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MonteSS
09-01-2009, 11:46 PM
Hey all. New to the site. I live in central Virginia, near Charlottesville.

After not keeping fish for over 25 years, last January I got a good deal on a 75g off Craigslist. I wanted a CA Comunity tank so decided to go with all females. I was old school so went with gravel substrate, an Eheim 2028, and an AC70. Some rocks, driftwood and fake plants.

My 75g has been up about 8 months now. My goal was a community type setting that was interesting and interactive without too much aggression.

It seems like going with smaller growing Cichlids and keeping it all female, I now have a great tank that is fun to watch.

The one Nic turned out to be a male and they paired up, but so far no spawns. Seemes like he is getting frustrated that she wont lay eggs and he will chase her a bit. But then she goes back to his side and snuggles up and all is well.

The HRP and Centrarchus paired up and lay eggs but they stick to their nest under the root and short chases will ensue if anyone gets too close.

The Mixteco is a bit of a runt and keeps to her self. She is starting to color up now.

The white HRP is a flirt and trys sucking up to everyone.

The Con is real pretty with long extensions and non aggressive.

Thanks for looking. I know everyone likes pics. BTW, I use an OLD 1.3 megapixel camera that takes great pics IF the target is not moving at all.

....Bill

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq257/zz430t56/Picture101.jpg (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq257/zz430t56/Picture101.jpg)
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Here is a shot of the Centrarchus I think came out great. She is rather shy. She and my Mixteco will only eat flake food and are not growing very much. She is about 3 1/2". She gets real dark in her breeding colors

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq257/zz430t56/fish376-1.jpg (http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq257/zz430t56/fish376-1.jpg)
crazyclowntang
09-02-2009, 7:59 AM
Welcome to the club/forum and nice looking tank bro. Why so long out of the hobby?
Lively
09-02-2009, 8:04 AM
Welcome to the forum! And, nice set up!
McFluffrichromis
09-02-2009, 9:37 AM
Hello and welcome!
F8LBITE
09-02-2009, 9:38 AM
welcome to the forum you have some pretty fish. Virginians are starting to take over hehehe!!
crazyclowntang
09-02-2009, 10:07 AM
welcome to the forum you have some pretty fish. Virginians are starting to take over hehehe!!
Thats right the big VA taking over:fighting0097:
MonteSS
09-02-2009, 3:29 PM
Thanks all.

But I'm a Giants fan. Am I still welcome here?

...Bill
George
09-02-2009, 3:35 PM
Hey, I'm a Bear's fan so welcome. We even have mental defectives here who are Cowboy and Steeler fans. It takes all kinds. I even like some of them.

George
Lively
09-02-2009, 5:06 PM
Yeah, seems we love fishies more than football (mainly, I think) I'm actually a 9ers fan who avidly dislikes the deadskins and cowpokes...:eek: but they put up with me...;)
George
09-02-2009, 5:29 PM
Yeah, seems we love fishies more than football (mainly, I think) I'm actually a 9ers fan who avidly dislikes the deadskins and cowpokes...:eek: but they put up with me...;)

Yep, it's not like you count Stacey. Go back to fish'in. That's todays.

George
Lively
09-02-2009, 5:55 PM
Yep, it's not like you count Stacey. Go back to fish'in. That's todays.

George

Hey! Stop hacking the satellite to spy on me... (I just walked back up from the pond... caught one piddley little fish and Abby is nabbing them left and right!)
Cartel
09-02-2009, 6:46 PM
Cowboys checking in.

And welcome!

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crazyclowntang
09-02-2009, 7:39 PM
yuck cowdungs, giants, 9ers:sick0006:
Cartel
09-02-2009, 7:45 PM
Yeah, seems we love fishies more than football (mainly, I think) I'm actually a 9ers fan who avidly dislikes the deadskins and cowpokes...:eek: but they put up with me...;)

Woot woot I just realized you said 49ers! They were my first fav team but after the steve young days I gave up on them....but I still hold a soft spot for them haha.
Lively
09-02-2009, 7:48 PM
Young was the best! I've been a fan of the 49er's for 30 years! Loved 'em through the bad times... no fair weather fan here :-)
MonteSS
09-04-2009, 5:51 PM
Oh BTW Danger_Chicken was the one who invited me to this fine site, so blame him :)

...Bill
Pat Kelly
09-04-2009, 6:55 PM
Oh, I will. :D
D.Icect
11-28-2009, 8:48 PM
hey guys whats up im pretty new here ive looked around for awhile but havent said much so here it is im the new guy from bath co VA
minifoot77
11-29-2009, 6:06 PM
oh so its danger nuggets fault.... welcome and hello :)
marge618
12-16-2009, 9:49 AM
Welcome to CCA. (We seldom talk football.) At CCA it's usually lake comptetition. Our teams are Lake Tang vs Malawi and Old World vs New World.