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A Pridii Project!

Post by Graeme Robson » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:04 pm

Given a lot of thought and ponderings, i decided to try and give these little Schistura pridii a chance in a longer life with potential breedings. I see no point in leaving them in a lfs, when i can give them my care with my long years of loach keeping experiences!

A 2ft x 1ft x 1ft tank has been selected for these 1 inch Gems. Sand/gravel as a substrate with plenty round stones/large pebbles. Planted also!

The filtration will replicate a river-tank in temperatures of 22c/72f.

Here's a couple of pictures. :D

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Here's a few pictures showing much smaller specimens with bolder black markings.

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Post by Emma Turner » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:14 pm

Beautiful, Graeme. Now that they've made the journey to the UK, they really are in the best place possible with you. :wink:

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Post by Jim Powers » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:21 pm

Nice fish, Graeme. They are in good hands.
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Post by palaeodave » Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:42 pm

I'm forever finding myself jealous of all these beautiful fish you lot get to keep!!
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Post by Littlelady » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:07 pm

Lovely fish Graeme, I do like your reasoning behind this project too (couldn't possibly leave them at the lfs) and I fully agree - they are in good hands :wink:
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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:14 pm

Best of luck with them, GR!
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Post by Martin Thoene » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:58 pm

Excellent justification matey :wink:

They look lovely.

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Post by wasserscheu » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:03 pm

Emma Turner wrote:Beautiful, Graeme. Now that they've made the journey to the UK, ...
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Hey!!! :shock: ... was it you guys making them disappear from that German pricelist :wink: :lol:

Good luck Graeme, wishing all the best to you getting more of these very nice guys on your pic´s... sooo lovely, take good care of them...

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Post by Barracuda518 » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:51 pm

Wow, very nice 8)
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Post by Mad Duff » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:58 am

Lovely looking fish Graeme :) , how many did you get ?

I hope you are going to keep us posted with pictures as they settle in and fill out abit :lol:
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Post by big_spagetti » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:09 pm

Beautiful! :D
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Post by Nonn » Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:15 am

For what this might worth Greame...the S. pridii was found living under the rock in the rapid in this picture. Compare to you set up, they probably need shallower water, higher velocity and more rocks. The stream flow from limestone outcrop so it is probably of high pH & conductivity, and quite cold in the region of 20-23 C. Sorry I don't have exact measurement. I hope you will succesfully breed them. They are cute little fish, really.

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Post by Nonn » Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:23 am

And for what this might worth...here is some information of the man named Pridi whose this little fish was named after:

http://www.sarakadee.com/feature/2000/04/pridi_en.htm

Upon learning that the fish was named after her late husband, his wife said that the life style of this little fish that live against a strong current, really match the life of her husband.

Btw, Pridi is an old Thai word mean something like "Happiness".
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Post by Graeme Robson » Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:16 am

Thankyou for the kind comments everyone.

Thankyou Nonn. This is really excellent additional information! :D My project should stand in good sted now with more habitat information. Nonn, can i ask which type of foods these thrive on in there natural environment?

Much appreciated.
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Post by Emma Turner » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:02 am

This sort of habitat information is so valueable, Nonn. Thank you so much for sharing. :D

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