I was out yesterday with 50 extra bucks in my pocket, and we can't have that. No no. So I felt like buying a new specimen for my new addiction. = D
I really had my mind set on a L. parahybana, however, people around here expect millions for a 1/2" spiderling, and ordering in from somewhere is not possible at this time.
So I went to Petland, and started looking around for an A. seemanni (blue tint) all they had was boring dull grey ones. But, this really beautiful rosea caught my eye, he/she was at the top of the tank chewing on the mesh. It obviously wanted out. It's abdomen was super skinny as well, I'm thinking it just molted. But it may be the case where it's not been cared for properly.
So my questions I suppose... is this a red morph? Copper phase? My first rosea was that muddy dull color (I actually don't mind it). However, this is a bit more spectacular (yeah, I have a favorite SHHHH = D Who doesn't?)
Here's some pictures I took this morning.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=14028&l=d0e75&id=769160229
She/he's about 2 1/2" very rough estimate. VERY VERY friendly, like wow! does not kick hairs at all.
All right, question two; my first rosea thinks it's an OBT. what am I doing wrong. Temp is consistent 24 degrees Celsius. Humidity is at 55%. Water in the water dish at all times (changed everyday). She has a hide, I'm using a peat/potting soil mix (sterilized, no chemicals).
I was taking out her water dish and she lunged at my hand from across the tank. It didn't result in a bite, however, she had a firm grip on my hand with her first four legs. Oh, and no, she's not hungry. I left a cricket in there for 2 days... I took it out this morning.
Summary!
Any insight on my schizophrenic rosea?
And the one I got yesterday a red morph? Copper phase? Or something else...?
I really had my mind set on a L. parahybana, however, people around here expect millions for a 1/2" spiderling, and ordering in from somewhere is not possible at this time.
So I went to Petland, and started looking around for an A. seemanni (blue tint) all they had was boring dull grey ones. But, this really beautiful rosea caught my eye, he/she was at the top of the tank chewing on the mesh. It obviously wanted out. It's abdomen was super skinny as well, I'm thinking it just molted. But it may be the case where it's not been cared for properly.
So my questions I suppose... is this a red morph? Copper phase? My first rosea was that muddy dull color (I actually don't mind it). However, this is a bit more spectacular (yeah, I have a favorite SHHHH = D Who doesn't?)
Here's some pictures I took this morning.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=14028&l=d0e75&id=769160229
She/he's about 2 1/2" very rough estimate. VERY VERY friendly, like wow! does not kick hairs at all.
All right, question two; my first rosea thinks it's an OBT. what am I doing wrong. Temp is consistent 24 degrees Celsius. Humidity is at 55%. Water in the water dish at all times (changed everyday). She has a hide, I'm using a peat/potting soil mix (sterilized, no chemicals).
I was taking out her water dish and she lunged at my hand from across the tank. It didn't result in a bite, however, she had a firm grip on my hand with her first four legs. Oh, and no, she's not hungry. I left a cricket in there for 2 days... I took it out this morning.
Summary!
Any insight on my schizophrenic rosea?
And the one I got yesterday a red morph? Copper phase? Or something else...?