Okay, I know its not chicken related, but chickens aren't the only interest I have. I also have many aquariums and its time I thin some of them out.
If you're thinking of starting an aquarium, but not sure where to start, I'll be more than happy to explain aquariums. I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for over 3 decades and have close to 20 species. I have fish only tanks and some with live plants. I'll even help out if questions arise after you have to fish.
On to what I have available. Keep in mind that these pictures are close ups, and the fish aren't actually that big, although as adults they will get almost as big as the pictures. These are a couple different hardy species that will live happily together. They are also fish that are forgiving and great for the new aquarium hobbyist or those a bit more seasoned. They don't mind living in an aquarium that's room temperature, so you don't need a heater in it.
First up is a group of Red Wag Platys. They are what is called a livebearer, meaning they give birth to live babies, called fry, and don't lay eggs, like most fish. These are nothing fancy, and the price is right. Their parents are Plumetails, which have a long extension on their tails (like Phoenix and Sumatrans), so there is a chance offspring may carry that trait. This is a group of 5. $3.00 SOLD
Next is a group of 3½ (one is only a little over a week old) Plumetail Platys. The color isn't the best, so they are also a bargain. If you've never seen a Plumetail in person, the tail wiggle-wagggles behind them constantly. Its a neat trait. Kids seem to like the Plumetails more. $6.00
These are the cuties, IMO. These are the Mickey Mouse Plumetails. There are 3 of them in this group. I'm pretty sure that 2 are females, not sure on the other one. They were in a tank with other Plumetails, so there is the possibility they are hit (Impregnated. Livebearers have the ability to hold sperm for months.). For some reason their tails look yellow with the camera flash. In person they are clear. I like the clear look myself. The Mickey Mouse stands out better. 10.00
PENDING SALE ON BOTH I have a couple Albino Bristlenose older juvie/young adults. These are those type of fish that have the sucker mouths that eat algae and uneaten food that the others miss. Like all other sucker mouth type feeders, they don't eat all species of algae and you do have to feed them in addition to the other fish or they will starve to death. They only grow to 4" long and won't eat live plants. They do like a treat of blanched zucchini, spinich, or green beans though. The males get really cool bristles that stick out of their snout. I have 1 male and 1 female available right now. These aren't available in stores very often. They're still a fairly new species in fish keeping. $6.00 each
Female
Male (Same fish, just different camera settings. The one looks washed out, but it showed his fins nicely.)
Fish can be mailed safely. As long as they make it to you with 3 days, I'll guarantee (cost of fish only) they make it alive, provided you email me a picture of the dead fish in the unopened bag within 2 hours. Most of the time using USPS Priority will get the fish to you within 3 days. The cost will likely be under $15.00 to ship, but PM me with your zip code and how many fish you want and I'll give you a shipping quote. If you decide to go with USPS Express, it will be more, of course. I can figure that out for you also.
Payment through PayPal.
I haven't gotten around to getting pictures of them yet, but I also have angelfish if you would like to get some of those. I'm letting them go for $5.00 each. Shipping on those is more expensive because they are bigger and need more water in the bags. Water is expensive to ship. Also, unless you live in a state that's a neighbor to Minnesota, I prefer to ship them Express. Angelfish are a little more delicate than the other ones I have available.
If you're thinking of starting an aquarium, but not sure where to start, I'll be more than happy to explain aquariums. I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for over 3 decades and have close to 20 species. I have fish only tanks and some with live plants. I'll even help out if questions arise after you have to fish.
On to what I have available. Keep in mind that these pictures are close ups, and the fish aren't actually that big, although as adults they will get almost as big as the pictures. These are a couple different hardy species that will live happily together. They are also fish that are forgiving and great for the new aquarium hobbyist or those a bit more seasoned. They don't mind living in an aquarium that's room temperature, so you don't need a heater in it.
First up is a group of Red Wag Platys. They are what is called a livebearer, meaning they give birth to live babies, called fry, and don't lay eggs, like most fish. These are nothing fancy, and the price is right. Their parents are Plumetails, which have a long extension on their tails (like Phoenix and Sumatrans), so there is a chance offspring may carry that trait. This is a group of 5. $3.00 SOLD
Next is a group of 3½ (one is only a little over a week old) Plumetail Platys. The color isn't the best, so they are also a bargain. If you've never seen a Plumetail in person, the tail wiggle-wagggles behind them constantly. Its a neat trait. Kids seem to like the Plumetails more. $6.00
These are the cuties, IMO. These are the Mickey Mouse Plumetails. There are 3 of them in this group. I'm pretty sure that 2 are females, not sure on the other one. They were in a tank with other Plumetails, so there is the possibility they are hit (Impregnated. Livebearers have the ability to hold sperm for months.). For some reason their tails look yellow with the camera flash. In person they are clear. I like the clear look myself. The Mickey Mouse stands out better. 10.00
PENDING SALE ON BOTH I have a couple Albino Bristlenose older juvie/young adults. These are those type of fish that have the sucker mouths that eat algae and uneaten food that the others miss. Like all other sucker mouth type feeders, they don't eat all species of algae and you do have to feed them in addition to the other fish or they will starve to death. They only grow to 4" long and won't eat live plants. They do like a treat of blanched zucchini, spinich, or green beans though. The males get really cool bristles that stick out of their snout. I have 1 male and 1 female available right now. These aren't available in stores very often. They're still a fairly new species in fish keeping. $6.00 each
Female
Male (Same fish, just different camera settings. The one looks washed out, but it showed his fins nicely.)
Fish can be mailed safely. As long as they make it to you with 3 days, I'll guarantee (cost of fish only) they make it alive, provided you email me a picture of the dead fish in the unopened bag within 2 hours. Most of the time using USPS Priority will get the fish to you within 3 days. The cost will likely be under $15.00 to ship, but PM me with your zip code and how many fish you want and I'll give you a shipping quote. If you decide to go with USPS Express, it will be more, of course. I can figure that out for you also.
Payment through PayPal.
I haven't gotten around to getting pictures of them yet, but I also have angelfish if you would like to get some of those. I'm letting them go for $5.00 each. Shipping on those is more expensive because they are bigger and need more water in the bags. Water is expensive to ship. Also, unless you live in a state that's a neighbor to Minnesota, I prefer to ship them Express. Angelfish are a little more delicate than the other ones I have available.
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