Cyp fry, and more shellie fry of course...

[R_sustaita]

Thanks Ekthats just my want list. I havent search what will cross breed but iamsure the xynotilapia is one of them. Also what will kill each other. Iwant mainly brevis shellties andcyps but ts a work in progress

[eklikewhoa]

oh yes, i do totally agree and know that. WC specimens also can be more beautiful than tank breed. and they can be $$$ as their import fees can be high and the risk to bring them in is costly. I am like you, not concern if they are tank breed. Just as long as they look good and healthy and we are good. i have this list of what i want to get as in Tangawikan fish

leleupi
brichardi
Caudopunctatus
Calvus
Petricolas (i have 4)
Altolamprologus compressiceps
cyprichromis leptosoma kitumba
cyathopharynx foai
lamprologus ocellatus
lamprologus speciosus
lamprologus rotundiventralis
xenotilapia spilopterus
xenotilapia nigrolabiata
collochromis macrops
brevis

now i need to do the research on what will get along.

Some of those will crossbreed if you planned on having in the same tank
Some of the others will wreak havoc on the shellies when housed together
Get a pair of brichardi going and you will have a tank full of brichardi and the rest of the fish in the top corner of the tank while they die one by one.

[aquabee]

Yeah, I'm sure lil' Braveheart will be very happy at Mark's, in a big tank full of his own kind...I'm happy about that. And thanks! We threw on a ridiculous amout of HOB filters and it's cleared up beautifully. Hopefully it'll be a cyp (and shellie) LoooOve Shack from here on out!!!

+1!!

[LooksLater]

I'm glad the scaredy lil front got a good new home!!

The tank and fish are lookin awesome S&R. I'm glad some of the fry made it!

Yeah, I'm sure lil' Braveheart will be very happy at Mark's, in a big tank full of his own kind...I'm happy about that. And thanks! We threw on a ridiculous amout of HOB filters and it's cleared up beautifully. Hopefully it'll be a cyp (and shellie) LoooOve Shack from here on out!!!

[R_sustaita]

oh yes, i do totally agree and know that. WC specimens also can be more beautiful than tank breed. and they can be $$$ as their import fees can be high and the risk to bring them in is costly. I am like you, not concern if they are tank breed. Just as long as they look good and healthy and we are good. i have this list of what i want to get as in Tangawikan fish

leleupi
brichardi
Caudopunctatus
Calvus
Petricolas (i have 4)
Altolamprologus compressiceps
cyprichromis leptosoma kitumba
cyathopharynx foai
lamprologus ocellatus
lamprologus speciosus
lamprologus rotundiventralis
xenotilapia spilopterus
xenotilapia nigrolabiata
collochromis macrops
brevis

now i need to do the research on what will get along.

[aquabee]

I'm glad the scaredy lil front got a good new home!!

The tank and fish are lookin awesome S&R. I'm glad some of the fry made it!

[mnemenoi]

I was simply stating that WC and F1's can demand a higher price and also a higher demand. Further generations can be difficult to home even if offered for very little. Acquiring tank bred specimens does alleviate some of the pressure on certain species that are in danger of being overcollected in the wild, such as Glaxy Rasbora which was nearly exctinct in the wild shortly after their discovery. I myself an happy with tank bred, but understand why wild caught are in demand and can appreciate their qualities associated with them.

[eklikewhoa]

R_BreedsHimselfOutOfAHouseandHome

[R_sustaita]

It is far more affordable to start with juveniles and tank bred (anything beyond F1's) WC are usually larger and males can command extraordinary prices. WC's can be tricky with more stringent water parameter requirements and possible parasites, ect. F1 offspring can commans a higher value then another generation later. There are numerous collection points and they can vary greatly as well.

yes, i have seen that around. i am not concern about which generation, just want them to look nice and breed for me. i am not planning to be a breeder and make money out off them.

[mnemenoi]

It is far more affordable to start with juveniles and tank bred (anything beyond F1's) WC are usually larger and males can command extraordinary prices. WC's can be tricky with more stringent water parameter requirements and possible parasites, ect. F1 offspring can commans a higher value then another generation later. There are numerous collection points and they can vary greatly as well.

[R_sustaita]

thanks Roy yeah i want some of Cyathopharynx Foai size doesnt matter as i will try to make that tank with mainly juvies so i can have the tank for a long time.

[mnemenoi]

Glad he found a new home, I had a feeling those baby cyps were not going to last long in the tank with him/her. He has really grown since we got him/her? I know it will enjoy a bigger tank without all those pipskeaks running it around...

[MacAtk]

Thanks Roy and Sasha for the Front. The Front is getting along great with the rest of my group. The Cyps look awesome by the way.

[tattoo]

I have seen quite a few and many of the locals keepers are breeding them. Daves Rare fish has some as well. They are quite expensive when fully grown and wild caught, but younger tank bred ones can be affordable. It really depends on what species you are wanting and if you are willing to wait for the size you prefer. I'd love either some Benthachromis Tricoti or some Cyathopharynx Foai or Ophthalmotilapia boops

I had benthochromis tricoti several years ago.....I will replace my Cyps with a colony one day...just not the right time

[sunkenmetal]

If I want something I will pay but you know that LOL