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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

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis

6. July 2007

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis is a plankton eater, which can reach a total length of up to 20cm. This may be one of the reasons, why it is not getting imported too often, as such nutrition specialists are mostly only interesting for specialists and enthusiasts. Yet the care of this species from Brasil is not neccessarily difficult, since it is actually a harmless aquarium occupant despite its size, and you can also easily socialize them with smaller fish because of their eating habits. When socializing them with other Cichlids you must see to it that these are no aggressive kinds. As there are no special demands neither to the water condition nor to the aquarium arrangement, the care is not really difficult. However, a man-made breeding was not successful yet. The biggest difficulty of the care surely causes the nutrition. But even this is to realize with a well-functioning artemia breeding. Especially during the settling artemia are absolutely neccessary. Later you can also feed them well-balanced with other food, even smallest possible frozen food like lobstereggs, cyclops or daphnia. The maximum is frozen artemia. Dry food will be hardly accepted. Artemia must always be available as basic food, but please note that you have to feed animals with a size of about 15cm with it, therefore significant quantities are important. If you are willing or able to manage this, there are no obstacles to purchasing these animals. And who knows, perhaps you happen to find out something new or surprising about the reproduction of this species in human care? (Photo & Text T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Name Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis

Geophagus sp. „Tananaco“

6. July 2007

Geophagus sp. „Tananaco“

This very beautiful representative of the surinamensis complex comes from Venezuela. These are very large animals of approximately 25 cm TL. The requirements of keeping, this species is not much different then the other members of its family. A sandy substrate, lots of shady hiding places like bogwood and round eroded stones, are basic requirements, which make feel these fish at home. They also prefer dimmed lights. If you would like plants in the aquarium as well, we would recommend hardy plants which do not require lots of light. Cryptocoryne aponogetofolia is very well suited for the cichlid aquarium, because it is apparently bitter in taste, does not need much light and the leaves can grow up to one meter in length.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Venezuela

Macrobrachium brasiliensis

6. July 2007

July 2006: From the Amazon area we could import an rarely imported Macrobrachium species. Macrobrachium brasiliensis has a large area of origin from French Guyana to Peru in the basins of the Amazon and Orinoco. There they inhabit predominantly small creeks full of leaf litter. They feed mainly on detritus and are an important member in the food chain of these by nutrient poverty characterized waters. Because they are rarly kept in captivity we have no reports on their maintenance in tanks. Their requirements might be similar as for other Macrobrachium species. On the presented picture the larger male can easily be recognized by its striking color pattern.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Französisch Guyana - Peru

Oziothelphusa ceylonensis

6. July 2007

Oziothelphusa ceylonensis

An amazing variety of crustaceans can be found in tropical fresh- and brackish water areas. Only few species however are imported regularly. Recently this species was imported which comes from Sri Lanka, as one could guess from its name. O.ceylonensis is a pure freshwater species, with a carapax width of 6 cm and a colour varying from brown to red. Most crustaceans develop from free swimming larvae, a so called zoea phase, towards the adult and sessile phase. The zoea larvae of most brackish- and freshwater crustaceans float after hatching from riverine systems towards the sea where they spend their youth in seawater and migrate back to brackish or freshwater when they reached their sessile form. O.ceylonensis however stays its whole life in freshwater and has a direct development without a zoea phase. This makes this crab of course very suitable for the home aquarium.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Sri Lanka

Barbus spec. aff. filamentosus

6. July 2007

From India we could import a pretty close relative or a variant of Barbus filamentosus The reddish coloured outer areas of the caudal fin are remarkable with these barbs. Their maximum size might lie as with Barbus filamentosus within the range of approximately 12 – 15 cm. In larger community tanks they can represent a beautiful eyecatcher within the middle water range. As their relatives they need a large free swimming area where they are able to rave. With not to strong lighting and a darker bottom they show their most beautiful colours. Like most barbs they prosper still well in middle hard water. As omnivorous fishes they are unproblematic in their nutrition, nearly all fish foods are greedily devoured. The breeding is possible in softer water, since they tend to eat their spawn, the parents should be removed immediately after spawning.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indien

Danio aesculapii (=Danio sp. „Pantherinus“)

6. July 2007

These minnows originate from Burma, does not grow over 4 cm and is therefore the smallest representative of the Danio genus. But now this beautiful barb fish has been imported by Aquarium Glaser and is now available for the dedicated aquarium hobbyist. As with all representatives of the Danio family, D. sp.„Pantherinus“ is a schooling fish and therefore should be kept in a group of minimal 6 individuals of the same species. It is a friendly and fast swimming fish. About the breeding of this species no reports could be found but no serious problem should occur with any breeding attempts because almost all Danio species are easy to breed.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Myanmar

Corydoras sychri

6. July 2007

Corydoras sychri

This true mailed catfish comes from Peru, Rio Nanay and Rio Amazonas near to Iquitos. Lately these corys are imported in several variations of pattern colouration. This variability makes it difficult to determine this species. They are very similar to C. atropersonatus. C. sychri is a typical representative of the long nosed Corydoras group. This means that they are very sensitive to deterioration of the water conditions. About successful breeding there is up to now no literature available.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru

Spatuloricaria sp. Magdalena

6. July 2007

We imported some of these very much pleasing Loricarian species from Columbia. Like most of the Spatuloricaria species it can become quite large, however they probably will not reach the described 40-50cm like other species. Since they already exhibit the typical secondary sex characteristics (men with “beard”), they might exceed their present size of approx. 20cm insignificantly. Not only for the Loricariinen enthusiasts an interesting species.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien

Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia, Lapis-Tetra

6. July 2007

Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia, Lapis-Tetra

This tetra was introduced to us under the name of “Inpaichthys sp. Lapislazuli” in February 2002 by Mrs. Glaser-Dreyer (Aquarium Glaser GmbH). On the (Japanese) internet it is called Lapis tetra. It was imported in a bigger number of pieces without exact declaration of place of discovery. The males are growing up to at least 4cm and are far more colourful and stronger with a lengthened back- and anus fin than the lighter females, which are only approx. 3.5cm long. They are almost always moving, very voracious, peaceful and the males are constantly busy with fights for their territory among themselves. The breeding was a success for the authors.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Apistogramma cacatuoides -Mega Red-

6. July 2007

December 2006: Freshly arrived: perhaps the most beautiful selection of Apistogramma cacatuoides . Here everything is really correct. The intensity of the colouring, the fins and body form are simply perfect. In addition an outstanding vitality is reached by nearly exclusive feeding with living food. They originate from a german breeder, where a selection over numerous generations leads to such splendour specimen.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Biotoecus sp. „Tapajos – New“

6. July 2007

For quite a while Aquarium Glaser imports this dwarfcichlid regularly from Rio Tapajos in Brasil. This Cichlids, which only get approx. 4-5cm can be kept in pairs in smaller aquariums from 50 ltr and up already. If the aquarium is bigger, a larger group can be brought in, but in doing so a slightly surplus of females would be recommandable. The feeding is rather easy, as long as you can regularly offer smaller live or frozen food. Dry food will only be accepted in absolute special cases. The aquarium can be planted exuberantly, as plants are not getting noticed or even eaten. As they are cave brooders, you should leave the area in front of the cave entrances free from plants, so that the fish can dig there carefreely in the sand. But please note that you will not find a desert landscape, because only small quantities of sand can be moved with regards to the final size of the fish. Unfortunately the tender pastels only show to advantage in soft and sour water, so that the fish are quite demanding on the water condition. If Biotoecus sp. “Tapajos-New” really is a new species, was not claryfied yet, but it seems rather likely that it is a population of Biotoecus opercularis. (Photo & Text by T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Tapajos

Potamotrygon sp. „Mantilla ray“

6. July 2007

Potamotrygon sp. „Mantilla ray“

This freshwater ray originates from Paraguay. The multitude of forms and colours never stops to amazes one. In the past the scientific description of freshwater rays used to be done according drawings without any conserved specimens from natural museum history collections. The classifications of live animals by such limited descriptions are almost impossible to make.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Paraguay

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

Cochliodon sp. YELLOW SEAM L 360

6. July 2007

From the Rio Jamanxim in Brazil we could import a small number of L 360 with nice yellow-orange fins. They are unproblematic in the maintenance need however a high portion of vegetables in their food. Similar as Panaques this over 30 cm large growing species specieseats large quantities ofr bogwood. A high performance filtering unit and frequent water changes are required for their well-being. Since they are quite rarely imported and maintained, no continuative information is known to us.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Jamanxim
Name L 360 Cochliodon sp. YELLOW SEAM

Hypancistrus spec. NEW

6. July 2007

Hypancistrus spec. NEU

September 2006: Latterly we received this very rich contrasted male of an unknown Hypancistrus species. Certainly here exists a similarity to L 333 and also Hypancistrus spec. Xingu. It gets more and more difficult to attach single fishes to existing L numbers or to a known Hypancistrus species, because there are not enough hard criteria for a categorisation and at the moment regularly “new” Hypancistrus are coming in from Brazil.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Xingu
Name Hypancistrus spec.

Channa cf. studeri

6. July 2007

April 2006: From the here pictured Channa species we can offer some youngsters. What species they are could so far not be clarified, but some characteristics refers to a proximity to Channa studeri. If this classification applies, the fish belong into the form circle of Channa micropeltes. C. micropeltes represents the largest Channa species with a length of up to 130 (150) cm and a maximum weight of 20kg. Naturally one needs very large tanks (> 3m) for the maintenance of so big fishes. Also the enormous appetite of these very fast growing snake heads can not be mastered with flake food. Thus the maintenance of these giants should be reserved to the ambitious Channa fan or show tanks in commercial aquaria or zoos. Since C. micropeltes is a day-active hunter and the most predatory of all Channa species, it represents an attractive enriching of the assortment for commercial aquaria or zoos.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

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

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

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

Palaemon concinnus

6. July 2007

Over an enormous range, that includes nearly the entire Indo Pacific those first as Macrobrachium “White Fingers” designated Palaemon concinnus can be found. Their bright white “shear-fingers” are very remarkable and give this from Sri Lanka imported species a special attraction. It is about a rather delicate, smaller species, thus one could try to socialise it with small fishes. Because it is a newly imported species we have no information to their behaviour in the aquarium as well as to their breeding. An opportunity to brake new ground is here offered to the Crustaceen Freak and surely interesting discoveries will approach.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Küstenregionen des Indopazifik

Danio choprai

6. July 2007

Danio choprai

From Myanmars rivers and brooks origins Danio choprai the Glowlight Danio. With a length of 4 cm they have already attained full growth. With them as with many swarm fish the effect on the observer rises with the swarm size, a group of 30 animals is always impressing. Glowlight danios are good to keep and also to breed in a neutral, middle-hard water. On the nutrition they do not have special demands, with commercial flake food they are sufficiently supplied, however a certain alternation should also be granted to them. Due to their small size they can be already maintained in aquaria starting from 60cm length. Without any problems they can be socialized with other fish and represent a beautiful alternative to the Zebra Danio. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Myanmar

Hydrolycus tatauaia

6. July 2007

From Peru some sabre toothed Tiger Fishes of the species Hydrolycus tatauaia came to us. For the maintenance of these impressive hunters naturally roomy aquariums (> 1000l) are needed. Young specimen can be kept in swarms, in the wild even swarms of mixed species were observed. With ageing their aggression potential rises and they become increasingly territorial. In the wild they lurk behind rocks of cataracts and for hunting they dash forward as swift as an arrow to capture their victims.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru

Sturisoma sp. „Colombia“

6. July 2007

Sturisoma sp. „Kolombien“

This for science unknown species was imported with a unique shipment from Colombia. Sturisoma sp. „Colombia“ was found in the Rio Chaco in the North of Colombia. This elegant Sturisoma species differs from the short finned species, which live on sandy habitats as well as from Sturisoma festivum by difference in colouration and body form. Obvious is the position of the dorsal fin, which is markedly set backwards, and standing straight up. The striking colour pattern gives us hope that this species will be imported more reglarly in future. The fish probably will be not getting much larger then 15 cm. (Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien, Rio Chacu

Potamotrygon sp. „Maracaibo Ghost“

6. July 2007

Potamotrygon sp. „Maracaibo Ghost“

The ghost of Maracaibo. So a novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez could be named, here however it is about a newly imported ray. Few specimen of these with Potamotrygon yepezi related species reached us last week from Venezuela. There they inhabit muddy bank sections in shallow, clouded waters in the supplies of lake Maracaibo. They can reach a size of more than 40 cm and therefore they need roomy aquaria, which should have a as large as possible surface area. After successful acclimatizing they are strong eaters, which can devour large quantities of food as e.g. mosquito larvae, worms or shrimps. Because it is about a new imported species/variety there is at present no further information. Thus here is still a lot to discover!(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Venezuela

Epiplatys bifasciatus

6. July 2007

September 2000: At the moment, we can offer the Epiplatys bifasciatus. These approximately 5-6 cm long growing killifishes come from Guinea in West-Africa. There, they live in small savanna-brooks and swamps. No big aquariums are required for keeping of this fish, they should notbe socialized with active species since they can then become quite shy. The nutrition value should be attached to a not too nourishing diet. A high dosiss of black worms stimulates the well being and improves their fertility.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Guinea

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)

Panaque cochliodon

6. July 2007

December 2005: After years when no Panaque cochliodon (Panaque suttoni, P. suttonorum) were imported, now again few individuals reach us. Whether environmental problems or the civil war in parts of Colombia are responsible for their non appearence, can not be judged from a distance. We are glad to see this in former times not rare species again. Their bright blue eyes on black body are singular and make up the special attraction of this species. To secure their tank existence breeding attempts would be interesting. However, even in former years, when they were not so rare no guaranteed breeding reports are known. Wood eater of this size (> 40cm) need large aquariums with very high performance filtering units, since substantial excrement quantities are produced. The vegetable part of the food should be high, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables are gladly eaten.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien, Rio Magdalena
Name Panaque cochliodon

Protopterus aethiopicus congicus

6. July 2007

Freshly arrived: Marbled lungfishes (Protopterus aethiopicus) rank among the genuine survival artists. For respiration they are dependent on atmospheric air, if one refuses them the admission to the surface, they can drown in the water (aquarium). The air breathing allows them, however, a nearly amphibious way of life. So they are able to withstand desiccation on floodplains by aestivating in cocoons. Contrary to some other lung fish species the marbled lungfish is quite remarkably colored and at least as young individuals well suitable for the maintenance in aquaria.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo, Congo River
Name Protopterus aethiopicus Zaire

Tetraodon baileyi

6. July 2007

Tetraodon baileyi Tetraodon baileyi

(05.Feb.2008) At present we can offer Tetraodon baileyi in an outstanding constitution and by pair! Please note that the females do not show any fluffs. The cute appearance of T.baileyi, originates from the Mekong river system in Indochina, should however not hide their predatory character, since they can “clear up” in a “community aquarium” enormously. They are disguised as pebbles overgrown with algae and hide on the bottom waiting for prey to come closer and even nibble on the puffer’s tentacles. But then it is already too late and the unsuspecting victim becomes a meal.They are evenly somewhat special for aficionados of unusual aquarium fish. Also their family life is rather rustic, as nicely as they pose here, they will not often behave in the aquarium.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Laos, Thailand, Mekong
Verfügbare Größe in cm 7-9

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

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

Coenobita brevimanus

6. July 2007

The hermit crab C. brevimanus origins from coasts of the Indopacific, where it is found from the east coast of Africa to Tahiti. Coenobita brevimanus is the most terrestrial of all land hermit crabs. For the maintenance one needs a terrarium with only shallow water, because they do not like to get wet. Since they are very social, they should be held in a small group. A terrarium of 60 x 40 x 40cm for a small group would be ideal. The terrarium is good to secure, since hermit crabs are experienced escapees. Important are further a good ventilation and structuring of the terrarium. Since C. brevimanus climb gladly, also some stones or roots should be brought in. With a high sandy bottom you should give them a chance to dig. As expressed omnivores one can offer them different fruit and vegetables, as well as food with animal content. The species has code 483144 on our stocklist. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Küsten des Indopazifik

Macrobrachium idae

6. July 2007

January 2006: The long arm shrimp Macrobrachium idae reached us from Sri Lanka. Remarkable are their extreme long, name-giving “arms”, which can give the full grown animals an enormous broad reach. With that they are able to track small fish successfully, which naturally limits their use in the community tank. Together with larger fish species or in a shrimp aquarium they are however interesting animals. Like all Macrobrachium species they need good water quality, otherwise however they are not demanding. All usual kinds of food are eaten greedy. A shrimp aquarium should not be lit up too brightly, and/or be easily darkened with some swimming plants.The roots of the swimming plants offer protection to the new generation against their sometimes quite predatory parents. Further there should be a lot of hiding places, with bogwood, coconut bowls and rocks beautiful underwater landscapes can be arranged.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Sri Lanka - Australien

Barbus cf. callipterus

6. July 2007

This strongly at Barbus callipterus reminding barb reached us from the tropical west Africa. Whether it is a variant of the Clipper barb B. callipterus or a near related species could yet not be clarified. The further information refers to the general maintenance conditions of bigger barb species.They are social swarm fish, which should be held at the best in schools by at least 7 individuals. They prefer well – planted tanks (> 80cm) with open water for swimming. For the socialization further peaceful, active fish are suitable. Concerning their food barbs have usually no excessive requirements, but as other fish they like an occasional addition of frosted or living food to the commercial flake food diet. One is then often surprised, what energy is in a swarm of barbs, if e.g. living water fleas are offered to them.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kamerun, Nigeria

Boraras cf. micros

6. July 2007

THE SPECIES HAS BEEN DESCRIBED SCIENTIFICALLY IN THE MEANTIME UNDER THE NAME OF BORARAS NAEVUS. PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING PAGE: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/boraras-naevus_de_1397.html

This scientifically undescribed dwarf fish was imported from Singapore. They have very bright coloration and will not outgrow 1.5 cm in length. Like all Boraras dwarfs these fish need a special aquarium on their own. This species requires soft water, dens groups of fine leafed plants in the background and surface plants for dimmed light. Filtration with peat increases the colours of these fish. Because these fishes are so small large amounts of offspring cannot be expected. The best thing to do is breeding in a continuous way. Feeding should be done with the smallest food available, like cyclops, artemia fry or finely grated flake food. These fish prefer high temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. (Photo: Dieter Bork, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Thailand

Danio kyathit

6. July 2007

Danio kyathit

The Burma-leopard-Danio, Danio kyathit, (“Kyathit”, burmese for leopard) belongs to the many minnows, which came to Europe in a bigger number of pieces lately. We first saw this beautiful “new” Danio in the beginning of 2002 at AQUARIUM GLASER. In contrast to Danio rerio Daniokyathit is much more colourful. Both sexes show intensive orange-red, beautifully patterned fins, according to their mood, and especially the reddish body hue of the males make this kind one of the most colourful Danio species known to us. Full-grown males have a total length of approx. 46, females 51mm. The keeping does not cause any problems (in harder waters as well as in soft water) and also the breeding of this Danio is mostly possible in the same way as of other species. This kind is rather productive, the eggs unusually big and the young fish grow very fast. (Photo & Text von P. & M. Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Myanmar
Lateinischer NameLateinischer Name Danio kyathit

Inlecypris auropurpureus

6. July 2007

Inlecypris auropurpureus belongs to in Inlé lake in Myanmar occurring endemic fish species. That about 6 cm long becoming swarm fish should be held in well planted to not too small (80cm) tanks. Since they are good jumpers, young animals of 1,5cm length can already jump over 10cm high, the tanks have to be completely covered. As tank mates you can choose Microrasbora species such as M. erythromicron and M. rubescens, occurring in the same habitat as Inlecypris auropurpureus,. They all feel fine at temperatures around 24°C and pH values 7 – 7.5, DGH 10 – 20. The nutrition can take place with commercial finished food. They have been bred in tanks. The mating effected in the early morning hours and the first larvae hatch after 36 hours (25°C). The growth of the young fish runs slowly, after 7 weeks they are only approx. 1cm long.(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Myanmar

Corydoras sp. aff. kanei

6. July 2007

Corydoras sp. aff. kanei

This new and undescribed true mailed catfish differs from C. kanei by a golden band on the shoulder. The very attractive fish originate from the Rio Jamaxin (Brazil). Their final length is 5 cm. C. kanei has been bred successfully on several occasions and Seuß (Die faszinierende Welt der Corydoras, Landbuch Verlag Germany, 1997) reports that at a temperature between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius, 80 to 100 eggs are laid by a combination of 2 male and 1 female cory. The fertilisation rate between 80 and 90 percent and at 25 degrees Celsius the 1.8 mm eggs hatched after 4 days. The first food for the fry consisted of fresh hatched brine shrimps.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Corydoras weitzmani

6. July 2007

Corydoras weitzmani

This is one of the most spectacular representative of the Corydoras genus recently imported. For us this is the ultimate Corydoras. Its closest relative is probably Corydoras panda. The body pattern is similar to the recently described Corydoras tukano. This species was caught by the authors in September 2004 in the riverine system of the Rio Madre de Dios in Peru. Recently the first importation of this fish was successful as well and is probably the first time this fish has been brought alive to Europe, albeit in low numbers. Around this species there are circulating several rumours. Especially the place of origin of the holotypes (out of the collection of C. Kalinowski from 1949) seems to be incorrect, because many years of searching in the area of Cusco this species could not be found. Not before 2004 Belinda and Lance R. Peck (Aquarium Gonewild, Peru) caught this rare catfish accidentally in a small area heavily destroyed by gold diggers. Often this fish is caught as individuals and despite many expeditions this species has only been imported in extreme low numbers. We participated in one of those expeditions and could catch only a couple of these Corydoras catfish. A larger importation to Germany was not possible during this period. Now this species has come available in amounts, which are suitable for the first breeding attempts. If these are successful this species can be distributed and made available for the aquarium hobbyists. Due to the destruction of the natural habitat of this catfish the future import will be doubtful. Aquarium Glaser is offering an exclusively part of the recently imported wild caught Corydoras weitzmani. (Text: P.+M. Hoffmann, Photo: P. Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru, Madre de Dios

Boulengerella sp. aff. lucius

6. July 2007

Boulengerella sp. aff. lucius

Especially at the juvenile stage there seem to exist different colour variants of Boulengerella lucius. And it is doubtful if it really is Boulengerella lucius, which is why also this kind is being offered as B. sp. aff. lucius. This form of pike imported from Peru does not distinguish in the care, so tanks with a capacity of 600 litres minimum must be available to be able to adequately care for these fish which grow up to 42cm. Right after their import wildcaught specimens can actually only be fed with live fish. Little by little you can continuously try to get the animals used to dead fish by using small dead fish. This is mostly successful. For the time being, single very young specimens can possibly get used to live white mosquito larvas and later also to dead mosquito larvas. If the animals are over 10cm, however, you must feed them with fish, as their need for food will be far greater and the mosquito larvas will no longer be sufficient. There are no high demands to the aquarium and decoration, it only has to always be well-covered, because these robbers are excellent jumpers. Fish which are socialized with them must either have a high back body form or be clearly bigger than 15cm (adult animals: 25cm ), otherwise they will sooner or later become vicitims of Boulengerella.(Photo & Text von T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Kolumbien, Venezuela

Crossoloricaria cf cephalaspis

6. July 2007

Crossoloricaria cf cephalaspis

The 5 species of the genus Crossoloricaria are all looking very similar to the flounder Loricariid genus Pseudohemiodon. These fish have as well a flattened body form, small eyes lying distally on the triangularly formed head. The difference between these two genii is the missing of the ventral bony plates of Crossoloricaria. Only at the medial line of the ventral side there is a small row of tiny bony plates. C. cephalispis does not grow larger then 20 cm. They absolutely need a sandy substrate, in which they can bury themselves as deep as possible. This means that they often are difficult to spot at all. When they are new in the aquarium they only come out of the sand during the night, but after a period of acclimatisation they appear at feeding time. This species also originates from the north of Colombia.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien

Synodontis eupterus

6. July 2007
Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Nördliches zentrales Afrika, Niger, Nil, Tschad, Volta

Nannacara adoketa

6. July 2007

Nannacara adoketa

In 1993 Kullander & Prada-Pedreros described Nannacara adoketa. The species name of these cichlids relates to the unexpected occurrence in Rio Negro in Brasil. Full-grown males can be easily distinguished from the smaller females, which additionally are stronger coloured than the males. The German name describes the special colouring of these dwarf cichlids. For the successful keeping, this marvellous fish requires soft (under 100 µS/cm), sour water (3.5-5 pH) and an aquarium with a floorspace of 80cm x 30cm minimum. With many roots and rocks the tank should offer possibilities to hide. These dwarf cichlids love to eat earthworms among water fleas and red mosquito larvas. The breeding causes many problems, because it depends on several conditions. One of the breeding conditions is the correct installation. The fish preferably spawn on horizontal slates. These must have a protection, which is half a hole made out of roots, a half coconut shell or rocks. A courting, which lasts almost one week precedes the spawing. The couples signalize their mutual interest by vehement head shaking, crassest change of colour – when a deep black in the breast region is determinant – and slight diagonal body positions up. In the late afternoon the fish spawn. The clutch includes approx. 100 eggs. The successful development depends on the water. The spawn care is taking several weeks, while the interesting fact about it is the distribution of the parts between male and female. Both sexes show deep black bellies during taking care of the spawn. Among the installation, the water substance and the correct feeding another condition must be complied to make the fish spawn. Finding out this condition is a challenge.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Name Nannacara adoketa

Potamotrygon sp. „Pearl“

6. July 2007

From one of the most sought – after of the Amazonian stingrays in the hobby, Potamotrygon sp. “pearl” we could offer first European bred offsprings. Pearl rays got their names for the repeating pattern of pearl-like spots within black rings covering its dorsum. Their origin is the Rio Tapajos where it share its biotopes with P 14. If one holds Perl rays together with other ray species, their high assertiveness is noticeable. They are able to dominate substantially larger individuals of other species. For the successful maintenance an aquarium with a surface area as large as possible has to be selected. On the bottom a sand layer is to be provided. Well acclimatized rays have no special requirements for the water parameters. A varied, strong food is importantly therefore a good filtering must also be ensured. As tank mates Pseudoplatystoma and Sorubimichthys species will do fine.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

Oryzias celebensis

6. July 2007

Oryzias celebensis the Celebes rice fish originates, as the species name indicates, from Indonesia where it inhabits the island Celebes. It lives in standing to slowly flowing waters which are heavily planted. As an approximately 5 cm large becoming schooling fish it needs a free swimming area and retreat possibilities, since rice fish occasionally tend to become somewhat quarrelsome among themselves. With their maintenance it is to be considered that Oryzias celebensis prefers rather high pH values. Optimal water should exhibit a pH of 8 and also a not to small water hardness (DGH 10°). In such a water even the breeding of rice fish is possible. Interesting is that the female carries the eggs several hours before attaching them to a substrate. The raising of the fry should not be difficult.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indonesien, Celebes

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

Notropis chrosomus

6. July 2007

Notropis chrosomus Notropis chrosomus

(21.Jan.2008) Rainbow Shiner, that is what they are called! We have this dream in limited numbers available.
They are really easy to keep and grows up to 6cm. They do not demand special water conditions, but they should
be kept in water which is rich of oxygen. Their origin is Northamerica. You can find them there ins small rivers
with gravel grounds in Alabama, Georgia and the southeast part of Tennessee. Due to their origin, they should be
kept at temperatures of 18-25°C. Also all kind of food is eaten gladly. (Photo & Text R. Neunkirchen)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Südöstliche USA
Verfügbare Größe in cm 4

Tetraodon mbu

6. July 2007

Tetraodon mbu

April 2002: Yesterday we received from the Republic of Congo, this beautiful Tetraodon mbu, the real congo-puffer. We got this item in this huge size never before.The maximum size cited in the literature is nearly 70cm. It is astounding how individuals differ in their behaviour: there are shy and also agressive ones. More details you can find in the AQUALOG – The puffers – by Dr. Klaus Ebert.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo
Name Tetraodon mbu
Lateinischer NameLateinischer Name Tetraodon mbu

Cyphotilapia frontosa var. „DARK BLUE HORIZON“

6. July 2007

March 2005:New on our list and absolutely rare: Cyphotilapia frontosa var. “DARK BLUE HORIZON”. We are proud to present these only in extremely small number existing variant of the well-known Cyphotilapia frontosa. Beside the remarkable longitudinal striation the animals are characterised by a very intensive blue. Since so far only very, very few animals are held, these fish should acquire only responsible “professionals”. The world-wide population increase lies for the moment with 10 fish per year!

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Tanganjika See

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

Labeo barbatus

6. July 2007

As a further new import from the Congo we can present you Labeo barbatus. It is a about 60 cm growing representative of the genus Labeo, which is represented in the Congo River with at least 34 species. In its habitat it lives in sections with strongly flowing waters. About its behaviour in aquaria little is known, thus here one enters new ground. Since Labeos generally become more aggressive with increasing age, a good structure of the aquarium is meaningful. Thus territory borders have to be offered and retreat areas for suppressed individuals to be created. For this purpose bogwood, stones, bamboo, plants etc. are suitable. Against food and water chemistry they usually place no high requirements, they must be naturally sufficiently fed and the water filtered accordingly. Fishes of this size and vivacity need very roomy aquariums and do not belong not into the hands of beginners.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kongo, Congo River

Tanichthys albonubes „Gold“

6. July 2007

Tanichthys albonubes “Gold” is a selection of the well-known White Cloud or White Cloud Mountain Minnow. They were imported since the end of the 30's of the past century and were called at that time “Working Man's Neon” or the “Poor Man's Neon”. This referred on the one hand to its attractive colouring, otherwise it stood for the in comparison to neon at that time very low price. In its southwest Chinese homeland the White Cloud has become extinct due to dam projects and environmental damage, in the aquarium this is fortunately not to be feared. Because they origin from a region with tropical to the subtropical climate, they can stand temperatures to just below 10°C, and thus be set during summer into outdoor ponds. There they are outstanding devourers of mosquito larvae. A certain seasonal temperature change is promoting their breed. In the aquarium they are frugal omnivores, as swarm fishes they naturally should be maintained in a group.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Zuchtform

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 weitzmani

6. July 2007

February 2006: We are pleased to be able to offer you the first offspring of a legend. Now offspring of the recently again discovered and in the last year for the first time to Germany imported Corydoras weitzmani are available. Fortunately this beautiful small, at Corydoras panda reminding species, could quite fast be spawned by engaged breeders. This appears particularly of importance before the background of its threatening extermination in the wild. The species is not very productive, therefore it would be welcome, if further Cory fans took care of them. In the maintenance they are unproblematic. Best they feel, if they can as a troop of conspecifics, sieve sand surfaces in the aquarium for food. Flake food, tablets and different frosted foods are gladly eaten. For breeding it may be somewhat more meaty. White Worms (Enchytraeus) and Tubifex promotes the spawn considerably. We hope to be able to offer further offspring of this species to you, since they deserve a further spreading in our aquaria.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru

Platy variatus „Highfin Orange“

6. July 2007

Platy variatus „Highfin Orange“

This Highfin Platy certainly belongs to the most beautiful new breds of the last time. The flowing transition from scarlet to yellow and its enlarged backfin makes it’s attraction. Since it doesn’t differ from other Platys in it’s keeping demands, it will certainly become a gain in der Aquaristik.

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Zuchtform

Cynopotamus atratoensis

6. July 2007

Cynopotamus atratoensis

Only three of these predatory characins found their way to Aquarium Glaser. This group of characins form the subfamily Cynopotaminae within the family of real American characins (Characidae). The representatives of this subfamily are relatively large fish, which can reach a total length between 15 and 30 cm in adulthood. Cynopotamus have large mouth openings with strong jaws obtaining long needle sharp teeth. This makes it possible to chase even large fish by having a strong grip on their large and strong prey. Cynopotamus can be found throughout subtropical and tropical South America. They mostly live in clear and white water habitats. These are territorial characins. Unfortunately these fish are not imported regularly to Europe and observations in captivity of these fascinating objects can therefore rarely be made.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien

Brittanichthys myersi

6. July 2007

This interesting, rarely traded characin species origins from the Rio Negro area. B. myersi is a genuine black water fish, which should be kept best at pH values of 4,5 – 6 and a very low water hardness. A filtering over peat can be very helpful, apart from the improvement of the chemical parameters the bactericidal effect of the peat reduces also the bacterial pressure in the aquarium. Unnecessary activities in or near the aquarium should be avoided, since this small, maximal 4 cm large getting preciousness is very sensitive to stress. This also is to be considered at the socialization with other fish, only similar small, reserved species should be taken. During acclimatisation they should be fed with small living food (Artemia Naupliae), frosted food is also accepted and a conversion to flake food can be tried. About a successful breeding no reports are present to us, but there are indications for an internal fertilization.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

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

Loricaria simillima

6. July 2007

Loricaria simillima has a very wide distribution in South America. It is found in the Orinoco-, Amazon- and La Plata basins. A result of this large area many different color forms are known, which differ clearly regarding coloration and pattern. The species occurs in different water types. Black water forms are more demanding in maintenance and breeding than fishes originating from white water. For keeping them middlehard water with a pH of 6 – 8 and temperatures between 24 – 27°C is sufficient. As omnivorous fishes they are rather undemanding in their nutrition, tablet food, flakes and frosted food are accepted. The aquarium should have a sandy soil, some dark corners made by stones and bogwood increase the comfort for the fish. With a total length of 25 cm they should be kept in not to small tanks, they are mouthbrooders, the male guards the eggs and larvae.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

For our customers: the fish have code 266653 on our stocklist.Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.

Lexikon: Loricaria: from the Latin word „lorica“which is the chest protector of the Roman legionnaire, eg „one that wears a chest protector“. simillima: Latin, means “very similiar”, which refers to the similarity of the species to L. cataphracta.

Suggestion of a common name: Royal Whiptail Cat

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Zentrales Südamerika

Hyphessobrycon flammeus

6. July 2007

The Flame Tetra, Fire Tetra, or Von Rio Tetra is a well established aquarium guest. Its origin is the proximity of Rio de Janeiro in Eastern Brazil, where it occurs in coastal rivers. As swarm fishes they need the society of conspecifics. Since the optical impression of the observer depends on the swarm size, it makes little sense to pack small swarms of several similar looking species in the aquarium. Substantially more impressively a swarm of more than 30 animals of a species is to be held. Also the fish feel therein better, it obtains security and the colors begin to shine. With a length of 4cm the Von Rio Tetra is an excellent candidate for large swarms, particularly since it has neither against the water condition nor against the food special requirements. Corys and small loricariids are suitable tankmates for the ground, hatchetfishes for the upper regions of the tank.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien

stingray-babies

6. July 2007

July 2005: During the night from Sunday to Monday it was about time: We got three babies. About five weeks ago we had received a female from Pantanal River and we immediately noticed on arrival that this fish was not alone: It was pregnant. After five weeks now of intensive care, these three babies were safely born in the night mentioned above. Their size is approx. 8 to 9cm Ø. The mother is approx. 35cm tall and was put into another tank right after delivery. It is noticeable that the young ones show much different markings than their mother. The father of the little ones could not be found out anymore.

Cochliodon spec. var. marbled L 360a

6. July 2007

From the drainage basin of the Tapajos arrived a new, until now not imported loricariid catfish at our facility. Body form and yellow fin seams remind strongly of L 360, the body and parts of the fins however exhibit a veining atypical for L 360. In their maintenance requirements they might probably not differ from the recently here presented L 360. Whether it is a variant of L 360 or possibly a deviating species must at the present level of knowledge remain open.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Tapajos

Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus L 1, L 22

6. July 2007

Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus the “White Spot – Glycopterichthys” originates from the Rio Araguaia, one of the main tributaries of the Rio Tocantins in Brazil. There it inhabits different habitats, it was found e.g. on deadwood and also on flooded meadows. Natural water conditions (white water) do not have to be copied for maintenance, L 1 are very adaptable fish. One condition for the maintenance of adult Glycopterichthys species is however the ownership of a very large aquarium. With an overall length of approximately 40 cm, which can be reached in aquaria too, they are really stately catfishes. It is very impressing to see such a fish sailing elegantly through the aquarium. Sail Fin Plecos are not shy compared with many other Loricariids. Their large appetite is noteworthy this requires a strong filtering unit. Wild caughts of this species are only rarely found in the trade, predominantly the offered animals are asiatic pond breeds.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien
Name Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus L 1, L 22

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.

Garra rufa

6. July 2007

Garra rufa

In the aquarium literature this fish species is known as “reddish suction-barbel” but in recent publication it has named “Kangalfish”. This plain looking fish is known for its use in the biological therapy against Psoriasis and other skin diseases. These fish nibbles the sick skin of the patients in a bath and not only eats away the diseased skin but also has a therapeutic effect on the skin. As with all the representatives of the extensive barb family (Cyprinidae) this fish is not difficult to keep. They should be kept in a larger school and at not too high temperature, because their place of origin is Turkey and Mesopotamia. Also breeding is not very difficult. This is a free laying species, which tend to hunt their own eggs vigorously directly after spawning. The further raising of the fry should not be difficult with the usual fry food.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Türkei, Syrien, Euphrat, Tigris

Notropis lutrensis

6. July 2007

Notropis lutrensis

The Red Shiner originates from North America from southern Illinois to South Dakota, Kansas up to the Rio Grande. This fish is suitable for the unheated aquarium or fish pond although in winter he might not survive deep frozen ponds and should be removed before the winter gets on its way. This representative species of the carp family is a non-demanding schooling fish, which is a lively swimmer, and need therefore accordingly a good amount of tank space. Besides space the water should be clear and well aerated and regular water changes are a must in order to keep the Red Shiner in good condition. The male fish have brighter colouration and during breeding season can be easily distinguished by a white cloudy secrete on the head. This beautiful species is omnivorous and will take all available life and frozen food. Vegetarian food should be available regularly and also flake and tablet food will be taken eagerly. A school of these fish will be an everlasting joy to watch your coldwater fish tank or garden pond.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft USA

Channa maculata

6. July 2007

Channa maculata is a snakehead which origins of the border area of China and Viet Nam. It is there very common and offered on markets in large numbers, naturally as a food fish. In their habitat C. maculata lives in ponds, lakes and ditches, usually over sandy or muddy bottoms. With a final size of maximally 30cm they belong to the species which can be maintained in the aquarium. As expressed predatory fish they feed on large insects, fish and frogs. Their enormous appetite can be usually satisfied in the aquarium by strip cut fish meat. For the socialization only fish, which are larger than the maintained snakeheads, are suitable. Also among themselves snakeheads can be quite incompatible, daily detailed control of the aquarium can help to avoid losses.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft China, Vietnam

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

Brotia pagodula

6. July 2007

Brotia pagodula Brotia pagodula

(28.Nov.2007) From Southeast Asia we got a still rarely traded snail species. Brotia pagodula is a live-bearing snail, as an endemic species it can be found only in the Moei, a river between Myanmar and Thailand. Their strongly wound house, provided with numerous spikes, gives them a bizzare appearance. On the search for algae they graze all available surfaces. In the aquarium flakes and granulated food are eaten, just as naturally cucumbers and other vegetables.(Photo C.Luckhaup & F.Schäfer, Text K.Diehl)

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

Barbus congicus

6. July 2007

The Congo Barb is a rarely traded ornamental fish. As you can see by their name Barbus congicus originates from the Congo river in Central Africa. With a length of 7 – 8 cm it belongs to the medium sized barbs and should, according to its vivaciousness, not be maintained in to small aquariums. With the maintenance of active swarm fish sufficient free swimming areas should always be present, a dense planting of the tank background is to be aimed not only from aesthetic criteria. It is also a refuge for fry and suppressed individuals. Against food and water equivalents (neutral pH, Temp.: 24 – 27°C) Barbus congicus makes no special demands and should thus be an interesting fish for the engaged hobbyist.(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Congo, Congo river

Devario pathirana

6. July 2007

 

We received this endemic kind, which was only specified in the late 1980s, from Sri Lanka. Devario (formerly: Danio) pathirana exclusively occurs in a small area in Sri Lanka. Their final size is 8cm, they are easy to keep and their breeding is no problem either. This species is as demanding as the far better-known Devario malabaricus. They are quite suitable for a community tank, but require free room to swim. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Sri Lanka
Name Danio pathirana

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

Pristobrycon maculipinnis

6. July 2007

April 2006: This week we got some very nice Pristobrycon maculipinnis. This rarely traded and in the fish keeping hobby almost unknown species is characterised by intensive red colored fins, as well as a pronounced examination of black markings over the silver shining body. Maybe it is the most attractive of all Piranhas, it originates from south Venezuela where it inhabits black water biotopes. There they feed on fruits and seeds that fall onto the water, as well as of fish and their fins. This is to be considered during their maintenance in aquaria, at the best they should be kept solitary. A careful socialisation with conspecifics or other large species might be possible. In some zoological gardens you can see groups of Pygocentrus (Serrasalmus) nattereri that have been kept together there for several years. Since all Piranhas react very sensitively to stress all uneccesary handling in or near the tank should be avoided. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Venezuela

Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi (= spec. „Araguaia“)

6. July 2007

Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi (= spec. „Araguaia“)

Red fish always attract interest amongst hobbyists, especially the intensively red coloured ones. Five years ago when we received the first animals of this tetra by the name of “Hyphessobrycon serpae – the real one” (wildcaught from Rio Araguaia), we were immediately enthusiastic, too. At first sight (still inside the transport bag) these tetras looked very similar to the bloodtetra, Hyphessobrycon eques, formerly known as Hy. callistus. They also reminded us of the Red Phantomtetra, Hyphessobrycon (formerly Megalamphodus) sweglesi, while they obviously had “short fins”. Soon it was clear, however, that they are neither. Until today a final definition was not provided yet, it could be Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi or an undefined species. Breeding this tetra, which occurs – very seldom – on the market as wildcaught, is difficult, but quite possible with much patience. Both the wildcaughts of the “crystal red tetra” and later also the young animals turned out to be absolutely “sociable” among themselves and others, also small fish. The nutrition by all live and dry food is not causing any problems (plants are not getting bothered), while the young fish belong more to the slowly growing tetras. For a “sense of well-being”, resp. in order to show the intensive red to advantage, the aquarium should contain well-planted sectors with indirect beam of light. (Photo & Text P. & M. Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Araguaia
Name Hyphessobrycon spec. „Araguaia“

Nannacara sp. Essequibo

6. July 2007

Nannacara sp. Essequibo

This fish was caught in October 2001 in a blackwater-river nearby Rockstone/Guyana. It is a peaceful fish which only grows up to 60mm. The males are more elongate than the females and have clearly visible spots in the dorsal and caudal fins. Water of following parameters was used for breeding and keeping them: 5°dGH, pH 6,5 and temperature of 26°C. (Photos & Text von P.& M.Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Guyana
Name Nannacara sp. Essequibo

Ancistomus sabaji L124 „Big Spot“

6. July 2007

Ancistomus sabaji – Hypostomus spec., Peckoltia spec.? A fish with many names! There is hardly another L number catfish where the confusion regarding the nomenclature is as large as with this species. This is a result of the generous allocation of numbers (L 75, L 124, L 301 and LDA 2) for this fish. One reason for this fact is the large area of origin where numerous deviating color forms exist. For the hobbyist this should be no real problem, since all varieties are attractive and can be easily kept. They can get larger than 20 cm and need therefore roomy aquariums. As expressed omnivors with only little aggression they are very well suitable for community tanks.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Guyana

Hypostomus luteus

6. July 2007

Hypostomus luteus Hypostomus luteus Hypostomus luteus

From southern Brazil and northern Argentina originates the probably most beautiful representative of the genus Hypostomus. Contrary to many other loricariids they become more beautiful with increasing age, since the portion of the yellow body parts constantly increases. Their southern area of origin suggests a tolerance in relation to low temperatures. They can be can maintained in the unheated room aquarium. Since a size of more than 30 cm can be reached a tank of appropriate size should be available.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Argentinien
Lateinischer NameLateinischer Name Hypostomus luteus

Panaque spec. „New Royal Golden Thunder“

6. July 2007

September 2006: This week we succeeded in importing several of this beautiful new Panaque from Brazil. In their appearance they remind of L 27, are however flatter and slimmer than these. In addition they possess a larger mouth and their dorsal fin is smaller. These characteristics let assume that they originate from strongly flowing river sections. The comparison of different sized animals shows, that the strong gold colouring, as well as the for L 27 atypical, attractive dotting of the caudal fin increases with ageing. Scarcely said: For me at present the most attractive Panaque!

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Rio Xingu
Name Panaque spec. „New Royal Golden Thunder“

Awaous cf. lateristriga

6. July 2007

From the coastal ranges of the western Africa between Senegal and Angola originates the freshwater goby Awaous lateristriga. The animal introduced here reminds strongly of this species, whether it is identical to it could yet not be determined. With an overall length of approx. 30 cm Awaous lateristriga belongs to the larger gobys. In their habitat they inhabit fresh water biotopes such as swamps, flooded fields and periodically draining rivers and also brackish water biotopes. Since they are imported only very rarely, nearly nothing is known about their maintenance in aquaria. Related species such as Awaous flavus are maintained occasionally in aquariums and also bred in some rare cases. With their maintenance and breeding a changing salinity of the water plays a crucial role. This corresponds to their life cycle, since the larvae are born in the fresh water, then drift passively in the sea or in estuaries, in order to ascend after some months again in the fresh water. There then the adults live and the reproduction cycle starts again.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Westafrika vom Senegal bis Angola

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

Channa pleurophthalma

6. July 2007

Channa pleurophthalma (Ocellated Snakehead) inhabit the lakes and rivers of southeastern Sumatra; Kapuas and Barito basins of Kalimantan. The colouring which can be seen on the young fish illustrated here changes with increasing age to iridescent, metallic blue. C. pleurophthalma can reach an overall length of 40 cm and requires a large aquarium (> 150cm). The aquarium should be decorated so that a lot of areas for swimming are created and a few hiding places. Plants are not necessary. Channa species are excellent jumpers and often jump out of the water so a well covered aquarium is a necessity. They can tolerate low oxygen conditions in water because they are air breathers. In their natural environment they consume fish of all sizes, shrimps, prawns, crabs, and insects. Since they are strong eaters and have an appropriate metabolism they load the water strongly. Good filtering and regular water changes are thus also for these often as undemandingly represented fish of importance.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Borneo, Sumatra

Acipenser ruthenus

6. July 2007

The Sterlett is a smaller sturgeon species from Eastern Europe, it origins in tributaries of the Black and of the Kaspian Sea. It occurs in the Danube, where it ascended in former times up to Ulm, today there are occasionally catches up to Passau. Their shape and swimming behavior reminds on sharks, but there is no close relatioship between this groups of fishes.Contrary to the other sturgeon species it moves not to the sea, they stay for their whole life in fresh water. This fact and the with 40 – 60 cm small size makes them to interesting fishes for the pond. There they can life for several decades. In the wild it feeds on invertebrates and occasionally also fish. In the pond they can be fed with commercial fish food.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Eurasien

Scardinus erythrophthalmus Golden

6. July 2007

Scardinus erythrophthalmus Gold

March 2004: Just in time for the pond season this very attractive variety of the Rudd (Scardinus erythropthalmus) came to us. It is an excellent ecological algae destroyer for your garden pond. The Rudd is an endemic species for the whole of Europe and Asia up to the Aral Sea. It is a friendly schooling fish, which can be accompanied with related species, like for example Roach, European Chub and Ide. The Rudd is spawning in nature or garden pond from April until June. This fish is very productive and can produce more then 100,000 eggs. Between the ventral fins and the vent the Rudd has a sharp keel. The males can only be distinguished from the females during the breeding season by a white cloudy secrete on the head.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Europa

Tetraodon pustulatus

6. July 2007

Tetraodon pustulatus

TETRAODON PUSTULATUS was caught in Cross-River in Cameroon. External shape and behaviour of adult animals remind one of Tetraodon mbu. The maximum size is quoted with 36cm in literature. Young animals being kept together do not show any injuries so that it is safe to assume that they are not very aggressive. Tetraodon pustulatus has to be regarded as freshwater puffer. The information about the occurrence in brackish and seawater shown in older publications are probably based on a mistake, because there is a similar looking seawater puffer species (Ephippion guttiver) occuring in Cross-River. You will find more hints and useful information in AQUALOG (volume 16) The Puffers Of Fresh- And Brackish Water.(Photo Aquarium Glaser, Text Dr. K. Ebert)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kamerun, Cross River
Name Tetraodon pustulatus

Pelvicachromis spec. „Blue Fin“

6. July 2007

November 2005: From Guinea the import of a still undescribed Pelvicachromis species surprised us. This species seems to mediate within the genus Pelvicachromis between P. roloffi and P. rubrolabiatus, since it carries characteristics of both species.
Particularly the name giving bright blue-green dorsal fin of females is noticeable.
Maintenance in pairs is appropriate, in larger tanks several pairs can be kept.
As a common knowledge, Pelvicachromis species are cave breeders, which can be bred in flower pots and halved coconut bowls. The aquarium should be well structured, dense planting, as well as some bogwood offer the necessary retreat area to the fish. Fishes of the genus Pelvicachromis can be bred in soft and slightly sour water, also for this species first reports over successful spawning are present.

(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Guinea

Gymnogeophagus meridionalis

6. July 2007

If you search for a Cichlid for a society aquarium (120 l and up), G. meridionalis is almost unrestricted recommendable. Being a all eatingfish, it accepts every imaginable food, getting only approx. 10-12cm it is not growing too big and it also shows really beautiful colours. Besides it is not choosy regarding the water condition and can therefore be kept and bred in soft and sour water as well as in hard and alkaline water. It is a open breeding fish, who can produce approx. 250 eggs per clutch. There only is a small restriction for the care: G. meridionalis cannot stand constant high temperatures from 24°C and up for long. According to its home Uruguay you should keep him at room temperature or you can put it into a tank outside or into the pool from May to October. Dropping temperatures will not disturb him as long as these periods do not last longer than 4-6 weeks. Of course it will take much less food during these phase and it will also be getting much lazier. But as soon as the temperatures rise, it will again shine colourfully.(Photo & Text von T. Weidner)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Uruguay

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

Procambaris sp. marbled blue

6. July 2007

Procambaris sp. marmor-blau

March 2002: This nice blue colour variant of the Marmorkrebs (the initially German name is now in international use and means „marbled crayfish“) is actually available. The Marmorkrebs is a remarkable species, because until now only females are known. The species breeds parthenogentically, eg females lay unfertilized eggs and produce only females again. As the species determination in these kind of crayfish depends mainly on the sexual organs of the males, no-one can hang a scientific name on the species, although it is kept and bred in aquaria for years now. The Marmorkrebs grows to a length of about 6-8 cm and is (compared with other crayfish) quite peaceful. Sadly the eat or destroy any plant that grows in the tank. Nevertheless they always find their way in the aquaria because of their interesting biology. Enthusiasts keep that species either in company with plant eating fish species or in a small extra tank. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft unbekannt

Barbus denisonii

6. July 2007

Barbus denisonii

This splendid fish is endemicly (i.e. only there and nowhere else) found in several coastal rivers of South India. That is why only small quantities may be caught and exported as aquarium fish. You keep this fish best, which is used to flowing waters, in biggest tanks possible in a shoal. The feeding with frozen food and flakes is unproblematic. These animals are peacefully to other fish and also among each other. So far there are no news about a succesful breeding. (Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kerala / Indien

Poecilia caucana

6. July 2007

With an overall length of 3 – 5 cm the Cauca Molly (Poecilia caucana), originating from Colombia and Venezuela, belongs to the smaller living-bearers. Remarkably is the yellow – orange coloured dorsal fin and a violet metallically shining longitudinal line. The water equivalents (pH values of 8,2- 8.6, LF 360 and 420 Mikrosiemens/cm), based on different places where the animals are found in the area of the Rio Cauca, makes them to suitable aquarium inhabitants for the most Central European tap waters. They appreciate higher temperatures between 26 and 28°C. As industrious algae eater Cauca mollies are constantly on the search for food. All usual kinds of fish food are greedily eaten. With appropriate care a new generation will appear sooner or later.(Photo: Erwin Schraml, Text: Klaus Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kolumbien, Venezuela

Erythrinus erythrinus

6. July 2007

June 2007: Last week we imported from Peru a small amount of probably the most beautiful of all wolf characins. A big advantage of Erythrinus erythrinus is it’s size, that stays with about 25 cm in a tolerable area. It doesn’t have excessive claims with water-chemistry. In it’s homeland, it lives next to small streams and also in swampy zones with significantly low oxygen content. As a markedly predator, it obviously can only be held with fishes that are about the same in size. Breeding success in captivity has not been known yet.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru

Hemigrammus coeruleus

6. July 2007

Hemigrammus coeruleus

The tetra, which was meanwhile clearly identified as Hemigrammus coeruleus is one of the most spectacular by-catches of Southamerican tetras. In over 20 years we could only discover approx. 25 of these tetras, mostly single animals among various imports. Inside the dealers tank they do not attract much attention, however: pink stripes on grey ground, no pithy fin marking, the upper half of the iris is coloured orange, the body is rather high backed. This insignificant appearance might also be a reason for this tetra not being imported in bigger quantities until now. But during the courting, which is almost constantly to observe under suitable conditions, their colour changes completely. The males get bright red eyes, a blood red body colour, the stripe, which was pink before glares red, the fins become black and the shoulder spot protrudes clearly. The colouring of the females is mostly a little less intensive developed. Certainly the ones, which are willing to spawn are not less beautiful than the males. Meanwhile it was finally possible to breed this tetra. So we hope to find this beautiful, robust and peaceful tetra (full-grown approx. 55-60mm in total) more often in the Aquaristik in future. In about 8 weeks from now, Aquarium Glaserwill get a limited quantity!(Photo & Text von P.&M.Hoffmann)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Solimões, Rio Negro

Schistura beavani (wrong determined: S. scaturigina)

6. July 2007

Schistura beavani (falsch bestimmt: S. scaturigina) Schistura beavani (falsch bestimmt: S. scaturigina) Schistura beavani (falsch bestimmt: S. scaturigina)

This loach belonging to the family of River loaches (Baltoridae) originates from Darjeeling and Assam in the eastern Himalayan mountains, Northern India, Nepal and Bhutan, where it lives in fast streaming rivers. This is a peaceful species, which is suitable for a well-kept aquarium. This loach should be nurtured in a well filtered and aerated fish tank with water having high oxygen contents. The final length of this fish should not extend 6 cm. They are omnivorous with a preference for mosquito larvae. The genus Schistura incorporates more then 50 members, who are all very difficult to determinate without thorough morphological investigation.(Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Indien, Nepal

Hypostomus sp. „Chaco“

6. July 2007

Hypostomus sp. „Chaco“

A close relative of the well known common plecos, is shown at the time of the importation not fully grown yet. This fish can easily grow up to 30 cm in length. This pleco is a harmless solitude fish, very well suited for the cichlid aquarium. It is an animal who has a nocturnal way of life and will show most activity at dawn and dusk. During the day it will rest at a shadowy place under a stone or piece of bogwood. The representatives of the pleco species live in fast streaming rivers but also in flooded areas. They feed in the aquarium preferably on vegetarian food like salad and boiled pees or Brussels sprouts, but this fish is not picky at all and will eat all kind of flake or tablet food as well.(Text: I. den Daas, Photo: F. Schäfer)

Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“ L 90a

6. July 2007

Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“ L 90a Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“ L 90a Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“ L 90a Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“ L 90a

With L 90a we can offer at present one of the most beautiful Panaque species. Especially the extremely long, orange colored filaments of the caudal fin are remarkable. In addition, the discrete black markings on the noble-grey colored body let them appear very elegant. With the purchase of these fishes their final size (over 30cm) should be considered. In to small tanks the fin filaments can be easily damaged. They need predominantly vegetarian food, besides that all kinds of wood are gladly eaten. Bogwood in the aquarium thus is obligation. They are easy to keep catfishes, owners of large tanks should absolutely try to breed them.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Peru
Name Panaque spec. „Papa Ojo Chico“

Enneacampus ansorgii

6. July 2007

Enneacampus ansorgii

The small freshwater pipefish originates from Western Africa, from Cameroon to Gabun and in the Zaire- and Ogowe River. These fish inhabit freshwater as well as brackish water habitats. Addition of sea salt (1-2 teaspoons per 10 litre of water) will therefore increase the vitality of these fish. This species, but actually all freshwater pipefish, need a special fish tank for its own in order to thrive because they are slow eating fish. They eat only life food like daphnia, cyclops, brine shrimps and the smallest fish fry. Breeding has been performed successfully in captivity on several occasions. The female lays her eggs over the breeding pouch of the male pipefish. The eggs are attached on the male animal behind the vent within an area bordered by 2 folds, which form the breeding pouch. These fish need regular water changes and a clean fish tank but will give their owner many pleasure by displaying beautiful colouration and an interesting behaviour. (Photo: Frank Schäfer, Text: Izaak den Daas)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Kamerun-Gabun, Kongo, Angola

Eretmodus cyanostictus „Kigoma“

6. July 2007

Eretmodus cyanostictus „Kigoma“

Eretmodus cyanostictus is among the group of cichlids called gobies. Gobies only occur naturally in the surge habitat of Lake Tanganjika, which is the upper meter of the water at the shoreline. They unique in that their swim bladder is non-functional, meaning that when they’re not swimming, they drop to the bottom like a rock. E. cyanostictus is an algae-scraping cichlid that has a uniquely interesting spawning behavior – it’s a bi-parental mouthbrooder. Gobies are best kept as pairs. It’s possible to keep more than one pair in the same tank, but realize they can be quite pugnacious to one another. A single pair can be kept in a tank as small as 40 gallons, but two pairs should be housed in a tank no smaller than 75 gallons. Gobies in general can be quite nasty to each other, but once pairs form, “the fight is over.” Males and females will form a pair-bond that lasts for life. The food of choice for E. cyanostictus is a good Spirulina flake. Mysis and Cyclops make good supplementary foods. Suitable tankmates include other algae-eating tanganyikans, such as Tropheus and Simnochromis species.

(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Tanganjika See

Acarichthys heckelii

6. July 2007

January 2007: At present we can offer particularly beautiful Acarichthys heckelii from the region around Santarem. These fish are characterised by an intensive yellow colouring of the body. It forms a beautiful contrast to the red eyes and their magnificent fin rays. Acarichthys heckelii has a large area of origin along the Amazon and the upper Essequibo in Guyana. They like high water temperatures, because they live mainly in laggons and calm areas of rivers. At best they should be kept in groups than they are only little aggresive. Their nutrition is unproblematic, nearly all available food is accepted. The breeding of this cave breeder succeeds only rarely, apart from suitable caves they seem to need temperatures from at least 30°C.(Photo F. Schäfer, Text K. Diehl)

Angaben zum Tier
Herkunft Brasilien, Kolumbien, Peru