Apisto chat/LFS watchlist & etc

[EdwinTay]

hi guys

I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to put this. I am wondering of any brothers are interested in getting wild apistos. I have ordered before from NKS but they need confirmed mass order before they can import. So I am trying to do a survey here if we can get enough interest. Would appreciate it if you guys can indicate yr interest in the species. My interests are listed below (some are farm-bred).

Thanks in advance for yr paticipation in the survey.

1) Hongsloi 1
2) Hongsloi 2
3) Inka (JSX has but a bit pricey)
4) Hoignei
5) Malbreuter (the mouthbrooder)
6) Atahulpa (Sunset)
7) Agassizii Fire (JSX has but a bit pricey)
Vijieta
9) Mamore
10) Macmasteri
11) Bitaeniata (the purple one)
12) Breitbinden
13) Steindachneri
14) Rotkeil
15) Caca Orange
16) Caca Triple Red
17) Borellii Opal
1 Nijsseni

[joeybabooey]

hi guys

I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to put this. I am wondering of any brothers are interested in getting wild apistos. I have ordered before from NKS but they need confirmed mass order before they can import. So I am trying to do a survey here if we can get enough interest. Would appreciate it if you guys can indicate yr interest in the species. My interests are listed below (some are farm-bred).

Thanks in advance for yr paticipation in the survey.

1) Hongsloi 1
2) Hongsloi 2
3) Inka (JSX has but a bit pricey)
4) Hoignei
5) Malbreuter (the mouthbrooder)
6) Atahulpa (Sunset)
7) Agassizii Fire (JSX has but a bit pricey)
Vijieta
9) Mamore
10) Macmasteri
11) Bitaeniata (the purple one)
12) Breitbinden
13) Steindachneri
14) Rotkeil
15) Caca Orange
16) Caca Triple Red
17) Borellii Opal
1 Nijsseni

I second this list! =) I once had a third of this list in a community tank i'd would do anything to have them again... I will try to support your intentions for MO as best as i can! I hope many other apisto keepers out there can support too!

[kingmartin83]

I definitely buy at least 2-3 pairs of Nijsseni if there is. Have not seen any around for the past 4-5 months since my last paired died late last year.

[leonard6july]

I'm game for a couple of pairs of the smaller apisto species if someone can educate me. I am currently have the " checker board apistos". Got them from a LFS in Bishan, they were pretty young. Turns out it's 2 females and a male.

[doppelbanddwarf]

Checkerboards are not Apistogrammas but are also South American dwarf cichlids. You probably got the Discrossus filamentosus.

[stormhawk]

Unfortunately, what I'd like to keep is not on the list.

Apistogramma eremnopyge = A sp. Fresa
Apistogramma trifasciata
Apistogramma sp. Wilhelmi A228 form

The Fresa aka Strawberry will always be no.1 on my list. Anyone seen nice trifasciata anywhere?

[EdwinTay]

hi bro Kingmartin83 - are panduras related to nijsseni? I think can get panduras in LFS.

Bro Stormhawk - Yes, I forgot about Strawberry. Nice fish but...I can only keep so many.
I find trifasciata very aggressive. I prefer mamore. As for Wilhelmi, does it go by another name?

[Stormz]

Why not order from JZX or Aqua one. NKS does bring in but personally I think the price is quite expensive. Aqua one is the only one that once brought in a huge collection for us to choose and had a huge rack displaying the stock. Prices reasonable and staff there friendly, personal feelings only (I'm not their supporter or working for them)

Just that they are in this trade doing fish business for many years, only recently then came out with this Aqua one doing retail.

[doppelbanddwarf]

Apisto sp wilhelmi is also known as Apistogramma sp. "Abacaxis".
This website actually mentions why it should be Apistogramma sp. "Abacaxis". i'm not sure whether it has been formally described.
http://www.dwarfcichlid.com/Apistogr...p_Abacaxis.php


I think it was mentioned that AquaOne does not have much apistos now. NKS used to bring in large wild shipments but not much demend for these. People want "confirmed pairs" at low price rather than choosing from a tankful of fishes. Small shipments are not feasible because of shipping costs.

[leonard6july]

Checkerboards are not Apistogrammas but are also South American dwarf cichlids. You probably got the Discrossus filamentosus.

Oh, nice to know that they are not included in this group.

Anyway, I am still keen on joining the mass order if it takes off.

[RHX]

I'd be interested to get a couple of pairs of Inka & Rotkeil if the MO takes off. Was thinking of doing a apisto community tank in my 4 ft. Currently it looks pretty empty with a lone Altum with a couple of rummy nose & cardinal tetras.

[kingmartin83]

Hi Edwin,

Please share if you know which lfs has panduras, Ive been making almost bi-weekly trips to c328 and y618, but never seen them for past few months. Thanks

[mkt]

any tried getting from the wellknown german breeder? His Apistos always looks extra-colorful......

[stormhawk]

Hmm, trifasciata were quite gentle for me. The female was aggressive during brood care but other than that she barely bothered the other fish in the tank.

[doppelbanddwarf]

any tried getting from the wellknown german breeder? His Apistos always looks extra-colorful......

In the past some members did.
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...super-red-quot
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...d-from-Germany

[EdwinTay]

hi all

wow...looks like there are at least 10 hardcore guys. I am off to the Philippines next week. When I come back, I will consolidate the interest & take it from there.

bro KingMartin83, I saw some panduras at Y618 ard Sep/ Oct last year.

if any kind bros know of any farms which still carry apistos, perhaps they can share here.
AND, PERSONAL REQUEST - IF ANYONE IS GOING, CAN I HITCH A RIDE?

[Stormz]

Edwin, I'm staying in the east, if Aqua one brings in, I'll update in this thread. If you want visit Aqua one can be arrange.

[joeybabooey]

I know AquaOne do not bring in much apistos anymore... It has always been a battle between JZX and AquaOne in terms of price and quality.

I believe NKS will bother if there really is a demand so we must gang up and cook up a big order i feel that they rather bring in rift lake cichlids... well, i'm definitely in. I don't want to spoil market but i dont mind paying the money if its reasonable and it'll make me feel good about this hobby. If its good and what you want, pay for it.

To be honest i never knew Y618 had any apistos to begin with. But i know that whatever Y618 has, C328 will have too. Maybe Y618 could have more surprises like i've seen before! I use this as my gauge to count the worth travelling there because i stay in the west. (If C238 no apistos then Y618 wouldn't have and vice versa)

Please correct me if i'm terribly wrong because these are my observations from being a few years in this hobby

That being said, bro Edwin, i wouldn't mind meeting up with you and other bros to pay a visit and can 'la teh' after that. Feel free to contact me when you're back?

[alfredliow316]

Unfortunately, what I'd like to keep is not on the list.

Apistogramma eremnopyge = A sp. Fresa
Apistogramma trifasciata
Apistogramma sp. Wilhelmi A228 form

The Fresa aka Strawberry will always be no.1 on my list. Anyone seen nice trifasciata anywhere?

Just managed to spawn some fresh 'Strawberries' few days ago

[EdwinTay]

Bro Stormz - tks - hopefully AquaOne brings in more
Bro Joeybabooey - Abt 1 1/2 years ago, NKS mass ordered & I bought some (I actually told them what to bring in). From what I understood, they lost money because of casualties & lack of interest Yes, I will arrange some sort of meeting after I come back. Anyone else want to join in?
Bro alfredliow316 - Congrats & I chop a pair of Strawberries