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jf2381

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Let me start by saying 2013 was a terrible year for my family.

First, my mother went in for routine gall bladder surgery and the surgeon clipped the common bile duct. 5 months and 3 hospital later, New York Presbytarian saved her life. But instead of celebrating we found out that my wife had advanced liver cancer.
She has been battling this thing since June. We couldn't get any help from none of the hospitals near us. Fortunately, she was able to get an appointment with one of the top physicians in MD Anderson out in Houston, TX. They have tried various procedures (treatments) and some have been successful in shrinking and getting rid of some of the tumors. In 2 weeks she is going for one more treatment to target the two remaining active tumors. After that we can begin discussing liver resection and we are hoping that she remains strong enough physically and mentally to eventually under go a liver transplant.

I ended up getting rid of my tanks and all of my livestock. At least my fish went to a good home and are all in one place (Thanks Mheaven). We also had to move out of our house and into my in-laws.

These are the only fish I kept because they are my favorite and couldn't get myself to part with them.
They thanked me by spawning and giving me some distraction when I'm feeling depressed.

Anyway sorry for the winded and depressing opening paragraphs. On to the fish...here are the pictures..

Eggs


Eggs and Parents


The fry at one month after hatch.











 

jr973

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Very sad to hear brotha but at least your mom is ok and god willing so will your wife. As for the fish that's awesome too see the success in breeding at least that's some type of escape from reality when dealing with this hobby. I know it is for me at least. Taggin along
 

mheaven

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Hey Jose np... Anything to return a favor.

Hope all gets well soon for your wife.

As for the fish, man they are getting big from the last time I saw them. I'll have to stop by to see them again. My fuge could use a pair...lol.
 

jf2381

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thanks for the kind words guys.

Raising these little guys is easier than I thought. If you guys have a breeding clowns out there get yourself some rotifer cultures, RGcomplete and TDO chroma boost and you are good to go.
 

eazy al

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Jose looking good bro .i can't wait till mines get to those stages .you have to love the reward you get from you breeding these yourself and then when you decide to get rid of them and see your hard work and beautiful fish in someone's reef months and years to come and look back and say .wow!! Was that the fish you got from me? Great job .keep up the good work
 

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