Stubby is swimming with the fishes - Orchid Board

lauraeli · #1 07-01-2014, 01:36 PM

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Literally! LOL

In all seriousness...he is getting along swimmingly.

If I say he is doing well, am I fishing for compliments?

Well, here he is. It's about time for me to think about potting him up, I believe. The new leaf and roots are coming along nicely. Any advice?

That's his pal Swimmy. They hang out for a few minutes every other day.

JMNYC · #2 07-01-2014, 03:52 PM

Is Swimmy a Siamese fighting fish? Is Stubby afraid of him?

Everything looks excellent!

lauraeli · #3 07-01-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JMNYC

Is Swimmy a Siamese fighting fish? Is Stubby afraid of him?

Everything looks excellent!

He prefers 'siamese loving fish' :-3 They get along great. Im sure they will miss each-other after Stubby gets potted up and can't go swimming anymore.

JMNYC · #4 07-01-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraeli

He prefers 'siamese loving fish' :-3 They get along great. Im sure they will miss each-other after Stubby gets potted up and can't go swimming anymore.

OMG I apologize! I get Stubby's preference....as long as he remains OUTSIDE THE TANK.

I do now get they are BFFs!

Addenda: leave the Siamese loving fish and the gun, take the cannolis and the Phal; eat the former, repot the latter.

lauraeli · #5 07-01-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JMNYC

OMG I apologize! I get Stubby's preference....as long as he remains OUTSIDE THE TANK.

I do now get they are BFFs!

Addenda: leave the Siamese loving fish and the gun, take the cannolis and the Phal; eat the former, repot the latter.

I should clarify. Stubby is the phal on the right, Swimmy is the fish on the left.

Stubby is in there to get watered and fed. Ive been doing it since he had only one stubby little root (hence the name) Now that he has three (see pic) I have to start thinking about taking him off the stick, and potting him up. Which means he wont be able to go swimming with his friend anymore.

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Originally Posted by JMNYC

O!

See, I thought the images were meant to produce the ILLUSION the Phal was in the tank!

LOL! And a grand illusion indeed

haha

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Originally Posted by Hiester

OK, I'm trying to get a grip here... Stubby is temporarily mounted on a wooden dowel?

Are you draining the crown when Stubby is once more beached? by the way, are there other live plants in the tank?

Yes, he dries upside down afterwards. And there are a few other live plants in there.

Hiester · #6 07-01-2014, 04:18 PM

OK, I'm trying to get a grip here... Stubby is temporarily mounted on a wooden dowel?

Are you draining the crown when Stubby is once more beached? by the way, are there other live plants in the tank?

JMNYC · #7 07-01-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hiester

OK, I'm trying to get a grip here... Stubby is temporarily mounted on a wooden dowel?

Are you draining the crown when Stubby is once more beached? by the way, are there other live plants in the tank?

O!

See, I thought the images were meant to produce the ILLUSION the Phal was in the tank!

JMNYC · #8 07-01-2014, 04:27 PM

LOL! And a grand illusion indeed haha

Okayyyyy!!!! My head only exploded briefly and has returned to normal.

lauraeli · #9 07-01-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JMNYC

LOL! And a grand illusion indeed haha

Okayyyyy!!!! My head only exploded briefly and has returned to normal.

O_o why did it explode, and why is it normal again?

JMNYC · #10 07-01-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraeli

O_o why did it explode, and why is it normal again?

It exploded briefly when Hiester posted his need to get a grip with the premise the Phal might really be in the tank. When you confirmed the grand illusion thingy....it went right back to normal.

Truth is....I remain unclear now.