hotnickles96 142 Posted September 10, 2013 So my 29 gallon tank finally cycled! I went on a rampage through every local fish store this weekend to see what was available . I've been wanting to buy a Butterfly Telescope or a Ranchu but, I couldn't decide. I remember seeing a panda telescope in a pet store awhile ago but I didn't think it would still be there. To my surprise he/she was still swimming around waiting for me! Haven't Named him or her yet but, Weight is 18 grams Length is about 2.5 - 3 inches In the tank and on the first round of Prazi Btw I'm getting rid of the green plant in the background and replacing it with a silk plant. I'm worried about his/her eyes. Also I might need a smaller size bubble disk. Seems like it might make to much current in the tank. Let me know what you think! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia 3,820 Posted September 10, 2013 Send him to me, now!! No, all jokes aside, he\she is gorgeous. Congratulations! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted September 10, 2013 Super duper adorable I'd remove that plant too. Looks kinda needley Congrats on your panda tele! Hope you have a boring qt! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 6,780 Posted September 10, 2013 Beautiful!! What a find!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted September 10, 2013 Gorgeous fish! And yes, take the plant out. Sometimes Pandas lose their black. So, I like that you have the black sand. That may encourage the black to stay. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RanchuDressing 2,542 Posted September 10, 2013 Eeeek, such a beauty! Meant to be that he was still waiting for you. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted September 10, 2013 Omg!!! I've never been a fan of pandas for some reason... til now! His shape, that tail, the eyes He is GORGEOUS, I'm so happy he was still there for you! congrats! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashlee18 1,169 Posted September 10, 2013 Congrats!!! My butterfly used to look like your guy. He is all white now lol 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted September 10, 2013 Oh my, what a gorgeous fish! GIMME! Josh! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ele 40 Posted September 10, 2013 He's so pretty! I actually just got a panda as well but she has less white on her. I have two amazon sword pants, should I take them out so mine doesn't hurt her eyes?? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotnickles96 142 Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone! I really just wanted almost any type of Butterfly Telescope so i'm not to worried about color change. Just going to take good care and try to get him/her to grow as best as possible.Hopefully having the 29 to him/herself will help I ordered some Hikari Green bag that hopefully arrives in a week or two. Could only find it on ebay coming from japan. I fed peas today just to clean the system from whatever the pet store was feeding. The current fish food I have on hand is NLS. So I will be using that until I get the Hikari Green bag. Also will be feeding bloodworms but, I cant find a feeding cone in any of my local stores which stinks. I really don't want to pay 5 dollar shipping on a 2-3 dollar item lol. Well worth the fishless cycle wait! Edited September 10, 2013 by hotnickles96 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone! I really just wanted almost any type of Butterfly Telescope so i'm not to worried about color change. Just going to take good care and try to get him/her to grow as best as possible.Hopefully having the 29 to him/herself will help I ordered some Hikari Green bag that hopefully arrives in a week or two. Could only find it on ebay coming from japan. I fed peas today just to clean the system from whatever the pet store was feeding. The current fish food I have on hand is NLS. So I will be using that until I get the Hikari Green bag. Also will be feeding bloodworms but, I cant find a feeding cone in any of my local stores which stinks. I really don't want to pay 5 dollar shipping on a 2-3 dollar item lol. Well worth the fishless cycle wait! I have my telescope in a 29 gallon by herself, too. She is doing great and really growing. Edited September 10, 2013 by jmetzger72 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShawneeRiver 2,720 Posted September 10, 2013 That is one fine fish! Congrats -- it was meant to be! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted September 10, 2013 He's so pretty! I actually just got a panda as well but she has less white on her. I have two amazon sword pants, should I take them out so mine doesn't hurt her eyes?? They're probably fine if they are real. It's the plastic plants that are a little dangerous. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted September 10, 2013 What a beautiful fish! Hope QT goes smoothly! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mermaidkitten 115 Posted September 10, 2013 OMG I want that fish!! Really need one as it would round out my collection. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel E. 10,021 Posted September 10, 2013 You got one of my dream fish lol Most lose their black in time but I hope yours does not. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.B 2,535 Posted September 10, 2013 Shut up! That's an amazing fish. Congratulations, all of your time and efforts have paid off. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarajo 566 Posted September 10, 2013 Oooh what a pretty fish! Congrats 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted September 10, 2013 AWw! You found your baby and a beautiful one at that. Congratulations. You really did hold out for a beautiful find. It was meant to be for her/him to still be at the store. You were talking about those worm cones...I have them and use them sometimes. Sometimes they are more of a pain then anything. What you will want to do without them is turn off your filter and wait several seconds for the water to be more still and just drop some worms down into the tank in one area. If she's fast enough she's going to try to eat them before they even hit the ground. If not, don't worry she'll scurry around and get them pretty fast. When I bought mine I made sure I wanted to purchase more stuff on line to get a better shipping deal. I purchased mine at DrsFosterSmithdotcom (Doctors Foster and Smith) Order $49.00 get free shipping. I bought my first bag of Hikari Lionhead sinking pellets, two cones, and a couple of other items and got free shipping. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chai 7,337 Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Amazing omg Best of luck!!! Keep us updated for sure! Edited September 10, 2013 by Chai 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted September 10, 2013 What a Beautiful Panda you have be prepared as mine turned all white in just a few months which hakari comes in the green bag? or did you mean the purple bag which a lot of us use? I also wait and do a monthly order from fosters ad smith to save on shipping 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotnickles96 142 Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks you! No, it's actually the Hikari Green bag. The Purple bag has growth and color enhancer. The green bag is pretty much there growth formula. I figured I would concentrate on growing rather than color since he/she is black and white and is most likely going to change anyway lol. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted September 10, 2013 I love green but I've not seen that food before! You will have to tell us how you like it. I feed the purple hikari and omega one and nls Thera-A and frozen brine and worms and blanched peas and spinach. They eat better than anybody else in the house 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen 8,511 Posted September 10, 2013 very beautiful, I suspect it's a she congratulations 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
