Maui + Kula Spawn!

**wolf_Q** · 11-03-2005, 10:31 PM

I may be interested in a betta.

I have to figure out if I have any place to put one first and how much a tank would be. Do you know the approximate cost of shipping one in the US?

**k9krazee** · 11-04-2005, 06:39 PM

Yay, more piccies!! That is a TON of babies!!!!!!

**IRescue452** · 11-05-2005, 10:40 AM

I doubt you can yet but do you about when you can tell the genders apart? I found a fish store in my area that carries halfmoons and deltas and double tails. I'm thinking that when I set up a big community tank, after I'm done with college in a year and a half of course, it might be easier to breed the females for the community. This way they would be together from birth and I wouldn't have to worry about introducing a bunch of strange females.

**bckrazy** · 11-10-2005, 12:37 AM

OMG... is it... really....? Yes, I'm updating the Spawn diary!!!

WE HIT THE ONE-MONTH MARK! And, yes, some of them ARE still alive! heh

Well, a lot has happened in the past couple of weeks. I added a Dwarf Corydora Catfish to the tank after hearing from lots of people in my club that they're perfect for keeping the tank bottom clear... some one in my club gave Spike to me at the last meeting, he's a tinsey less than and inch Cory. He was in there for a week doing perfectly fine, the bottom was totally cleaned of Baby Brine Shrimp eggs and the fry were happy. Then, on Saturday morning, I woke up to find an empty tank!!! Actually, it looked empty at first glance and I quickly removed Spike (the Corydora)... then, a bunch of fry swam out from the plants =0) so I guess only the smart/big ones survived! I really have no clue why Spike did it, there was plenty of food always in there for him and he seemed content. I know the 200-odd fry that he ate did not die beforehand, because they were happy and active the night before. I've been trying to hunt down a friend for Spike, maybe he's lonely? Whatever. Just, PLEASE, if any of you are considering a Cory in your fry tank, be uber careful. I now have around 100 fry... I'm guessing. I counted almost 100 a couple days ago, but I'm sure a bunch were out of sight in the plants or behind the filter/heater. I feel really horrible about all of the babies that died, really, really horrible.

All of the surviving fry are eating First Bites and/or tiny bits of frozen Daphnia in the morning and BBS in the afternoon, and they're growing all big and strong :thumbs:! Cleaning the tank every single day is torture, but that's definitely a big part of the job. Actually, I have to go do it now -_- the first 2 pics are of a 3 week-old hunting for MW's in his Java Fern... the last one is their handsome Pops! Can you tell how much I love him? :wub:

**binka_nugget** · 11-10-2005, 03:42 AM

Aww..

Sorry to hear about the lost babies.

They're so tiny!

So adorable!

**bckrazy** · 11-19-2005, 10:13 PM

^.^ sorry I haven't updated for so long. All of the babies are in a 30 gallon grow-out now... they're getting big! In a few days, they'll be 6 weeks old. It's almost impossible to think that in 6 more weeks they will all be big enough to go off to their new Mommies and Daddies!

They're all bright, shimmery green and all of the kids have their caudal, anal and dorsal fins, and ventrals and pectorals. They're eating like little finned pigs! I *finally* got some decent pics that capture their color and itty bitty fins. These do them NO justice, though. They are freakin adorable and already have so much personality... when I come in to feed them they all dash to the front of the tank and stare up at me.

"FEEED MEE!"

**jesse_3** · 11-20-2005, 12:04 AM

OMG! They are soooo cute! I love betta's, and Iwould get one, but, I already have two fishies, and no room for anymore!

Good luck you little ones!
Steph and the gang!

**k9krazee** · 11-20-2005, 08:14 AM

Finally we get an update

They are sooo cute, I love the first picture! I can't wait, I'm so excited to get one of your babies!!!!!

**flamepony12** · 11-20-2005, 10:00 AM

they're so freakin cute!

I can't wait for meh boy. ^-^ I'm glad that the remaining ones are still healthy and thriving!

**anna_66** · 11-20-2005, 10:39 AM

I've been waiting for an update! I'm so glad to hear they're all doing so great

**.sarah** · 11-21-2005, 12:09 AM

Aww man I want one

**bckrazy** · 11-22-2005, 10:00 PM

thanks for all of the nice comments!

Since they're in a plastic grow-out with not-so-clear sides now, there probably won't be any good picture any time soon. Next time I update will most likely be when I start jarring the aggro boys... which seems like it's not too far off! They all get along well together, but there are a few much bigger tank bullies that pick on little fry for food. They've gotten MUCH more territorial now that they're in a big tank. Luckily, my jars are ready -_-

**LuvGold00** · 11-22-2005, 10:12 PM

They are beautiful! You've done a wonderful job!

**bckrazy** · 12-14-2005, 08:55 PM

Sorry I haven't been updating, you guys! They're 9 weeks old now!! I've been very busy with the kiddos. I'm setting up the 10g to move in 15 or so of the largest fry, to give them more space to grow and hopefully give the smaller fry in the grow-out a chance to get bigger.

All of them are doing super well though... the largest are at least 1.5 inches, all of them have fins that are really filling out and so far I have not seen a single fry with under-devloped or missing ventrals or any similar deformities AND no nips/damage to any tails, which is awesome. There is sooo much color in the tank, I wish I could get a decent picture of them!! I have at least a dozen or so really stunning turquoise fry, some fry with pale bodies with green marbling, and most are either emerald or mint green with the white BF pattern starting to show along the edges. =0) unbelievably adorable! They're definitely getting Betta-tudes already... hence why I'm moving the larger fry, so the smaller guys don't get picked on and I can monitor when to start jarring the big fry quicker.

I actually brought 4 fry in a large shipping bag to my Econ class on Monday, because I had to do my business presentation and my business was (of course) Betta breeding. I already have at least 20 of my friends that have made deposits, they all thought the little guys were very cute

Picsss... the first little guy had a swim bladder problem, so I jarred him just to be able to monitor him more closely. He's now fully recovered and back with his brothers and sisters. The second guy/girl is one of my largest fry, and soooo uncooperative with picture-taking.

**.sarah** · 12-15-2005, 12:26 AM

When will they be ready to go to their new homes? I would really like one if I can find a place for the tank. I haven't had fish in a few years ... what tank size do you reccomend?