Advertisements
Aquatic Avenue Banner Tropica Shop Banner Fishy Business Banner
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 21 to 36 of 36

Thread: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

  1. #21
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Advertisements
    Fresh n Marine aQuarium Banner

    Advertise here

    Advertise here
    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    If you feed them moderately, their growth will be at a steady rate. Too many fish in a tank can be risky business especially with Rift Lake cichlids, which poop alot.

    With sufficient space, superb filtration and diligent maintenance, you can handle the current bioload even though they have a way to go before reaching full grown size. My only concern is that if your rocks are unstable, the cichlids might cause the structure to fail if they are diggers.

    Over-crowding is not advisable for reasons already stated. Besides, too many fish in a tank can overwhelm it and make the decorations look insignificant.
    Thanks for the excellent pointers above.

    You are very right about the rocks stability. I place some heavier rocks (hidden, not seen) as my base and build up from there. But on hindsight, I should have place them before I pour in the fine sand.

    I am pretty sure they will start digging very soon.

    Too many fishes making the decorations insignificant is also a very good pointer as I didn't thought of that.

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Thanks to all bros for sharing.

    I will give the fishes a good diet feeding of 1-2 times a day.

    Will monitor over the next few months and observe their growth.

    Will also update here subsequently.

  3. #23
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    East
    Posts
    815
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    ever thought of selling off some of your fish when they get too big?
    rather than trying to control their growth rate, treat them well and you'll be rewarded with robust and healthy fish.
    Cheers,
    Melvin Lim

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    I think quite difficult to sell them cos' the common Malawi are quite cheap.

    I also prefer to give to someone who will take good care of them.

    My previous batch I give to a bro who has a 6 footer, which means more swimming space for them.

    I agree with you, treat them well. We are their master, they have no one else who will take care of them.

  5. #25
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Woodlands, Singapore
    Posts
    1,794
    Feedback Score
    0
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    You are playing God in fact! =D

    So would you one day be having a size like this?
    Ha Ha...start getting poisoned and start dreaming. ^^Y


  6. #26
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Wah bro! U open fish shop wan ha!

    My wife will kill me if I attempt to do that.

  7. #27
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Woodlands, Singapore
    Posts
    1,794
    Feedback Score
    0
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by sbnp View Post
    Wah bro! U open fish shop wan ha!

    My wife will kill me if I attempt to do that.
    Tell your wife, either I womanise or you let me play with fish ^^Y Ha Ha...no....not mine but I not far from that already.

  8. #28
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Central
    Posts
    1,954
    Feedback Score
    0
    Images
    5
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    I tried restrict the amount of food I give to my Cory Sterbais, but then they tend to have 'sunken' bellies when I do. I like to see them plump and rotund. So I have no choice but to feed them well and then I'll spend more time doing more water changes.

    Quote Originally Posted by mordrake View Post
    ever thought of selling off some of your fish when they get too big?
    rather than trying to control their growth rate, treat them well and you'll be rewarded with robust and healthy fish.
    LIFE IS UNBEARABLE WITHOUT A FISH TANK!!!

  9. #29
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Bro, can share what sexy fishes are you into?

  10. #30
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Central
    Posts
    1,954
    Feedback Score
    0
    Images
    5
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Only Cory Sterbais. I don't like other Corys as they are not as full-bodied as Sterbais. Many Cory breeds are long and slim and so do not resemble 'sea hamsters'. I keep them in a bare-bottom tank (no gravel) becasue I don't want to injure their fragile bristles. I simply cannot bear seeing them working roughly in the sand with those flimsy bristles. And they can be very rough when they are thinking of tubifex worms.

    I was also into Luohan and Goldfish. Now I am also into Bettas and hopefully some nice Plecos (tiny 'fighter planes'). Oh, not forgetting Platys too.
    Last edited by tetrakid; 5th Apr 2012 at 12:58.
    LIFE IS UNBEARABLE WITHOUT A FISH TANK!!!

  11. #31
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Woodlands, Singapore
    Posts
    1,794
    Feedback Score
    0
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by sbnp View Post
    Bro, can share what sexy fishes are you into?
    Se-cret!Later on then poison. Go read Tale of a farmer thread.

  12. #32
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Posts
    28
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Whale View Post
    Se-cret!Later on then poison. Go read Tale of a farmer thread.
    Ok, wait for your poison to slowly spread !

  13. #33
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Punggol/ Pasir Ris
    Posts
    303
    Feedback Score
    13 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Whale View Post
    Tell your wife, either I womanise or you let me play with fish ^^Y Ha Ha...
    Wahaha...i like this statement.
    ~~Steven ~~
    Another Liverpool Fan In Singapore
    2ft Tank ~~~Terappin Moonlight Gourami~~~
    4ft Tank ~~~Oto Nerite Snail Platy Zebra Danio Glass Bloodfin Cardinal Tetra Albino Cory Khuli Weather Loach Rainbow Shark~~~

  14. #34
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Central
    Posts
    1,954
    Feedback Score
    0
    Images
    5
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    But this is 2012 ("Anything you can do, I can do better"), lol. Just kidding.
    Quote Originally Posted by xXXXx13 View Post
    Wahaha...i like this statement.
    LIFE IS UNBEARABLE WITHOUT A FISH TANK!!!

  15. #35
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Woodlands, Singapore
    Posts
    1,794
    Feedback Score
    0
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by xXXXx13 View Post
    Wahaha...i like this statement.
    Either you suffer the process of pregnancy or you can let me play with fish and make them pregnant (via breeding) ^^Y So you can enjoy a school of young offsprings to look at.

  16. #36
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Punggol/ Pasir Ris
    Posts
    303
    Feedback Score
    13 (100%)
    Country
    Singapore

    Re: How to ensure fishes do not grow big

    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Whale View Post
    Either you suffer the process of pregnancy or you can let me play with fish and make them pregnant (via breeding) ^^Y So you can enjoy a school of young offsprings to look at.
    Blue Whale bro, you really make my day classic
    ~~Steven ~~
    Another Liverpool Fan In Singapore
    2ft Tank ~~~Terappin Moonlight Gourami~~~
    4ft Tank ~~~Oto Nerite Snail Platy Zebra Danio Glass Bloodfin Cardinal Tetra Albino Cory Khuli Weather Loach Rainbow Shark~~~

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •