Caryl Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Can anyone give me a rough idea of what African cichlids are easily obtainable here? We don't have anywhere local that stocks them. I am hoping to set up an African tank soon and want to know what I can put in it that is available here, and won't interbreed. I love the yellow labs so that is what I plan to start with. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriber Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Labidochromis caeruleus? Pet World in CHCH appeared to have a pair that bred in small divided section of a tank probably measuring only 1' x 1' x1'. How about that then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Redwoods have quite a selection at the moment, had adults and juvenilles of almost every thing that you could think of, once again it depends what your after, Tangs or malawians. Pet World have quite a few at the moment, not sure on what they had (didnt pay enough attention). Is your club are still coming down in jan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Caryl, > Can anyone give me a rough idea of what African cichlids are > easily obtainable here? Daniel Giles, here in PN, breeds a few varieties including the yellow Labidochromis. If you want to obtain a bunch of juveniles and grow them up, that might be a good way to go. Gimme a yell if you need contact details... Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Macka said... > .... depends what your after, Tangs or malawians. What Tanganyikans do they have? You pretty much only ever see Julidochromis marlieri, Neolamprologus brichardi (in a couple of varieties), sometime Lamp. lelupi and the occasional other Lamp. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Yes Macka we are still hoping to come down January 11th. Will start organising it after Christmas. What are opinions on mixing Malawi and Tanganyikans? The general rule seems to be no but there also seems to be a number of people who have both in the same tank with no problems. Why should they not be mixed? Thanks for the contact offer Andrew. I will see what's available in ChCh first to save freight between islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Caryl said... > What are opinions on mixing Malawi and Tanganyikans? > The general rule seems to be no but there also seems to > be a number of people who have both in the same tank > with no problems. Why should they not be mixed? I don't think they should be mixed. One reason is that they don't recognise each others threat displays and this can lead to 'mis-understandings' at breeding time which result (usually) in the Tanganyikans getting badly beat up. For effect, I'd go with a tank of good Malawis (probably Mbuna types such as Melanochromis auratus, Psuedotropheus zebra, Labidochromis and so forth). They're generally of the 'cheap and cheerful' mindset and are fairly widely available. If there were a wider range of types available, I'd like to set up a Tanganyikan tank one day. BTW: Caryl, I'm sending private mail regarding a breeder in Chch. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 We're trying to track down some Neolamprologus brichardi here in WGTN. Has anyone seen any around here? Will be checking with Hutt Pets tomorrow, but just curious. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 There are no real problems if you mix & match right. Take into account size potential, agression of species, diets, how they breed..... Alot of fish in tangy & Malawi have similar shapes, eating habits......never mix trophies with zebras, fights galore as an example. :evil: Alot of people here mix mbuna with frontosa. I have electric yellows in with Calvus...I never used to mix & match. But limited tank space, time...the yellows stay away from the Alto's when they are in the mood. One reason is that they don't recognise each others threat displays and this can lead to 'mis-understandings' at breeding time which result (usually) in the Tanganyikans getting badly beat up. Cichlids from one part of malawi would never meet some from other parts of malawi. Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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