L-66, UK, Lancashire

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 24 Apr 2009, 11:24

Hi

Im just putting the feelers out at the moment, my L-66' are breeding pretty constantly and would like to make contact with poeple who are interested in some of the young.

at the moment the male is guarding a 3rd Batch, from the first two batches i have 48 youngsters currently between 20 and 40mm in length.

Im sure my LFS will take some off me but i remember how long it took me to get a group of these together so thought i would offer on here incase there are pleco fans on here from the NW who are stuggling to find L66s.

send me a message or email if your interested.

Thanks

Dave

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 24 Apr 2009, 13:33

I'm interested, but it'd be a while before next time I'd be in that area.

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Mats

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 24 Apr 2009, 13:47

MatsP wrote:I'm interested, but it'd be a while before next time I'd be in that area.

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Mats

Mats - feel free to discuss with Dave T, as i might well be able to do another "callichthys style pick-up" in the next month if you are really keen.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 24 Apr 2009, 13:49

Richard B wrote:
MatsP wrote:I'm interested, but it'd be a while before next time I'd be in that area.

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Mats - feel free to discuss with Dave T, as i might well be able to do another "callichthys style pick-up" in the next month if you are really keen.

Richard,
Thanks for offering to help, that would perhaps be a possibility.

Dave, you haven't put a price on your fish - that would probably help those who may want your fish to decide if they are "within financial reach" or not...

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Mats

danielryan · Post by **danielryan** » 24 Apr 2009, 14:11

matt i was also interested, so between us we maybe able to organize a drop off as were a lot closer to each other than we are to Leciester.

also would like to know a rough price please, as i'll need to add this to diesel costs!

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 24 Apr 2009, 14:14

Daniel,

Sure, I'd be happy to house your fish for a few days - or pick up fish from you if you decide to go pick them up.

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Mats

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 24 Apr 2009, 15:21

i honeslty have no idea of value of these little beauts, the adults i paid between 18 and 25 pound a piece for, when they were obtainable by the average LFS.

i was thinking they should bring £5-10 at 2"+ but that may take a while. if there is interest in taking them smaller then please message me with offers as i havent got a clue on the values really. im not gonna give them away but at the same time i dont want to feel like im ripping anyone off.

Ill try to get a decent camera to get some pics of adults and lil ones.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 24 Apr 2009, 15:55

danielryan wrote:matt i was also interested, so between us we maybe able to organize a drop off as were a lot closer to each other than we are to Leciester.

also would like to know a rough price please, as i'll need to add this to diesel costs!

??? where does Leicester fit in???

danielryan · Post by **danielryan** » 24 Apr 2009, 16:33

i meant lancashire!! i tried to remember where the dave was based, i knew it began with an L, but hey!! its friday afternooN!

evesonevo · Post by **evesonevo** » 26 Apr 2009, 17:35

Hi,
I would definitely be interested in taking some of the L66's off you and i only live in southport so picking them up wouldn't be a problem.
You could either give us some prices by PM or on this forum.
Thanks
Col.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 26 Apr 2009, 17:47

evesonevo wrote:Hi,
I would definitely be interested in taking some of the L66's off you and i only live in southport so picking them up wouldn't be a problem.
You could either give us some prices by PM or on this forum.
Thanks
Col.

I'd certainly prefer a price in public. It lets everyone know where things are at.

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Mats

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 26 Apr 2009, 20:06

Hiya

ok £5 per catfish when they get to 2".

are you guys wanting them when they get to 2" or would you prefere to be buying them as they are now?

i guess buying them now price can be £2.50 each but at least 4 i dont wont to be fishing about in the tank for a couple of quid.

I havent had chance to visit my LFS this weekend but plan on emptying a tank so that i can seperate the adults and young.

evesonevo · Post by **evesonevo** » 26 Apr 2009, 20:48

Hi Dave,
I'd be quite happy to take 4 from you now if thats ok.
Can you please tell us what they're feeding on?
Thanks
Col.

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 26 Apr 2009, 21:43

Hiya Col

main food is Tetra Prima, with various frozen food thrown in once a day, bloodworm, shrimp based discus mix, i put in hikari algae wafers in every other day or so.

I feed morning (before work) tea time (when i get home and before i put the lights on) then at night after lights out. theres nearly always food in the tank for the young ones who gather on the bogwood and slate where the food settles.

I havent checked water parameters for a while so ill do that one evening next during the week and post the results.

when would you like to come and get them?

Thanks

Dave

godfreyhales · Post by **godfreyhales** » 27 Apr 2009, 12:32

hi dave,i sent you a personal email.regarding some 66's. did you get it ok? regards Godfrey

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 27 Apr 2009, 13:40

I'll take 10 straight away - pm me to give me an idea of when i can collect

Cheers

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 27 Apr 2009, 13:50

I'm happy to take 6 of them at current size too - subject to Richard being able to house them for a few weeks [hopefully a bit less time than the Callichthys, ok?]

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Davidefc · Post by **Davidefc** » 27 Apr 2009, 14:08

PM'd mate.

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 27 Apr 2009, 18:30

Hi guys

Thanks for the interest, i've sent private messages to the poeple who have shown an interest.

I will be keeping the remainder of this batch, anyone else who is interested in youngsters from the next batch please PM me and ill contact you as and when more are available.

Cheers

Dave

BTW im new to the message system on here, i have a few messages in my outbox but cant find a send /recieve button, will they send automatically after a set length of time?

andy75 · Post by **andy75** » 27 Apr 2009, 19:23

Hi dave

I would definetly be interested in the next batch, keep me posted

cheers

Andy

Martin S · Post by **Martin S** » 27 Apr 2009, 20:09

DaveT wrote: BTW im new to the message system on here, i have a few messages in my outbox but cant find a send /recieve button, will they send automatically after a set length of time?

Dave
FYI as soon as the recipient logs on they will get sent. There's nothing more you need to do
Martin

evesonevo · Post by **evesonevo** » 28 Apr 2009, 19:05

Hi Dave,
I haven't received a PM off you so when is it best for me to pick up the L66's, i'm available most afternoon and evenings so just say when.
Thanks
Col.

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 28 Apr 2009, 21:25

PM sent

Sorry Col i thought id sent you one last night.

Dave.

godfreyhales · Post by **godfreyhales** » 01 May 2009, 23:56

hi dave,good to meet you this evening. the wee guys have settled in well and im well pleased with them(would have loved more but must share with fellow aquarist's lol)
i would recommend these wee guys to the people still to collect,well fed ,healthy young fish,superb,thanks again,Godfrey

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 02 May 2009, 16:36

Hi Godfrey.

it was a pleasure to meet you, im glad the little fellows have settled and that you are happy with them.

I dunno what it is about meeting other fish keepers but i always seem to end up thinking about expanding my number of tanks

Thanks again

Dave

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 09 May 2009, 01:52

Great fish, great bloke (makes a smashing cuppa!) Anyone waitin' for the next batch will NOT be disappointed!

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 09 May 2009, 09:21

Hi Richard

it was great to meet you and im glad your happy with your lil ones.

Thanks again

Dave.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 09 May 2009, 10:02

Yes they are fantastic little fish. My mate who was "sniffing" after them has already phoned about tomorrows game of footie & asked how they are doing!

I'm not happy at the moment as the breeding trap they were in overnight has been 'attacked' & they all escaped into the Jag's tank which i've just had to strip down to catch Mats' fish - thankfully none were eaten but she is well fed - phew!

DaveT · Post by **DaveT** » 21 May 2009, 15:59

I hope the little fellows are doing well for you all.

Thanks

Dave

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 21 May 2009, 16:01

Mine seem to be. I rarely see more than one or two at any given time, but I'm sure they are all there still.

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