Tangled Up in Cichlids
Week of September 9 - 15, 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 September 9 - 15, 2023 stock availability
Central American Cichlids
Amatitlania nanolutea
Juveniles of highly requested Panamanian 'yellow convict'. Small growing seldom available bright yellow gems. C.A.R.E.S species
1.25 - 1.75": $15 ea.
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 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 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.
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.
Cincelichthys bocourti
Giant growing, yet peaceful and great for large communities; golden body, orange spangled sides w/ multiple vertical black bars
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Cincelichthys pearsei
Juveniles of highly request & rarely available, jumbo growing, mild mannered species featuring golden colored body with black abdomen
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of bright green/blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
3 - 3.5": $15 ea. - Sexed m/f pairs @ $35 pr.
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 regani
CB juveniles of beautifully colored, rarely available, large growing showy species featuring emerald green body w/ red spotted scales
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Oscura heterospilus
Juveniles of uncommon & desirable, mild mannered, a rainbow of pastel colors and large black blotch at center of flanks as adult
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
2 - 2.5": $18 ea.
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 maculipinnis
CB juveniles of incredibly showy species adorned with brilliant blue spangling with red/orange bellies and extra tall profile as adults
1.5 - 2": $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
2.5 - 3": $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 melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3.5 - 4": $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": $20 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 rivulatus 'Orange Saum'
Brightly colored CB juvenile 'green terrors' displaying bright blue/green body coloring with orange trimmed fins
1.5 - 2": $12.50 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 ocellatus
Single, well cared for common tiger Oscar displaying spectacular, bold red pattern and in perfect condition
8": $55 - 1 only
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
2.5 - 3": $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 megasema 'Rio San Martin'
CB juveniles bred from Rio San Martin, Bolivia collected stock; red & blue horizontal striped pattern, huge black lateral spot over golden colored body
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' WC
Limited quantity available of large sized wild collected sexed females only
4.5 - 5": $90 ea. - sexed females
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' F1
F1 juveniles of recently described 'redhead tapajos' from my 2022 wild collected stock
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Geophagus sp. Alto Sinu
Highly requested juveniles of stunning 'Gold Dust Geo' from Rio Sinu, Cordoba Department, Colombian bred beauties and arguably one of the most beautiful of all of the Andean earth eaters
1 - 1.5": $20 ea.
Gymnogeophagus caaguazuensis
Incredibly rare offering of small growing and incredibly colorful Caaguazu, Paraguay endemic earth eater that matures to gorgeous golden yellow body with red highlights and is covered in brilliant blue spangles
1.5 - 2": $20 ea.
2.5 - 3": $30 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. or 6 @ $40 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.
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.
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": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Uaru amphiacanthoides
Juveniles of large growing and peaceful but tough 'triangle cichlid' that is often accompanied by oscars, chocolate cichlids, and many characins as common tank mates
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
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.
Heterotilapia buttikoferi
Juveniles of rarely offered large & robust growing West African tank buster featuring bold, wide black and yellow banded body
1.5 - 2": $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.
Rubricatochromis(formally Hemichromis) exul
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": $65 - 3pk.
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": $90 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.
Metynnis maculatus
CB juveniles of 'spotted metynnis' silver dollars, featuring bold black spots over shimmering silver body and red anal fin
1.5 -2': $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 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.
Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
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": $90 - lot of 5
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.
Megalechis thoracata 'albino'
Remarkable pink colored body covered in peppered black spots. A peaceful, medium growing catfish with the ability to breathe atmospheric air in a low oxygen environment
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
Notoglanidium macrostoma WC
Impressive, 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.
Parancistrus sp. LDA046 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Medium sized, robustly built, wild collected Rio Tocantins 'chubby' plecos
3.5 - 4": $60 ea.
Contact: (all questions will be answered via email only)
Tangled Up in Cichlids
Email Kevin: sales.tuic@gmail.com
www.tangledupincichlids.com
Week of September 9 - 15, 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 September 9 - 15, 2023 stock availability
Central American Cichlids
Amatitlania nanolutea
Juveniles of highly requested Panamanian 'yellow convict'. Small growing seldom available bright yellow gems. C.A.R.E.S species
1.25 - 1.75": $15 ea.
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 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 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.
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.
Cincelichthys bocourti
Giant growing, yet peaceful and great for large communities; golden body, orange spangled sides w/ multiple vertical black bars
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Cincelichthys pearsei
Juveniles of highly request & rarely available, jumbo growing, mild mannered species featuring golden colored body with black abdomen
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of bright green/blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
3 - 3.5": $15 ea. - Sexed m/f pairs @ $35 pr.
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 regani
CB juveniles of beautifully colored, rarely available, large growing showy species featuring emerald green body w/ red spotted scales
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Oscura heterospilus
Juveniles of uncommon & desirable, mild mannered, a rainbow of pastel colors and large black blotch at center of flanks as adult
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
2 - 2.5": $18 ea.
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 maculipinnis
CB juveniles of incredibly showy species adorned with brilliant blue spangling with red/orange bellies and extra tall profile as adults
1.5 - 2": $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
2.5 - 3": $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 melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3.5 - 4": $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": $20 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 rivulatus 'Orange Saum'
Brightly colored CB juvenile 'green terrors' displaying bright blue/green body coloring with orange trimmed fins
1.5 - 2": $12.50 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 ocellatus
Single, well cared for common tiger Oscar displaying spectacular, bold red pattern and in perfect condition
8": $55 - 1 only
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
2.5 - 3": $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 megasema 'Rio San Martin'
CB juveniles bred from Rio San Martin, Bolivia collected stock; red & blue horizontal striped pattern, huge black lateral spot over golden colored body
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' WC
Limited quantity available of large sized wild collected sexed females only
4.5 - 5": $90 ea. - sexed females
Geophagus pyrocephalus 'Rio Tapajos' F1
F1 juveniles of recently described 'redhead tapajos' from my 2022 wild collected stock
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Geophagus sp. Alto Sinu
Highly requested juveniles of stunning 'Gold Dust Geo' from Rio Sinu, Cordoba Department, Colombian bred beauties and arguably one of the most beautiful of all of the Andean earth eaters
1 - 1.5": $20 ea.
Gymnogeophagus caaguazuensis
Incredibly rare offering of small growing and incredibly colorful Caaguazu, Paraguay endemic earth eater that matures to gorgeous golden yellow body with red highlights and is covered in brilliant blue spangles
1.5 - 2": $20 ea.
2.5 - 3": $30 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. or 6 @ $40 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.
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.
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": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Uaru amphiacanthoides
Juveniles of large growing and peaceful but tough 'triangle cichlid' that is often accompanied by oscars, chocolate cichlids, and many characins as common tank mates
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
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.
Heterotilapia buttikoferi
Juveniles of rarely offered large & robust growing West African tank buster featuring bold, wide black and yellow banded body
1.5 - 2": $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.
Rubricatochromis(formally Hemichromis) exul
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": $65 - 3pk.
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": $90 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.
Metynnis maculatus
CB juveniles of 'spotted metynnis' silver dollars, featuring bold black spots over shimmering silver body and red anal fin
1.5 -2': $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 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.
Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
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": $90 - lot of 5
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.
Megalechis thoracata 'albino'
Remarkable pink colored body covered in peppered black spots. A peaceful, medium growing catfish with the ability to breathe atmospheric air in a low oxygen environment
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
Notoglanidium macrostoma WC
Impressive, 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.
Parancistrus sp. LDA046 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Medium sized, robustly built, wild collected Rio Tocantins 'chubby' plecos
3.5 - 4": $60 ea.
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