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It’s good to see some movement in our Asian forum thanks to Peter Beyer and Lawrence. Not to find any Paro happens quite often at certain sites; it depends heavily on the season and the water level. But in both cases there might be other reasons in the background: more damage to the blackwater feeding sources.
Therefore, Lawrence, it would be nice if you could have a controlling view on these two sites …. Aber Peter of course, if you are back again here one day.I’m rather worried about the presence of vittatus and anabas… these are rather destructive and extremely hardy fishes – in fact their presence can spell destruction for other blackwater species, IMHO.
The Paro Pharaoh (Peter Beyer) emailed to point out that I only posted the pretty pictures of the Sedili site. He forwarded two of his photos which show some of the damage caused by the road building and use in the area. He asked me to post them, so I do below.
Yes, Helene, feel free to post any of the photos elsewhere on the website or for other good purposes.
thank you to all!
Yes, Jit, – I actually thought about that when saying that about the trichopsis vittatus, – because I do know that they are much more adabtable and can perhaps be a threath this way, and I wasnt really sure about what their presence there meant.
So thank you for pointing that out.I like the fish as fish, but I am sure they can be a problem under certain conditions, – which you are pointing out.
Thanks for posting the two extra photos, its very informative to see this site of it too.
These pictures change the situation indeed. I am sure Peter Beyer measured the water parameters; he always does and one always should. I presume that the extreme blackwater that was formerly typical for both sides is no longer present, at least to pH must have risen quite an extent. This would explain the presence of such species as Trichopsis and the absence of the traditional Paros.
You are right, Peter, I normally record the water parameters. Unfortunately, not at this occasion. I have been wrestling with a decision when leaving whether or not to bring the equipment. I then thought that I had taken these values so often – what would I expect: a pH of 4-6 an conductivity somwhere between 10-25 micro-Si/cm? This gets a bit dull at some point of time. I am now regretting this decision in the light of the changes that have happened.
Please also mind that Sedili was never so extremly Coca-Cola colored as known from other Paro-sites and sometimes appeared remarkably clearish.
But I know, Jit will do this swiftly or even better, we send our new member Lawrence. Dont I remember correctly that newcomers are normally given three tasks to be completed to our satisfaction until full membership is attained? Isnt this in the statutes?Fine new statutes you did invent, dear Peter! We should take them over immediately!
Three tasks that prove the fundamental requirements of people who have applied for becoming new members of the Parosphromenus-project? I suggest the following:
1. Measuring and mailing the exact water parameters including conductivity, pH and germ concentrations at least on one important location!
2.Identifying the main food items for the licorice gouramies at that location (for you once presumed they had been changing, too)!
3.Catching and removing potential raptors of our preferred fishes from below (e.g. Channas) or above (e.g. Kingfishers or Herons) and fixing names of strangers strolling around with unknown intentions!
And if there is a little spare time: Looking for the next draining unit and destroy it!
What do you think, Peter?
Yes, I am sure Lawrence and/or Jit will correct the omission at least of the first point as soon as possible…;-)
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