Archocentrus spinosissimus
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Sam Borstien is the only person I know of that has them. Apparently they used to be available in the hobby, but not for the last 6-8 years. Sam has been using them in a research project. You may be able to find some pics and info on his site or at the GCCA site.
I kept and bred them a few years ago. They're pretty quiet and peaceful fish...easily bullied by other CA cichlids.
I kept two pairs in a 2'x2'x1' tank with flowerpots, plastic plants and PVC. They bred in a 6" flowerpot and were pretty good parents.
They seem to max out at about 3-3.5"...get kid of a purple sheen when they're happy.
I traded a bunch of them to Capitol Aquarium in Sac'to (when they were open). Basically had to beg them to take them at $1 credit each...
I figure that most of the ones in the hobby (including the two pairs that I sold when I moved) have disappeared because folks tried to keep them with more aggressive CA cichlids. They'll get bullied by cons, Cryptoheros, Thoricthys, etc.
Matt
I kept two pairs in a 2'x2'x1' tank with flowerpots, plastic plants and PVC. They bred in a 6" flowerpot and were pretty good parents.
They seem to max out at about 3-3.5"...get kid of a purple sheen when they're happy.
I traded a bunch of them to Capitol Aquarium in Sac'to (when they were open). Basically had to beg them to take them at $1 credit each...
I figure that most of the ones in the hobby (including the two pairs that I sold when I moved) have disappeared because folks tried to keep them with more aggressive CA cichlids. They'll get bullied by cons, Cryptoheros, Thoricthys, etc.
Matt
It's been since 2006-7, so some time.
They hung their fry on the gunk on the glass and plastic plants (like rainbow cichlids), if I recall...
Like the picture except not as dark...and more violet / purple.
Their lack of current availability is their greatest redeeming feature, in my opinion
Matt
They hung their fry on the gunk on the glass and plastic plants (like rainbow cichlids), if I recall...
Like the picture except not as dark...and more violet / purple.
Their lack of current availability is their greatest redeeming feature, in my opinion
Matt
Sam Borstein contributed a nice article in The Central Scene 3 regarding keeping & breeding of these elusive fish. Some nice photography included too. 8)
http://issuu.com/nuttycichlids/docs/central_scene_3_new
http://issuu.com/nuttycichlids/docs/central_scene_3_new
WOW, what Butt Whoopin' Pics they were...lol, bet that alone will turn people on to them.