking. I love the round stone substrate. I don't know about you, but I would panic putting those little julli's in with those monster fish, won't they try to eat those little corys? ( beautiful! )
That tank hopefully will appear in tank of the month..

aquarist48

Hello Mare! Nice to see your text as always Thanks for the kind words. Once I get all of the plants in the tank that I want, maybe I'll post a photo in the contest. Too, I'd like to wait for a digital photo as well.

I don't think the Bloody Parrots (BP's)will bother the Cory's too much especially since I'm going to add all 3 at the same time. The BP's won't know which direction to turn. lol (hopefully) They don't bother the common Cory that I have in there now at all. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed though because you never know.

My largest BP is 8.5 long by 6.5 tall. I wouldn't be surprised to see them reach 10" but I think that would be their maximum growth. Shawnie mentioned that she has seen one reach 12".

Take care and keep in touch!
Ken

lorabell

WHOA!!!!! I cant believe I almost missed these pics.They are beyond awesome!!!!!!! U need to stand next to them so everybody really realizes just how HUGE they really are!!!!Cant wait for more

aquarist48

Thanks Lorabell. I'll get in one of the digital photos when my neighbor comes down to take them for me It's just too neat to have all of that water over my head when I sit on the floor and look up. Kind of makes me feel like I'm in there with them.
Keep in touch!
Ken

lorabell

lol..lol...well iI guess u could always take a DIP...not like there isnt enough room...lol..lol...but how would WE get u out?.....I guess we could leave ya in there....lol

aquarist48

I really think the fish would let me and they wouldn't think a thing about it other than "did you bring dinner too"! LOL
Ken

Lifesabeach

I'm sure somewhere in some other threads a discussion was had about you standing next to the tank in a pic to get some appreciation for how big the tank is.
Every time I look at your pics, the tank appears smaller - I'm sure having you stand alongside will put it in perspective! I think I would have some support there!

SWilkins

WOW. Love the pics. Gorgeous. I am just at a loss for words!!!

aquarist48

Thanks folks. I will get in picture soon Life. I know my photos do not give my tank and fish the credit they deserve Maybe I'll get one with me on the 3 step ladder in front of it as well. I'm always open to suggestions even when photography is concerned.
Ken

lorabell

yup!!!!! [b]WEneed perspective!!!!!!!....lol...ken...remember I told u ...we need a pic of your head next to them especially the really big one ...thats as big as u....lol...

aquarist48

Maybe a shot too at feeding time of the big orange blob
Ken

mare2009

Hi Ken.. I think your camera takes awesome photos! No matter its not digital, though I know how much more convenient a digital is. We sure appreciate your photos

aquarist48

Thanks Mare!
Ken