Polypterus Delhezi & Bolivian Rams?

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I keep my senegals with congo tetras and pearl Gourami , and so far no problems.

If you don't mind me asking what price are the Delhezi going for, as I am thinking of getting some?

And what pet shop is it that you work, I might have talked to you at some point unknowingly.

And if you are ever wondering what species are allowed in the country This is the link

the tetras and gouramis will be picked off one by one.
 
The polly's are admittedly getting to a size where I am thinking of moving the tetras, but the Gourami are that much larger then the senegal that I do not worry about them.
 
Oh awesome, I'd love to have some cichlids. But I've never owned them before. Are there any that could be good for a beginner in terms of water parameters (I know they require particular hardness/kH)

Yikes! Guess that predatory instinct is stronger than I first thought ;)

I think our Delhezi's come in at around $70-80? We can also get Ornates in at around the same price. And I work at Animates in Tower Junction, Christchurch. Cheers for the link! That's super helpful.
 
Most of the American Cichlid that you get in NZ are hardy, just as long as you keep the nitrates low you can keep them fine.
So in my opinion what you should do is look at the cichlids you can get ordered for you, do a bit of research on size, and get one you like the look of. (I personaly think GT's are the best)
If you are looking for cheap fish try fnzas as good deals are can be found for nz there.

Thanks for the price, Ornates are cool, they just get to big for my tanks at the moment.
Wrong end of the country for me then, I am from Auckland.
 
Oh thats good to hear! Thanks so much for all your advice, it's been really helpful.
Yeah, Ornates are so beautiful. Oh right! Well I'm pretty sure all Animates use the same fish supplier so you could always ring & ask if they could get one in for you or tell you a price :)
 
Yea, I went in and ordered one today, should be arriving thrusday ish.
Do you know when you are getting your delhezi?
If you are wanting good deals on fish a good place to look is on fnzas, it is the local forum and the trade and exchange there usually has some good deals.
 
Oh thats exciting! You'll have to post a photo :) And mine should be arriving Wednesday/Thursday next week. Oh really? Awesome. I'll definitely check them out. Cheers!
 
Heres my new baby! He's teeny! Only around 10cm. I have him in with a few Electric Blue Rams & Golden Rams for now that I will on sell once he grows :)

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