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Anybody here taking care of Paretroplus Menarambo and Paretroplus Maculatus? Please share your experiences.
Thanks!
Caveman
11-06-2005, 7:36 AM
I kept a small group of Menarambo and was very impressed by them. In a way they remind me of a salt water fish. I was hoping to spawn my group but I ended up selling them. They would feed greedily on Hikari pellets and flake foods.
The Menarambo is extinct in the wild according to fishbase.org
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Caveman
11-06-2005, 7:44 AM
The Menarambo is extinct in the wild according to fishbase.org
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
I have heard that all Madagascan Cichlids are seriously threatened or already extinct in the wild. I wonder why?
I have heard that all Madagascan Cichlids are seriously threatened or already extinct in the wild. I wonder why?
Habitat destruction.
I have a lone menarambo but am looking for maybe 3 or 4 more to establish a colony. It's really hard to get hold of these fish. I'm also expecting a group (4 fish) of maculatus in the coming week. Caveman was right when he commented that they look like saltwater fish. They look like sturgeon fish to me.
Both species are very aggressive and shouldn't be kept in twos.
Sturgeon? I think you meant tangs. It is "dubbed" freshwater tangs by some collectors. I had a chance to buy a whole lot, but they were $99 each. I don't know if there is really a demand for these fish. A lot in this case is equal to five fish.
Vince, I think Anton was referring to tangs, which are also known as "surgeon fish," but he typed "sturgeon" instead. :) I concur with both of you, the emarginate caudal fins of Paretroplus are highly reminscent of tangs, IMO.
I have four Paretroplus maculatus, ranging from 4 to 8 inches in total length. I love my Paretroplus. They are very aggressive with conspecifics, but seem to be pretty peaceful to dissimilar species. Mine eat pretty much anything I put in their tanks.
I've also kept a small P. menarambo before, but it succumbed to ich. :(
Wis I would've bought those one that were available once...dems are the dayz!
Thanks for correcting my spelling icthyophile. I meant surgeon fish, not sturgeon fish. Sorry for that Vince.
Are these fish still available? Hard to find sources for these fish. I think the only supplier is from Europe. I knew someone who was able to spawn the maculatus but the fry would just not survive.
Vince
11-08-2005, 12:37 PM
Thanks for correcting my spelling icthyophile. I meant surgeon fish, not sturgeon fish. Sorry for that Vince.
Are these fish still available? Hard to find sources for these fish. I think the only supplier is from Europe. I knew someone who was able to spawn the maculatus but the fry would just not survive.
You know I don't even think sometimes that what I typed could be offensive, or harsh. I'm sorry. Sometimes we just don't realize how we come across.
I haven't seen any for sale for about a year now. I sincerely hope that they are not exticnt in captivity also. That is a horrible thought. :cry:
Caveman
11-08-2005, 12:43 PM
I havent seen any for sale for a couple years now. I was looking to get some a few months back but had no luck so I had to settle for a few Green Chromides.
Anton
11-08-2005, 10:48 PM
I wasn't offended Vince. :) There was nothing wrong with your post.
Thanks guys!
I know www.oldworldexoticfish.com has them. Check with them and see if a lfs in your area order fishes from them. You might be able to get what you are looking for.
I know for a fact that their fishes are of great quality and the service is excellent.
A bit late but I hope this helps.
I myself might get back into madagascans... i used to keep P. Nourissati. By far one of the most aggressive cichlids I've ever kept, towards other fish but especially among one another. Nasty little creatures, once a pair spawns everything else in the tank has to be removed, whether the tank is 55 or 355 gallons. They've got some serious teeth too - a nip from an adult male hurts quite a bit.