Apistogramma List

[finlandaq]

Greeting everyone,

Attached below is a list of Apistogrammas I can import from Peru. Please vote for the best 10 apistogrammas from here and I will (attempt) to import them with in the next 2 month in to Melbourne.

Apistogramma agassizi
Apistogramma Agassizi Flamengo
Apistogramma Agassizi blue
Apistogramma Albertini
Apistogramma Ambiacus
Apistogramma Apache
Apistogramma Atahualpa
Apistogramma Baby face
Apistogramma Bimbo
Apistogramma Bitaeniata
Apistogramma Bitaeniata yellow
Apistogramma Blue eye
Apistogramma Blue
Apistogramma Cacatoide
Apistogramma Celeste
Apistogramma Common
Apistogramma Curutu
Apistogramma Cruzi
Apistogramma Diamond
Apistogramma Eunotus
Apistogramma Esmerald
Apistogramma Frank
Apistogramma Fresa
Apistogramma Galaxis
Apistogramma Galaxis II
Apistogramma Gosey
Apistogramma Hangsloi
Apistogramma Hauswell
Apistogramma Huallaga
Apistogramma Inka 50
Apistogramma Juruensis
Apistogramma Laulate
Apistogramma Marine
Apistogramma Mcmaster
Apistogramma Melgar jumbo
Apistogramma Melgar
Apistogramma Morthentaler
Apistogramma Napo
Apistogramma Nijsseni
Apistogramma Napoensis
Apistogramma Norberty I
Apistogramma Orange
Apistogramma Painted face
Apistogramma Pandurini
Apistogramma Papagallo
Apistogramma Paracas
Apistogramma Pevas
Apistogramma Pucallpensis
Apistogramma Purple
Apistogramma Ramirezi
Apistogramma Shishita
Apistogramma Shushupe
Apistogramma Sunset
Apistogramma Viejita

[wickedglass]

any chance of tracking these down?

http://www.apistogramma.com/cms/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=245&Itemid=47
http://atlas.drpez.org/Apistogramma-sp-Maulbruter-fotos

I'm coveting them something bad :)

also the norberti are a treat and a half

http://atlas.drpez.org/Apistogramma_norberti/aah

[Noddy65]

Hmmm...I wonder if they'll be available in late Jan 2007...(the mind ticks over)...hmmmmmm..
Mike

[finlandaq]

Hay Chris,

At this stage I can only import the above listed apist's. I will let every one know if I am able to get any other new apisto's. Most of these fish will be between $40 and $55 dollars each.

Thanks

[Th0mas]

apistogramma icana?? It's not on the list - how much would they be?
And these are F0 fish - correct?

[wickedglass]

Thomas, I'm pretty sure all of Rav's Apistos are wild caught unless otherwise stated.

just to change the subject though, the Apistogramma hauswell are the shizzle! check them out!

http://think-execution.cside.ne.jp/dc/hauswell/page_01.html

RAAAAAAVVVIIIIII!!!! you're gonna make me break my bank :P

[Robdog]

...the Apistogramma hauswell are the shizzle!

Pretty sure the hauswell are A. maulbruter Chris and if that's the case then I'll be doing a w/e in Melbourne with the esky!!!

There is some confusion over A. hauswell/maulbruter as there are a few different names that have turned out to be these fish.

A. sp. "Frank" = A. sp. "Maulbruter" The later, however, exhibits a richer coloration. By comparison, A. sp. "Frank" is fairly drab. Both are mouthbrooders. A. sp. "Frank" should read A. sp. Hauswell.

But then this

A. sp. Frank is one of those terrible names. The first time I saw it was when Aquarium Lima pictured a highly retouched photo of A. elizabethae as "A. sp. Frank". I've also seen photos of A. sp. Papagei/Parrot (Morado/Purple color form) that had been sold as Frank.

[Robdog]

Looking at that list, it looks impressive but it sounds outdated and there are a lot of "double ups" or trade names ie same fish different name

A. Albertini= A. eunotus "orange tail"
A. sp. "Galaxis" should be A. sp. "Papagei" and even "Algodon"

Apistogramma Marine= What the....?

Still it'd be good to get a few more good apistos into the country

[finlandaq]

I agree.. some of these names are not used in the industry any more.

However since I am not an "Expert" in the dwarf cichlids I have simply cut and pasted the Peruvian suppliers price list :)

Apologise for any confusion caused.

Rav

[Hypancistrus zebra]

Does anyone know what these are so I can get some?

http://www.rva.ne.jp/gallary3/200405/0503/7879-0274.jpg

Wilson

[wickedglass]

well spotted, Rob ...
I'm interested in getting a pair or trio of the hauswell/maulbruter, I've coveted those for a long while now!

[Reillin]

G'day Wilson,

That fish is one Apistogramma uaupesi.

Cheers,
Vien.

[Th0mas]

Yes - uaupsei. But there are different quality ones. One I picked up recently had hardly any red on them. Nothing like what's in the picture.

Thomas.

[Reillin]

Gday Chris,

If you are looking for Noberti. Heinz will be able to help you. I think he may be able to provide adult pairs. As for the A. maulbruter, they were import by SLS on one of their first shipments last year. Apparently there were very little interest and it took them a while to sell them.

Thomas is quite correct in that there are A. uaupesi with little red colouration. It seems that A. uaupesi can vary quite dramatically between specimens.

Quote from Datz South American Dwarf Cichlids


Males highly polychromatic; intensity and distribution of red on the gill covers and caudal fin markings varies from specimen to specimen.


Cheers,
Vien.

[Robdog]

Don't get me wrong Rav, I'm far from an expert too! I've seen that list before somewhere and every time it appears on a forum people go nuts.
Just shows how apisto-deprived we are I guess:)

[wickedglass]

hi Vien,
thanks for the heads up. I'll try Heinz.

[parkap]

Rav,

Where are you located? ie. Where would we have to pick them up from?

p.

PS. GREAT list! I'm drooling...

[Th0mas]

Rav is in Melbourne.

[parkap]

B*gger!

[Nathan]

whats the address in melbourne?

[wickedglass]

123 pascoe vale road, moonee ponds

[finlandaq]

Hay Nathan

its
123 Pascoevale Rd
Moonee ponds
VIC 3039

03-93260775

[wickedglass]

did you get me some A. hauswell, yet, Rav? ;)

[oskastolz]

I would like some of those little guys too!!!

[finlandaq]

Chris

I will have to add them to the next shipment.

I will let you know when they are available.

Thanks

[wickedglass]

Awesome, Ravi, thanks!

[Robdog]

How many of these little buggers are going to be ordered because I may want in on the hauswell aswell???

[finlandaq]

I will probably import around 30 of these species.


Thanks

[oskastolz]

Hey Ravi

Any news on the shipment & species that you have ordered.........

Thanks

Oska

[finlandaq]

Hay Oska,

The fish are suppose to come to Indonesia this weekend from Peru. I will post a list once my supplier have them in Indonesia after all the DOA. Unfortunately for all those people who are waiting for "Hauswell" I could not order them in this shipment. Maybe in the next shipment!

I still got quiet a few of those Ap. Double red's in store. Come and check them out! They are really good quality and in excellent condition


Thanks

Rav

[oskastolz]

Thanks for the reply - what's the status of your atahualpa, do you still have a pair???

Oska

[Noddy65]

Rav
Ive been trying to call you at the shop tonight...your mum? gave me your mobile but the girls at work rubbed it off the whiteboard...grrrrrr....she said you would be at the shop tonight but teh phone is giving me the engaged signal...

Mike

[TW]

Does anyone know if airlines will let you fly with fish from Melbourne to Sydney?

Thanks

[wickedglass]

apparently jetstar don't :/
but I think quantas and virgin might be ok

[Noddy65]

Nope...I phoned both today and neither will let you carry on the fish...you can as far as i can tell have them travel with you in the hold (of course your not in the hold with them) but just not in the cabin..

Mike

[Th0mas]

It is really questionable about their reasons why aquarium fish is not allow on domestic flight. The only real reason I can think of is freight is business for the airline and impose this rule means more business for them.

I've had styrofoam box checked in on flight between Mel -> Sydney without any issue (although the staff do ask their supervisor for authorisation).

Thomas.

[finlandaq]

Mike,

Sorry I missed your call. PM me if you want to get any info on these fish.Or you can call me on the weekend between 11.00 and 5.00 As for sending the fish interstate, I can organise all that. You will have to pay the fright cost which wont be too much.

Speak soon

Rav