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[golden_dase]

Hi folks!

I'm currently setting up a dedicated species tank, and hoping to breed: Lethrinops Red Capuz! I was told by Mr. Az Midland & also Ms. Krystal Aquotix (haha!) that they are a very rare fish... so I thought I might have a go at trying to breed them and hopefully, share the results with fellow members..

Tank being set up:

Brand new 3x14x18 tank and stand
2x AquaOne CF700 canisters
200w heater
limesand, limestone, fake plants etc...

The tank might be a bit small, but I will see how it all goes and if need be, upgrade the tank in future. I'll upload some pics of the new tank tonight.

Anyways, I have 10 of the Red Capuz coming which I was told (by Mr. Ronny "click click") that it would be a good number for a colony...

Cheers all!
Kevin

[Warby]

These are beautiful fish, keep us posted on the progress

[golden_dase]

Thanks Dave!

If I have the same success with them as I did when I was breeding F2 Mpanga, I'll be estactic!!

The colony of 10 is costing me an arm and half a leg... lol

Cheers!
Kevin

[Poncho]

Good luck with them.

10's a nice number but might be a tight squeeze in a 3 footer.

[golden_dase]

Good luck with them.

10's a nice number but might be a tight squeeze in a 3 footer.

Yeah thanks mate. Unfortunately Morley Aquariums didn't have 4fters in stock and to custom build one would take about 10 days (backlog of jobs). I have the fish on hold at Aquotix and wouldn't want Krystal to hold them for too long...
Also, after seeing a few "second hand tanks" that have been advertised, both here and Quokka/Gumtree.. I decided to buy a new set up.....

I'll be splitting up the colony when I manage to see which ones are compatible. Eg: 1 male/3-4 females etc.. and put the rest into another tank as a secondary breeder.
Gotta satisfy my fellow PCS members with juvies!

Cheers!
Kevin

[cichlid4lyf]

very nice fish kev.
hope it all works out for you.

phil

[golden_dase]

And here's their new home:
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Keep in mind, the tank is set up as a breeding tank... not for display, so please disregard my aquascaping...I just threw in some spare limestone and fake plants....

Cloudiness is due to the very fine limesand i'm using... looks awesome in person! Hopefully the cloudiness disappears in a few days.


Cheers!
Kevin

[Kenshin]

looks good maby add some pvc tubes half burryed and with rocks piled over the top

[golden_dase]

Thanks for the suggestion mate. I'll grow them up abit first and see how they go...

[smellsfishy]

good luck.
i hope all goes well, maybe we will even see some juvies in the classified section
even if they are out of most of our budgets, lol.

[Krystal]

Looks good Kev.....Plenty of open space for them which they will love.

Maybe try and create a few more nooks and cranny's for the females to retreat to if need be.....Other than that looks good, nice and practical.

I was watching them today and there are definitely some with a lot of character!

[Paddy]

Had the pleasure of seeing the setup yesterday, Looks very tidy and seems Kev is all ready to go I am sure we will be seeing juvi's in no time

[golden_dase]

The water has cleared up nicely, thanks to SeaChem Clarity!

Also added more limestone to create more "territory" as per advice by some members.

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A few more days cycling and tank will be ready for the colony. Can't wait!! Wooohooo!

Cheers!
Kevin

[golden_dase]

Update: Fishes are in!

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They're still juvies and I've only picked them up/added them to the tank this morning, so pictures don't do them justice! You can probably see the redish outline along their fins.
My camera/skills are crap so bear with my pictures until Mr Ronny "click click" drops by...

Will update again when the fish have grown abit and coloured up!

Cheers!
Kevin

[Mudjimba]

Congrats Kev,

they look great.
might be a bit early to get the Barry White music going............

cheers

[golden_dase]

Thanks Glenn!

If they turn out to be like the Red Capuz on my avatar/profile, I'll do headspins all the way to Aquotix! lol!

[Mudjimba]

G'day Kevin,

I can understand why.
I am intrigued to watch these guys grow into stunners too, all the best.

Do I sense a six foot tank in their future?

cheers

[golden_dase]

Man.. I so seriously want a 6fter for these guys... but missus is being grudgy about more tanks... sigh!

[smellsfishy]

Man.. I so seriously want a 6fter for these guys... but missus is being grudgy about more tanks... sigh!

them in a 6 footer! man that would be awesome, imagine the growth rate.
i wanted that 6 or 5 time 3 deep time 2 width, would of been awesome.
good luck, how far off of breeding?

[golden_dase]

I have a spare old 4fter if missus doesn't let me have another tank (6ft)...
I'm grabbing the remaining 3 juvies from Aquotix, so will need more space.. LOL!

They're still juvies but showing some colours already, especially the reddish outline on their fins, and also the "red cap", although it's still early days!