SLS: Advance notice to Apistogramma fans...

[kevkoi]

There will be a shipment of wild and F1 Apistogramma arriving in Sydney in early January. Definately available:

Apistogramma baenschi "Inka 50" "Rio Huallaga" - wildcaught, conditioned and healthy (sexable).
http://think-execution.cside.ne.jp/dc/baenschi/page_01.html


Apistogramma borelli "Opal" F1 - juveniles
http://www.apistogramma.it/apistogramma%20borelli.htm
http://www.akvariesiden.dk/akvariet/billeder/a.%20borelli.jpg


Apistogramma (Apistogrammoides) pucallpaensis F1 - juveniles
http://www.rva.ne.jp/apisto/jpg/20041203/21477.jpg
http://www.akvariesiden.dk/fisk/billeder/large_148_1358144091.jpg

[kevkoi]

Being planned for February 2006, Wildcaught Peru imports.

Apistogramma veijita "Rio Pevas" - wildcaught
http://www.akvariesiden.dk/fisk/billeder/large_144_1250451644.jpg
http://www.aqua-base.com/arrival/050919/big/viejita.jpg

Apistogramma njisseni "Rio Caqueta" - wildcaught
http://www.jjphoto.dk/fish_archive/aquarium/apistogramma_nijsseni.htm
http://gardasunfishery.it/acquadolce/sudamerica/apistogramma_nijsseni.jpg

Apistogramma martini "Rio Madre de Dios"; Lyretail panduro (formally described by Uwe Romer in 2003) - wildcaught
--- Still very rare in the hobby. Hard to find a decent picture on the net still!


Apistogramma eremnopyge "Rio San Alejandro"; Strawberry.
http://www2.nrm.se/ve/pisces/acara/images/ap_erem3.jpg
http://www.apistogramma.com/cms/images/stories/species_images/a_eremnopyge1110.jpg

[Roy]

What size tank would they need and how many can you keep together ??

Roy

[kevkoi]

They're a dwarf cichlid. U can house 1m/2females in a 2ft tank comfortably, together with a school of tetras, plants and bogwood. They'd even have a chance of breeding and raising some fry in that tank.

[goldenpigeon]

kev what size tank would you suggest for multiple species..... say 5? (1 male 2 female)

[kevkoi]

would suggest keeping them separately or males only.

[Sime76]

When is the Jan shipment going to make to SLS?

[oscar]

Sime,

The shop is closed today but I'm to understand they will get to Aust tomorrow or Friday, and then go into quarantine for a week or two (can't remember).

Cheers.

[Proteus]

Oscar is correct.

They are due into the country tomorrow, then need to be held in QT.

A release date will be made public in the next few days.

[Noddy65]

Hi Kev
Any idea on cost to send to Perth?
Im interested in the Incas and veijta rio pevas.
Would love estimate for price of these two and perhaps the pucallpaensis as well.

Regards
Mike

[kevkoi]

Arrivals of dwarf cichlid last shipment:

A.baenschi "Inka 50"
A.borelii "Opal"
A.pucalpaensis
A.veijita
A.trifasciata "Macliensis"
A.cacatuoides "Double red"

M.ramirezi

Freight is per-box charge by Australian Air Express, (12kg box)...
For freight charge to your nearest airport, please call SLS directly (02-93155288) to enquire.

[Sime76]

any prices yet?

[KONA]

what is the name of the apisto in your picture?

[kevkoi]

The one in my avatar is the very beautiful, very sought after, Apistogramma baenschi "Inka 50". :D

One of my favourites...

[kevkoi]

Have just taken delivery of:

MORE Apistogramma baenschi "Inka 50"

Apistogramma sp "Fresa" (A.eremnophyge)
http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/jungle/4327/alphamale1.jpg

Apistogramma bitaeniata

Apistogramma veijita "Rio Pevas"

...... these are currently being held for treatment and quarantine at our holding/quarantine station in Malaysia.

[Noddy65]

Is anyone from Perth thinking of getting any fish from SLS, Im interested in splitting the freight costs as I dont have enough space (or money) for a full bag just for myself.

Thanks
Mike

[kevkoi]

Apistogramma coming out this coming week, 19th Jan.

The Apistogramma trifasciata "Macliensis" STUNNING high fin. - $30ea (3-4cm sexable) (German import)
http://www.rva.ne.jp/apisto/ap_osusume2.htm

Apistogramma macmasteri are a very good size, good adult colouration. - $30ea (3-4cm sexable)

Apistogramma baenschi "Inka50" - $45ea (2.5-3cm) hard to sex but will try. no guarantees (WILDCAUGHT FISH)

Apistogramma borelli "Opal" - $30ea (2.5cm-3cm) no guarantees of sex. (GERMAN IMPORT)

apistogrammoides pucallpaensis - $30ea (2.5-3cm) no guarantees of sex <---- this one is a MUST GET!! FIRST TIME IN AUST...... Latest hit in Japan and Taiwan. WILDCAUGHT
http://www.rva.ne.jp/apisto/21477.htm

Apistogramma cacatuoides "Double Red" (GERMAN IMPORTED) - $18.95ea (3-4cm sexable) <--- full deep red on all fins!

Below are just some pics of what some of the fish in their full adult glory!

[steph]

Hi guys

Do you have an update on the release of these fish from quarantine?

Cheers

Steph

[Noddy65]

Still hoping that a few people from Perth will want some of these.

Mike

[SLS]

Hi everybody,

First of all I just want to thank you all for your patience with this current apisto shipment.

Unfortunatly, there has been some paperwork related issues beyond our control that has meant that the release date has had to be pushed back.

I am however, very happy to inform you, that after a conversation with AQIS; I am able to give you all an expected release date.

Monday 6th Feb. all things being well, the fish will be released for sale. :D Yay!!!

For all of you that have not yet contacted us, please do give me a call in store on 02 9315 5288 for reservations.

Thanks again,

Michella

[Th0mas]

SLS,

Can you inform us the pH used to hold/quarantine these apistos?

It will come in handy when getting the tank ready for the new fish.

Thanks,
Thomas.

[kevkoi]

Sorry about the delays.

Apistogramma sp are held on the same system as our discus. pH6.5-6.8, no addition of any other chemical. Water straight from the tap in Sydney.

[Noddy65]

Hi
Ive had major problems trying to contact you guys on teh phone?

Using 02 9315 5288.

Mike

[kevkoi]

SLS not open on Wednesday.... that's probably why. :lol:

[Noddy65]

Ohh..bugger...that would explain it. :oops:
Im trying to organise some Inc50, pucallpaensis and cacs for delivery to Perth. Are they still available?

Mike

[kevkoi]

yes, they are available.

u can call today... 0293155288. Speak with Michella to organise logistics.