try for some P. signifer (Ross River) or even some M. duboulayi (most
strains of which will tolerate reasonable salt levels). For the bottom you
could have some Desert Gobies which will happily breed ina wide range of
salinities.
Regards,
Bruce.
Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.
Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm
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> From: Segeberger <klaus.schoening at jungle.org>
> To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> Subject: Re: [RML] salty "blue-eyes"
> Date: Tuesday, 17 February 1998 6:24
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> I have a clutch of blue eyes, Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis, in 1.017
> specific gravity salt water (about 6 tablespoons per gallon) What
> rainbows can I keep with them?? Is signifier an option? The cyanos
> spend almost all their time on top of the water and I would like
> something to occupy the middle and lower reaches of the aquarium. How
> have others decorated an aquarium of this type? I have three mops in
> it. The bottom, back and sides are painted a royal blue. Only one of
> the fish grew into a male but they are laying eggs already. I hear that
> they will not eat their fry, have others had this experience too. I am
> not a real fan of salt water and don't want several saltwater/brackish
> water tanks.
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> With the small size of cyanodorsalis I know my options are limited.
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> Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
> Klaus
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