Old Bull

[Gecko]

I acquired a 'giant' male L66 SL 5"+ as a showpiece to groom for competition as he is impressive in size and bulk as well as very nice black and (more) white contrast and markings. Thinking that he must be an old bull, past his prime, I did not expect any action from him. Imagine my surprise when I found that he trapped a female (puny compared to him) and now has been gently raising the frys in his cave even after 2 weeks plus. The wrigglers have totally absorbed their egg sac, but dad seems to be still caring for them. I am not sure of the size of this spawn and its my first L66 spawn (3rd sp after L46 and Hypan sp. (lower Xingu).

Thought I share this observation in case its useful that they continue to be virile way past the max size reported. If it was only my misconception, I stand corrected.

p.s. I know this post must have pics, so will try to take unless you guys dont mind tail fin n cave variety

 

[Doodles]

lol we are used to tail fin and cave pics now.

That really cool Lawrence:clap:
Maybe he isn't as old as you think:dk:

 

[scatz]

been putting viagra in the water to help the old man out?
lol

congrats on the spawn mate, and yes, we need pics once he's come out of hiding

 

[Andrew]

Good going
I have an older group of zebras that don't seem interested in breeding no matter what i try, while a young pair breed away merrilly.

Glad to hear the old dog hasn't lost his touch

 

[Gecko]

Thanks folks, here you go, best I cud do :hi:

been putting viagra in the water to help the old man out?
lol

congrats on the spawn mate, and yes, we need pics once he's come out of hiding

Thanks mate, working on L174 next (pics uploaded in my gallery)...for whatever reason, L174 are very difficult to work with here. so keep fins crossed for me.

 

[scatz]

L174 are very difficult to work with here. so keep fins crossed for me.

fins, feet, fingers, eyes, consider them all crossed mate