So I have three BV's that survived out of an order of 12. Seven were DoA and two died soon after (seller refunded my money). They are currently in a heavily-planted 1G. They're doing well, but growing slowly. They've been in the tank for several months, and no breeding yet. I think it's because the tank isn't heated and water is about 68F. Two have visible saddles and I'm hoping the third is a male.
I was at a LFS a while back and splurged on a pair of carbon rilis. The male was well-proportioned, but the female is a little blotchy. She has a more random patterning and mix of brown and blue. They were in a 2.5G with a few male endlers, and the male disappeared. I haven't seen him in a few weeks, so I moved the plants around in search and found nothing.
So my question is, if I put the female carbon in with the BV's, what would the offspring look like (assuming my 3rd BV is a male)? I know BV's came from blue rilis, but I have heard that carbon rilis came from chocolates. From looking at pictures, it looks like there are a lot of mostly blue carbons out there, and I definitely wouldn't mind having some attractive crosses.
Also, does anyone have advice on a tiny nano heater that wouldn't raise the temp in a 1G too much? I have one of those Marina Betta heaters in a 4G vase, and the temp is always over 80. I'd like to make my nightstand tank more comfy for my shrimp without cooking them!
I was at a LFS a while back and splurged on a pair of carbon rilis. The male was well-proportioned, but the female is a little blotchy. She has a more random patterning and mix of brown and blue. They were in a 2.5G with a few male endlers, and the male disappeared. I haven't seen him in a few weeks, so I moved the plants around in search and found nothing.
So my question is, if I put the female carbon in with the BV's, what would the offspring look like (assuming my 3rd BV is a male)? I know BV's came from blue rilis, but I have heard that carbon rilis came from chocolates. From looking at pictures, it looks like there are a lot of mostly blue carbons out there, and I definitely wouldn't mind having some attractive crosses.
Also, does anyone have advice on a tiny nano heater that wouldn't raise the temp in a 1G too much? I have one of those Marina Betta heaters in a 4G vase, and the temp is always over 80. I'd like to make my nightstand tank more comfy for my shrimp without cooking them!