So I've read some more about these fish and find conflicting data. Some sources say they are difficult to breed, while other sources say they are easy. Given they have only been in my tank for a week and they're already spawning, they don't seem too difficult at all. But, it was still exciting to witness and watch. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful. Tom, your expertise as a breeder comes into play. Easy to breed if you are experienced in a variety of fish, and set the tank properly. Congratulations. Following these fish.
Great!..Anostomus anostomus has always been one of my all time favorite fish. To see its smaller relative doing so well ( forget spawning the big guys) puts them on my want list. I could go for a few in my planted tank.
OK, I spoke with my mentor about his method for spawning these. He keeps his breeders in rain water. He keeps a tangle of Java moss and other plants in the tank for them to spawn in. He then removes the parents and allows the fry to grow up. The fry are very small and slow growing. My mentor starts them on infusoria and bbs. He uses 5 gallon tanks for spawning.
Very cool! Your very clean and healthy looking tank probably helped. The fry's mouths are going to be so tiny. Best of luck and i will be following for sure
I did see one fry, it it quickly disappeared. Likely into the stomach of an adult. I will work on lowering the tds. It is around 200 for the neocaridina shrimp. I have all sizes of golden pearls so all set there. Thanks 👍
Spawning is not difficult with them the problem is raising the fry and egg survival rates. From experience extremely low TDS KH 0 and a PH below 6 is necessary. I use 100% RO remineralised with Discus vital. To ensure survival best to use a spawning mop in a separate tank with surface plants only (I use water lettuce) to provide confidence. Black water is also very beneficial for survival rates as it helps to prevent Ammonia and fungus . When spawned remove the parents and feed infrusia until large enough to take BBS.
Yes, I believe that is my problem. I keep the tds around 200 for the shrimp and have read it should be much lower. They spawn all the time, but so far I haven’t seen any fry. If any have hatched, I’m sure they were quickly eaten.
Would luv to have a dozen or so of those in my 240. Great contrast to Rainbow fish. I'm guessing they sell for $20 each? That seems to be the starting point for the nicer harder to find small fish.
Take my money and give me these fish !!!!! I’m looking everywhere I can to find nanostoma so frustrating... would love to buy some of the fry from you I’ll drive to Louisiana from Texas
I find a lot of my fish actually spawn in my aquarium but I've never had any fry. Whether that's because the eggs get eaten or the eggs just don't hatch, I'm not sure. I've seen lots of cory eggs get laid and just not hatch.
Not so difficult. My mentor breeds them in his basement, probably at 67 degrees. I'm going to see him this weekend. I'll ask him about his technique. I know that he raises small batches, like 3 or 4 fish at a time. I'll find out more on Friday. Cheers, Chris
So I've read some more about these fish and find conflicting data. Some sources say they are difficult to breed, while other sources say they are easy. Given they have only been in my tank for a week and they're already spawning, they don't seem too difficult at all. But, it was still exciting to witness and watch. Thanks for watching.
TM Aquatics the difficult part is that they eat their own eggs like the galaxy rasbora ✌🏼
The fry are super tiny..
Beautiful. Tom, your expertise as a breeder comes into play. Easy to breed if you are experienced in a variety of fish, and set the tank properly. Congratulations. Following these fish.
Awesome! Those are very beautiful fish! Good luck!
Great!..Anostomus anostomus has always been one of my all time favorite fish. To see its smaller relative doing so well ( forget spawning the big guys) puts them on my want list. I could go for a few in my planted tank.
Woot! This is exciting. Such a beautiful species.
OK, I spoke with my mentor about his method for spawning these. He keeps his breeders in rain water. He keeps a tangle of Java moss and other plants in the tank for them to spawn in. He then removes the parents and allows the fry to grow up. The fry are very small and slow growing. My mentor starts them on infusoria and bbs. He uses 5 gallon tanks for spawning.
WOW Congrats!! You have the magic touch!!
What is the floating plant, I love it & it looks like the fish like it too. Thnks
Looking good man. Exciting
That’s so awesome..
did you ever get any fry from them ?
Very cool! Your very clean and healthy looking tank probably helped. The fry's mouths are going to be so tiny. Best of luck and i will be following for sure
fry are supper small! use golden pearl 5 to 50 microns! also low tds helps with hatch rates! you got this! cheers!!!
I did see one fry, it it quickly disappeared. Likely into the stomach of an adult. I will work on lowering the tds. It is around 200 for the neocaridina shrimp. I have all sizes of golden pearls so all set there. Thanks 👍
@@TMAquatics awesome Im so excited to see the progress! looking forward to a fry update soon! cheers
i think if we can supply the collectors with battery powered air pumps, and alot more will make it !
Were you able to get fry from them?? Mine have been showing spawning behavior recently too.
Great video! Would you recommend mixing these with neon tetras? Thanks
Spawning is not difficult with them the problem is raising the fry and egg survival rates. From experience extremely low TDS KH 0 and a PH below 6 is necessary. I use 100% RO remineralised with Discus vital. To ensure survival best to use a spawning mop in a separate tank with surface plants only (I use water lettuce) to provide confidence. Black water is also very beneficial for survival rates as it helps to prevent Ammonia and fungus . When spawned remove the parents and feed infrusia until large enough to take BBS.
Yes, I believe that is my problem. I keep the tds around 200 for the shrimp and have read it should be much lower. They spawn all the time, but so far I haven’t seen any fry. If any have hatched, I’m sure they were quickly eaten.
Would luv to have a dozen or so of those in my 240. Great contrast to Rainbow fish. I'm guessing they sell for $20 each? That seems to be the starting point for the nicer harder to find small fish.
These were $12/ea(?)
@@TMAquatics Hmm,good deal. Something to look for.
Did you ever get fry? I have 1 male 4 females. They are also spawning.
Yes, I bred about 50-60 fry. Sold a bunch and still have 30 or so in a display tank.
Did you see Wet Spot Tropical fish has the coral red Pencils Nannostomus mortenthaleri 6 for $66?
That’s a good price. I paid $12/ea at my LFS.
Hello sr how can I determine if male or female?
Mine have been breeding as well. I've got one fry but it could be from one of my tetras IDK.
Do you have any fry?
Take my money and give me these fish !!!!! I’m looking everywhere I can to find nanostoma so frustrating... would love to buy some of the fry from you I’ll drive to Louisiana from Texas
I find a lot of my fish actually spawn in my aquarium but I've never had any fry. Whether that's because the eggs get eaten or the eggs just don't hatch, I'm not sure. I've seen lots of cory eggs get laid and just not hatch.
Not so difficult. My mentor breeds them in his basement, probably at 67 degrees. I'm going to see him this weekend. I'll ask him about his technique. I know that he raises small batches, like 3 or 4 fish at a time. I'll find out more on Friday.
Cheers,
Chris
Please do!😁
Let me know what you find out.
Nice job!
What is TDS?
225-250. Too high for the pencilfish, but perfect for the shrimp.
Oh wow that male is beautiful..
Can he join with other fish and shrimp..? red pencil is peacfull or agresif?
Mostly peaceful. Only aggressive towards the other pencils.
@@TMAquatics tanks bro.. like zebra albino.. and blue electric..