Liopropoma sp. for a 75 comunity tank. - Page 2

A. Grandis · 04/17/2010, 11:20 PM

Beautiful! I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
Grandis.

A. Grandis · 04/18/2010, 12:47 AM

Hey, does anyone have or know about L. aurora?

I wonder if that one is a good fish as well... It's the Sunset Basslet.
I think it grows a little more than the other ones, right?

Thanks
Grandis.

flameangel88 · 04/24/2010, 11:23 AM

Anyone keeping multiple L. rubre? Are they aggressive toward each other? How difficult do you think it is to form pair or trio? Do you think they'll get along with a larger L. mowbrayi?

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.

Kevin

tcmfish · 04/25/2010, 11:56 AM

There is a pair of L. rubre in the lab here and they hang out together. They are usually found close to each other under an overhang. I think pairing would be easy, but I probably wouldn't try a trio but I have never tried.

flameangel88 · 04/25/2010, 03:04 PM

Thanks Tim. I've one now that's a bit under 2" and I'll be getting 2 more along with a L. mowbrayi toward the end of the week. Hopefully they'll get along but if not then I'll work on just keeping a pair together.

flameangel88 · 05/02/2010, 07:32 AM

Both new L. rubre came in on Thursday and they're both bigger than the one I already have. All three came out today during feeding time. So far all three appeared to get along fine and there's been no chasing that I can tell. The Cave basslet is much smaller than the description and haven't seen since the Friday. Hopefully it will come out in a few more days. The newcomers are still shy so I'll get some pics once they settled in.

flameangel88 · 05/02/2010, 07:20 PM

The 2 on top are the new addition. Sorry for the dirty glass as I don't do much to this tank other than WCs and add cleaning crew periodically. The tank been up since 2006 and I've a Mandarin in there that's doing well and I'm afraid to change anything.

flameangel88 · 05/06/2010, 08:32 PM

Lets start with the good news--all 3 L. rubres are doing fine and eating pellets and frozen. All 3 swim out in the open without any problem even when I approach the tank.

Bad news--I still haven't seen the L. mowbrayi since adding to the tank.

here's the 2 new addition

I've a pair of peppermint shrimps and always see one of them carrying eggs so I'm sure the fish gets a good meal every couple of weeks

flameangel88 · 05/06/2010, 08:46 PM

L. eukrines--the pair is doing very well and the bigger one (I assume is the male) is growing much faster than the other one.

Two days ago I added a pair of Sunrise bass (looks like the one on LA DD--L. mitratum). Can someone confirm if this is the same? Not much info on them so I would greatly appreciate any links/info on them. Since going into their new home they settled right next to the window.

tcmfish · 05/07/2010, 08:36 AM

Wow, good stuff Kev! I hope you find your mowbrayi.

A. Grandis · 07/20/2010, 12:42 PM

Hello!!!
I've got my first Liopropoma sp. today. Finally!!!
It's a Swissguard Basslet (L. rubre) and it's doing really well.

Couple weeks ago my LFS got a L. mowbrayi, but it wasn't doing well. It died in two days at the store.

They seem to have trouble with the mouth also. I think they hit the glass and get infected.
Have you notice that?

There is a site that recommends not to get 2 or more Liopropomas in the same tank unless if introduced together. What's up with that?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=272

End of the page:

"...fishes. Two Liopropoma basslets of different species can be kept in the same large aquarium (i.e., 100 gallons or more) if they are introduced simultaneously and if plenty of hiding places are provided. Members of the same species should not be kept together unless you have an extra-large aquarium (i.e., 180 gallons or more) with lots of hiding places or you can acquire a known, mated pair. Even then a larger, more dominant individual may harass a subordinate when they cross paths. Fighting between conspecifics can be violent, often involving vicious jaw locking behavior, and can lead to the death of subordinate individuals. They will occasionally skirmish over a hiding place with other basslets or other cryptic fish species (e.g., cardinalfishes), but this can be prevented by providing numerous crevices and caves. Those species that are typically found on vertical drop-offs will appreciate a steep wall of rock in their aquarium home. "

I was thinking to buy other ones when my LFS gets some more, but after that... My thanks is just a 75gal.

Thanks a lot for the help!
I'm very happy with my new fish!!!
Grandis.

A. Grandis · 02/20/2014, 12:47 PM

I'm vert sad to report the loss of my L. rubre. The tank had no electricity for 12 hours and my assessor and the Liopropoma passed away!
That was one of the nicest fishes I've ever had. It's so sad to loose a strong healthy and happy fish like that!!! I still feel so bad!

I'll be trying to get another Liopropoma soon.
Any suggestions for colorful species in an affordable price range, besides the L. rubre?

Thanks,
Grandis.

05/06/2010, 08:32 PM	#33
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Good news and bad news Lets start with the good news--all 3 L. rubres are doing fine and eating pellets and frozen. All 3 swim out in the open without any problem even when I approach the tank. Bad news--I still haven't seen the L. mowbrayi since adding to the tank. here's the 2 new addition I've a pair of peppermint shrimps and always see one of them carrying eggs so I'm sure the fish gets a good meal every couple of weeks

05/06/2010, 08:46 PM	#34
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Update L. eukrines--the pair is doing very well and the bigger one (I assume is the male) is growing much faster than the other one. Two days ago I added a pair of Sunrise bass (looks like the one on LA DD--L. mitratum). Can someone confirm if this is the same? Not much info on them so I would greatly appreciate any links/info on them. Since going into their new home they settled right next to the window.

02/20/2014, 12:47 PM	#37
A. Grandis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3,418	I'm vert sad to report the loss of my L. rubre. The tank had no electricity for 12 hours and my assessor and the Liopropoma passed away! That was one of the nicest fishes I've ever had. It's so sad to loose a strong healthy and happy fish like that!!! I still feel so bad! I'll be trying to get another Liopropoma soon. Any suggestions for colorful species in an affordable price range, besides the L. rubre? Thanks, Grandis. __________________ Cartoon names + 1-5 polyps on white plugs = easy money!!! Really? Try to become a reefer, not a "plugger", please! Don't forget that LEDs are actually the shop lights nowadays!! Try HOT5s!

04/17/2010, 11:20 PM	#26
A. Grandis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3,418	Beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing. Grandis.

04/18/2010, 12:47 AM	#27
A. Grandis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3,418	Hey, does anyone have or know about L. aurora? I wonder if that one is a good fish as well... It's the Sunset Basslet. I think it grows a little more than the other ones, right? Thanks Grandis.

04/24/2010, 11:23 AM	#28
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Anyone keeping multiple L. rubre? Are they aggressive toward each other? How difficult do you think it is to form pair or trio? Do you think they'll get along with a larger L. mowbrayi? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Kevin

04/25/2010, 11:56 AM	#29
tcmfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,658	There is a pair of L. rubre in the lab here and they hang out together. They are usually found close to each other under an overhang. I think pairing would be easy, but I probably wouldn't try a trio but I have never tried.

04/25/2010, 03:04 PM	#30
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Thanks Tim. I've one now that's a bit under 2" and I'll be getting 2 more along with a L. mowbrayi toward the end of the week. Hopefully they'll get along but if not then I'll work on just keeping a pair together.

05/02/2010, 07:32 AM	#31
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	Both new L. rubre came in on Thursday and they're both bigger than the one I already have. All three came out today during feeding time. So far all three appeared to get along fine and there's been no chasing that I can tell. The Cave basslet is much smaller than the description and haven't seen since the Friday. Hopefully it will come out in a few more days. The newcomers are still shy so I'll get some pics once they settled in.

05/02/2010, 07:20 PM	#32
flameangel88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3,998	The 2 on top are the new addition. Sorry for the dirty glass as I don't do much to this tank other than WCs and add cleaning crew periodically. The tank been up since 2006 and I've a Mandarin in there that's doing well and I'm afraid to change anything.

05/07/2010, 08:36 AM	#35
tcmfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,658	Wow, good stuff Kev! I hope you find your mowbrayi.

07/20/2010, 12:42 PM	#36
A. Grandis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3,418	Hello!!! I've got my first Liopropoma sp. today. Finally!!! It's a Swissguard Basslet (L. rubre) and it's doing really well. Couple weeks ago my LFS got a L. mowbrayi, but it wasn't doing well. It died in two days at the store. They seem to have trouble with the mouth also. I think they hit the glass and get infected. Have you notice that? There is a site that recommends not to get 2 or more Liopropomas in the same tank unless if introduced together. What's up with that? http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=272 End of the page: "...fishes. Two Liopropoma basslets of different species can be kept in the same large aquarium (i.e., 100 gallons or more) if they are introduced simultaneously and if plenty of hiding places are provided. Members of the same species should not be kept together unless you have an extra-large aquarium (i.e., 180 gallons or more) with lots of hiding places or you can acquire a known, mated pair. Even then a larger, more dominant individual may harass a subordinate when they cross paths. Fighting between conspecifics can be violent, often involving vicious jaw locking behavior, and can lead to the death of subordinate individuals. They will occasionally skirmish over a hiding place with other basslets or other cryptic fish species (e.g., cardinalfishes), but this can be prevented by providing numerous crevices and caves. Those species that are typically found on vertical drop-offs will appreciate a steep wall of rock in their aquarium home. " I was thinking to buy other ones when my LFS gets some more, but after that... My thanks is just a 75gal. Thanks a lot for the help! I'm very happy with my new fish!!! Grandis.