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Ever since I saw pictures of Jeff's 3-striped mud hatchlings on here, I've been hooked. I've been reading so much about them and talking to people and decided it's time to add another species to the fold.

I'm going to the NARBC this weekend, and a breeder is bringing me his last hatchling from last year, even though he's just attending the show and not setting up a booth. I'm pretty excited, so excited I set up a temporary tank this afternoon. I set a low water level, added some spag. moss, a basking area, and anacharis and a pine tree branch to give the little girl (if incubation temp proves right) plenty of areas to get relief.

I know this isn't a well-trafficked forum, but those of you that see this and have 3-stripes, share your thoughts on them. I can't get enough right now!

I dont keep 3stripes but that set up is great.I keep several other muds that do well in that type of tank/set up.

Thanks! Once the temps come up a little bit, I'm planning to build a part bog, part land setup right off my deck. I also hope to find a mate and get cracking on some breeding in a few years.