Setup for Small Central Americans

[mrrobxc]

Have you checked out the "ALA/American Livebearers Association" ?

I haven’t. Don’t even know where to begin.

 

[Toiletcar]

I haven’t. Don’t even know where to begin.

They have forums, so would start there if you haven’t yet.

 

[Milingu]

I would go for P. latipinna. They are more hardy than velifera and kykesis. Especially P. kykesis is not easy to keep and breed. First I thought I am doing something wrong with them but found out later that nearly every body who got them a few years ago had huge problems with them. And even if they breed and you manage to get a decent amount of fry the offspring often stays a lot smaller than their parent generation.
To put them in a cichlid tank would be a total waste.

 

[mrrobxc]

They have forums, so would start there if you haven’t yet.

Good call. Now I’m going to go take a look.

 

[mrrobxc]

I would go for P. latipinna. They are more hardy than velifera and kykesis. Especially P. kykesis is not easy to keep and breed. First I thought I am doing something wrong with them but found out later that nearly every body who got them a few years ago had huge problems with them. And even if they breed and you manage to get a decent amount of fry the offspring often stays a lot smaller than their parent generation.
To put them in a cichlid tank would be a total waste.

I already have the Latippina so I’m set. Just wish I could’ve had the option on the Velifera.

 

[mrrobxc]

Some close up pictures.

 

[mrrobxc]

 

[fishguy1978]

Just saw this on select aquatics website:
P. Velifera Available!! I furcidens Available / Limited!
Contact: Azulaquatics20@gmail.com
NOT being Sold by Select Aquatics

 

[mrrobxc]

Just saw this on select aquatics website:
P. Velifera Available!! I furcidens Available / Limited!
Contact: Azulaquatics20@gmail.com
NOT being Sold by Select Aquatics

Thank you. If only I had seen this before getting the Latippina. I’ll have to look around more diligently the next time.

 

[mrrobxc]

Some updates. All fish have arrived.