Paretroplus maromandia
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The photo you post looks like Pe aff maromandia from Lake Andrapongy and the Anjingo-Ankofia River. It is thought this species is extinct in the lake, according to de Rham and Nourissat, after first seeing the fish, they went back to the lake 2 years later and were told by fishermen it had not been caught or seen again, due to overfishing and introduction of non-native species.
They believe there may be remnant populations found only in brackish water.
Because of the vulnerable status of cichlids Madagascar, removing fish from the country has become very difficult, and the ones brought back by deRham and Nourisatt have likely been lost.
Old world Exotic fish in Florida breeds a number of species,
here is their available list (not sure, but last I heard their minimum was at $300 or maybe more fish per order (someone please correct me of I'm wrong or that has changed))
MADAGASCAR:
BEST
Quantity
PACK
300 sm Paratilapia bleekeri Maralambo 1.5"+
SALE!
!
50
20 lg Paratilapia bleekeri Maralambo 5"+
10
15 lg Paratilapia bleekeri green spot 4"
10
20 lg Paratilapia polleni small spot Fony (East Coast) 5"+
8
30 md-lg Paretroplus kieneri calico damba 4"+
NICE
!
10
30 med Paretroplus 'petiti' red side damba ~2.5"
12
20 lg Ptychochromis sp. northern red fin 5"
8
100 sm Ptychochromis sp. northern red fin 1.5"
I was part of a group order from Old World Exotic years ago to get "lamena", I think about 6 people got together to do it from Chicago and Milwaukee.
and Jose Gonzales also breeds many Madagascans (his are available thru Daves Rare Fish in San Antonio Texas
Here is Daves current list
Etroplus suratensis India ''Green Chromide''
1.5''+
8.00 ea
Paratilapia sp. ''Andapa''
1-1.25''
VERY RARE 15.00 ea
Paretroplus dambabe Lake Kinkony ''Red''
1.25''
15.00 ea
Paretroplus maculatus
1.5''+
25.00 ea
Paretroplus menarambo ''Pin Stripe Damba''
1.25''+
25.00 ea
Paretroplus menarambo ''Pin Stripe Damba''
1.25''+
(6 or more) 20.00 ea
Ptychochromis oligocanthus
They believe there may be remnant populations found only in brackish water.
Because of the vulnerable status of cichlids Madagascar, removing fish from the country has become very difficult, and the ones brought back by deRham and Nourisatt have likely been lost.
Old world Exotic fish in Florida breeds a number of species,
here is their available list (not sure, but last I heard their minimum was at $300 or maybe more fish per order (someone please correct me of I'm wrong or that has changed))
MADAGASCAR:
BEST
Quantity
PACK
300 sm Paratilapia bleekeri Maralambo 1.5"+
SALE!
!
50
20 lg Paratilapia bleekeri Maralambo 5"+
10
15 lg Paratilapia bleekeri green spot 4"
10
20 lg Paratilapia polleni small spot Fony (East Coast) 5"+
8
30 md-lg Paretroplus kieneri calico damba 4"+
NICE
!
10
30 med Paretroplus 'petiti' red side damba ~2.5"
12
20 lg Ptychochromis sp. northern red fin 5"
8
100 sm Ptychochromis sp. northern red fin 1.5"
I was part of a group order from Old World Exotic years ago to get "lamena", I think about 6 people got together to do it from Chicago and Milwaukee.
and Jose Gonzales also breeds many Madagascans (his are available thru Daves Rare Fish in San Antonio Texas
Here is Daves current list
Etroplus suratensis India ''Green Chromide''
1.5''+
8.00 ea
Paratilapia sp. ''Andapa''
1-1.25''
VERY RARE 15.00 ea
Paretroplus dambabe Lake Kinkony ''Red''
1.25''
15.00 ea
Paretroplus maculatus
1.5''+
25.00 ea
Paretroplus menarambo ''Pin Stripe Damba''
1.25''+
25.00 ea
Paretroplus menarambo ''Pin Stripe Damba''
1.25''+
(6 or more) 20.00 ea
Ptychochromis oligocanthus
I've spoken with Old World Exotics directly in the past. He gave me the name of an LFS in my area that he receives orders from on a regular basis. Fortunately, I knew the LFS owners already. They agreed to help me obtain the fish. I obtained 10 Paretroplus Maculatus and a accidental/surprise lone Paretroplus kieneri. They are absolutely stunning and were bred in outdoor ponds.
Old World Exotics sent my fish with the LFS monthly order (next day to Newark airport). The LFS picked the fish up at the airport and was nice enough to not charge me for shipping. I waited at the LFS for them to return from the airport, so they wouldn't have to take the fish in and out of bags and tanks.
I'm not sure it would be the same everywhere. But its worth the effort to obtain his fish. If they had been sent to me privately, the shipping cost and time at the airport would have been very costly and time consuming. I would suggest locating an LFS that already does business with Old World Exotics and ask for assistance.
I would not hesitate to order from Dave, especially his stock from Jose, is fantastic! Hope this helps.
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Old World Exotics sent my fish with the LFS monthly order (next day to Newark airport). The LFS picked the fish up at the airport and was nice enough to not charge me for shipping. I waited at the LFS for them to return from the airport, so they wouldn't have to take the fish in and out of bags and tanks.
I'm not sure it would be the same everywhere. But its worth the effort to obtain his fish. If they had been sent to me privately, the shipping cost and time at the airport would have been very costly and time consuming. I would suggest locating an LFS that already does business with Old World Exotics and ask for assistance.
I would not hesitate to order from Dave, especially his stock from Jose, is fantastic! Hope this helps.
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