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[KokiBali]

Hi Bros and Sis,

My brother purchased these baby tosakin couples weeks ago, it starts changing colour now. Size about 3-4 cm (mouth to tail). All comments are welcome. Any advise in rearing them will be appreciated.

Thanks,
William.

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[KokiBali]

I am no expert, but I think that these are good quality tosakins.Very few tosakin keepers in this forum.

I have also read that Tosakin black babies maintain their black for a very long time,up to one year.Not too sure about that.

Agree with CP. Looks good to me thou!
Are some of their open gills a problem? 

Dear CP and David,

Thanks for your comment. CP you are right, it's quite difficult to find information on tosakin. Some said that tosakin is better keep in a bowl or round tub, with no air, current and filtration. The tail will be broad and beautiful. I haven't done this, but I think I will try it.

As for the open gills, I think it is because the fish was moved to a bowl for photo session. Fed them with frozen bloodworm because the pellet is still to big for their mouth. Can I feed them with Hikari Lionhead?

Best regards,
William.

[yamato38gunkei]

Dear CP and David,

Thanks for your comment. CP you are right, it's quite difficult to find information on tosakin. Some said that tosakin is better keep in a bowl or round tub, with no air, current and filtration. The tail will be broad and beautiful. I haven't done this, but I think I will try it.

As for the open gills, I think it is because the fish was moved to a bowl for photo session. Fed them with frozen bloodworm because the pellet is still to big for their mouth. Can I feed them with Hikari Lionhead?

Best regards,
William.

Hello William,

Bloodworm and Hikari Lionhead are NOT good for Tosakin ! Tosakin should be fed Daphnia, Tubifex and as a pellet food "Tosa Queen". Tosa Queen is made by the same manufacturer as Ranchu Lord.

Regards,

Geert Coppens