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Whiptail Babies

Started by DavidK, Jan 22 2014 10:06 AM

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#1 DavidK

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 10:06 AM

Just thought I would share my whiptail babies

have 2 which are bigger about 4cm but am working on saving more

What are some of your experiences?
Thanks

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#2 discuslover81

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 10:07 AM

Very nice DavidK....

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#3 malawiman85

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 10:26 AM

Cute little buggers! I have a soft spot for whiptails.

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#4 TheTexasCichlidMasacre

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 11:30 AM

i knew it... the truth comes out Paul isnt the tough bloke he is making out he is ... lol

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#5 malawiman85

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 01:50 PM

HAHA yep you got me!

OK I guess I have to come out of the closet... I hope you guys wont judge me but, well... I like small catfish! I always have, ok? Whiptails are sexy fish!

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#6 MrLeifBeaver

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 02:28 PM

HAHA yep you got me!

OK I guess I have to come out of the closet... I hope you guys wont judge me but, well... I like small catfish! I always have, ok? Whiptails are sexy fish!

You just like the 'whip' part? :blush:

Back to topic: If the babies are 4cm does that mean that cucumber is about 30cm across?

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#7 malawiman85

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 02:59 PM

He has two others that are 4cm, making the cucumber a far more regular size.

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#8 Foti

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 03:08 PM

I believe David said he has 2 that have grown till 4cm and that he plans on saving more of these
"Hopefully with some helpful advice"
David I have never had the pleaser of owning any whiptails
But everything I read or been told has been they are lazy eaters
So need to add fresh veg and powdered spirulina daily
Also make sure you maintain clean water so remove veg before it goes too soft
Good luck keep up the good workp

More pics too

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#9 DavidK

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 04:12 PM

Hahah, yeah I have 2 (not pictured) that are about 4cm
Foti, I gotta agree I have since been putting them in a container/fry saver due to them dying off when in the bigger tank. They just don't move around for the food, so here at least they don't have a choice

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#10 TheTexasCichlidMasacre

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 04:27 PM

someone told me daily water changes .... but that was before my whiptails eggs got eaten lol

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#11 shep

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Posted 22 January 2014 - 07:23 PM

I leave mine in the main tank with their parents and siblings.
Water change once a week . A few pieces of wood and some plastic plants to rest on.
they get fed sera flora and seem to be happy.
the whiptails are the only inhabitants of the tank.