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Harlequin barbs

24. February 2009

Among the most important ornamental fishes are the species of Harlequin barbs. Formerly they were addet to the catch-all genus Rasbora, but nowadays it is everywhere accepted that they belong to a genus on their own named Trigonostigma. There are four described species and one of unclear status. Four of them are regularly stocked by us and because they continously become confused, we will take the opportunity to show you the differences.

1. The real Harlequin barb, Trigonostigma heteromorpha
This species has the largest trinagel-spot of all species. The spot covers almost completely the hinder half of the body. Nowadays almost all specimens available in the trade are bred ones, but now and then we can also offer wild collected ones like the specimen depicted.

2. The Purple Harlequin barb, Trigonostigma espei
This species is sometimes also called “Elongated Harlequin barb”. It can be recognized by the size of its triangle spot that covers only the lower half of the hinder half of the body. The gap between the operculum border and the triangle spot as well as the back above the triangle spot is brillantly coloured with a deep purple red.

3. The Orange Harlequin barb, Trigonostigma cf. espei
This fish fits perfectly to T. espei with the exception of the basic colour which is a bright orange instead of a deep purple. This leads to much confusion with the following species (T. hengeli). Especially subadults can be confused easily. However, adults can be distinguished for sure by the colour of the gap between the border of the operculum and the triangle spot, which is a bright orange in T. cf. espei and white in T. hengeli.

4. The Small Harlequin barb, Trigonostigma hengeli
This Harlequin barb is the tiniest of all. The triangle spot is relative small and bordered by a bright orange line. The gap between the border of the operculum is whitish as well as the back above the triangle spot.

All four Harlequin barbs are wonderful aquarium inhabitants which develop fantastic colours when kept in soft and acidic black water. None of them becomes larger than 4 cm, in the wild they are usually much smaller.

Text and photos: Frank Schäfer

Great variety of freshwater stingrays available at Aquarium Glaser

23. February 2009

The export stop of freshwater stingrays (Potamotrygon) has ended and so the very much sought after black species (P. henlei and P. leopoldi) are regulary available now again.

Beside these Brazilian black rays we have astonishing Flower rays (P. schroederi) from Colombia and Venezuela, fantastic „King Marble”and Fire Spot” from Colombia (called P. motoro in the trade, but are in fact the species described as P. boesemani recently) and very nice „Tigrillos” (P. castexi) from Peru.

In all these rays each indivial animal has a different colour pattern. That is the reason why our customers get always actual photos of the fish we have in stock. And also the pictures you see right here are not „any” photos, but exactly the fish in our house.

Text and Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Schistura cf. jarutanini

19. February 2009

Schistura cf. jarutanini Schistura cf. jarutanini Schistura cf. jarutanini

The brook loaches of the genus Schistura are far spread over South and Southeast Asia. There are hundreds of species, most of them still scientifically undescribed. Almost each flowing water has it´s own species. So it is no surprise that some of the species also became cave-dwellers.

We could import a small number of individuals of a very special species now: Schistura cf. jarutanini. All cave fishes have naturally a very limited distribution. Thus we have the self-limitation to import these animals only occasionally and in small numbers to make sure that there is no danger for the natural population by over-collecting.

The very spezial thing in Schistura cf. jarutanini is the fact that we so to say look over the should of evoltion while observing them. There are individuals which are completly blind and have no eyes at all (at least no visible eyes) . This is usual for cave fishes. But there are others with well developed eyes also! And in between are specimens with eyes that are deformed. The coloration is very variable. The blinder the animals are the less contrasting is the coloration.

In the aquarium these fish can be easily kept. They are omnivorous and one has to keep an eye on them to hinder them to become too fat. Against any tankmates – may they be of the own or another species – they are completely peaceful. In contrast to most other loaches they are restless swimmers. All in all this loach is (also in respect to it´s relative rareness) a fish for specialized aquarists only, but fulfills all the desires a researcher may have.

Text and photos: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-7

Import season for Orinoco-Plecos has startet!

18. February 2009

The Rio Orinoco is with more than 2.000 km length one of the biggest rivers of South America. About 3/4 of it´s length it runs through Venezuela, the remaining 1/4 belong to the territory of Colombia. The Brazo Casiquiare connects during high water levels the Orinoco-sytem with the Amazon-sytem via the Rio Negro.

The import season for loricariid catfishes from the Rio Orinoco influence has started now. So we already can offer a good number of different species of that group.

The genus Hypancistrus is formed by relatively small (around 10 cm) mainly carnivorous species. Among the recent imports are Hypancistrus contradens (L201, formerly thought to be a variety of H. inspector) with variing pattern. Some have big spots, others very small ones. Then we have Hypancistrus furunculus L199, a zebra cat with also very individual coloration. This is also true for Hypancistrus debilittera L129, which has a very attractive white wavy pattern on black ground.

 


Meat eaters are also Leporacanthicus species. Probably the most wanted species is L. triactis (L91). It can reach around 20 cm maximum length.

Very much sought for is also L200. Actually, there are two mimetic species that hide behind that L-number, which are often confused, although they might belong to even different genera. The real L200 is a still undescribed species. It can be easily recognized by the big gap between the end of the dorsal fin and the beginning of the adipose fin. The second species – called L200 Highfin or L200a in the trade – has been formally deescribed already as Baryancistrus demantoides. In this species dorsal and adipose fin are connected. The depth of the dorsal fin is variable and of no use for differentiation of the species. Both L200 are omnivorous with a large compound of vegetarian food.

One should not forget the robust and pretty Peckoltia species. The usually grow up to 8 – 15 cm and so they fit in almost any tank of common size. Now imported are L243 with a very attractive coloration. Peckoltia species feed on aufwuchs like the well-known Ancistrus species do. Like these they need soft wood as a necessary food compoundment.

The „flyer cats” of the genus Pseudolithoxus are funny looking, extremely flat fellows. Especially P. dumus (L244) and P. tigris (L257) are very much sought for. Both won´t grow bigger than 15 cm and can be kept like the former species.

Finally the genus Guyanancistrus should be mentioned which is represented in the actual imports by L106. Depending on the sources it grows to 8-15 cm in length. It is a very attractive species that feeds on aufwuchs.


Of course this short review of the plecos from the Orinoco is far from being complete. One should always keep in mind that fishes from that region like relatively high water temperatures, eg 26-28°C.

Text and Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Pyrrhulina laeta

16. February 2009

It is quite long ago that we were able to import this wonderful tetra. But now we can offer it again! Including the caudal fin the males can reach 12 cm in length. Males are generally larger than the females. A characteristical pattern for the species is the black line that extends to the level of the dorsal fin. The species originates from the upper and central Amazon river basin.

Systematically speaking this species is an enigma, as the type specimen is in a poor condition and only the hinder part of the specimen is extant. Thus it is possible that in the future our fish might be re-named.

In the aquarium Pyrrhulina laeta is an ideal tankmate for community tanks. It is very peaceful. However, tankmates must be not too small, otherwise they are taken as food. Only in breeding condition males defend their territory and might become a bit quarrelsome.

Like all its congereers P. laeta is a broodcaring species. The eggs (up to 500) are deposited on the top of a large leave. The male defends and cares for the eggs until they hatch.

Water temperature should be between 24-28°C, pH and hardness are of little importance. They feed readily on live, frozen and dry fishfood. Plants are neglected.

Text and Photo: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft Brasilien /Brazil
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Toxotes jaculatrix

12. February 2009

Seven species of Archerfishes (Toxotes) are known. Three of them (T. lorentzi and T. kimberleyensis from Australia and T. microlepis from South East Asia) are usually found in fresh water. Two are practically unknown, at least they have not been kept in aquaria so far: T. blythi from Burma and T. oligolepis from the Moluccas. The remaining two species have an extreme wide spread distribution in the Indo-West-Pacific region. They are found in brackish water (especially T. chatareus) or even in pure marine environment (T. jaculatrix).

Toxotes chatareus can easily be recognized by its typical pattern (alternating large and small spots), whereas T. jaculatrix is the only species of archerfish with only 4 spines in the dorsal fin (all other species have 5). Both features are recognizable in live fish and serve as the basis for the determination.

For a while we already receive shipments from one of our thai suppliers with wonderful T. chatareus that are collected in pure freshwater. They stay in perfect condition when kept in freshwater. The last shipment contained for the first time mainly T. jaculatrix. The specimens from this population also thrive extremly well in pure fresh water.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 10

Betta splendens

11. February 2009

We have a new supplier for fighting fish (Betta splendens). Besides the amazing males (which we will introduce to you detailed in the near future) there are also wonderful females.

Text & Fotos: Frank Schäfer

The Odessa barb has finally been named: Pethia padamya

10. February 2009

Die Odessabarbe hat endlich einen Namen: Puntius padamya Die Odessabarbe hat endlich einen Namen: Puntius padamya

There is a good number of well known aquarium fish that bear no scientific name, so they „officially” do not exist at all! Only with a formal scientific description a name can be applied to a species that is binding for every person in the world. On the other hand, common names can be given merrily by every person. There do not exist any rules for them.

The origin of the Odessa barb was unknown for almost 30 years. The first specimens appeared in the former USSR. It was unknown for a very long time whether they represented a wild species or an artifical breeding product. Only 2001 the first wild collected specimens could be traced. Now it was clear that this fish is a wild species originating from Burma. Sven O. Kullander and Rald Britz described the species formally in October, 2008. Its correct name is now Pethia padamya.

Literature: Kullander, S. O. & R. Britz (2008): PUNTIUS PADAMYA, A NEW SPECIES OF CYPRINID FISH FROM MYANMAR  (TELEOSTEI: CYPRINIDAE). Electronic Journal of Ichthyology. October 2008 2: 56 – 66

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

Chilodus gracilis

9. February 2009

 

There are four species of the small headstanders of the genus Chilodus. Only two of them appear in the hobby. According to reports the Spotted Headstander (Chilodus punctatus) is the most common species in the hobby. But, in fact, it is not. The species found most is Chilodus gracilis which can be distinguished from C. punctatus at first sight by the presence of a black longitudinal band along the body. In C. punctatus such a band appears only when the fish are fighting or displaying. Chilodus gracilis, the Elongate Headstander, is available as well as wild collected (from Colombia and Venezuela) and as captive bred (from Indonesia, where it is always called C. punctatus). Both species reach 8-10 cm in length and should be kept in schools, as otherwise they become quarrelsome. Plants are usually eaten by the fish.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Brachyplatystoma

6. February 2009

The catfishes of the genus Brachyplatystoma are some of the most important foodfish in the basins of the Amazon, the Orinoco and the countries of the Guiana shield. Some of them may reach a length of 360 cm and a weight of 200 kg. Many thousand tons are landed each year, which led to local breakdown of the populations and to demands for long-sighted management. Details of the biology of the species, however, remain mostly unknown. Only 4 years ago a new species of these giants was decribed scientifically. Although the species is well known for a long time, it was always mixed up with other species: Brachyplatystoma capapretum. In the scientific paper in which the species is described, 7 species of Brachyplatystoma are recognized. Important for the aquarist: the existence of the sometimes body-long filamentous rays of the caudal fin in juveniles was found to be a genus-specific feature. So, for example, the catfish formerly known as Merodontotus tigrinus now is a member of Brachyplatystoma, as well as the former Goslinea platynemum. The most popular species among the fans of predatory catfishes is Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii, although they do not know it. Only slowly people become aware of the fact that for decades the wrong name Brachyplatystoma flavicans has been applied to the species (it is a synomym of Zungaro zungaro). We now have again some young specimens of these up to 2 m long giants in stock. We are sure they soon will fill the owners of giantic aquaria with enthusiasm. For our customers: the fish have the code number 211100. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text: Frank Schäfer, Photos: Erwin Schraml Literatur: Lundberg, J. G. & A. Akama (2005): Brachyplatystoma capapretum: a New Species of Goliath Catfish from the Amazon Basin, with a Reclassification of Allied Catfishes (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae). Copeia 2005 (3): 492-516

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Herkunft Südamerika / South America
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-7

Black winged dwarf hatchets

5. February 2009

There are two species of Black winged dwarf hatchets recognized. These charming little creatures hardly reach 3 cm in length. From Peru we get occasionally Carnegiella schereri with a spotted belly as a so-called by-catch of C. strigata, whereas Carnegiella marthae from Brazil has a lined belly and is now and then available assorted (214003).

Please note that we are supplying the wholesale trade only.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

A great number of Leporinus species in stock

3. February 2009

Actually, Aquarium Glaser has many Leporinus species in stock. These are often very attractively coloured large tetras which are perfectly suited for large and show aquaria.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

Pearlscale

28. January 2009

Pearlscale Pearlscale Pearlscale

The goldfish is the eldest ornamental fish species in the world. For hundreds of years it has been bred on highest levels. Although the western aquarium hobby is unthinkable without the goldfish and its varieties the main breeding centres are still located in the east of Asia. It is very important to know where a goldfish has been bred, as their temperature tolerance varies immensely with the origin. In general goldfish (Carassius auratus) are among the most tolerant fish species of the world. They are adapted in the most extreme habitats in nature. So they can accept principally temperatures between 5 and 32°C. However, the different breeding strains have very different needs and a goldfish originating from Thailand or Singapore will never tolerate as low temperatures as a specimen from China.

The Pearlscales are very short goldfish. Each scale is formed like a little mussel. The must be handled quite carefully, as lost scales will be replaced by regularly formed ones. Since a few decades ago the Pearlscale goldfish were bred only in the Chinese province Kwangtung. Nowadays they are more common. The specimens available now from Aquarium Glaser originate from China.

Pearlscales are among the goldfish that are very suitable for keeping in aquaria, as they belong to the smallest varieties of the goldfish. Maximum body length is around 8 cm (fins go extra). Moreover, most Pearlscale goldfish are bred as “matt” ones. That means that the pigment that is responsible for the silver coloration in fishes – guanine – is mostly missing. So the Pearlscale goldfish have deep black eyes which look very attractive when the fish is looked at from the side instead of from the top.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft China
Verfügbare Größe in cm 6

Barbus erythromycter – Lipstick barb

27. January 2009

The males of this unique dwarf barb (maximum size around 4 cm) have a red “walrus moustache”. Until the scientific description of the species in 2008 it was known in the trade as Barbus cf. puntio.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Baryancistrus L18, L81, L81n, L177

26. January 2009

The main collecting season of the beautiful gold seam sucker cats of the genus Baryancistrus starts around end of may and lasts until the end of september. Although these fishes are common in the wild, live in shallow waters and are traditionally used as food fish, they cannot be connected with one of the about 700 species of Loricariidae known to science. In the ornamental fish trade they have that fore L-numbers to have at least a basis for communication.

All these gold seams originate from the Rio Xingu and its tributaries. Four colour varieties can be recognized: L18, the “golden nugget”, which has relatively large spots. It comes from the main Xingu River. The spots in L81 are much smaller and more numerous. Both forms (L18 and L81) seem to live syntopically in the wild. The largest spots of all has L177, which is collected in a tributary of the Xingu, namely the Iriri River. Quite recently another variety came in the market, which has the spots like L81, but has much broader seams in the dorsal and the caudal fin. This fish is termed as L81n in the trade (the “n” stands for “new”). The exact origin of this fish is still unknown, but it seems that it is also collected in the Xingu.

In all four L-numbers the number, size, and colour of the spots varies, which is also true for the broadness of the seams of dorsal and caudal fins. So in some cases it is not possible to determine a single specimen for sure. Fully grown specimens of all four L-numbers (they can reach about 30 cm in length) more or less look all the same. Their spot are much smaller. Nevertheless it is still unclear if the four L-numbers represent different species, morphs or populations. Breeding of these Baryancistrus in the home aquarium is possible, but a rare event. The fish are typical cave brooders. It is difficult to fulfil their needs in the tank, so there are very few reports on successful breeding.

First of all one must know that the Xingu river has relatively warm water the whole year through. The catfish are very sensitive against water temperatures below 28°C. The other fact is that these Baryancistrus species are used to feed the whole day through, because the food contents only very few nutrients. One or two feedings a day is definitely too less for these fishes. Alt least one must realize that Baryancistrus are territorial and quarrelsome fish. Specimens larger than 20 cm need a lot of space.

All in all one must say that Baryancistrus L18, L81, L81n and L177 are beautiful and desirable fish, but a successful keeping and breeding is possible only for those who are willing to fulfil the very special requirements of these species.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer
Please note that we supply the wholesale trade only

Addendum: In the meantime the fish have been described scientifically under the name of Baryancistrus xanthellus.

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Herkunft Brasilien/Brazil
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-15

Pterophyllum scalare Blue Dwarf

23. January 2009

In 1949 Werner Ladiges mentions a blue dwarf angel (Pterophyllum scalare) that appeared by chance (problably by mutation) in a large breeding stock before WW2. Beside its unique blue coloration a characteristicly feature of these fishes was their small adult size. They never grew bigger than 5 cm body height. Although this stock survived WW2 it was not possible to establish a pure bred strain, as the blue dwarfs did not spawn easily.

Now Aquarium Glaser has also a blue angel in stock. It is very difficult to express the colours in a picture, because the camera flash always expresses much more the silvery parts of the coloration. In the beginning Aquarium Glaser was stocking the fish due to its interesting colours, but after some time it became clear that these blue angels also represent a genetically dwarfish variety – the same phenomenon as described by Ladiges.

So now we can offer a beautiful coloured angel that is also suitable for much smaller tanks than all other varieties known so far.

For our customers: the animals have the code 693403 in our stocklist

Literature:
Ladiges, W. (1949): Eine Diskussion über die Arten der Gattung Pterophyllum. Die Aquarien- und Terrarienzeitschrift 2 (3): 50-52

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Auchenipterus nigripinnis

21. January 2009

For the first time ever we were able now to import a catfish from Argentina which is new for the hobby. It looks amazingly similar to the Asian shark, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (a well known synonym of that species is Pangasius sutchi). The identification of the new fish wasn´t easy, but thanks to Ingo Seidel from Aqua Global we were at least succussful and identified the fish as Auchenipterus nigripinnis.

In contrast to the Asian shark the Argentinians have long barbels. However, behaviour is quite the same in both species.

Maximum length reported in Auchenipterus nigripinnis is about 20 cm, so it fits much better to tanks of usual size than the Asian species, which can reach a length of far beyond a meter.

Moreover, the Argentinean shark cat is an energy-friendly species. In nature, it lives in the LaPlata basin of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. So it is used to temperatures as low as 10°C at times. Heating of the tank is not necessary, if the tank is placed indoors.

The fish should be kept in swarms that swim around the whole day through. They can be fed with any food for carnivorous fishes that fits the mouth. Plants are not eaten. Other species are ignored as long as they are too large to be taken as food. The specimens imported now (January 2009) are rather small, about 3 cm total length.

For our customers: the species has the order code 209551.

Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft Argentinien/Argentina
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Telmatherina bonti

21. November 2008

The Malili lake system on Sulawesi (former Celebes) is home of spectacular shrimps, snails and mussels which are exported for the hobby. Now the import of an endemic atherinoid species was successful, namely Telmatherina bonti.

Like many atherinoides of the Malili lakes this species is polychromatic, which means that males and females appear in different sports. In T. bonti, which by the way differs from all other Telmatherina species by lacking filamentous extensions in the first dorsal fin rays, yellow, white and yellow-white individuals exist. In nature they occur in mixed schools and there is no sexual preference observable (in the sense that yellow females prefer to mate with yellow males for example). So these sports are definitely not races or subspecies. The meaning of the polychromatism is unknown.

In the aquarium, T. bonti, which can grow to approx. 8cm length, is a very peaceful and lively fish. Keeping is easy, if one considers that the water in the Malili lakes is always rather warm (approx. 28°C) and its pH value is always over 8. Both should be simulated in the aquarium. All usual dry and frozen fishfood is taken readily. Eggs are laid in plants. The fish are permanent spawners. Telmatherina bonti excites with its lively nature and the constant courtship. It never gets boring to watch a school of this fish – and it should always be a school!

For our customers: the fish has code 461235 on our stocklist.Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.

Lexicon: Telmatherina: the word “telma” is ancient Greek and means “swamp”; Atherina is another genus of fish. bonti: after the indigenous name applied to the fish at Towuti lake: “bonti-bonti”.

Suggestion of a common name: Towuti Rainbowfish

Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

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Herkunft Sulawesi
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-6

Limnopilos naiyanetri

18. November 2008

Described in 1991, Limnopilos naiyanetri Chaung & Ng, has only just been discovered by the hobby.

Crabs are found in pure freshwater in the roots of floating vegetation, ie. water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) and fine-leaved aquatic plants along the riparian zone (river banks). They have hairy bodies and appendages which collect mud and dirt and may function to trap food particles. They are not carnivorous, and behave like Caridina shrimps in their scavenging behaviors, where care and feeding are probably the same. Suitable for nano-tanks, and is the first crab species available which has attributes suitable for such.

In such tanks they will stay closely associated with mosses and fine leaved-plants. Max size 1 cm.(Photo C.Lukhaup, Text K.Diehl)

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Corydoras sp. „Uruara“ CW037

13. November 2008

(Nov.13th 2008) This beautiful Corydoras is from Brasil, from Rio Uruara , which flows into Rio Curua Una south of the Amazonas to be exact. It was imported to Germany only in very small numbers. The more pleasant it is that bred ones are available for the first time. The catfish recall very much of the real Corydoras punctatus coming from Surinam. The fine punctuation as well as the shimmering shininess of its body is especially noticeable. The black spot in the back fin decorates this pretty catfish. Keeping this fish similars very much the way of keeping other Corydoras species. Soft, acerbic water is prefered. Corydoras sp. Uruara feel fine at 24-27°. Lower temperatures do ot quite please them. A socialization with peaceful, not too big species is possible without further ado. For an experienced breeder the breeding should be comparatively simple. The young animals grow fastly. A nice swarm will be an eyecatcher in every aquarium.

(Photo & Text M.Hufgard)

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Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus Gold

10. November 2008

(Nov.10th 2008) The so called „gold dust disease“ of the bloodfins is a very interesting phenomenon, which happens to very many
bloodfin species. The best known one surely is the gold-tetra, Hemigrammus rodwayi whose number of gold-dust-sick
animals in nature is higher than of the normal coloured ones. The gold-dust-sick animals were even considered as
own species (Hemigrammus armstrongi). The cause of the gold dust disease is unknown. Often it was theorized that
the disease was a result of a parasitic flatworm infection passed during the young fish stage, but this was never
really proved. It is a fact that animals covered by the gold dust disease are not restricted in their health or
life expectancy. Also it was never successful to transfer this phenomenon on descendants bred inside the aquarium.
Therefore all gold tetras are always and only wild caught fish. A display aquarium with different gold tetras, such
as ornament tetras (Nannostomus beckfordi), cardinals (Paracheirodon axelrodi) and gold tetras (Hemigrammus rodwayi) looks fantastic. A highlight in such a tank are the rare and particular attractive redback bleeding heart tetra (Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus), which Aquarium Glaser is offering currently.(Photo & Text F.Schäfer)

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Acantopsis sp.

7. November 2008

(Nov.6th 2008)Due to its unusual head shape the horseface loach A. coirorhynchos is one of the most popular aquarium fish.
In nature they often are residents of clear rivers, where you can find them especially on sandy grounds.
Inside the aquarium you also have to provide sandy ground, which allows them to completely bury themselves.
Considering this, you can raise this species for many years in a small group (6-8 specimen). The females
will grow bigger than the males and are more corpulent. Their maximum length is approx. 15cm. From scientific view the genus Acantopsis is hardly understood. Therefore it is not sure at all that all loaches, which are traded under the name “A. Coirorhynchos” really belong to this species. Aquarium Glaser was now able to import a horseface loach from Thailand for the first time, whose colours deviate clearly from the Acantopsis known so far. Whereas the colouring of each animal is different intensive. The spectrum extends from almost colourless to strong and pertaining to a high contrast. The identification was not
successful yet. From the scientific litertature we know three species of this genus from Mekong, which
were not specified yet. With A. guttatus and A. thiemmedhi two already specified types from the region
join, whose live colouring is unknown until now, however. No matter which species the now imported
animals are , they are interesting fish, which enrich the spectrum of loaches that are kept in aquariums.
(Photo & Text F. Schäfer)

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Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 10-12

Big from Peru!

24. September 2008

As last week 2 very huge boxes arrived from Peru the whole Aquarium Glaser team was full of excitement to their content. Then two giant specimens of the giant Panaques LDA 65 appeared in the best condition. With a length of about 60 cm, they should be mature, for “normal” tanks they are obviously not suitable. In very large tanks, they are certainly interesting fish, and could be for example socialized with stingrays or large predatory characins or catfishes.

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L90 Panaque var.JUANJUI

19. September 2008

Last week this very attractive variant of L 90 arrived from the vicinity of Juanjui (Peru). They are very intense light-dark patterned fishes with glowing red eyes . The white filaments of their caudal fin give them an additional elegance. Feeding with special food (shrimps, or red discus food)can change fin colors to a strong orange. All in all, a beautiful newcomer,
unfortunately only in small numbers available.

(Photo F.Schäfer, Text K.Diehl)

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New Guppies available!

17. September 2008

From now in limited numbers available:

beautiful strains of Guppies! Please note that you will get for all the strains the correct females.

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Ptychochromis oligacanthus

4. September 2008

They come from the crater lake Bempazawa on the island Nosy Be nearby Madagascar and we have few of them available for first time: Ptychochromis oligacanthus “Bempazawa”. Their final length is more than 20 cm, but with their current size of about 15cm, they already reached sexually maturity. They have no special demands for food and water chemistry also their aggression is low. For cichlid lovers they are surely an interesting enrichment and guarantee a certain exclusiveness for their owner.

(Photo R.Neunkirchen, Text K.Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Madakaskar
Verfügbare Größe in cm 12-15

Herichthys sp. BLUE-GALAXY

6. August 2008

(Aug.6th 2008) A brand new star is born: Herichthys sp. Blue-Galaxy. We are proud to be able to supply limited numbers of this this beautiful breeding form for the first time. They are pubescent in a size of 6-8cm, which
they have successfully demonstrated in a tank in our office. Since they should not get as big as other
members of the Herichthys family, they will be found soon in many tanks.(Photo R.Neunkirchen, Text K.Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Zuchtform
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-7 & 7-9
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Stiphodon semoni

25. July 2008

(23.Aug.2008) From Indonesia we received this beautiful neon-blue goby. Stiphodon semoni grows up to 4-5cm and was
several times imported under the wrong name Sthiphodon elegans. Its habitats are fast floating hillstreams with
rocky ground. It is found in Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guniea and the Solomon Islands. The nourishment
for this item is easy: we feed it dry food and life Tubifex. All in all a very fabulous goby which should be
kept by advanced hobbyists.(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indonesien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 3-4
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Synodontis granulosus

6. June 2008

(June 6th 2008) Actually we are able to supply one of the most beautiful member of the Synodontis family. They come from the Lake Tanganjika so they need harder water with a higher pH. These are extremely active fishes which grow up to 25cm, so they should only be kept in bigger tanks. Adults are aggressive among themselves, which is the main reason why they are not bred so far. They are very peaceful to other inhabitants of a Lake Tanganjika tank, so they are real beauties in your cichlid tank.

(Photo F.Schäfer, Text K.Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Afrika Lake Tanganjika
Verfügbare Größe in cm 8-10 & 10-14
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Parathelphusa pantherina

28. May 2008

(21.Mai 2008) Last week we received from the Matano Lake in Indonesia a very beautiful crab: the panthercrab.
Since they live nearly totally under water, they need only a small terrestrial part in their tank. A hard water with a temperature from 25-29°C is favored. They can be easily fed with all kind of foods; from pellets to frozen food they eat nearly everything. Assure that the tank you keep them in is closed in a proper way, because they are real jailbreakers!(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indonesien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-6
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Glanidium melanopterum

9. May 2008

(09.May 2008) A real strange fish was now imported by us from the south of Brasil. This fish belongs to the Glanidium family and shows a size of about 40cm, which is really big for such an fish. They look very calm, but during the night they start to eat….everything what they can get into their big mouth,; so be careful in other inhabitants you want to keep together with them!By the way: this fish reproduce by inner fertilization.
(Photo & Text F.Schäfer)

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Herkunft Brasilien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 40
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Sphaerichthys vaillanti

25. April 2008

(25.April 2008) A real beauty made by nature is currently available: Sphaerichthys vaillanti. This fish, which is called red chocolate gourami, is without any doubt the best looking one of all 4 Sphaerichthys members. The water should be soft, not too cold (25-29°C) with a low pH (4,5-6,5). If you offer these water parameters, you will find in this item one of the best looking gouramis you ever saw! Important to notice that they only should be kept with other fishes, which also show a very calm and peaceful behaviour. If you will only keep this fish in your tank, you surely will be fascinated by their broodcare, because they are mouthbreeders. They eat all kind of food, including dry stuff, but for breeding them, we recommend live food.

(Photo & Text R. Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Borneo
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-5
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Oreoglanis siamensis

21. April 2008

(21.April 2008)…and again we got something very rare: Oreoglanis siamensis. But only a very few pieces. They live in the Mekong area and the Chao Phyraya basins. In the northern part of Thailand you can find them
in the mountain area of Mae Nam Ping and Doi Chiang Dow. They are found in fast floating hillstreams with a temperature of around 18°C and a pH of 6,4-8,9. The oxygen is about 8-10mg per liter and must be considered
if you want to keep this fish. You can feed them with all kind of small fishfood like tabletts or small frozen food. Because they are very rare in their habitats, there are still projects in Asia to breed them and release the bred ones into the nature.

(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-6 & 6-8

Uaru fernandezyepezi

9. April 2008

(9.April 2008)For the first time we can offer some offspring of Uaru fernandezyepezi. The home of this extremely rare cichlid is in the border area of Colombia and Venezuela, where they occur in the area of the Rio Atabapo. From there origin some challenging fishes such the Altum-Angels. Their requirements are similar, the water hardness should be low, temperature high (around 29°C)
and the pH value significantly in the acidic range. High temperatures and a low germinal
improve environment.(Photo F.Schäfer, Text K.Diehl)

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Herkunft Kolumbien/ Venezuela
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Sinogastromyzon wui

18. February 2008

(18. Feb.2008) Last week we received this loach which was described by FANG 1930. Their habitat is from the Nanpan-jiang and Xi-jiang basins in Guangdong to Guanxi provinces in China. The maximum size is about 8-10cm.
They should be kept in cold water, not over 22-23°C, and they have very high oxygen requirements. To offer the perfect conditions, use a pump to bring a heavy stream in your tank, because they live in fast streaming
hill rivers. The pH should be from 7.0 to 8.0. This species feeds, like only some others of its family, mainly with carnivorous food. Algaes will not be eaten.(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft China
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-5
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Homaloptera tweediei

14. February 2008

(14.Feb.2008) The adult size of the gecko-loach, Homaloptera tweediei, is only approx. 4cm. This species is very interesting for the hobbyists, because they can be kept for a longer period in a water temperature of more
than 24°C. The main reason is the origin in central Thailand. After acclimatisation they are very thankful and easy to keep; even in a community tank. Interesting to know: they are highly reproductive, in the wild the number of fish can double in less than 15 month!(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 3-4

Coenobita cf.pseudorugosus

11. February 2008

(11.Feb.2008) Again a new “crawler”: Coenobita cf.pseudorugosus. From Asia we received this super red hermit crab. The conditions to keep them are similar to all other land hermit crabs. Noteworthy are the nice flats they carry: from screwdriver snails of 5-6cm which the hermit quit the leasing contract…because of own requirement….(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Indonesien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-6
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Hypancistrus spec. L 173b

1. February 2008

(19.Feb.2008) After a long break back in our stock: German offspring of L 173. This very rare Hypancistrus is probably the most closely with L 46 related species. As juveniles they look like zebras with an irregular stripe pattern. Their final size is a little larger than L 46 L also their clutches are larger. Since they share their habitat with some other Hypancistrus species, they should be kept like them.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-6 & 6-8
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Allenbatrachus grunniens

1. February 2008

(01.Feb.2008) Toadfish – a funny name for a funny family, the Batrachoididae. There are only 73 representatives of this family worldwide. Their name is coming from noises which they can generate and sounds like the callings of toads. Toadfish have a venomously spine on the gills and their dorsal fin and when you catch them, they can bite
you pretty hard, so be careful in handling them! They require a sandy ground on which they ambush their prey. They should be fed with live fish. (Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Asien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 7-10cm
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Corydoras sp. C 115/116

16. January 2008

(16.Jan.2008) This Longnose armored catfish was caught by Hoffmann & Hoffmann in Peru in a small canyon 50km away from Puerto Maldonado toward Boliva in 2004 and brought along legally. The very variable drawing,
from monochromatically grey to big black spots
on the sides of body (hence C115 and 116) is interesting. The breeding is surprisingly simple for a longnose, the females place the rather small eggs separately into “moss plants”. The youngsters grow extreme fast.

(Photo & Text P.& M.Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru
Verfügbare Größe in cm 3
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Bryconamericus/Hemibrycon sp.

16. January 2008

(16.Jan.2008) These beautiful, agile, steel-blue shining tetra, which grow up to approx. 6cm were caught by Hoffmann & Hoffmann in a clearwater stream in Peru nearby the Andes in 2004. Six animals reached Germany and could be bred. They do not need much warmth, 24°C are sufficient. The youngsters grow slowly.
An exact classification was not successful so far, it seems to be an undescribed species.
(Photo & Text P.& M.Hoffmann)

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Herkunft Peru
Verfügbare Größe in cm 3-4
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Cheirodon sp. (A)

16. January 2008

(16.Jan.2008) The most colourful type of the three different Cheirodon/Odontostilbe species caught by Hoffmann & Hoffmann in Peru in 2004, which cannot be classified exactly is Cheirodon sp. (A). The animals have red coloured belly- and anal fins, males more intense than females. Also these fish were already often bred. They are productive and fast-growing.(Photo & Text P.& M.Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru
Verfügbare Größe in cm 2

An brand new snakehead!

27. December 2007

First time imported: a brand new and undescribed snakehead from India; Channa sp. . So far we only know that this fish belongs to the same group  as Channa bleheri. Therefore  we believe that the max.size will be around 12cm. As soon as we will get more information about them , we will share with you!

 

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Auriglobus silus

21. December 2007

(21.Dec.2007) Streched Puffer is his name. This week we recieved this frisky puffer from Thailand. They are easy to keep and do not need special water parameters. In bigger sizes they can tend to fight between themselves. All in all
it is an interesting puffer, which will be kept mainly from experts or experienced hobbyists. (Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4-5

Platy BLEEDING HEART BLUE COMET

19. December 2007

(19.Dec.2007) Also this new bred variety arrived here last week. Currently we only have a few pieces in stock, which are males only. The coloration “bleeding heart” – the deep red basic colour, which is only restricted to the below body half – can only appear at males for genetic reasons. The females cannot
be distinguished from “normal” blue Platies. Therefore breeders must rely on blue Platy females to multiply this beautiful species.(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 2-3
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Sewellia sp. Spotted

19. December 2007

(19.Dec.2007) This, very attractive, probably scientifically not described hillstream sucker reached us from Vietnam.
They remember on Sewellia lineolata but their point pattern is finer and also is the for S. lineolata
characteristic “stripe” missing. Like all hillstream suckers they come from fast flowing water, there
they inhabit rapid flowing streams where they graze on boulders. This means for the fishkeeper that
their high demands on the water quality and oxygen content have to be fullfilled. A strong filter
generating a high flow, rounded rocks and a strong lighting (algae growth!) are important. As they
feed on Algae and small invertebrates their diet should not be to rich in content.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl).

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Herkunft Vietnam
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-6
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Poropuntius laoensis

19. December 2007

(19.Dec.2007) For the first time Aquarium Glaser was able to import this barb, which is sized 20-25cm and which is quite unnoticeable at first sight. It usually residents in clear wood bourns in the catchment area of the huge Mekong River. The peaceful animals turn out to be very colourful, if you look closely. Especially the pale yellow shiny tail is extreme attractive, which caused the name “Goldtailed Tinfold Barb”. The rare species is only available in small quantities.

(Photo & Text F.Schäfer)

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18. December 2007

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Alpheus cyanoteles

17. December 2007

(17.Dec.2007) Pistolshrimp…that`s what they are called. Currently we have a very limited number in stock.
Generally this is a brackish item, which is totally adapted to live in freshwater. They come from the peninsula
of Malaysia. They can create a sound like the shoot of a pistol, which is why they are called Pistolshrimp. You
can hear this very well even outside of the tank! Among themselves they are incompatible. We recommend to keep
them single. You can feed them with all kinds of different foods….they just eat everything.
(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-7
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Tylototriton shanjing

13. December 2007

(13.Dec.2007) One of the most beautiful representative of the genus Tylototriton is available: T.shanjing. These beauties comes not on a regular base. Their habitat is the middle and western part of the chinese province Yunnan, Laos & Myanmar. They live in subtropical forests in an altitude of around 2000meters. The females lay up to 300 eggs in ponds or slow running rivers. They should be kept in a terrarium with forest soil, moos, leafs and a “bathing area”. Be careful about the temperatures: they should kept in a range of 15-20°C, during the night temperatures can drop. The max. size is around 17cm, but sexing them is only possible for specialized hobbyists. In general it is a very interesting item, which is not recommended to inexperienced people.

(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft China / Laos
Verfügbare Größe in cm 10-12

FIRST TIME IMPORTED: Arothron firmamentum

13. December 2007

ERSTIMPORT: Arothron firmamentum

Just yesterday we got from Burma an marine pufferwhich was caught in pure freshwater: Arothron firmamentum. This is the first time that this item was found in freshwater and we hope that we can provide more details about them soon.

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Macrobrachium sp.RED CLAW

10. December 2007

This amazing shrimp arrived last week: Macrobrachium sp.RED CLAW. We received a very limited number of this item, which is coming from east Borneo. Our supplier told us that he
never shipped them to Europe before. This picture is showing a male, if you click on the small blue fish next to the picture, you will see the female. (Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Borneo
Verfügbare Größe in cm 3-4
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Occidozyga lima

30. November 2007

(30.Nov.2007) From now available on a regular base : Occidozyga lima, the floating frog. These funny guys come from Indonesia. They are easy to keep and should be kept in small groups of at least 10 pieces. They only grow up to 3-4cm and show no sexual dimorphism. They eat all kind of small flies like Drosophila, but also frozen food will be accepted. After a while you can also feed them with a pincer, if you try patiently. Most of the time they are floating on the surface of the water, but you should give them the possibility to leave the water with some “swimming isles”. The only thing you should care for is there “jump ability”, so the tanke must be closed correctly.

(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Sulawesi
Verfügbare Größe in cm 2,5-3
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Isichthys henryi

30. November 2007

(29.Nov.2007) Currently in stock: one of the rarest Mormyrids in the world: Isichthys henryi. Our supplier from
Guinea informed us that this item appear only 2-4weeks per year! So it only can be called luck to have nearly
one hundret pieces right now in stock! To keep the single is recommended, because they are agressive to others
of the same species. If you want to keep them together, you have to offer them a big, carefully structured tank
with many places to hide. They are very slow eaters; due this they should not be kept with other greedy fish.
If you follow these instructions, you will find in this fish one of the most interesting Mormyrids, which only
grows up to to 10cm.(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Guinea
Verfügbare Größe in cm 6-8

Caridina cf. propinqua

30. November 2007

30.Nov.2007) Now we are happy to have them available in big numbers : the mandarinshrimp, Caridina cf. propinqua.
Yesterday we received a good quantity of this beautiful shrimp from our supplier . Their origin is the isle of
Sulawesi. So far we can say are they easy to keep; the females grow up to 2cm , the males remain a little bit
smaller. From our experience we can not confirm the rumors that this is a brackish species. First trials to
breed them are still made. We are sure that this beautiful shrimp will find a regular place in our tanks.
(Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Sulawesi
Verfügbare Größe in cm 1,5-2

Hypostomus isbrueckeri

27. November 2007

(28.Nov.2007)At the moment we have a group of nearly full-grown Hypostomus isbrueckeri in stock. The here pictured male is easily distinguishable from its partners by the bright colors of the caudal fin. This is probably the only Loricariid species which shows such a pronounced gender difference. Their origin is the border region Brazil, Argentina, and imports of them are rather rare. As recently some breeding attempts of big loricariids were succesful, ambitious breeders should also try to spawn this species. Since they originate from a region with a subtropical climate, they should not be kept all year round at high temperatures. A well-structured, unheated tank should be ideal for them. (Photo und Text K. Diehl)

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Herkunft Brasilien, Argentinien
Verfügbare Größe in cm 25
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Macrobrachium rosenbergii

26. November 2007

(26.Nov.2007)The genus Macrobrachium rosenbergii is playing a very important role in the Aquaculture in many regions of asia. Mainly in Thailand they are bred in huge numbers for human consumption. This shrimp belongs to the family Palaemonidae and from time to time they are mported to Europe. But when you find this very nice shrimp in a shop, do not underestimate this item: they grow up to 25-30cm body-size, including their claws even up to 50cm!!! Therefore they should only be kept by experienced hobbyists! Needless to say that they need big tanks with many places to hide. But this real beauty is worth to be kept, check the beautiful picture by Chris Luckhaup! Mentionable is that they are sensitive during the time of transport, so single packing in big bags is very important to guarantee a save arrival.(Photo C.Luckhaup, Text R.Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 7-9
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Pseudacanthicus spec. Typhoon

2. November 2007

(2nd.Nov.2007) For the first time we can offer Pseudacanthicus spec. Typhoon. This extremely attractive Cactus Pleco comes from Brazil, its origin is kept as a secret, so that no information concerning the river were they have been caught can be made. In the appearance they reminiscent of Pseudacanthicus spec. “Titanic” L 273, the colour (black body with orange-white stains), however, differs strongly from the Titanics. Remarkable are the wonderful long, orange-coloured filaments of the caudal fin, as well as the orange tip of the dorsal fin. Photos of the exporter can prove that they reach a size of > 30 cm and are still very attractive.

(Photo R.Neunkirchen, Text K.Diehl)

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Herkunft Brasilien
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Micropoecilia picta RED

1. November 2007

(15.Jan.2008) FINALLY in good quantities available: MICROPOECILIA PICTA RED. From now we will have this beautiful fish on a regular base in stock. We get it from our breeder by pair. A much better availability is now guaranteed. (Photo & Text R. Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Guyana-Venezuela
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Caridina cf. propinqua /Orange Shrimp

1. November 2007

A NEW ARRIVAL of the week: Cardina cf. propinqua!

This beautiful orange shrimp arrived yesterday. The latin name is Caridina cf. propinqua. We got a limited number of this extreme nice shrimp. Basically they are easy to keep, but if they will start to loose their colour, you just have to reduce the pH. This wild caught item will arrive in the coming weeks in bigger numbers.

This shrimp is really amazing!

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Schistura pridii

19. October 2007

Schistura pridii

(19.Oct.2007) Last week we received another new item: Schistura pridii. This beautiful small loach (grows up to 4.5cm) comes from Thailand. Exactly they were found in the upper Chao Praya Bassin in the Chiangmai province in the north of Thailand. They come from cool (18-24°C) & fast floating rivers, containing hard and alkaline water, which is highly oxygenated. Rumors says that only a few thousands pieces are available, so we hope that only real specialized hobbyists will try to keep this item with the aim to breed them! (Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Chao Praya Bassin - Chiangmai / Thailand
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Phenacogrammus cf. ansorgei

12. October 2007

(12.Oct.2007) Last week we received a real beauty from Zaire: Phenacogrammus cf. ansorgei. This species grows up to 8cm and was caught in the Lac Mai Ndombe. In the past this lake was called Lac Leopold II. This is a “blackwater” lake, this means all fish from there should be kept in a pH of about 6,00. We will try to breed them and we are sure we can offer in the near future the first german bred ones of the really beautiful item! (Photo F.Schäfer, Text R.Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Lac Mai Ndombe / Zaire
Verfügbare Größe in cm 5-7

Corbicula sp.

27. September 2007

From Corbicula sp., a maximally 3 cm long mussel, we can offer 2 different colour types. They are hermaphrodites, whose larvae do not, contrary to some other kinds of mussels, exhibit parasitical stages. Since they filter their food from the water, they clean it of suspended matters, bacteria and protozoa. So they can be called called with good right bio filters. About 40 l water per shell should be present. With a higher population density a suspension from e.g. wheat meal should be fed. The water should have at least a small carbonate content, also pH values under 6 should be avoided, since otherwise the shell structure suffers. A fine sandy soil comes to meet them, on the basis of their trails, the mobility can be well reconstructed. (Photo K. U. Genzel, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Nordamerika
Verfügbare Größe in cm 0,8 - 1,5

Anentome helena

20. September 2007

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From now available: the snail-eating snail ANENTOME HELENA. This item coming from asia, is perfect cleaning your tank from snails. The snail is finding her victims with her trunk. With a total length of about 1,5cm is this item also suitable for very small tanks, in which many hobbyists are keeping dwraf shrimps. In such small tanks it is nearly impossible to reduce other snails with loaches of puffers After eating all snails, you can feed those with protein containing food. Just try them! (Photo F.Schäfer Text R. Neunkirchen)

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Herkunft Asien
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Barbus (Puntius) tetrazona BLACKFIN

12. September 2007

We got them! For the FIRST time in europe we have a small amount of german bred “Black Finned Tiger Barbs” (Kapuas area)in stock! This is the REAL Puntius tetrazona. In 2006, a privat hobbyist imported 8 pieces of this species. Mr. Dieter Bork bred a a small amount for us, which is actually available. Since 70 years, the red finned Tiger Barb is imported under the name Puntius tetrazona, which is not correct. The red finned one is called actually Punts anchisporus.

(Text R. Neunkirchen, Photo D. Bork)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Borneo
Verfügbare Größe in cm 2-3

Demanietta sirikit

10. September 2007

Just last week we got a few pieces of the beautiful thai crab Demanietta sirikit! This crab lives in 50-100cm long tunnels near by the riverside. They are building their homes so deep until they reach the level of the groundwater. In the mating season they look for a partner. This happens during the rainy season….when many fruits becomes ripen.
The youngsters grow under the pleon of the female and when the are fully developed, they leave their mother and start their own lifes.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand
Verfügbare Größe in cm 6 cm
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Aplocheilichthys katangae

6. July 2007

From the Katanga province of the Congo we recieved Aplocheilichtys katangae. These non seasonal killies have a large distribution area in the central southern Africa. There they inhabit shallow, overgrown brooks and ponds. Their maximum size is approximately 6 cm. They feed on small water insects and crustaceans in tanks they can be fed with flakes or frozen food.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo

Botia sp. „New Emperor“

6. July 2007

The ever first import of Botia sp. “New Emperor”, probably comes from the borderland of Burma/Thailand. It should appear in a decadal yearly rhythm in a large amount and can only be caught then. An area informed ichthyologist stated that transportation through bordering hilly regions can only be helped by small mopeds, where a slight amount of these animals (about 20) can be transported. It’s not surprising that these animals are very rare and have a certain price. Besides being relatives of the Botia rostrata group, they are quite large and show a very appealing pattern on a powerful yellow coat. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Myanmar
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Hypancistrus spec. „Belo Monte“ (L 287, L 399, L 400)

6. July 2007

The denomination of this beautiful Hypancistrus is still disputed. It run long time under the number L 287, so it is named on our stock list. Recently it is called L 399 and/or L 400, the origin is the Rio Xingu, where it gets caught in the neighbourhood of Belo Monte. This species belongs into the relationship of L 66, L 236 and L 345. The animals reach an overall length of approx. 12 cm. Contrary to many L catfish species the strong contrast of these animals remains also at the age, so that they are very attractive. As for other Hypancistrus species a vegetable diet is not sufficient, this should only be an addition to meaty food. At higher temperatures (27 – 30°C) and good hygienic conditions the keeping of this species is not difficult. First reports on successful breeding are already present.

(Photo & Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Name Hypancistrus spec. „Belo Monte“ (L 287, L 399, L 400)

Mastacembelus spec. „Kamerun“

6. July 2007

This spiny eel reached us from Cameroon. The classification to a species was so far not possible for us. Since spiny eels predominantly are found on sandy to muddy bottom, they require a sand substrate in which to dig and hide. Flat rocks are also good for these fish to burrow under; just make sure that all rocks and gravel are rounded and not sharp, or the eel may injure its body. The chemistry of water does not play a crucial role, a lighter salt additive is recommended with many species. Spiny eels like to eat small live foods such as, crustaceans, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and fish. After acclimatisation frozen food as e.g. brine shrimp, blood worms, daphnia, glass worms and plankton will do too. Some Mastacembelus – species have been breeded in captivity. Their pattern of behaviour is very versatile, so that they should been kept more often in our fish tanks.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kamerun

Chitala ornata, Clown Featherback

6. July 2007

The Clown Featherback is well known to the hobby and has been imported as early as 1934 from South-East Asia. They are nocturnal fish and when they get older they become solitary. The fish tank should be decorated with dense patches of plants on the sides and back but should be kept with enough swimming space. A couple of hiding places made with stones and bogwood should not be omitted. These fish prefer shady areas and therefore floating plants should be added as well. The water should be soft (below 5 degrees German hardness) and sligthly acidious (pH 6.0-6.5). These fish are predatory. They take all kinds of live food (worms, insects and their larvae, molluscs and fish). Small cut meat preferably crab meat are taken as well. C.ornata Is the biggest representative of the family. It has been published that Individuals have been grown up to 1 meter in length. These animals are favoured as food fish in the countries they originate from.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Laos, Thailand Kamboscha, Mekong
Name Tausenddollarfisch
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Ctenochromis polli

6. July 2007

Ctenochromis polli occurring in the Congo River belongs to the rather rarely kept cichlids. Despite their body length of maximally 11cm they should not be kept in too small aquariums (100cm). The males are quite aggressive and pursue the females and suppressed males. They need sufficient hiding places, therefore the interior arrangement of the aquarium should be strongly arranged by roots, stones and large plants. The animals prefer life food and frosted food, after successful acclimatisation they will take flake and/or granulated food too. These fish prefer temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. They are delayed mouthbreeders in the female sex. The raising of the brood with Artemia Naupliae and small flake food does not represent large problems.

(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Congo, Unterlauf des Kongo
Lateinischer NameLateinischer Name Ctenochromis polli
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Orthochromis stormsi

6. July 2007

Orthochromis stormsi reached us as bycatch with Steatocranus casuarius. Both species originate from Central Africa, where they inhabit the cataracts of the Congo River. Their maximum size amounts to 12 cm, whereby the females remain somewhat smaller. The differences between sexes are only weakly pronounced, males appear more multicoloured, females have a darker basic colour. Their social behaviour is very interesting, because of their rather high aggression potential one should however maintain them in one not to small groups. In a 200l tank about 10 animals can be accommodated. In such a group is a constant movement, apart from its favourite activity the feeding, it hunts conspecifics through the tank, rests on a stone and begins then again with hunting on the neighbours. According to their origin from fast flowing waters they need clean, oxygen-rich water. Otherwise they are rather undemanding, with good care one will discover with high probability sometime a “chewing” female and can look forward to the new generation.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Congo, Congo River

Cichla temensis

6. July 2007

Cichla temensis does not represent a fish for everyone. We could import them from Venezuela, where they are estimated fishes for consumption and sold under the name Tucunare. In its natural environment they can reach an overall length of 1 m with a weight of approximately 10 kg. They grow to be the largest of all the cichlids. These a predatory fish and will eat anything that moves and can fit in its mouth. So tankmates should be of good size. Recommended companions include Piranhas, Pacu, Arowana and other large cichlids such as Crenicichla species. Recommended foods are live feeders (crayfish, small fish, large fish, insects, etc.), frozen and freeze dried foods, and carnivore pellets. A Cichla aquarium should be decorated with large rocks and roots to offer hiding places. A number of large robust plants are also to be recommended. The roots and rocks should be placed directly on the bottom glass to void that the large fishes tip them of and causes the glass to crack. Cichla species are excellent jumpers and often jump out of the water if they get spooked so a well covered aquarium is a necessity. The pH and water hardness levels are less important since these fishes are very tolerant to different conditions. They need warm water and should be kept in aquariums with a water temperature of 23-28ºC. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Venezuela, Kolumbien, Brasilien

Retroculus lapidifer

6. July 2007

Retroculus lapidifer

To take sensibly care of Retroculus lapidifer, which comes from Rio Tocantins/Rio Araguaia catchment area, you should own quariums with a base of 150 x 60cm minimum, as this species can grow very big (25-30cm). But despite its size you should not socialize it with aggressive cichlids, because it has only a certain self-assertion among his own kind. The food is not really difficult, you will make these fish evidently happy, if you give them big bits, e.g. rough krill, mussels or small fish. Also dry food will be eaten. R. lapidifer might cause difficulties sometimes during the settling and an infection of Ichthyo can drag on for a long time. Often only a daily subsequent dosing will then be helpful. All Retroculus kinds are particular susceptible regarding the water quality and often they are the first inside the aquarium to respond to an interfered nitrogen circulation. Breeding is quite possible, but is mostly only successful in big aquariums and with animals, which are at least 2 years old. Retroculus lapidifer belong to the hole-egg-layer, which means that a ground hollow must be dug over which the fish lay their eggs. Afterwards the spawn is getting collected by both parents and covered with rough sand, leaves, empty shells and things like that. Breeding of the young ones succeeds with new hatchet Artemia without problems.(Photos & text by T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Tocantis, R. Araguaia

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

6. July 2007

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

November 2003: New arrival! The orange dwarf lobster, Cambarellus patzcuarensis. They grow only up to 3-4cm. Just yesterday we got a very limited quantity from a german breeder. These dwarf lobsters are slightly agressive among each other. The origin is the lake Patzcuaro in Mexico.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Mexiko
Name Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Sesarma spec. „Neon Face“

6. July 2007

Sesarma spec. „Neon Face“

April 2005: These days we got a new crab species from Asia. The blue green irisdescent coloration of its face advised the name „Neon Face“. If further information is available, we will add it to our text.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Südost Asien

Devario spec. „Bloodstripe“

6. July 2007

This danio originating from Asia grows to approx. 12 cm . Devario spec. “Bloodstripe” represents an attractive enriching of the offered danio species. The habitat of the fish, drawn with a remarkable red strip, is located on the Indian subcontinent. Females are more corpulent and somewhat larger than males according to the typical danio pattern. As peaceful swarm fish they are suitable for the planted community tank, according to the size of the active fish the tank should be not too small (length 100cm). Devario spec. “Bloodstripe” accepts all usual kinds of fish food. The requirements on water chemistry and temperature are not high, and a further spreading of this species in our tanks should be possible.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Südost Asien

Corydoras ephippifer

6. July 2007

Corydoras ephippifer

This true mailed catfish species was imported from Belem (Brazil). The latin name „ephippifer“ is a combination from „ephippium“ (lat. = saddle) und „ferre“ (lat. = bearing) referring to the black spot on the basis of the dorsal fin. The animals reach a maximal length of 6 cm. They should be kept in a group. They are social animals and almost the whole time looking for food. As with all corydoras species these fish are not picky and will eat all types of commercially available fish food. These imports from the wild however should be offered a clean tank to avoid infections, particularly of the sensitive barbels. About successful breeding nothing has been reported up to now.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Corydoras sp. BLACK VENEZUELA

6. July 2007

Corydoras sp. BLACK VENEZUELA

A very beautiful colour morph bred in Germany and a true addition to our fascinating hobby. Corydoras aeneus (this fish probably belong to this family) is one of the most common true mailed catfish in the aquaristical hobby. Originally this cory species has a large distribution in nature which ranges from Trinidad, Venezuela, Surinam, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil up to Bolivia. Individuals from different places tend to be different in colouration. About the breeding of these fish already lots of details has been published. After a thorough water change one cannot stop these animals from laying eggs. This species is an ideal candidate for the novice cory breeder and many mistakes made by the hobbyist has not resulted in complete failure. (Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Zuchtform
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Discus „Red Inferno/Rio Moju“

6. July 2007

Only one example of at present in extraordinarily good quality arriving Diskus is the “Red Inferno” variant coming from the Rio Moju. On their fins and flanks the animals show a strongly red-orange basic colour, which stands in beautiful contrast to the bluish green wave pattern. The icing on the cake are their cherry-red eyes, which register very attentively each movement inside and outside the aquarium. It is absolutely fascinating to stand before an aquarium with these magnificent animals and to observe the dynamics within a group. Watching them one understands immediately how applicable the old title “king of the aquarium fish” is for these animals. Their perfect form and beautiful colour combination make them surely interesting not only for the lover of wild discus. Even ambitious breeders can get fresh and healthy gene material for these criteria.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Moju
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Cynops orientalis

6. July 2007

In its eastern chinese habitat the Chinese Fire Belly Newt Cynops orientalis inhabits small standing to slowly flowing overgrown waters. Females can get up to 10 cm long, the males remains with approximately 8 cm somewhat smaller. They can be kept predominantly aquatic, but a small land part with hiding places and climbing possibilities is appreciated. They do not like longer periods with high temperaturse above 25°C, when kept in-house no heating is necessary. Living food like worms, water insects and their larvae are prefered. When kept together with small fishes caution is required, since these are gladly eaten. For breeding attempts the animals should be kept at lower temperatures for some weeks. They spawn on leafs of aquatic plants, the development of the larvae is temperature-dependent and with 3 – 4 weeks quite short.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Ostchina

Nematobrycon lacortei

6. July 2007

The Rainbow Tetra is one of the most attractive characins of South America. They origin from western Colombia, where they are caught in the tributaries of the Rio San Juan. They belong to the same genus as the usually better known Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon palmeri. Rainbow Tetras can not be characterized as true schooling fishes, since the males try to establish and defend territories.Therefore their aquarium should contain larger structure-forming elements such as bogwood and large plants. For their maintenance middlehard water is sufficient, for breeding attempts however it should be soft and sour. A lot of foods will be eaten, for a good spawning condition black mosquito larvae (Culex) should be fed regularly .(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien, Rio San Juan
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Otothyris travassosi

6. July 2007

Otothyris travassosi

This rarely imported catfish species originates from the federal states Bahia and Espirito Santo at the coast of brazil. With only 3cm of total length it belongs to the smallest Loricariids. There habitats are small and fast running streams. They mostly stay in areas thickly covered with vegetation. Otothyris travassosi is not a fish for a beginner. It makes great demands on the water quality/hygiene. Also the temperature of the water should not be too high (19-25°C). According to several different authors it is found in White- as well as Clearwater. In details of the place where it was found ph-values just under 7 and conductivities between 100 – 150 µs/cm can be meas-ured. Make sure of a good care with vegetable foodstuffs, also fine living food is ac-cepted. Nothing is known about successful breeding.

(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Bunocephalus sp. „Black/White“

6. July 2007

Bunocephalus sp. „Black/White“

The banjocat new imported from Peru immediately attract attention due to their interesting colouring in contrast to other species of the same relation circle. Therefore some animals are almost unicoloured white while other specimens mainly show some irregular black markings. The care of this species does not differ from that of other relatives of this kind and so these animals have extreme hiding habits. During the day they bury themselves in fine sand or retire inside a foliage layer, which also can be imitateted in the aquarium. At night they leave their hiding place and in search of food. The nutrition is not too difficult, because among frozen food they easily accept dry food, too. If you socialize day active species with these tetras, you absolutely have to feed them after the lights went out, because these fish would starve otherwise. As they probably only grow up to 8cm and are far from being active swimmers, aquariums containing 60 litres are sufficient for 5 animals. Nothing has become known yet about the breeding. If is not yet clarified if this species in fact belongs to the kind Bunocephalus, as it is quite possible that you must count them among the species Pterobunocephalus (possibly dolichurus?), because they have many anal rays. (Photo & Text von T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru
Name Bunocephalus sp. „Black/White“
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Trichomycterus alternatus

6. July 2007

One of the in the aquarium most easy to keep pencil catfishes is Trichomycterus alternatus. This species, originating from the Rio de Janeiro region, reaches an overall length of for 10cm and can be maintained in aquaria starting from 60cm length. These very shy fish, reminding in their appearance of our in Europe native Stone loach, lives in its habitat in similar biotopes, i.e. clean, fast flowing brooks and small rivers. Therefore a good water hygiene and high oxygen content is a must. A strong pump or a high performance filter should provide a sufficiently current. T. alternatus is not a parasite as some of its relatives from the group of the pencil or parasitic catfish. Here there are some unpleasant fellows, as the in its homeland as Candiru designated urinophilic catfishes, which are able to enter the human urethra. Usually however these little catfishes enter the gills of fishes, where its parasitic nature takes over by feeding on blood and bits of flesh.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Chromobotia macracanthus

6. July 2007

In our picture you see an interesting mutant of the clown loach, which reached us these days. Although Chromobotia macracanthus formerly known as Botia macracantha is a long time tank inhabitant, it is still not without mysteries. This applies particularly to the breed, so far we have only coincidence success. Also in the maintenance they can make problems, since they are very susceptible to stress. Catching and transfer should take place only in absolutely necessary situations, because they are particularly prone to whitespot disease (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) when stressed in any way. When well acclimatized clown loaches are beautiful and interesting fishes. A certain behavior can surprise the inexperienced owner. Sometimes they lie on their side when resting – which may alarm those not familiar with it, as the fish may appear to be ill! They may also make audible clicking sounds, particularly at feeding time. They tend to be more active if kept as a small group, rather than singly or in pairs. Further there should be a lot of hiding places in the aquarium to keep the stress for the animals as small as possible.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indonesien, Sumatra, Borneo
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Hypancistrus zebra L 46 „Double Tailfin

6. July 2007

November 2006: At present we can offer beside „normal “German bred zebras (surely the most demanded of all L-numbers) an individual with a doubled lower caudal fin. This change of the fin is probably to be led back on a disturbance in the embryonic development. If someone hopes to breed a race of „veil tailed zebras “ with this fish, it will probably end in a disappointment. Nevertheless: absolutely unusual, a rarity amongst the L-numbers.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Name Hypancistrus zebra
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Panaque spec.

6. July 2007

June 2006: Just freshly arrived! Also for „old stagers“ there are again and again genuine surprises with us. In a shipment from Peru we received today several particularly delicate Loricariids, which represent a petite alternative to the frequently maintained Hypancistrus species. However their size of (50 – 70 cm) probably exceeds the possibilities of most fish keepers.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru
Name Panaque spec.

Gnathonemus longibarbis

6. July 2007

March 2007: From the environment of Lubumbashi, the second largest city the Congo comes Gnathonemus longibarbis to us. They were caught in close proximity to Bondaka and are probably for the first time in the trade. In nature they feed on water insects and their larvae, their final size probably lies at approx. 40cm. Since only very few of these rare pieces were imported, they should get into the hands of experienced Mormyrid fans.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo, Congo River

Chitala ornata „Striped“

6. July 2007

Chitala ornata „Gestreift“

This variation of the Clown Featherback has a very marked body pattern. The breeding of C.ornata In captivity has been succeeded on several occasions. The fish spawn on the hard substrate and the eggs are guarded by the male fish, who also fawns the eggs. In nature the care of the spawn is important for 2 reasons: 1. the eggs are oxygenated optimally 2. with the slow moving current particles on the eggs are flushed away. The fry hatches after approximately one week and the baby fish will be cared by the male for another couple of days.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Mekong

Teleogramma depressum

6. July 2007

Teleogramma depressum

This rapid inhabitant from the lower Congo catchment area, which grows up to 10cm is generally regarded as the worlds flattest cichlid. At first sight it it looks like the little more known T. brichardi, but T. depressum – as the species name already tells – is distinctly more flattened, which you can especially see, if it props up on the ground with its bellyfins in its typical way. The care hardly causes any problems for the keeper, as T. depressum is very easy to feed with every common food. As the animals are to theirself territorial, you should – despite their small size – own an aquarium with a minimum capacity of 160l. Plants are not getting eaten and there are no special demands to the water values. Being cavebreeders they love cramped niches and clefts, inside which they can retire and later spread their eggs, too. The tighter the cleft, the better they feel inside. Partially stones which are lieing flat on the ground, are creating holes by the animals themselves. The sexes can be distinguished rather easily and so the females soon show a broad red-orange zone on their tail fin, which the males do not have or which is reduced to a very small line. Females being mature to spawn show a yellow-orange to reddish belly. Males keep the usual brown-black primary colour. (Photo & Text T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo

Geophagus altifrons

6. July 2007

Geophagus altifrons

You can surely excellently argue about taste, but the various populations of Geophagus altifrons could justly conquer a solid place among Cichlid lovers. And one of the most beautiful variants might be Geophagus altifrons “Tapajos”. Additionally, G. altifrons is an easy-to-keep cichlid. It requires aquariums with at least 500 ltr. capacity due to its size of 30cm maximum, but when being kept in such a tank it is rather undemanding to its keeper. The softer the water, the more beautifully coloured this fish is. But you can also keep it in harder water or higher pH-values without problems. Despite its size it is willing to accept dry food, frozen food must not be too coarse and without hard shells, otherwise digestive trouble might occur. As it is an eartheater, fine ground without sharp edges for burrowing must be available. It does not eat plants, but as it burrows, it is difficult to fasten plants tightly in the ground. Geophagus altifrons is a ovophile mouthbreeder, which can be even bred in a little harder water (approx. 25 °dGH). (Photo & Text von T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Camptandrium sp.

6. July 2007

July 2006: Few days ago we could import a new attractive crab species. It belongs to the genus Camptandrium, the species is yet not determined. They originate from India, where they were caught on the banks of the Ganges river in the proximity Calcuttas. There they live in estuaries and a therefore a salt additive to the aquarium water is reasonable. With approximately 1 cm length they attained full growth and so they represent the ideal inhabitant for the trendy mini aquariums. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indien

Demanietta spec. Laos

6. July 2007

From the border area of Laos and Thailand origins the expressed beautiful fresh water crab Demanietta spec. „Laos“. They exist in different colour forms. Fresh water crabs need an aquarium with a land- and water part. Some branches or stones will offer them climbing possibilities. As omnivores they despise nearly none of the usual crab-food, naturally it should already be diversified.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand, Laos

Sesarmops intermedium, Flower Crab

6. July 2007

Sesarmops intermedium

This crab is known under the trading name “Flower Crab”. It will not outgrow 4 cm, measured by its carapace. These crustaceans have two large, red claws, which could weigh up to half the total body weight. In nature they feed mainly on algae and other organic material, which they catch with smaller pincers. The Flower Crab needs a dry surface in their tank. Feeding in captivity is no problem at all; they eat all available fish food including flake and pellets. To thrive these crustaceans need an addition of salt in the water. One teaspoon for 10 litres of water should be sufficient. Their tank should be thoroughly covered because crabs and lobsters are notorious escape artists, who will find every small opening to get out of their artificial environment in order to dry up and perish somewhere in the room.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Taiwan