The Tech Den Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Finally got a new one to tick off the challenge list of breeding. I checked this morning and the L080 was sitting on eggs. The secret... perseverance....perseverance....perseverance.... Have breed all the BN's, peps, os, sf and lf. Was a good place to start learning. Have breed L002, L066, L104, L127, L168, L202, L278, L333, L397 and now the L080. Bit of cheating some bought as breeders. Next on the hit list....L015, L201, L270 with the 270's very close. L104 fry in the cave. L397 two boys on eggs L278 just dumped out fry and on eggs again L002 on eggs L066 trapped girl so should have eggs on Saturday L333 fry on the top of the cave and male underneath on new batch of eggs L080 on eggs Some days are crap others are gold and we all travel the cycle together. Don't give in and don't give up. You get there eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 This one just wanted to get in the photo so you can not see the other one in front that is on eggs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 wow, nice work - and what a challenge you've set yourself! a few more L's to go.... But yes, to really enjoy the hobby for what its worth day in day out you need a challenge for sure. Whether its to breed something rare and hard to get (like your L's), or breed something common to make it better. Both satisfying in their own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden1862 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah I feel like giving up on my L002 some days, don't know why but don't even seem to be showing signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden1862 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Also great work mate, very impressive list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 You must be doing something right. Well done too many people give up to soon as you say perseverance but id like to add patience to the list FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 hell yes! I look forward to the day when you flood the market with L600's and blue phantoms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 When I started off I started with BN's and they were a good start to cut my teeth on. Its like a bike, you start with training wheels and if you go too fast you have a stack. A lot of reading goes a long way - google is good but remember what works for one does not always work for another. They take a while to settle so changing your tank setup every week will not help them. The above fish I have had for probably close to a year and half to two years. Sit watch and learn. It was only recently I was saying to Bren that I think they will do something soon. If you notice changes in their behavior you get an idea, an idea if it is sick or showing signs of breeding. It can be really rewarding it can be really painful and then there are those days of disasters. No real shortcuts. Have a crack at em and you will soon get the bug, but it is a long long road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 hell yes!I look forward to the day when you flood the market with L600's and blue phantoms! Like the sound of that and working on it - just want to pick off some of the easier ones first and work my way up. I am still a learner and will learn some more, strangely I will always be a learner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 better to be a learner than to be a perma-n00b! I am proud to be a learner too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEA_V1S Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 sweet dude congrats man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__CAV__ Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Like the sound of that and working on it - just want to pick off some of the easier ones first and work my way up. I am still a learner and will learn some more, strangely I will always be a learner. At the end of the day we are all learners, no one knows everything, it's nice that people like yourself and Donny constantly offer good advice and help to us. Congrats on the L080s, another L down, If i could get my 168 fry to growout and not die , I'd be happy Cav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 The system had to have a water change last night and thought this may upset him. Checked this morning and he is still on the eggs so looks like he is a good Dad. The only thing more important than a good female is a good male. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
