Breeding Selection • Limia vittata

[@zalphinian]

I can't blame you for choosing the orange. They are some gorgeous fish with that coloration.

[@goliadfarms7029]

It's difficult to not choose the the prettiest fish. Charles

[@fisherguy45]

Very interesting about the ph fluctuations due to plant 02 cycling. I have never heard that before, but it makes total sense. I learn something from your posts every time. Thanks again.

[@goliadfarms7029]

We can measure that fluctuation. I was surprised when we first discovered that. The fluctuation is much higher in the summer than in the winter I suppose due to more metabolic activity on the part of the plants. Charles

[@cosmoplakat9549]

I saw a post on a forum with screenshots of an app the person has that shows hourly fluctuations of pH taken from a digital pH meter, together with the tank's lighting schedule. So cool!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Yes💯👍

[@goliadfarms7029]

@@cosmoplakat9549 I've thought of getting probes to collect environmental metrics such as pH, temperature, and oxygen. Charles

[@charles_king]

@@goliadfarms7029 You should definitely do that! The community would help to fund, for sure. I'd love to see&hear your analysis on more data of your wonderful ecosystem. I learn SO MUCH here.

[@robertforrest7956]

You have some of the Nicest Live-bearers I've ever seen. Looking forward to seeing your stock re-built so we can order. 😊

[@goliadfarms7029]

We are beginning to list fish again on our website (goliadfarms.com/). It'll be later this summer before all of our livebearers are listed. Charles

[@cosievee]

I have been thinking the same - some of the most colorful and robust livebearers I’ve seen!

[@jimmyreese4740]

Nice looking fish love the orange on them too!

[@goliadfarms7029]

It's an attractive Limia. Charles

[@caewalker9276]

They're really pretty. In my mind, Fish don't need all those pretty colors. Thanks Suzi and Charles

[@goliadfarms7029]

That is why I try not to drastically change a species from its natural coloration and form. Charles

[@dennistyler9085]

I caught the vid from Aq Coop awhile back and thought your farm was interesting. I have a home aquarium hobby, but not very extensive, raising a few tropicals over the years. The 2/21 freezer and Hurricane Harvey left alot of people in the dark and cold besides the farms and homes such as you all experienced. Working at a Walmart store in Lawrence, KS during the Feb., '21 cold caused power outages here, resulting in the Walmart store to throw away all of the perishable food items on display... At least this wasn't my personal property, but it certainly makes one feel horribly sad and helpless again when the weather and the society throw us around too. Thanks for taking the time to show us your farming. Dennis Tyler,

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching. Cory and Aquarium-Coop have been a huge help to us. Mother Nature can be difficult. Right now we are dealing with swarms of mosquitoes from the flooding rains we got. The good news is our drought is broken...well, until the next one starts, which might be today. We planned on trenching to install the wiring for our new generator this week, but we have standing water everywhere. Charles

[@Dovietail]

Love this species!

[@goliadfarms7029]

It is a nice, peaceful fish and a reliable breeder. Charles

[@davedelrosario6927]

Always a great video’s and very humble breeders

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you. I like this species of Limia a lot. Charles

[@douglasmarshall3273]

These are cool! I love that you’ve chosen to bring out that yellow/orange color. That’s the kind of stuff I love. Hope you update on the fry/F2/F3/etc.

[@goliadfarms7029]

I'm always reluctant to change a species too much, but it's hard to avoid picking pretty fish as breeders. Charles

[@chevyfish4028]

Great breeder specimen choices. They look healthy and robust. May they produce many generations for you...and us.

[@goliadfarms7029]

I'm glad quite of few of this species survived the 2021 Texas Winter Storm. It makes it easier to select good breeders if you have a large pool to select from. Charles

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I agree👍💪🌿🐟🌿💚

[@MasterPhotographer]

It will be interesting to see how the color develops with this strain. I didn’t realize there could be such fluctuations do to seasons. There is always something to learn from you Charles. Thank you!

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching. Selection, both natural and human mediated, can radically alter a strain or species within a few generations. This fish has lots of potential for color selection. We have to adjust our operations with the seasons. Currently, we are running fans and have the greenhouses covered with shade cloth to reduce solar heat gain. In the late fall the shade cloth will be taken down to allow heat gain. Charles

[@thaliahelene]

To that one livebearer male survivor... Youuu Cann DO Eeet! Those little males are so singleminded. I believe in him!

[@goliadfarms7029]

He will be given a chance. Charles

[@foxy1067]

Can you do a video of your plants and how and where they are planted for your filtration?

[@goliadfarms7029]

Yes, we will do a video on the plants. Charles

[@andrewbreuninger6993]

Just ordered some and I am so excited!!!

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you. Your order ships Tuesday to arrive Wednesday. Charles

[@Crftbt]

Appreciate all the detailed information on the environment. :)

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank for watching our videos. We'll be starting our first round of processing breeders since we rebuilt the breeding colonies. We'll try to video some of that process. Charles

[@Crftbt]

@@goliadfarms7029 Looking forward to it. :)

[@foreverautumn2315]

I want some, lol... those are really neat little fish...

[@goliadfarms7029]

We put them up for sale and they immediately sold out. Charles

[@danielbarrett6026]

I enjoy your thoughtful explanations. Nice video as always. However, that snake in the previous video made my skin crawl.

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you. Was it because she was a large rattlesnake or do you feel that way about all snakes? For nicer a snake, there is a video about a cute little Texas ribbon snake here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJOnf5qZntWqbZI Charles

[@danielbarrett6026]

@@goliadfarms7029 I don’t like rattlesnakes. I don’t have that kind of excitement in Michigan 😅

[@Exquailibur]

Those vittata fit my tastes quite well, I have a tendency to to choose mostly fish with muted or subtle colors but very nice patterns with a single or a few of a more colorful or slightly larger fish. Those would look great with a large gourami or a paradise fish, the water pH would prevent habitation with certain fish, but most labyrinth fish can handle high pH despite their origins. The speckled coloration goes very well with the orange, I think that if the orange is selected for the males will look fantastic and add just an extra little splash of color to an aquarium. I want to get a livebearer of some kind, but i have to limit myself right now. I also want to try African cichlids, not necessarily my style but I admit those fish are spectacular.

[@goliadfarms7029]

Interesting thoughts. We've raised a lot of anabantids in our systems and probably will start raising paradise fish and Bettas again. Charles

[@Exquailibur]

@@goliadfarms7029 im mostly referring to wild caught specimens or lines bred in acidic water, paradise fish, bettas, and most commonly available gourami can handle high pH no problem, but when you start getting into wild type bettas and licorice gourami acidic water is often necessary to keep them alive.

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Very very cool buddy

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you .This is a very nice species of Limia. Charles

[@vb2377]

Do you think mosquito larvae is good to feed daily to platies along with flakes?

[@goliadfarms7029]

Mosquito larvae are great food for livebearers. Charles

[@chevyfish4028]

I feed mosquito larvae to all my fish, along with other live foods, several times a week. I feel it keeps their interest in hunting, intact, keeps them more alert and healthier as they search out & chase their food, rather than hanging out & waiting for food to be dropped to them that they don't need to expend any energy in attaining. It also seems to give them more vibrant coloration.

[@goliadfarms7029]

@@chevyfish4028 Livefoods are very beneficial. Charles

[@vb2377]

@@chevyfish4028 I will certainly do this more regularly. It is super fun to watch them feed that is for sure!

[@markvonwisco7369]

Sorry to hear that you lost the Limia perugiae. I have a good sized colony myself. I could actually stand to move some on to other fishkeepers.

[@goliadfarms7029]

Once we get through the next round of processing breeders, we'll assess what fish we want to replace. We might be interested in acquiring some of yours. Charles

[@markvonwisco7369]

@@goliadfarms7029 I'll send you a message via your website contact form in the next day or two...

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

Are you guys going to try and get the limits pirugiae going again?

[@goliadfarms7029]

Yes, we will get some Limia perugiae from customers to start them up again. Charles

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

@@goliadfarms7029 that's awesome!

[@pjp9383]

@@goliadfarms7029 I've been keeping fish for 7 or 8 years now, and only recently discovered Limias. Picked up a small group (4 female, 2 male) of Limia Melanogaster a few days ago, and they're settling in well. Pondering the purchase of a group of (juvie, I think) Perugia that are available through a little store called Shrimp Fever in Toronto. The breeding stock reportedly came to the breeder via an auction in Hamilton Ontario, but is descended down from Greg Sage's line. Too bad the store isn't able to ship to the U.S., according to their website! There are 2 groups available and I would offer to send you one. But hopefully you've got enough customers who can share back, from your own line, for you to be able to get them restarted.

[@goliadfarms7029]

@@pjp9383 Thank you for thinking of us. Greg Sage has some great fish. Charles

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Wonderful.

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching. This is a neat little livebearer. Charles

[@dustupdustin]

I know this is super off the subject but I have a black belt cichlid and it has two tail fins. I was wondering if it's a birth defect or perhaps a gene mutation.🤔🤔

[@goliadfarms7029]

It is likely a birth defect, but there are a number of fish with mutations causing double tails (think Bettas and goldfish for two). Is the tail doubled like a Betta or like a goldfish? Charles

[@dustupdustin]

@@goliadfarms7029 It is almost like a goldfish fin. There is two lower parts that make the shape of the sides of a uppercase A then joins up mid tail into a regular shaped upper tail.

[@alixperri857]

make a video of you feeding all the fish!

[@goliadfarms7029]

We will do that. Feeding currently is very different from before the 2021 Texas Winter Storm. We feed less than 20% as much now due to there being fewer fish. Charles

[@eliasnieto7303]

I want to buy my breeders from you. Do u make shipments to Mexico?

[@goliadfarms7029]

We do not currently ship to Mexico, but we have a Mexican wholesale customer who picks up fish in Texas and, I think, transports them across the border. Charles

[@eliasnieto7303]

@@goliadfarms7029 could you share his contact info?

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Nice bro.

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching. This is a nice little fish. Charles

[@laurag1076]

😊😊😊

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching that pretty little fish. Charles

[@drockingfish]

very nice! you should sell to Jadren Aquatics

[@goliadfarms7029]

We sell to a number of online resellers, but haven't sold to them so far. Charles

[@papajeffe1521]

I don't think I've ever seen you in a dry shirt before!

[@goliadfarms7029]

That is a rare view. It only takes a few minutes the greenhouses for my clothes to be soaked. I probably should hose down before filming so that everyone would simply assume my shirts are dark gray. Charles

[@Stormy-xp2vi]

@@goliadfarms7029 I'll take care of that with a big bucket of water 😂😂😂

[@goliadfarms7029]

@@Stormy-xp2vi And then you'd be wearing a bucketful of duckweed!

[@ricodegallo3060]

👍

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you. Charles

[@petery4801]

👌👌👌❤❤❤

[@goliadfarms7029]

Thank you for watching our fish. Charles

[@alexrepko8412]

Hello, guys. Do you have some Limia vitatta for sale? Thank you

[@goliadfarms7029]

We have Limia vittata, but they took a huge hit during the Texas Winter Storm back in February this year. We have a breeding colony and juveniles that are due to be processed soon. We should be offering them after that. Charles