TbarTerror Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just curious as to who breeds these guys in Nz? Would love some more of these some day but they seem to be pretty rare in Nz and can't work out why as they are quite a pretty fish and don't grow to a large size. Would love to hear from anyone who has some even if they are not breeding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyNZ Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yes it would be nice if shops will have them again (hello importers?).I sold two a few months back, one which paired with the other person's TBar. There was reported spawning but I'm not updated on the status now.I acquired another two afterwards, so far no spawning (most likely same sex). Here's a video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbarTerror Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Those girls are gorgeous! Good to know there is still some out there but new imports would be nice. Would love to know what the cost would be and how to sweet talk the importers to bring more in. I will try and get a pic of my old female who sadly passed away awhile ago I was guttered! She paired up with another female a Nicaragua cichlid of all things. I think the stress of protecting her eggs took its toll and she got white spot. Even though I did rid her of it she passed away a few days later so sadly must of had a secondary infection. I just these guys though. I have a tank put aside just in case I come across more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbarTerror Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I do know of a guy that was breeding them in Christchurch just over a year ago. Whether he still is Im not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyNZ Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks. Unfortunately one of them has a swim bladder disorder (when I got them). I have been treating with the boiled pea method as well as salt baths for several weeks, with no success. So far she is still happily eating and moving about, just vertical or upside down at most times. Edited January 22, 2016 by fishyNZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hello all.I've got 8 young juvi's from 1 of my breeding pairs. I've just put on hold breeding from my 2 pairs until I get things sorted out. Will post some pictures asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyNZ Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 So much for my efforts to not have any breeding for a few weeks - just discovered some eggs... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 https://www.dropbox.com/home/Aquarium?preview=IMG_1388.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 TbarTerror 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbarTerror Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 That's so awesome! Can't wait to see pics and please let us know when they will be ready for new homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbarTerror Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 So much for my efforts to not have any breeding for a few weeks - just discovered some eggs... lolHow did these guys go with their eggs? Any luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Ok. I have 7 juveniles 2-3 cms in length and several others (keep losing count) of less than 1cm from the same pair (2 different batches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbarTerror Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Oh my gosh thats awesome! Please let me if you want to rehome some I am very keen to add some to my tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostknife Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yez pleaze too but im in auckland ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yes not a problem I've got 8 to sell. I'll let the others grow out. P.M. if you're interested. I can ship at buyers expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I've got 3 left any takers? TbarTerror 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 All sold now. Await the next broods to grow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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