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Old 21-12-2011, 01:02 PM   #1
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Exclamation dora...dora...DORADO!

the South American Golden Dorado Salminus maxillosus.
14 in; diet MP on alternate days; lighting 1 NAN FL & 1 D3 FL;5x2x2.5ft tank with sump filteration.


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Old 21-12-2011, 01:09 PM   #2
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Nice looking dorado u have there! Looks solid built. Any tankmates? They are so aggressive that I had to give up mine. How's ur dorado like? Thx for sharing!
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Old 21-12-2011, 01:33 PM   #3
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thanks bro. he's always having a royal rumble wif his only room-mate a 20" albino walking catfish
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Old 21-12-2011, 02:53 PM   #4
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Very handsome Dorado you got there bro.

Sound terrible, fortunately my 13" Dorado can mix with many fishes inclusive of Aros, Red Tail Gourami, Clown loaches and diamond shark.
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Old 21-12-2011, 02:54 PM   #5
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heard they are very fierce...but nice piece bro...love the shape and shine
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Old 21-12-2011, 03:15 PM   #6
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One word SWEE! My Dorado reach 35cm never seems to grow anymore and it's a nasty fish!
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Old 21-12-2011, 04:15 PM   #7
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Nice dorado bro! feed it everyday la sure look very stocky in 2mts!!
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Old 21-12-2011, 06:43 PM   #8
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Very handsome Dorado you got there bro.
thanks.... takes after the owner

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heard they are very fierce...but nice piece bro...love the shape and shine
i have another piece that's a punching bag for my aro and IT

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One word SWEE! My Dorado reach 35cm never seems to grow anymore and it's a nasty fish!
yeah, they seem to add depth n mass onli

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Nice dorado bro! feed it everyday la sure look very stocky in 2mts!!
dorado danny devito? no, no, no
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Old 21-12-2011, 07:07 PM   #9
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thats a fine specimen bro! one of the best I've seen so far.
Kept before but no success, whacked the aro upside down.
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Old 21-12-2011, 08:36 PM   #10
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Very nice dorado Tempted to have one but never try before....:
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