My Herichthys Carpinitis "Escondido" and friends journal

[Jexnell]

In this thread I will be posting updates on my Herichthys Carpinitis and friends

Tank: six foot 125gal
Filtration: two AC110S, Ehiem heater and air pump

Occupants
6x Herichthys Carpinitis "Escondido"
6xF 1xM Red Tuxedo Swordtails
1x Pink tailed Chalceus
1x Amatitlania Nanolutae

 

[Jexnell]

 

[lloyd378]

The blues are coming in nicely, how is the spangling/ spots looking on them ( in person )? The last carpinitas I bought had issues with the spots blending together making them almost appear to be the Thai silk flowerhorns ( minus the Nuchal humps)

 

[Jexnell]

The blues are coming in nicely, how is the spangling/ spots looking on them ( in person )? The last carpinitas I bought had issues with the spots blending together making them almost appear to be the Thai silk flowerhorns ( minus the Nuchal humps)

So far no blending of the spots. I will keep an eye on that tho, thanks for the heads up.

 

[Modest_Man]

Did they come from the Wetspot?

 

[Jexnell]

Did they come from the Wetspot?

Indeed they did.

 

[Modest_Man]

I grew some Wetspot "Escondidos" out years ago (like 8-9 years ago) and they never looked like what the classic "Escondido" colors should be to me. I hope you have better luck or different stock.

 

[Jexnell]

The Carpinitis have gained enough size to be bumped to NLS Ultra Red pellets.
Also one of my female Swordtails was actually a sword less male, because it's now growing back.

 

[Jexnell]