B. Albimarginata

[Synirr]

They are absolutely gorgeous Synirr. BTW what kind of snails are those?

Malaysian trumpets. I've got them EVERYWHERE. They reproduce like mad, but stay in the substrate for the most part and don't bother my plants so I'm not too bothered by them.

 

[newfishies]

synirr, they are gorgeous!!!!

 

[FishEnthusiast]

I think I am in love !

They are stunning. Good luck breeding them. I would love to see baby pictures .

 

[Styx]

Thay are just amazing!! I can see why you love them so much! WOW! And that tank is stunning too. Perfect home.

 

[Andie]

Oh wow. Their Aquabid pics didn't even begin to do them justice! They're so exquisite in that setting . . . just perfectly natural. I totally agree, they definitely looks as though they were worth every single penny

 

[Synirr]

They're even darker now, but at the back of the tank so I can't get a good pic... I swear, they get better every time I look at them!
I'm already seeing some signs of courting going on, so hopefully they'll spawn in a couple of weeks *fingers crossed*
The two males seem to have sorted things out between themselves. All three were together, and the males weren't posturing or anything. One was slightly paler than the other, so I take it the darker is the dominant one. The darker was sticking closer to the female and making eyes at her

 

[jollysue]

Well your fishies just don't mess around and waste their time

 

[Andie]

Aww, I just got the mental picture of those gorgeous, sinewy boys wiggling around for her . . . I could so imagine the 'hmm' look on her face as she inspected them both, too

Oh dear, I should be in bed

 

[wuvmybetta]

Oh my. What absolutely stunning fish
I don't see how you can bear to leave them this weekend. I would want to watch all day Congrats, money well spent!

 

[lljdma06]

Synirr,

Those are lovely fish. Really gorgeous! Have fun with them.

Is B. Albimarginata a relatively new species? I was looking it up in my new book and couldn't find it, but was printed in 1991. Is there a website you recommend for those who want to read up on this species?

 

[Angel Lady]

Well I have been waiting to hear if they have spawned yet....I am waiting on babies Snyirr lots of them like the last spawn.. Any news yet

 

[jollysue]

And how is the worrisome boy? Has he snapped out of it and come around?

 

[Angel Lady]

Come one we are waiting to hear about the new comers. If they are going to be babies or not....

 

[Synirr]

Is B. Albimarginata a relatively new species? I was looking it up in my new book and couldn't find it, but was printed in 1991. Is there a website you recommend for those who want to read up on this species?

Talk about a slow response )
According to the IBC's page on them, they were scientifically described in 1999, so yes, they're relatively new

The male who wasn't eating still hasn't touched a thing and keeps mouthing like he's re-arranging things in his mouth, so I'm fairly certain he is holding... if he is, he has been GREAT so far, because I've been tempting him with yummy live foods all week just incase *lol*. I can tell he's pretty weak, but there are no obvious signs of illness, so I'm assuming this is because he hasn't eaten in so long. Friday will be the 12th day and the eggs are due to hatch in 12-14 days, so we'll see . I'm probably going to be gone for the weekend, but I'm going to slip some hose over the filter intake so if fry are released none will get sucked in. I'm hoping he releases early Friday so I can know for sure before I leave and give him a much deserved meal.

Edit: BTW, the one that isn't eating is the male from the very first pic on this thread. He's the better of the two, since the other male's albi margins (white edges on the fins) aren't as clearly defined

 

[Elise]

<----that's all I can say