[GSAS-Member] another news

[HIRO TAK <neon98102@yahoo.com>]

 I got another news folks.

  This morning, I was changing the water from the tank the CPD(Celestial  Pearl 
Danio formally known Galaxy Rasbora) is in.  And I check the bottom of the 
bucket before throw away the water, I notice some tiny thing move.  Look 
carefully, it is A FRY. 
  And there are no other fish but 3 CPD in the tank with some shrimps and 
snails.  I might have to set the tank without snails if I want to be serious 
about breeding the CPD I suppose.

  S/he is little bigger than Neon Tetra free-swimmer.  I guess about 3/16" but 
was already dark colored.  I think s/he was at the stage of  somewhere between 
wiggler to free-swimmer.  I could not find the suitable container/ net so I 
just gently put him/her back in the tank.

  I knew breeding CPD is pretty easy but I wonder how many could survive in 
survival of fittest setting.    I don't think the cherry or tiger shrimps would 
be threat for the eggs or frys but snail would be for the eggs I believe.  
  But I think and hope that CPD is like other Danios that lay many eggs.  So 
some would make it to swimming stage.  I guess I'll see in few weeks or a 
month.  

  Probably someone may curious about the set up and condition and I do not have 
the way to post picture.  I will try to describe as best as I can.

  There are 3 adult CPD at the moment( I bought 2 like month ago but they were 
females so bought 2 males like 2 weeks ago.  And one of the male found dead few 
days later.  And I think the weaker male got killed by the dominant male since 
I saw them chasing.  So I think the male could be territorial if there are not 
enough space.) in one of those nano tank.  I think it is about 4G with triangle 
sponge filter.  

  I think the ph is around 6.8~7 since I just use our tap water.  And hardness 
is supposed to be less than 220ppm according to our water company.  Temperature 
is room temperature but set the heater to kick in around 70F.  Sandy bottom 
with some carpet plants and Java Moss occupied at least half the bottom area.  

  Well, good luck to you all people who try to breed them and good luck to me 
some will survive and be see swimming in few weeks I hope.

  And hopefully have some to bring to the meeting in few month and claim for 
the BAP.

                                                                                
               Hiro
  
       
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