Nile Perch and cichlids for sale

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Nile perch, Lates niloticus, (not barrimundi). 13". Excellent condition. $100.

F3 Lake Nicaragua Midas cichlid, Amphilophus citrinellus, female. 6". Excellent condition. $20.

F3 Lake Nicaragua red devils, Amphilophus labiatus. 2". Many available. $5.

Pick up in Ann Arbor, MI.

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What makes you guys so sure that is a barramundi without seeing a head on shot?

GL with your sale
 
On what characters do you assert that this fish is not a Nile Perch? Please back up your statements. I have not keyed out the fish, but I bought it from a trusted source as a Nile Perch, and I can tell you that the coloration as a juvenile was different than the colors of the barrimundi pictured recently in Tropical Fish Hobbyist. I can also tell you that the former Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit had adults of both barrimundi and Nile perch and that they seemed to be indistinguishable. I believe that the fish is a Nile perch, but if there is enough skepticism out there then I will look into the scientific literature and make a definite identification.
 
M|L said:
I also think that's a barramundi.

I've had both species.

Here's mine at the same size:
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Have you ever had a nile at that size though? I really would like to know the reasons that you believe this is a barra? Is it because barra have become more common in the last 2 years?
 
blt70 said:
I forgot to mention something, keeping alot of different species means nothing if you turn them over every 3 weeks. ;)
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HAH! I wish I could turn them over every three weeks. Sometimes I get stuck with the fish for a couple of years...:screwy:
 
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