Bandit and the Things Presenting Boss Lisa and Ms. Alyssa (previously Mr. No Name) (Very Pic Heavy)

[dnalex 13,633]

About 3 months ago, I received 6 ranchus from Cynthia of East Coast Ranchu (ECR). I had originally ordered 5, but Cynthia graciously added an extra. This one only had one eye, and I took an immediately liking to him, and have named him Bandit.

Bandit lives in the 100 gallon tank with his chu-crew, Thing 1- Thing 5, 2 ryukins (Boss Lisa, and Mr. No Name), as well as two others, The Stakos and UnaBuna. Today, I'd like to give you the update on Bandit and the Things, as well as Boss Lisa and Mr. No Name. The other two fish I will save until a later time, since I want to devote an entire thread to my coming back to single tails.

So, without further ado, here are most of the crew in the 100g. They have grown lots in the almost 3 months they have been here, and I am very pleased with them. Currently, the 100g is a fine place for them, especially because I am doing 90% WCs every 4-5 days, but as they get older, I will place them either in my spare 55g, or make some other arrangements. For now, I am loving seeing these fish together, and growing up fast.

This is their home. Thanks to Tammy's encouragement, I dove back to having plants, even if they are only anubias.

This is Bandit, the one-eyed chu

He looks quite different on the other side

Thing 1 & Thing 2 are black Thai ranchus. They were the tiniest creatures when they came, and are now getting there. I can tell the difference between them, but taking pics of them is not so easy. So, here are some representative pics.

Thing 3, the most awesome sakura ranchu ever

Thing 4, lemon head ranchu

Thing 5, calico ranchu

Boss Lisa. I wonder whom he's named after.

Mr. No Name (Edit: is now Ms.Alyssa)

Some group shots.

I know this was quite a lot of pictures, and I thank you for your patience in going through them.

[Frenzy 67]

Wow! They are stunning Bandit is so sweet!

[fantailfan1 26,742]

Oh my gosh! I am gorgeous in fish form!

Your chus are adorable no matter how many eyes they have. . And Mr No Name is a handsome little guy!

And what's wrong with Anubias? They got me into plants. We're not all Jess, Hidr, or Fang!

Thanks for the pics!

[hotnickles96 142]

Wow they all look great! love the black Ranchu! Bandit is awesome too !

[nicoleauryn 46]

Love them! Great pics

[Chai 7,337]

Love love love all these fish!

[Mikey 6,780]

Beautiful fish Alex!!

[Fluffy 477]

Very fun! They are great. I love the Boss.

[Lis. 4,167]

I love them all! Especially your black Ranchus

[Gcourtney 854]

Great pics

[Helen 8,511]

good job Alex! they've already grown i am loving the lemon head chu... i am intrigued by the calico chu's eyes, but i have the most awesome sakura ranchu ever.. sorry.. good try but not quite

[Jeff99 31]

I love all your fishes

[yafashelli 9,540]

The tank, with all it's new plants, looks great. Go buy more. I really love anubias, and I'm still not finished collecting them. Glad I could inspire you to try plants again. Never give up! Yolo!

All of your fish look beautiful; I'm still jealous of your seemingly effortless photography.

[shellbell4ever 1,381]

I love your fish pic updates those chu's are all so cute even bandit with his missing eye

And Thanks for including a full tank shot and what do you mean if only anubias I LOVE my Anubias lol

[phoebie 169]

I am loving Boss Lisa, stunning fish

[LabRat99 322]

First off - nice phortos of a beautiful aquarium.

I'm partial to calico goldfish and fantails so I love Mr. No Name, but they are all very nice fish.

[Daniel E. 10,021]

Very nice group of fish you have there.

I want that black and white ryukin!!

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[ShawneeRiver 2,720]

As always, your fish are awesome! But I'm wowed that you have FIVE LIVE PLANTS!! Way to go, Alex!! They aren't so hard, you know -- you don't have to water them.

[ashlee18 1,169]

I am super jealous of your gorgeous fish and gorgeous pictures!

[Hidr 4,961]

Lovely set up and some great looking goldfish.

[anogoodrabblerouser 82]

Love the pics!

The boyfriend and I both thing 'Bandit and the Things' would make a great band name.

[dnalex 13,633]

Wow! They are stunning Bandit is so sweet!

Thank you!

Bandit is quite awesome, and I very much appreciate Cynthia of East Coast Ranchu's thoughtful gesture!

Oh my gosh! I am gorgeous in fish form!

Your chus are adorable no matter how many eyes they have. . And Mr No Name is a handsome little guy!

And what's wrong with Anubias? They got me into plants. We're not all Jess, Hidr, or Fang!

Thanks for the pics!

Thank you, Lisa!

I think Waddles would look great next to Boss Lisa in my tank. I'll just shuffle some out to a different tank when you send him to me!

Wow they all look great! love the black Ranchu! Bandit is awesome too !

Thank you, Josh!

Love them! Great pics

Thank you, Nicole! We are due for an update from you, I think!

Love love love all these fish!

Thanks so much, Cat!

Beautiful fish Alex!!

Thank you, Mikey!

Very fun! They are great. I love the Boss.

Thank you! They are so much fun to watch, and feed!

I love them all! Especially your black Ranchus

Thank you!

Great pics

Thank you very much, G!

[GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786]

I AM STARSTRUCK!

They're amazing.

[dnalex 13,633]

good job Alex! they've already grown i am loving the lemon head chu... i am intrigued by the calico chu's eyes, but i have the most awesome sakura ranchu ever.. sorry.. good try but not quite

Thank you, Helen!

Shall we all have a chu off?

I love all your fishes

Thank you, Jeff!

The tank, with all it's new plants, looks great. Go buy more. I really love anubias, and I'm still not finished collecting them. Glad I could inspire you to try plants again. Never give up! Yolo!

All of your fish look beautiful; I'm still jealous of your seemingly effortless photography.

Thanks, Tammy!

My photography is not effortless. I just spend about 15 minutes taking random shots, and see what comes out well.

I love anubias, too, and will be getting more.

I love your fish pic updates those chu's are all so cute even bandit with his missing eye

And Thanks for including a full tank shot and what do you mean if only anubias I LOVE my Anubias lol

Thank you, Shelly! I was joking about the anubias. I love those plants.

I am loving Boss Lisa, stunning fish

Don't let it get to his head!

Thank you!

First off - nice phortos of a beautiful aquarium.

I'm partial to calico goldfish and fantails so I love Mr. No Name, but they are all very nice fish.

Thank you!

I actually think Mr. No Name is actually a ryukin. He was sold as one. Moreover, I have to confess that I took these pics perhaps more than 2 weeks ago. I took some more pics last night of him, and the hump is already a little more pronounced. I'll add those pics to the thread in a little bit. Nevertheless, fantail or ryukin, I really like him!

Very nice group of fish you have there.

I want that black and white ryukin!!

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Thank you, good sir!

As always, your fish are awesome! But I'm wowed that you have FIVE LIVE PLANTS!! Way to go, Alex!! They aren't so hard, you know -- you don't have to water them.

Thank you, Shawn!

I am actually quite fond of plants. I just needed for the lighting to be better, and now that it's somewhat improved, the plants are coming back!

I am super jealous of your gorgeous fish and gorgeous pictures!

Ha! I am super jealous of YOUR fish and tanks!

Thank you!

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[Pearlscaleperfect 3,561]

I love your chus! We're practically related through chus'

Edited August 5, 2013 by Pearlscaleperfect