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Post by fishfinatic on May 30, 2017 13:29:31 GMT -5
Here's a couple shots of my current Mbunas. Chindongo(previously Pseudotropheus).saulosi One of my smaller males almost fully coloured up.   Same male from above, but while he was still transitioning to blue, trying to impress one of my females.   My dominant male Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala, of my group of 10 F1s. Pale from being just introduced to the tank.   Dominant male coloured up, and cleaning out some barnacles.   Short video of my dominant Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala cleaning out a barnacle cluster. http://instagr.am/p/BUUtUdLjxAU |
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on May 30, 2017 16:34:36 GMT -5
Nice looking group . Are they cave spawners ?
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Post by fishfinatic on May 30, 2017 21:49:07 GMT -5
Nice looking group . Are they cave spawners ? Mouthbrooders, like other species Mbuna. I think the male elongatus Linganjala was just cleaning out the barnacle to establish territory, and to show off to the females of my group. |
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on May 31, 2017 16:59:45 GMT -5
What's the yellow fish in the second photo ? Is it a non coloured up male ? I notice the stripes on it.
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Post by fishfinatic on May 31, 2017 17:06:30 GMT -5
What's the yellow fish in the second photo ? Is it a non coloured up male ? I notice the stripes on it. Yeah, it's my larger male, but he isn't coloured up. |
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on May 31, 2017 17:15:59 GMT -5
What's the yellow fish in the second photo ? Is it a non coloured up male ? I notice the stripes on it. Yeah, it's my larger male, but he isn't coloured up. See , I'm learning  |
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 2, 2017 16:19:18 GMT -5
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 2, 2017 17:08:39 GMT -5
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 4, 2017 0:32:34 GMT -5
Some more updates of my new group of Chindongo.saulosi, and group of 10 F1 Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala. Both groups are doing well, and are getting all fattened up feeding on Northfin (Kelp Wafers, Krill Gold 1mm pellets, and Veggie Formula 2mm pellets) foods. Males are already digging pits and dancing for the females. Just a matter of time until the females start producing eggs!  Subdominant Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala male flaring, and protecting his cave from my dominant male (in the background).  Subdominant Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala male in his neutral state (top picture). Flashing his colours to lure a female (left corner) to his cave (bottom picture).  One of my larger subdominant Chindongo.saulosi males.   |
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 4, 2017 19:40:54 GMT -5
Definitely hard to get a clear shot of this guy. This male Chindongo.saulosi is always on the move, either putting on a dance for my females or snatching food during feedings.  Got a little dancing going on between these two Chindongo.saulosi  |
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 6, 2017 20:50:13 GMT -5
Subdominant F1 Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala male has become the new dominant in the tank.   |
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jun 6, 2017 22:31:52 GMT -5
What a great looking fish .
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 10, 2017 19:30:30 GMT -5
Just picked up an absolutely gorgeous trio of F1 Pseudotropheus.elongatus Chailosi Chitande. Really looking forward to be working with this species again! This bunch is even better than my previous F1 breeding group! The male of this group was absolutely lit up at the store, and I can't wait until he adjusts to my tank The male was already trying to court the females, while I was floating the bag haha 8)  |
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Post by fishfinatic on Jun 13, 2017 17:14:51 GMT -5
My smallest Pseudotropheus.elongatus Linganjala male coloured up for the first time.  |
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jun 13, 2017 21:13:42 GMT -5
How many males in this group and do they all colour up ? Is there a lot of aggression ?
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