Got my fish home!!!

[imagirlgeek]

I was going to wait to announce when I had pictures to post, but I just couldn't wait!  I drove up this morning and picked up our Nkonde and Kachese and all I can say is that my expectations were greatly exceeded.  They are most definitely the most beautiful, in my opinion, that I've ever seen.  

I have to give serious props to Mike and Geoff for all the work they put into this.  I know that just unbagging all the fish I brought home took a toll on me, so I can't imagine what those 2 felt like after unbagging all of our fish.  And the care that Mike provided, and is still providing the fish is amazing.  Make sure to thank him for providing the foster facility because these fish are being very well taken care of.  

Mine appear to be settling in very very well.  No photos tonight because I'm trying to give them a break.  No lights and no food for the night.  I've only had 1 so far that seemed to have a little trouble, but she's seperated out and I'm aerating the hell out of the water.  She's starting to perk back up, but still watching her for the next couple of hours.  Wish us luck!

For those of you who still have fish at Mike's, you are going to be so pleased.  They are all so active and beautiful!!

[CichlidFan]

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Thats' so cool....I can't wait to see your pictures. I hope the distressed fishie makes a strong comeback.  

Congradulations

CF

[ddaquaria]

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Congrats.

My juvi moops are doing great.  So great, I may only confine them for 2 weeks versus my usual for weeks in q-time.

Those Nkonde did look good last Saturday.  I very appealing fish.

D

[algarciajr]

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I can't wait to see pictures of your kachese. What size tank did you put them in?

[CichlidFan]

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I bet they will look alot like yours..... :P

CF

[imagirlgeek]

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I can't wait to take pictures!!!  I'm dyin' here!   With the lights off I can't even really enjoy them right now.  I will make sure to post first thing tomorrow.  Of course, it's Saturday so 'first thing' could very well be noon.  

[algarciajr]

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And yours I might add.

[imagirlgeek]

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Right now they are in a 75.  But we just ordered a 240G on Wednesday, so as soon as that gets here we'll be able to do some rearranging and let the Kachese spread out a bit.

[CichlidFan]

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I know......I wasn't planning on fetching mine till the shortly after the new year, but now, I think I may have to make the drive up to CS a bit sooner....

My 210 is just about ready, I need to tweek the W/D return pump to balance out the water flow, the tough decision now is where to put the kachese?
I'm hoping I can put my Ujiji's in the 210 with my nkonde yellows. If I can mix those two, I can put the Kachese in the 125 where the Ujiji's are now.

CF

[imagirlgeek]

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Ah....that 210 is gorgeous!  I love that you painted the wall to compliment the tank.  Brilliant!

[algarciajr]

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CF,

I am thinking the same thing, I don't know if I can wait till Jan. 5th.

[CichlidFan]

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I'm anxious to see your pics imagirlgeek, but only when the nkonde's look like they are ready for that..... :)

CF

algarciajr.....might you wanna make the trip together if it's conveinent?

[algarciajr]

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CF,

Definitely...

[imagirlgeek]

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** NEWS on the iffy Nkonde **

All is fine now and she is back in general population swimming perfectly with all the others.  YEAH!!!    

[Cesar]

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