Tangled Up in Cichlids
Week of August 45 - 11, 2023 stock availability
Contact: sales.tuic@gmail.com (all questions will be answered via email only)
www.tangledupincichlids.com
WC = Wild caught fish taken from nature.
F1 = First generation fish spawned from wild fish.
F2 = Second generation spawned from F1 fish.
CB = F3 or greater; tank raised fish and/or of unknown provenance.
'M/F Pair' = Sexed male and female sold as pair
'Breeding Pair' = Male and Female that have previously spawned successfully
Sex of fish is never guaranteed. All fish are unsexed unless specified as such.
Listed sizes indicate the range of size in 'TL' (total length) for the listed species as measured from smallest to largest of the actual current stock and are guaranteed to be within 1/16th +/- of an inch of accuracy. Most fish will be somewhere between the listed size range. Fish will never be smaller than advertised size (within 1/16th +/- ) but may arrive reasonably upsized due to growth.
Important Links to read before you ask:
How to order
Shipping information
TUIC Live Arrival Guarantee
TUIC Acclimation Procedure
TUIC Size Guarantee
TUIC FAQ
About TUIC
TUIC week of August 5 - 11, 2023 stock availability
Central American Cichlids
Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Bagaces' F2
F2 juveniles from my Rio Bagaces, Costa Rican breeding colony that display beautiful bright yellow face & fins over purple/blue body at maturity
1": $12.50 ea.
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Redpoint'
Real 'Honduran red point' juveniles bred from long term kept pure Rio Los Almendros @ Danli CB breeding colony. Super blue & red, the real thing!
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Redpoint' - Leucistic
CB juveniles of platinum-pink bodied Honduran redpoints also featuring blue hues with red tail & fins
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Amphilophus labiatus 'Isla Zapatera'
CB pure 'red devil' juveniles of Isla Zapatera, Lago Nicaragua stock previously and exclusively imported by TUIC that display the characteristic enlarged lips of true labiatus.
1": $10 ea.
Cribroheros altifrons
Great sized CB juveniles of colorful golden yellow bodied central American sand sifter covered in blue spangles and hues with black vertical mid-lateral band
2.5 - 3": $15 ea. - 1 only
Cryptoheros cutteri
CB juveniles of medium growing with vertical black striped pattern displaying horizontal electric blue stripe over yellow body
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of bright green/blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
3 - 3.5": $15 ea.
Herotilapia multispinosa
Great sized CB 'rainbow cichlids' - a medium growing, very well behaved & easy to breed species that can be kept in low aggression community
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Maskaheros argenteus
CB juveniles of majestic, large growing, tall silver bodied species covered in black pepper spotted pattern
1.5 - 2": $12 ea.
Nandopsis haitiensis
CB juvenile 'black nasty'; a large growing, highly interactive, excellent show fish as adults that display black & white patterned body with long trailing fins and huge fan tails.
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
Parachromis dovii 'Red'
Single Grow out of highly requested, large growing Costa Rican red morph 'wolf cichlids' in full red color! Impressive!
6.5 - 7": $70 - 1 only
Rocio octofasciata
Juvenile CB aquarium classic 'Jack Dempsey' that develop brilliant blue spangled bodies & purplish colored heads at maturity. The parents produce electric blue offspring so these carry the 'blue' Dempsey gene.
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Thorichthys meeki
Super colorful and perfect sized CB juvenile 'firemouth' that feature intense scarlet red head and throat with brilliant blue sheen on body
3 - 3.5": $15 ea.
Trichromis salvini
Juveniles from long term captive bred stock that feature striking red and blue spangled patterns over bright yellow bodies at maturity
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Vieja maculicauda
CB Juveniles of large growing 'black belts' featuring silver bodies covered in black 'pepper' spots with distinct black "belt" and blood red throats at maturity
3 - 3.5": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Vieja melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3 - 3.5": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
South American Cichlids
Acarichthys heckelii
CB 'threadfin acara' golden colored grow outs that become covered with rows of sparkling diamond spots and long fin extentions at maturity
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Acaronia vultuosa 'Rio Inirida' WC
Wild caught, fantastic sized, Rio Inirida 'big-eyed cichlid' w/ distinct war painted face markings over golden body; a rarely imported treat for basket mouth cichlid fans
2.5 - 3": $30 ea.
Andinoacara latifrons 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Wild Rio Orinoco, Vichada department collected 'blue acara' a gorgeous, mild-mannered, easy to keep and breed species covered in turquoise blue spangles
3 - 3.5": $25 ea.
Andinoacara pulcher 'Rio Maracas'
F3 juveniles of 'wild type' blue acaras from long term tank bred pure Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad Maracas river collected 'blue acara' featuring olive green body covered in bright blue/green Trinidad breeding stock displaying brilliant blue spangling & vermiculation on the face and body
2.5 - 3.5": $18 ea.
Andinoacara rivulatus
Brightly colored CB 'Orange Saum' juvenile 'green terrors' displaying bright blue/green body coloring with orange trimmed fins
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Apistogramma cf. alacrina 'D18' 'Rio Guayas' WC
Wild Rio Guayas, Caqueta dept. collected large & robust growing blue-faced Apisto and is one of the largest growing Apistogramma s
1.5 - 2": $150 lot - 1 male / 3 female lot ea.
Apistogramma cf. macmasteri 'D33' 'Rio Meta' WC
Rare offer of potentially first US import of Lower Rio Meta collected 'D33' macmasteri-like Apisto featuring butter-yellow body and red-tipped ventral & caudal fins at maturity
1 - 1.5": $35 ea.
Astronotus sp. Jurua 'Rio Caqueta' WC
Wild collected undescribed 'oscar' from Rio Caqueta provenance currently displaying ornate juvenile swirl patterns and later mature into gorgeous black & tan band pattern with rows of bright red lateral spotting on rear flanks
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
Astronotus sp. Rio Negro WC
Wild collected, long-time absent, undescribed Brazilian oscar (aka 'sp. rubroocellatus') from Rios Branco/Negro watershed. Displaying incredible ornate juvenile swirl patterns and quite possibly the most remarkable looking of the wild oscars. A rare treat for Astrontus fans!
2 - 2.5": $75 ea.
Cichlasoma orinocense 'Rio Meta' WC
Wild collected Rio Meta, Casanare dept. 'Orinoco cichlasoma' featuring bronze colored body with bold black checkered pattern along rear flanks
2.5 - 3": $35 ea.
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' F1
F1 juveniles of recently described 'redhead tapajos' from my 2022 wild collected stock
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Geophagus sveni 'Rio Parana' WC
Wild juveniles of exceedingly desirable Rio Parana sveni; the epitome of a showpiece species with electric blue & red pattern and extra long fin extensions at maturity
1.5 - 2": $60 ea.
Hypselacara coryphaenoides 'Rio Preto de Ava' WC
Wild juveniles of gorgeous Brazilian 'yellow nape chocolate cichlid' featuring turquoise face, scarlet red body & yellow nape. This population is regarded as the most beautiful race of the species.
2 - 2.5": $45 ea.
Hypselacara temporalis 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild collected Rio Negro, Brazilian ‘chocolate cichlids’; a large growing, mild mannered & showy species from a beautiful population that features red wine to plum purple colored body with emerald green hue and blood red eyes at maturity! Possibly the nicest looking of all 'chocolates'
3 - 3.5': $40 ea.
Kronoheros cf. umbriferus 'Rio Magdalena' F1
Highly requested & desirable true F1 juveniles from 2022 wild collected Rio Magdalena, Colombian - 'blue freckled monsters' one of the largest growing, most impressive of all cichlids and the ultimate show fish
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Laetacara dorsigera
Beautiful CB grow outs of peaceful 'red breast acara', featuring brilliant yellow and blue bodies with red edged fins and chest at maturity. Perfect for that Amazon community tank
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Laetacara fulvipinnis 'Rio Atabapo' WC
Rarely imported colorful Colombian 'smiling acara' with purple-striped face and amber & blue fins available at a great size in a limited quantity
3 - 4": $30 ea.
Laetacara thayeri 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild collected 'Thayer’s Dwarf Acara' collected from Rio Negro @ Manaus, this is rare offer for small growing acara fans!
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Lugubria(formally Crenicichla) lenticulata 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Attractive, spotty-faced juveniles of large growing Colombian 'pike cichlid' featuring a rainbow of color at maturity
7.5 - 8": $75 ea.
Lugubria(formally Crenicichla)marmorata 'Rio Xingu' WC
Single large wild sexed male of more pink/white Brazilian Rio Xingu population
11.5": $300 sexed male! - 1 only
Mesonauta mirificus 'Lecticia' WC
Wild collected 'yellow side flag cichlids' – uncommonly imported/identified juveniles from the mighty Rio Amazonas at the uniquely placed political borders of Colombia, Peru, and Brazil
3 - 3.5": $18 ea.
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Large sized and impressive, CB 'Bolivian' or 'rainbow rams'; a md-lg growing 'dwarf cichlid' featuring a literal rainbow of color and personality in a small package and is hardy in cooler temps as well
2.5 - 3": $20 ea.
Pterophyllum scalare 'Rio Xingu'
CB juveniles of rarely offered Rio Xingu Brazilian angels from stock I imported in 2022 that display sharp pointed noses and impressive bold pattern at maturity. (Listed size is body length, not height. Height is about double the listed length)
1.5": $15 ea, (body is nickel-sized)
Uaru fernandezyepezi
Single, large -sized & highly requested 'Panda Uaru' featuring off-white colroed body with large black blotches on flanks
8.5": $150 - 1 only
Old World Cichlids (Africa, Madagascar, Asia, etc)
Coptodon kottae
CB md growing, gold colored, turning bright yellow & black in spawning dress; endangered species endemic to only 2 lakes in SW Cameroon. C.A.R.E.S species
2 - 2.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Metriaclima fainzilberi 'Maison Reef'
CB 'Zebra Chilumba' grow outs from Maison Reef, Lake Malawi breeding stock featuring beautiful baby blue bodies with dark navy blue vertical stripes and black-masked faces
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Paratilapia polleni
Single, extremely well cared for (was my personal fish!), highly interactive specimen featuring dark black body and is covered in bold, large white spotted pattern
10.5 - 11": $200 - 1 only
Rubricatochromis exsul
Absolutely gorgeous pure bred light orange/red 'Turkana Jewel' that turn to a intense, electric glowing, orange/ red color when in breeding color! A very showy species!
2 - 2.5": $18 ea.
Characins (Tetra types), Cyprinids (Barb/Carp types)
Chromobotia macracanthus
Colorful 'clown loaches' in great size; a playful and active addition to medium-large sized community tanks
2.5 - 3": $70 - 3pk.
Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus
Impressively colorful 'Fun-sized' and super active 'snakeskin barbs available in a limited group quantity
2": $55 - lot of 6
Hemigrammus coeruleus 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild import of brilliant pink striped Brazilian 'watermelon tetra' from Rio Negro @ Manaus ; a colorful and acrive species where breeding males are scarlet red with blue face!
1.5 - 2": $115 lot - lot of 10 ea.
Hemiodus vorderwinkleri 'Rio dos Apiacas' WC
Possible first ever trade offering of impressively patterned Anostomid from Rio dos Apiacas; a northern tributary of Teles Pires, Mato Grosso state of Brazil featuring 3 bold vertical blotches along upper to mid body
3 - 3.5": $100 ea.
Hyphessobrycon negodagua 'Rio Pratinha' WC
Stunning charcoal colored body that turn jet black when in breeding color surrounded by stark white dorsal & anal fins
1.5": $10 ea.
Leporinus nijsseni 'Suriname'
CB juveniles of rarely offered Suriname characin w/ red fins and black spots/bands over gold body; these are super exotic options for active medium sized communities
3 - 3.5": $20 ea.
Leporinus pellegrini 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Rarely imported wild collected Rio Tocantins @ Imperatris Characin featuring alternating black spots and vertical bands over gold body
3 - 3.5": $55 ea.
Leporinus striatus 'Pantanal' WC
Super cool 'striped' characin wild collected from Pantanal, Mato Grosso Brazil featuring torpedo shaped, golden/yellow body with rows of lateral black bands from nose to tail and red lips
3 - 3.5": $65 ea.
Moenkhausia sp. kogal 'Yellow' WC
Absolutely amazing, wild Comodoro, Mato Grosso collected super showy tetra featuring glimmering yellow body with, blue eyes!
1.5 - 2": $145 lot - lot of 6 ea.
Sahyadria denisonii
Absolutely gorgeous 'red line torpedo barbs'; an Indian cyprinid that appears to have glowing red and yellow colors available in a fantastic size in a limited quantity
3.5 - 4.5": $225 - lot of 5
Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
Corydoras araguaiaensis 'Rio Araguaia' WC
Rare offering of amazing wild Rio Araguaia 'spotted corys' featuring rows of large black pepper-like spots over silver bodies. An 2
2 - 2.5": $195 lot - lot of 3
Corydoras cf. brevirostris CW027 'Rio Inirida' WC
Perfect sized and brilliantly colored wild Colombian collected 'high-fin cory' that feature an extra tall dorsal fin and a bright 'glow spot' on the top of head in front of dorsal
2 - 2.5": $115 - lot of 6
Corydoras eques 'Anori' WC
Beautiful emerald green body with brilliant orange over operculum and nape medium growing, wild collected, true eques cory from Anori city, Amazonas state of Brazil
1.5 - 2": $275 lot - lot of 7
Corydoras pantanalensis 'Rio Cuiba' WC
Gorgeous emerald green Brazilian beauties! Wild Rio Cuiba, Mato Grosso collected juveniles 'pantanal cory'; where femaels remain emerald green and fully mature males will develop and intricate, mosaic pattern of green and bronze. A must have for cory cat fans!
2 - 2.5": $90 ea.
Corydoras pulcher 'Labrea' WC
Impressive wild Labrea cty, Amazonas state collected 'pretty cory' featuring bright orange line from eye to tip of extra tall first dorsal ray and dual black spotted lateral lines
2.5 - 3": $140 lot - lot of 4
Corydoras sp. CW106 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Wild collected 'Mitu cory' featuring vertical black band over face & eyeball and a thick longitudinal black band on its back from dorsal to lower caudal fin
1.5 - 2": $30 ea.
Notoglanidium macrostoma WC
Impessive, large sized wild Central Africa collected 'dwarf giraffe catfish'; a predatory but peaceful dwarf catfish that mixes will with South American Corydoras, Pimelodus, or similar cats as well as with most cichlids that it cannot easily crab & swallow
6": $50 - 1 only
10": $100 (impressive!!)
Pimelodus tetramerus 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Unique offering of Rio Tocantins collected 'striped Pimelodus' featuring multiple dark lateral stripes over golden colored body
3 - 3.5": $50 ea.
Rhinodoras gallagheri 'Rio Ariari' WC
Rarely imported, attractively marked, non-predatory Doradid catfish; a real treat for catfish collectors that won't grow >10"
5.5 - 6.5": $65 ea.
Loricariid species (armored catfish & pleco)
Ancistomus snethlageae L141 'Rio Tapajos' WC
Fantastic sized 'ghost pleco' featuring silver-white body covered in rows of fine black spots and thick white trimmed fins
3.5 - 4": $35 ea.
Baryancistrus xanthellus L177 'Rio Xingu' WC
Incredible wild Rio Xingu L177 'yellow seam gold nugget' displaying large bright yellow spots and thhick yellow trimed fins
3.5 - 4": $55 ea.
Hypostomus faveolus L037 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Wild great sized adolescents of distinctive patterned 'honeycomb pleco' from Rio Tocantins collection
5 - 5.5": $60 ea.
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L240 'Rio Inirida' WC
Super attractive white spotted 'vampire pleco' - jet black body & fins covered in large white polka dots
5": $75 ea.
Parancistrus sp. LDA046 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Medium sized, robustly built, wild collected Rio Tocantins 'chubby' plecos
3.5 - 4": $60 ea.
Parotocinclus haroldoi 'Rio Piaui' WC
Wild collected 'Galaxy oto' from Rio Paui, Eastern-most State of Sergipe, Brazil; a small growing super algae eating species featuring dark black body with scattered small white pin-spots
1": $25 ea.
Ancients / Oddballs / Brackish
Potamotrygon sp. motoro 'hybrid'
One tank raised, super well cared for & hand fed, motoro stingray hybrid featuring rich chocolate colored body with tan /orange 'flowers' on back. (7" diameter, 12" long w/tail)
7": $500 - sexed male
Contact: (all questions will be answered via email only)
Tangled Up in Cichlids
Email Kevin: sales.tuic@gmail.com
www.tangledupincichlids.com
www.Tangledupincichlids.com
Week of August 45 - 11, 2023 stock availability
Contact: sales.tuic@gmail.com (all questions will be answered via email only)
www.tangledupincichlids.com
WC = Wild caught fish taken from nature.
F1 = First generation fish spawned from wild fish.
F2 = Second generation spawned from F1 fish.
CB = F3 or greater; tank raised fish and/or of unknown provenance.
'M/F Pair' = Sexed male and female sold as pair
'Breeding Pair' = Male and Female that have previously spawned successfully
Sex of fish is never guaranteed. All fish are unsexed unless specified as such.
Listed sizes indicate the range of size in 'TL' (total length) for the listed species as measured from smallest to largest of the actual current stock and are guaranteed to be within 1/16th +/- of an inch of accuracy. Most fish will be somewhere between the listed size range. Fish will never be smaller than advertised size (within 1/16th +/- ) but may arrive reasonably upsized due to growth.
Important Links to read before you ask:
How to order
Shipping information
TUIC Live Arrival Guarantee
TUIC Acclimation Procedure
TUIC Size Guarantee
TUIC FAQ
About TUIC
TUIC week of August 5 - 11, 2023 stock availability
Central American Cichlids
Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Bagaces' F2
F2 juveniles from my Rio Bagaces, Costa Rican breeding colony that display beautiful bright yellow face & fins over purple/blue body at maturity
1": $12.50 ea.
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Redpoint'
Real 'Honduran red point' juveniles bred from long term kept pure Rio Los Almendros @ Danli CB breeding colony. Super blue & red, the real thing!
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Redpoint' - Leucistic
CB juveniles of platinum-pink bodied Honduran redpoints also featuring blue hues with red tail & fins
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Amphilophus labiatus 'Isla Zapatera'
CB pure 'red devil' juveniles of Isla Zapatera, Lago Nicaragua stock previously and exclusively imported by TUIC that display the characteristic enlarged lips of true labiatus.
1": $10 ea.
Cribroheros altifrons
Great sized CB juveniles of colorful golden yellow bodied central American sand sifter covered in blue spangles and hues with black vertical mid-lateral band
2.5 - 3": $15 ea. - 1 only
Cryptoheros cutteri
CB juveniles of medium growing with vertical black striped pattern displaying horizontal electric blue stripe over yellow body
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of bright green/blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
3 - 3.5": $15 ea.
Herotilapia multispinosa
Great sized CB 'rainbow cichlids' - a medium growing, very well behaved & easy to breed species that can be kept in low aggression community
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Maskaheros argenteus
CB juveniles of majestic, large growing, tall silver bodied species covered in black pepper spotted pattern
1.5 - 2": $12 ea.
Nandopsis haitiensis
CB juvenile 'black nasty'; a large growing, highly interactive, excellent show fish as adults that display black & white patterned body with long trailing fins and huge fan tails.
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
Parachromis dovii 'Red'
Single Grow out of highly requested, large growing Costa Rican red morph 'wolf cichlids' in full red color! Impressive!
6.5 - 7": $70 - 1 only
Rocio octofasciata
Juvenile CB aquarium classic 'Jack Dempsey' that develop brilliant blue spangled bodies & purplish colored heads at maturity. The parents produce electric blue offspring so these carry the 'blue' Dempsey gene.
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Thorichthys meeki
Super colorful and perfect sized CB juvenile 'firemouth' that feature intense scarlet red head and throat with brilliant blue sheen on body
3 - 3.5": $15 ea.
Trichromis salvini
Juveniles from long term captive bred stock that feature striking red and blue spangled patterns over bright yellow bodies at maturity
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Vieja maculicauda
CB Juveniles of large growing 'black belts' featuring silver bodies covered in black 'pepper' spots with distinct black "belt" and blood red throats at maturity
3 - 3.5": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Vieja melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3 - 3.5": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
South American Cichlids
Acarichthys heckelii
CB 'threadfin acara' golden colored grow outs that become covered with rows of sparkling diamond spots and long fin extentions at maturity
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Acaronia vultuosa 'Rio Inirida' WC
Wild caught, fantastic sized, Rio Inirida 'big-eyed cichlid' w/ distinct war painted face markings over golden body; a rarely imported treat for basket mouth cichlid fans
2.5 - 3": $30 ea.
Andinoacara latifrons 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Wild Rio Orinoco, Vichada department collected 'blue acara' a gorgeous, mild-mannered, easy to keep and breed species covered in turquoise blue spangles
3 - 3.5": $25 ea.
Andinoacara pulcher 'Rio Maracas'
F3 juveniles of 'wild type' blue acaras from long term tank bred pure Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad Maracas river collected 'blue acara' featuring olive green body covered in bright blue/green Trinidad breeding stock displaying brilliant blue spangling & vermiculation on the face and body
2.5 - 3.5": $18 ea.
Andinoacara rivulatus
Brightly colored CB 'Orange Saum' juvenile 'green terrors' displaying bright blue/green body coloring with orange trimmed fins
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Apistogramma cf. alacrina 'D18' 'Rio Guayas' WC
Wild Rio Guayas, Caqueta dept. collected large & robust growing blue-faced Apisto and is one of the largest growing Apistogramma s
1.5 - 2": $150 lot - 1 male / 3 female lot ea.
Apistogramma cf. macmasteri 'D33' 'Rio Meta' WC
Rare offer of potentially first US import of Lower Rio Meta collected 'D33' macmasteri-like Apisto featuring butter-yellow body and red-tipped ventral & caudal fins at maturity
1 - 1.5": $35 ea.
Astronotus sp. Jurua 'Rio Caqueta' WC
Wild collected undescribed 'oscar' from Rio Caqueta provenance currently displaying ornate juvenile swirl patterns and later mature into gorgeous black & tan band pattern with rows of bright red lateral spotting on rear flanks
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
Astronotus sp. Rio Negro WC
Wild collected, long-time absent, undescribed Brazilian oscar (aka 'sp. rubroocellatus') from Rios Branco/Negro watershed. Displaying incredible ornate juvenile swirl patterns and quite possibly the most remarkable looking of the wild oscars. A rare treat for Astrontus fans!
2 - 2.5": $75 ea.
Cichlasoma orinocense 'Rio Meta' WC
Wild collected Rio Meta, Casanare dept. 'Orinoco cichlasoma' featuring bronze colored body with bold black checkered pattern along rear flanks
2.5 - 3": $35 ea.
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' F1
F1 juveniles of recently described 'redhead tapajos' from my 2022 wild collected stock
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Geophagus sveni 'Rio Parana' WC
Wild juveniles of exceedingly desirable Rio Parana sveni; the epitome of a showpiece species with electric blue & red pattern and extra long fin extensions at maturity
1.5 - 2": $60 ea.
Hypselacara coryphaenoides 'Rio Preto de Ava' WC
Wild juveniles of gorgeous Brazilian 'yellow nape chocolate cichlid' featuring turquoise face, scarlet red body & yellow nape. This population is regarded as the most beautiful race of the species.
2 - 2.5": $45 ea.
Hypselacara temporalis 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild collected Rio Negro, Brazilian ‘chocolate cichlids’; a large growing, mild mannered & showy species from a beautiful population that features red wine to plum purple colored body with emerald green hue and blood red eyes at maturity! Possibly the nicest looking of all 'chocolates'
3 - 3.5': $40 ea.
Kronoheros cf. umbriferus 'Rio Magdalena' F1
Highly requested & desirable true F1 juveniles from 2022 wild collected Rio Magdalena, Colombian - 'blue freckled monsters' one of the largest growing, most impressive of all cichlids and the ultimate show fish
1.5 - 2": $10 ea.
Laetacara dorsigera
Beautiful CB grow outs of peaceful 'red breast acara', featuring brilliant yellow and blue bodies with red edged fins and chest at maturity. Perfect for that Amazon community tank
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Laetacara fulvipinnis 'Rio Atabapo' WC
Rarely imported colorful Colombian 'smiling acara' with purple-striped face and amber & blue fins available at a great size in a limited quantity
3 - 4": $30 ea.
Laetacara thayeri 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild collected 'Thayer’s Dwarf Acara' collected from Rio Negro @ Manaus, this is rare offer for small growing acara fans!
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Lugubria(formally Crenicichla) lenticulata 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Attractive, spotty-faced juveniles of large growing Colombian 'pike cichlid' featuring a rainbow of color at maturity
7.5 - 8": $75 ea.
Lugubria(formally Crenicichla)marmorata 'Rio Xingu' WC
Single large wild sexed male of more pink/white Brazilian Rio Xingu population
11.5": $300 sexed male! - 1 only
Mesonauta mirificus 'Lecticia' WC
Wild collected 'yellow side flag cichlids' – uncommonly imported/identified juveniles from the mighty Rio Amazonas at the uniquely placed political borders of Colombia, Peru, and Brazil
3 - 3.5": $18 ea.
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Large sized and impressive, CB 'Bolivian' or 'rainbow rams'; a md-lg growing 'dwarf cichlid' featuring a literal rainbow of color and personality in a small package and is hardy in cooler temps as well
2.5 - 3": $20 ea.
Pterophyllum scalare 'Rio Xingu'
CB juveniles of rarely offered Rio Xingu Brazilian angels from stock I imported in 2022 that display sharp pointed noses and impressive bold pattern at maturity. (Listed size is body length, not height. Height is about double the listed length)
1.5": $15 ea, (body is nickel-sized)
Uaru fernandezyepezi
Single, large -sized & highly requested 'Panda Uaru' featuring off-white colroed body with large black blotches on flanks
8.5": $150 - 1 only
Old World Cichlids (Africa, Madagascar, Asia, etc)
Coptodon kottae
CB md growing, gold colored, turning bright yellow & black in spawning dress; endangered species endemic to only 2 lakes in SW Cameroon. C.A.R.E.S species
2 - 2.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Metriaclima fainzilberi 'Maison Reef'
CB 'Zebra Chilumba' grow outs from Maison Reef, Lake Malawi breeding stock featuring beautiful baby blue bodies with dark navy blue vertical stripes and black-masked faces
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Paratilapia polleni
Single, extremely well cared for (was my personal fish!), highly interactive specimen featuring dark black body and is covered in bold, large white spotted pattern
10.5 - 11": $200 - 1 only
Rubricatochromis exsul
Absolutely gorgeous pure bred light orange/red 'Turkana Jewel' that turn to a intense, electric glowing, orange/ red color when in breeding color! A very showy species!
2 - 2.5": $18 ea.
Characins (Tetra types), Cyprinids (Barb/Carp types)
Chromobotia macracanthus
Colorful 'clown loaches' in great size; a playful and active addition to medium-large sized community tanks
2.5 - 3": $70 - 3pk.
Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus
Impressively colorful 'Fun-sized' and super active 'snakeskin barbs available in a limited group quantity
2": $55 - lot of 6
Hemigrammus coeruleus 'Rio Negro' WC
Wild import of brilliant pink striped Brazilian 'watermelon tetra' from Rio Negro @ Manaus ; a colorful and acrive species where breeding males are scarlet red with blue face!
1.5 - 2": $115 lot - lot of 10 ea.
Hemiodus vorderwinkleri 'Rio dos Apiacas' WC
Possible first ever trade offering of impressively patterned Anostomid from Rio dos Apiacas; a northern tributary of Teles Pires, Mato Grosso state of Brazil featuring 3 bold vertical blotches along upper to mid body
3 - 3.5": $100 ea.
Hyphessobrycon negodagua 'Rio Pratinha' WC
Stunning charcoal colored body that turn jet black when in breeding color surrounded by stark white dorsal & anal fins
1.5": $10 ea.
Leporinus nijsseni 'Suriname'
CB juveniles of rarely offered Suriname characin w/ red fins and black spots/bands over gold body; these are super exotic options for active medium sized communities
3 - 3.5": $20 ea.
Leporinus pellegrini 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Rarely imported wild collected Rio Tocantins @ Imperatris Characin featuring alternating black spots and vertical bands over gold body
3 - 3.5": $55 ea.
Leporinus striatus 'Pantanal' WC
Super cool 'striped' characin wild collected from Pantanal, Mato Grosso Brazil featuring torpedo shaped, golden/yellow body with rows of lateral black bands from nose to tail and red lips
3 - 3.5": $65 ea.
Moenkhausia sp. kogal 'Yellow' WC
Absolutely amazing, wild Comodoro, Mato Grosso collected super showy tetra featuring glimmering yellow body with, blue eyes!
1.5 - 2": $145 lot - lot of 6 ea.
Sahyadria denisonii
Absolutely gorgeous 'red line torpedo barbs'; an Indian cyprinid that appears to have glowing red and yellow colors available in a fantastic size in a limited quantity
3.5 - 4.5": $225 - lot of 5
Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
Corydoras araguaiaensis 'Rio Araguaia' WC
Rare offering of amazing wild Rio Araguaia 'spotted corys' featuring rows of large black pepper-like spots over silver bodies. An 2
2 - 2.5": $195 lot - lot of 3
Corydoras cf. brevirostris CW027 'Rio Inirida' WC
Perfect sized and brilliantly colored wild Colombian collected 'high-fin cory' that feature an extra tall dorsal fin and a bright 'glow spot' on the top of head in front of dorsal
2 - 2.5": $115 - lot of 6
Corydoras eques 'Anori' WC
Beautiful emerald green body with brilliant orange over operculum and nape medium growing, wild collected, true eques cory from Anori city, Amazonas state of Brazil
1.5 - 2": $275 lot - lot of 7
Corydoras pantanalensis 'Rio Cuiba' WC
Gorgeous emerald green Brazilian beauties! Wild Rio Cuiba, Mato Grosso collected juveniles 'pantanal cory'; where femaels remain emerald green and fully mature males will develop and intricate, mosaic pattern of green and bronze. A must have for cory cat fans!
2 - 2.5": $90 ea.
Corydoras pulcher 'Labrea' WC
Impressive wild Labrea cty, Amazonas state collected 'pretty cory' featuring bright orange line from eye to tip of extra tall first dorsal ray and dual black spotted lateral lines
2.5 - 3": $140 lot - lot of 4
Corydoras sp. CW106 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Wild collected 'Mitu cory' featuring vertical black band over face & eyeball and a thick longitudinal black band on its back from dorsal to lower caudal fin
1.5 - 2": $30 ea.
Notoglanidium macrostoma WC
Impessive, large sized wild Central Africa collected 'dwarf giraffe catfish'; a predatory but peaceful dwarf catfish that mixes will with South American Corydoras, Pimelodus, or similar cats as well as with most cichlids that it cannot easily crab & swallow
6": $50 - 1 only
10": $100 (impressive!!)
Pimelodus tetramerus 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Unique offering of Rio Tocantins collected 'striped Pimelodus' featuring multiple dark lateral stripes over golden colored body
3 - 3.5": $50 ea.
Rhinodoras gallagheri 'Rio Ariari' WC
Rarely imported, attractively marked, non-predatory Doradid catfish; a real treat for catfish collectors that won't grow >10"
5.5 - 6.5": $65 ea.
Loricariid species (armored catfish & pleco)
Ancistomus snethlageae L141 'Rio Tapajos' WC
Fantastic sized 'ghost pleco' featuring silver-white body covered in rows of fine black spots and thick white trimmed fins
3.5 - 4": $35 ea.
Baryancistrus xanthellus L177 'Rio Xingu' WC
Incredible wild Rio Xingu L177 'yellow seam gold nugget' displaying large bright yellow spots and thhick yellow trimed fins
3.5 - 4": $55 ea.
Hypostomus faveolus L037 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Wild great sized adolescents of distinctive patterned 'honeycomb pleco' from Rio Tocantins collection
5 - 5.5": $60 ea.
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L240 'Rio Inirida' WC
Super attractive white spotted 'vampire pleco' - jet black body & fins covered in large white polka dots
5": $75 ea.
Parancistrus sp. LDA046 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Medium sized, robustly built, wild collected Rio Tocantins 'chubby' plecos
3.5 - 4": $60 ea.
Parotocinclus haroldoi 'Rio Piaui' WC
Wild collected 'Galaxy oto' from Rio Paui, Eastern-most State of Sergipe, Brazil; a small growing super algae eating species featuring dark black body with scattered small white pin-spots
1": $25 ea.
Ancients / Oddballs / Brackish
Potamotrygon sp. motoro 'hybrid'
One tank raised, super well cared for & hand fed, motoro stingray hybrid featuring rich chocolate colored body with tan /orange 'flowers' on back. (7" diameter, 12" long w/tail)
7": $500 - sexed male
Contact: (all questions will be answered via email only)
Tangled Up in Cichlids
Email Kevin: sales.tuic@gmail.com
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