Simpsonichthys reticulatus Altamira Xingu

[CM Media]

Another new species collected..

[keehoe]

I think i am about to break my rule of not keeping any Simpsonichthys. It is addictive.

[TyroneGenade]

Hello

If you are going to keep Simpsonichthys I emplore you to spare a thought for constanciae, marginatus and zonatus that all face the very high likelihood of extinction. With the exception of the constanciae there are conservation groups established through which you may be able to acquire eggs.

Regards

[stormhawk]

The marginatus should be hitting our shores soon.

As for constanciae, the species is lost. I have the last surviving male in my 3foot planted tank. He's not looking too good at all.

Au, that is a nice specimen of a very shy fish. Good luck with them and hopefully in good time they'll be established locally.