Aphyosemion exigoideum "Ngoudoufola"

[keehoe]

YangYang, I would be getting some
Aphyosemion xigoideum "Ngoudoufola" soon. Notice that there might be a mistake in the census as EXI is refering to Aphyosemion exiguum and EXO is Aphyosemion exigoideum "Ngoudoufola".
Or
Are they actually the same?

[RonWill]

Kee Hoe,
You're right and with sharp eyes too! The Aphyosemion exiguum (EXI) and Ap. exigoideum (EXO) are two distinct species.

If you're acquiring EXO eggs, their growth rate will test your patience and some won't color up till slightly larger than 1".

I received the EXO through our forum's "Eggs order and sharing shipping" of Oct 28th 2003 but failed to get a second generation going. Hope you have better success with the species.

[stormhawk]

Very sorry for the error will amend accordingly.

EXI is for exiguum and EXO is for exigoideum.

The species has been a very difficult one as Ron has mentioned and his experience may be a quirk since this species was mentioned as being easy in some literature.

Apart from that the data on Tim Addis's website states that this species is intolerant of a buildup of metabolic wastes therefore regular water changes is necessary.

The collection from Ngoudoufola (its type locality), is given the code G 76/30.

Collectors were A.C.Radda, Ed Pürzl & Dr.J.H.Huber.

[keehoe]

Thanks YangYang. This is my training species before Diapteron. I will be extremely careful with this species.

[stormhawk]

To be trained for the Diapteron you'd need to try coolwater species like ogoense and joergenscheeli.

If these can withstand local conditions then Diapteron is a possibility for local hobbyists.

[keehoe]

For Diapteron, I think that would be a long project. Unlike Notho. (mature in a month) they take about one year to mature.

I think Ron might be in better possition (physically) to keep this species. Anyone been to his place without a jacket at night will know why.

I don't think temperature is the main direct reason why the species have so much problem in Singapore. Maybe it is too sensitive on the water quality that high temperature make food decompose too fast and hence cause its death. Maybe a very big tank with lots of plant and crystal clear mineral water is what they really need.