Hello!
Anyone local to NOVA (western Fairfax County preferable) have Ameca Splendens available and/or a 10-20 gallon set up (we need a stand too)? My son wishes to breed an endangered species (if you don't know me, I have tanks, he is almost 10 and will be heavily supervised/I take responsibility for ultimate care of the fish.) Not set on the species, but need something that will be fairly easily kept in a smaller tank (I want my son to be able to participate in some/most aspects of the fishes care and ideally, with proper cover, have some fry survive in the adult tank). I also want specimens that have been bred in captivity.
Thanks all! E is very concerned about species of animals becoming extinct and this is a project near and dear to his heart!
What about white cloud mtn minnows?
Cannot believe I forgot about white clouds. E has apparently been researching Ameca Splendens and has his heart set on them. He says I need to pick up white clouds for my tank. The lad does have a point.
I've got some Ameca splendens and other goodeids - all of which are endangered or extinct in the wild - available if your son would like some (for free). Also have an extra 10g tank although it's a bit grungy. I'm in Poolesville, MD and can do a porch pick-up tomorrow or just about anytime next week. Matt
Thank you Matt! That is so kind! You are about an hour from me, I think, in no traffic. Trying to figure out logistics. We are puppy sitting tomorrow. Could do Wednesday, but not sure about being out and about with both kids (also have a preschooler) on inauguration day. Any chance you have availability for porch pick up next weekend?
@brianna.yeager Sure - Should be around next weekend. Just let me know when is convenient. I brought some young Xenotoca doadrioi and X. lyonsi to www.supercichlids.com in Dover, DE and Lisa's already got fry swimming around. Ameca splendens have huge fry but tend to eat them unless there's a divider or something in the tank to prevent it.
Brianna,
I have an extra 20 long, glass top, fluorescent light fixture (no bulb), and stand that I am willing to part with. The stand will hold another tank on the bottom too. I'm located right off Braddock Rd. near 495.
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Would definitely be interested! That's perfect! Please message me how much you would like for the set up and when I can arrange porch pick up. Also, how heavy is the stand? We are right off of Braddock road in Centreville. Thanks! Bri
Cool, sent you a PM with details for coordinating pick up.
Ugh messed up my knee (again) this afternoon (still recovering from a surgery that took place in late October.) Have to put the project on hold until I figure out exactly what I did :(. Thanks so much and I'm so sorry if I caused anyone trouble.
Bri
Hope you get better soon!
Feel better and just let me know when you're ready for some fish :)