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    Pictures from Dwarf Cichlid Aficionados gathering

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    Hi guys,

    We had an informal gathering yesterday for Dwarf Cichlids enthusiasts since Biotope Aquarium had a shipment coming in yesterday.

    Here are some pictures from the gathering.







    It was great to meet up with the good folks and although the place was small, it was a very cosy environment as the exciting hobbyists exchanged opinions and comments about the various new arrivals. It's been a long time since we last saw so many species of Apistogramma at one place. Also, the session turned into a mini photography session as quite a few members brought their cameras down.

    It was very generous of Mr. Thio to offer generous discounts on the fishes and the books for Aquatic Quotient members.

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    "So where are the fish pictures" you asked.

    As there were quite a lot of folks in the shop, picture opportunities were limited and the fishes were also being netted out of the tank, causing sedimentation. So nothing much to show for, except the following..



    Sorry about the strong iridescence as the flash hit the fish at the wrong angle. This was the only full profile shot that I manage to get. Those present at the shop can testify that this is indeed one spunky fella with plenty of aggression. Practically never stop flaring while we were there.



    Another shot of the same fish. It's actually flaring at the neighbour, not at it's own reflection in the tank.



    The infamous Apistogramma elizabethae. Many admire, but few can afford. Not the most flattering pose, but not the most co-operative fish either. I'm sure you'll agree.



    The blue variant of the popular Apistogramma cacatuoides. Not common in the market lately.



    Here's one of my favorites! This was this insane specimen that was showing great colors, but it was too far behind in the tank to get a decent picture. Shame.

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Obviously, Biotope has more than just Apistogramma. But most of our faces were glued to the apisto tanks so some of the other fishes were overlooked.



    Here's a happy snappy of a pretty discus.



    And here's an identified tetra spotted by ranmasatome. Anybody has any idea what it is?

    Not to forget the various species of shrimps available there too.





    Cheers,
    Last edited by benny; 12th Mar 2006 at 20:15.
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    defintely a very nice specimen of the A. Jura II, promising young fish. The pertensis also.

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    whoa cool ... you take excellent pictures Benny..
    If I were a fish, I'd BREED all Day!

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    ranma, did you scoop any of those tetras?
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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    Choy... you go scoop la.. they are still there...they looked a little agressive..so i didnt scoop.. besides.. you still have so many other tetras to shoot no?? heh..heh.. too bad you busy if not i sure go over one... let me know loh..

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    Something from me... Hope I did not ID them wrongly...
    Liked this frontal shot of the agassizii alot. Alot of character...



    Another elizabethae from me...




    And lastly a thick-lipped Jura which like Benny said, can't stop flaring at either its reflection on the glass or the Apisto next door...



    This guy playing hide and seek... Its dorsal was partially blocked by the Java Fern... Else, it is a very nice subtle colouration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ranmasatome
    Choy... you go scoop la.. they are still there...they looked a little agressive..so i didnt scoop.. besides.. you still have so many other tetras to shoot no?? heh..heh.. too bad you busy if not i sure go over one... let me know loh..

    yah that's why I hoping you will scoop and pack them together with your other tetras haha.

    this morning had to entertain my kids went to SBG, wah the symphony lake got one south american arowana in side man. then come back whole afternoon had to recuperate, wah lao old liao.
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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    Hey Valice, Nice shots!! With the flash can really make a big difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ccs
    Hey Valice, Nice shots!! With the flash can really make a big difference.
    Yah! Alot of difference... The power of flash...
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    yeah with flash rocks... excellent pics Valice
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    Some shrimp pictures which I took during the gathering... The Diamond Head Shrimps are so pretty... Something different from the usual reds and greens...





    And thanx for the compliments... Benny's definitely a good teacher!
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    Quote Originally Posted by valice
    The power of flash...
    Not to mention the power of macro lens too!!

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    valice, seems like u eyeing the elizabethae from monte cristo..
    The Mamore is the blue form one izzit??

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    I felt so poor there... all the D20s and 350Ds... Macro lenses... flashes... people with jobs...

    And to think I went over to pick up my $10 betta...

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    Any pic of these specimens??

    Ap.carapintada
    Ap. inconspicua
    Ap.sp. Chingarno " Novo Aripuana "
    Ap.paucisquamis " Demini "
    Ap.sp.Opal

    thanks in avance

    P.S
    Benny, any idea is the guy in red in the first picture from our forum??
    what his nick??

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    Joopsg, that young man in red is CacaManiac.
    It's NOT "Chee lick", NOT "Chee Chee Licks"!!! Cichlids is pronounced as "Sick Lids"!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by joopsg
    valice, seems like u eyeing the elizabethae from monte cristo..
    Hahaha... GIven the price... Think it is really just pure eyeing...
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    yup the guy in red is me!
    If I were a fish, I'd BREED all Day!

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