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> umbee and gt update, the umbee just passed 13" TL, the gt still around 6" TL
roliva
post Aug 27 2007, 04:01 PM
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Excuse the green algae, but it came like a blizzard in just two days!!

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post Aug 27 2007, 04:21 PM
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Very nice, How big and how old is the umbee?


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post Aug 27 2007, 07:26 PM
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Thanks. The umbee is 13" TL. Bought him from Rapps @ around 1.25". It will be two years coming this October.


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post Aug 28 2007, 01:28 AM
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what size tank is the umbee in
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post Aug 28 2007, 03:30 PM
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Thanks. The umbee is 13" TL. Bought him from Rapps @ around 1.25". It will be two years coming this October.


Looking good. I miss my guy. You're going to have to get that big fella a mate soon.
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post Aug 28 2007, 08:53 PM
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gorgeous umbee
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post Aug 31 2007, 02:03 AM
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Fantastic umbee! smile.gif I also have a soft spot for green terrors, once I eventually move my bichir community into a 125g, I plan on getting a breeding pair for my 55g.

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post Sep 4 2007, 07:20 PM
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Just a few more of the umbee after the tank cleared up. Had to resort to de powder!

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post Sep 4 2007, 07:24 PM
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post Sep 4 2007, 07:28 PM
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That umbee is nice. I've still never had a male even with tiny breeding them right here in my area still no luck.


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post Sep 5 2007, 02:46 PM
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I know how you feel being he was my one male in 18 total. Even raising them in the 360 gal, they still ripped each other apart, and they must be the slowest juvenile growers I ever had.


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post Sep 5 2007, 08:02 PM
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Very nice! Is he a glass banger?
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post Sep 5 2007, 08:13 PM
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Suprizingly not. I was expecting him to become aggressive after the foot mark, but not so. Very mellow, constantly begging for food.


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post Sep 6 2007, 01:26 AM
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Looking good roliva!

Yes, overall I've found umbees fairly slow growing. They do have their "growth spurts" but it takes about 3 years for them to hit 16 inches.

Others may have experienced different outcomes though (obviously due to different care regiments).

Green terrors are another favorite of mine! Yours is looking great too!


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post Sep 8 2007, 08:37 PM
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Haven't been on in awhile, but as always, your umbee is looking great...Mine is also a little passed the foot mark now. I keep trying to hold off on getting rid of him, but alas, I think I may have to if I can find someone local with a big enough tank sad.gif. (Wish he would stop growing until next summer when I graduate and can get a bigger tank, lol).

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Good luck Will.


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post Sep 13 2007, 09:25 AM
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i love the umbee, makes me wish i would have kept mine!! he was around 10" when i sold him.
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I definately remember your umbee Ole. He was definately a looker!

Who would have thought the smaller one in your pic below blossomed into a true beauty:
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I definately remember your umbee Ole. He was definately a looker!

Who would have thought the smaller one in your pic below blossomed into a true beauty:
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Wait, the smaller one was the male?
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post Sep 13 2007, 07:46 PM
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Yes, the one on the right. Correct me if I'm wrong Ole.


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