Your favorite species of livebearer and why? - Page 2

Jighead · 06-17-2006, 01:36 PM

Raskolnikov,
That is one of the best pictures of heterandria formosa I have seen! Tricksterpup is gonna love that.

What kind of setup are those in?

- Jighead

FreddytheFish · 06-17-2006, 01:57 PM

Belonesox belizanus belizanus- Pike Livebearer

Too bad its almost impossible to find a good picture of it.

Raskolnikov · 06-17-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jighead

Raskolnikov,
That is one of the best pictures of heterandria formosa I have seen! Tricksterpup is gonna love that.

What kind of setup are those in?

Thanks. I hope he does, as Tricksterpup turned me onto these fish in the first place, long ago. They're in a 16g tank with an air-driven sponge filter, driftwood, some java fern, and lots of java moss.

I also put some outside in a 35g patio tub with java moss, driftwood, duckweed, and 'lucky bamboo'. I haven't yet actually seen the ones in the tub, though.

ClayT101 · 06-21-2006, 11:54 AM

If I was forced to go only with live-bearers, I'd go with the Anableps. Google that if you've never heard of it. Pretty cool looking.

tetramoon13 · 08-26-2006, 06:54 AM

I'd have to say my faves are guppies, I had two yellow males when I first set my tank up, and unfortunately lost them due to not cycling my tank first. But the platies and neons made it. I have been wanting to get some least killies, so that may be my next try.

TwoTankAmin · 08-26-2006, 12:42 PM

Montezuma swords

The tail of course

tricksterpup · 08-27-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskolnikov

Thanks. I hope he does, as Tricksterpup turned me onto these fish in the first place, long ago. They're in a 16g tank with an air-driven sponge filter, driftwood, some java fern, and lots of java moss.

I also put some outside in a 35g patio tub with java moss, driftwood, duckweed, and 'lucky bamboo'. I haven't yet actually seen the ones in the tub, though.

I am glad that I was able to turn you on to them.

they are a great little fish. I am setting up a new nano for them. I lost my colony this past spring and I am hoping to get more this fall.
How many do you have in your 16 gallon by the way?

MonoSebaelover · 08-27-2006, 09:31 PM

Simple, Anablep anablep, Anablep, the four eyed fish

. Can't get more cool than that! JMHO!

Daveedka · 08-29-2006, 11:57 AM

BTW Snakeice,
I managed to find some black mollies from the yucitan pennensula that are at least similar to the black mollies I had as a kid. I could not find the source well enough to be sure they were wild caught fish and not tank raised, but they definatly are not the typical farm raised strains that most of the hobby sees these days. They are coal black, and pretty finny in their actions. They are hardcore algae eaters as you have mentioned, and currently I have four fry swimming around in the tank. Mama is getting ready to have a few more. As the colony grows, I'll cull for the old fashioned characteristics, and I'd say in a few months I might have some up for sale or giveawy. Let me know if you are interested.
I am currently housing them in pretty hard water (I have hardened all of my water anyhow) and that seems to be their main requirement.

Dave

Raskolnikov · 08-31-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tricksterpup

How many do you have in your 16 gallon by the way?

Hmm...I'm actually not sure. They've been reproducing fairly regularly and there is a ton of java moss in the tank.

tricksterpup · 09-07-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveedka

BTW Snakeice,
I managed to find some black mollies from the yucitan pennensula that are at least similar to the black mollies I had as a kid. I could not find the source well enough to be sure they were wild caught fish and not tank raised, but they definatly are not the typical farm raised strains that most of the hobby sees these days. They are coal black, and pretty finny in their actions. They are hardcore algae eaters as you have mentioned, and currently I have four fry swimming around in the tank. Mama is getting ready to have a few more. As the colony grows, I'll cull for the old fashioned characteristics, and I'd say in a few months I might have some up for sale or giveawy. Let me know if you are interested.
I am currently housing them in pretty hard water (I have hardened all of my water anyhow) and that seems to be their main requirement.

Dave

Dave keep me in mind as well.

those sound interesting.

tricksterpup · 09-07-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreddytheFish

Belonesox belizanus belizanus- Pike Livebearer

Too bad its almost impossible to find a good picture of it.

vidiots · 09-24-2006, 06:29 AM

You mean I have to pick a favorite? I've had mollies, swordtails, platies and endlers. I really like them all.

Trixie · 10-14-2006, 01:16 AM

Mollies! They really do have a lot of personality.

Susan

Barracuda324 · 10-14-2006, 06:31 PM

dalmation lyretail molly

fyrflye · 02-06-2007, 05:40 AM

I absolutely love Heterandria Formosa . I have a 10 ga heavily planted tank and I catch these guys wild locally.

DaisyTattoo · 02-06-2007, 09:30 AM

I don't much care for livebearers of any sort. If I had to pick I would say fantailed guppies because they are so diverse and you can get them in any color you want.

stevenplegere · 02-06-2007, 09:51 AM

Fancy Guppies, although I do like Mollys, Platys, and Swordtails even if I dont have any anymore. I always used to have ich problems with my mollys. Once I had Swordtails and Platys interbreed.

Sylvia · 02-06-2007, 08:01 PM

I should get some mollies...I've never had any, though I have had guppies galore and a few platies. Platies would be my favorite for now. I like their shape. Although they need some blue...

tricksterpup · 02-06-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JodiMartin2003

I don't much care for livebearers of any sort. If I had to pick I would say fantailed guppies because they are so diverse and you can get them in any color you want.

you are DEAD to Me Jodi, DEAD I SAY!!!!

well ok maybe not..

06-17-2006, 01:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
FreddytheFish Anachrønøs Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 961	Belonesox belizanus belizanus- Pike Livebearer Too bad its almost impossible to find a good picture of it. __________________ Вы завербовывалипока?

08-29-2006, 11:57 AM	#29 (permalink)
Daveedka in memory of Rusty Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,974	BTW Snakeice, I managed to find some black mollies from the yucitan pennensula that are at least similar to the black mollies I had as a kid. I could not find the source well enough to be sure they were wild caught fish and not tank raised, but they definatly are not the typical farm raised strains that most of the hobby sees these days. They are coal black, and pretty finny in their actions. They are hardcore algae eaters as you have mentioned, and currently I have four fry swimming around in the tank. Mama is getting ready to have a few more. As the colony grows, I'll cull for the old fashioned characteristics, and I'd say in a few months I might have some up for sale or giveawy. Let me know if you are interested. I am currently housing them in pretty hard water (I have hardened all of my water anyhow) and that seems to be their main requirement. Dave __________________ I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant!

10-14-2006, 01:16 AM	#34 (permalink)
Trixie Fauna is my EVIL TWIN. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,566	Mollies! Mollies! They really do have a lot of personality. Susan

02-06-2007, 09:30 AM	#37 (permalink)
DaisyTattoo It's a girl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 3,086	I don't much care for livebearers of any sort. If I had to pick I would say fantailed guppies because they are so diverse and you can get them in any color you want. __________________ It's not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.

02-06-2007, 09:51 AM	#38 (permalink)
stevenplegere Aquarium Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,023	Fancy Guppies, although I do like Mollys, Platys, and Swordtails even if I dont have any anymore. I always used to have ich problems with my mollys. Once I had Swordtails and Platys interbreed. __________________ Steve.....My foundation is groaning......

06-17-2006, 01:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jighead Dwarf Cichlid Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 34	Raskolnikov, That is one of the best pictures of heterandria formosa I have seen! Tricksterpup is gonna love that. What kind of setup are those in? - Jighead

06-21-2006, 11:54 AM	#24 (permalink)
ClayT101 Intercontinental Champion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 18	If I was forced to go only with live-bearers, I'd go with the Anableps. Google that if you've never heard of it. Pretty cool looking.

08-26-2006, 06:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
tetramoon13 *Merry Meet* Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 309	I'd have to say my faves are guppies, I had two yellow males when I first set my tank up, and unfortunately lost them due to not cycling my tank first. But the platies and neons made it. I have been wanting to get some least killies, so that may be my next try.

08-26-2006, 12:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
TwoTankAmin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westchester Co., NY Posts: 724	Montezuma swords The tail of course

08-27-2006, 09:31 PM	#28 (permalink)
MonoSebaelover Trigger Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO ~ CSU Posts: 68	Simple, Anablep anablep, Anablep, the four eyed fish . Can't get more cool than that! JMHO!

09-24-2006, 06:29 AM	#33 (permalink)
vidiots Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wakefield, New Hampshire Posts: 30	You mean I have to pick a favorite? I've had mollies, swordtails, platies and endlers. I really like them all.

02-06-2007, 05:40 AM	#36 (permalink)
fyrflye Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	I absolutely love Heterandria Formosa . I have a 10 ga heavily planted tank and I catch these guys wild locally.

02-06-2007, 08:01 PM	#39 (permalink)
Sylvia The singing ring Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 515	I should get some mollies...I've never had any, though I have had guppies galore and a few platies. Platies would be my favorite for now. I like their shape. Although they need some blue... __________________ "This is Nenya, the Ring of Adamant, and I am its keeper." - Galadriel, from Lord of the Rings

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