Tropical fish Importer / exporter that specializes in Central & South American cichlids, as well as Characins, catfish, pleco, and other rare or unusual species from around the world.
Tangled Up in Cichlids
Week of September 26, 2022 stock availability
F0 = Wild caught fish taken from nature.
F1 = First generation fish spawned from wild fish.
F2 = Second generation spawned from F1 fish.
CB = F3 or greater; tank raised fish and/or of unknown provenance.
'M/F Pair' = Sexed male and female sold as pair
'Breeding Pair' = Male and Female that have previously spawned successfully
Sex of fish is never guaranteed. All fish are unsexed unless specified as such.
Listed sizes indicate the range of size in 'TL' (total length) for the listed species as measured from smallest to largest of the actual current stock and are guaranteed to be within 1/16th +/- of an inch of accuracy. Fish will never be smaller than advertised size (within 1/16th +/- ) but may arrive upsized.
Central American Cichlids
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Amatitlania myrnae 'Rio Lari' F2
F2 juveniles of Rio Lari, Costa Rican 'topaz cichlid' beginning to display purple and amber/yellow adult coloration. C.A.R.E.S species.
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
CB juveniles of rarely available, small growing, Costa Rican gem; beautifully colored blue/red (males) & blue/yellow (females) at maturity
1": $15 ea.
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Redpoint'
Real 'Honduran red point' juveniles bred from long term kept pure Rio Los Almendros @ Danli CB breeding colony. Super blue & red, the real thing!
1 - 1.5": $15 ea. or 6 @ $12.50 ea.
Astratheros macracanthus 'Rio Los Perros' F2
Uncommon in nature with unique characteristics distinguish it as the only remaining Astatheros species. Grows 10-12" but does well with md growing, md aggression species. Features include robust body shape w/ pastel colors, broad vertical bars w/ pearl scale pattern and orange eyes.
2.5 - 3": $10 ea.
Cryptoheros cutteri
Beautifully colored featuring a horizontal electric blue stripe over brilliant yellow body and vertical black striped pattern on this small-medium growing mild mannered species
2 - 2.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of bright green, blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
2.5 - 3": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Herotilapia multispinosa
Great sized CB 'rainbow cichlids' - a medium growing, very well behaved & easy to breed species that can be kept in low aggression community
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
CB adolescent multicolored 'macaw cichlid' medium - large growing with mild aggression that feature a rainbow of colors as adults
3 - 3.5": $18 ea. or sexed m/f pairs @ $40 per pair
CB juveniles of majestic, large growing, tall silver bodied species covered in black pepper spotted pattern
1.5 - 2": $15 ea.
CB highly requested 'black nastys'; a large growing, highly interactive, excellent show fish as adults that display black & white patterned body with long trailing fins and huge fan tails.
2.5 - 3": $25 ea. - unsexed
Juvenile 'Cuban' cichlids already displaying ornate black mosaic patterns over pearl white colored bodies
1.5 - 2": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Juveniles of uncommon & desirable, mild mannered species that displays a rainbow of pastel colors and large black blotch at center of flanks as adult
1 - 1.5": $15 ea.
Grow outs of highly requested, large growing red morph 'wolf cichlids' available in a very limited quantity
3.5 - 4": $40 ea.
Juvenile CB 'red tigers'; medium-large growing and colorful Honduran preditory species
2 - 2.5": $15 ea. or 5 @ $12.50 ea.
Paraneetroplus bulleri
Rare offer of incredibly colorful CB juvenile Mexican riverine species that display several black blotches along length of magenta & gold body at maturity
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. - limited quantity available
Rheoheros lentiginosum 'Rio Chacamax'
CB juveniles of rarely available slender built riverine species that features gorgeous pastel blue, purple & red hues over silver body with several vertical black bands
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
CB juveniles of incredibly showy species adorned with brilliant blue spangling with red/orange bellies and extra tall profile as adults
2 - 2.5": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Vieja bifasciatus 'Rio Chacamax'
CB juveniles of distinctively bright red & yellow colored Rio Chacamax, MX population, A massive growing Mexican herbivore that makes for an excellent centerpiece/ show fish as an adult
1": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Vieja breidohri 'Rio Salado' F2
Juveniles of less blocky/more streamlined riverine form of highly colorful sky blue & pastel pink race
2.5 - 3": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Juveniles of large growing CB Black belts featuring silver bodies covered in black 'pepper' spots with distinct black "belt" and blood red throat
4 - 4.5": $18 ea. - limited quantity
5": $25 sexed male - one only
Vieja melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3 - 3.5": $18 ea.
South American Cichlids
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CB 'threadfin acara' grow outs covered with rows of sparkling diamond spots and long fin extensions at maturity
2.5 - 3": $15 ea. or 6 @ $12.50 ea.
Aequidens metae 'Rio Manacacias' F0
Impressively colored and sized, 'yellow/orange saddle acara from newly offered Rio Manacacias location, a tributary of Rio Meta
3.5 - 4.5": $28 ea. or 5 @ $25 ea.
Andinoacara cf. coeruleopunctatus 'Rio Guale' F1
First ever offering of F1 juveniles of newly discovered coeru-like acara from one time ever collection(2021) from Darien Gap, Choco, Colombia featuring emerald green body covered in blue spangles and striped face
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Astronotus crassipinnis 'Rio Araguaia' F0
Wild Brazilian black & gold banded real Rio Araguaia 'bumblebee oscars'; the most requested and sought after 'oscar'
5" - 6": $115 ea.
Astronotus sp. Jurua 'Rio Caqueta' F0
Wild collected juveniles of undescribed (potentially next to be described) 'oscar' from Rio Caqueta provenance currently displaying ornate juvenile swirl patterns and later mature into gorgeous black & tan band pattern with rows of bright red lateral spotting on rear flanks
2 - 2.5": $15 ea. - limited quantity available
Australoheros scitulus 'Rio Queguay' F1
Rare rust colored chanchito at maturity and the first time ever this population has been offered in US hobby available in a very limited quantity
3.5": $20 - 1 male only
Bujurquina mariae 'Leticia' F0
Rarely seen or collected, potentially first US commercial import, collected from Rio Amazonas @ Leticia by my team of Colombian collectors. A TUIC exclusive!
3.5 - 4": $35 ea. - limited quantity available
Caquetaia myersi 'Rio Guayas' F0
Wild collected juveniles of uniquely specialized large-mouthed piscivore featuring, red eyes, bright yellow body from rarely collected Rio Guayas, Colombia
3 -3.5": $35 ea - limited quantity available
Cichla kelberi 'Rio Parana' F0
Wild Rio Parana 'gold spangled peacock bass' - rare wild import of exceedingly beautiful peacock bass
4 - 4.5": $135 ea. - limited quantity available
Cichla piquiti 'Rio Parana' F0
Wild Rio Parana 'azul peacock bass' multiple vertical bars + blue fins = highly sought after!
4 - 4.5": $135 ea. - limited quantity available
Crenicichla frenata 'Trinidad' F0
Gorgeous & great sized medium growing wild Trinidad collected rarity that features bronze colored body with broken black lateral bar, bold ocelli spot on base of caudal, and is covered in brilliant gold spangles
4 - 5": $35 ea.
Crenicichla multispinosa 'Suriname' F0
Rare offering of large sized wild Suriname collected 'Suriname Flame Pike' males covered with intense silver spangles over navy blue lateral band along length of body
8 - 8.5": $225 - (male only) - Limited quantity available
Crenicichla semifasciata 'Pantanal' F0
Adolescents of rarely offered small-medium growing 'pike cichlid' featuring short blunt head and several dark blotches along lateral line
2.5 - 3": $65 ea.
3.5 - 4": $75 ea.
Geophagus altifrons 'Rio Araguaia'
CB juveniles of large growing earth eater featuring bold electric blue upper lip & lower jaw line and small black lateral blotch from Rio Araguaia Brazilian breeders
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
Geophagus altifrons 'Rio Uatuman'
Perfect sized grow outs of large growing eartheater from Rio Uatuman, Brazilian breeding stock
2.5 - 3" $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Geophagus megasema 'Rio San Martin'
CB juveniles bred from Rio San Martin, Bolivia collected stock; red & blue horizontal striped pattern, huge black lateral spot over golden colored body
1.5 - 2": $18 ea. or 6 @ $15 ea.
Geophagus sp. 'Red Bahia'
CB juveniles of large growing & robust brasiliensis-like eartheater that develops thicker lips and a 'red' patch on operculum at
maturity
1.5 - 2": $20 ea.
CB juveniles of large growing breathtakingly beautiful undescribed eartheaters from Rio Branco @ Roraima Brazil breeding stock
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
Geophagus sp. 'Rio Caete'
CB juveniles of rarely offered medium growing Rio Caete, Para Brazilian jewel; featuring wide horizontal red stripes over bronze colored body at maturity
1.5 - 2": $20 ea.
Geophagus sveni 'Rio Parana' F0
Wild young adolescents of exceedingly desirable Rio Parana sveni; the epitome of a showpiece species that every geo fan should keep
3 - 4": $90 ea.
CB juveniles of highly requested and possibly most beautiful of all earth eaters
1.5 - 2": 20 ea.
Geophagus winemilleri
CB adolescents of very impressive and large growing, mild mannered eartheaters with red striped tails and black 'check mark' on cheek at maturity
1.5 - 2": $26 ea.
CB juveniles of rarely offered Suriname sourced breeding stock that develop red spotting over flanks at maturity
1.5 - 2": $20 ea.
Hypselecara coryphaenoides 'Rio Preto Da Eva' F0
Beautiful scarlet red & yellow wild Brazilian 'yellow nape chocolate cichlid' from Rio Preto Da Eva in a rarely offered large chunky size and one of the nicest populations I have ever seen
5 - 6": $115.00 ea. - limited quantity available
7 - 8": $125.00 ea. - limited quantity available
CB ‘chocolate cichlids’ richly colored, mild mannered & showy species featuring red wine colored body and blood red eyes
3 - 3.5": $25 ea.
7 - 7.5": $75 ea.
Laetacara araguaiae 'Rio Tocantins' F0
Wild collected young adolescents of super colorful turquoise blue and yellow 'dwarf smiling acara' – formerly known as 'buckelkopf' from rarely offered Rio Tocantins provenance
1.5 - 2": $18 ea.
Laetacara fulvipinnis 'Rio Atabapo' F0
Rarely imported Colombian 'smiling acara' with purple-striped face and amber & blue fins available at a great size in a limited quantity
3 - 4": $25 ea.
Highly requested true 'red terror' captive bred grow outs of gorgeous & large growing South American beauties
2.5 - 3": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea. - unsexed
3.5 - 4": $30 ea. or 6 @ $28 ea. - unsexed
Pterophyllum leopoldi 'Rio Negro' F0
Wild adolescents of seldom imported, uniquely long nosed, hardy 'Roman nosed' Brazilian angelfish; a rare treat for angelfish fans (listed size is body length, not height)
2.5 - 3": $50 ea.
Pterophyllum scalare 'Rio Nanay' F0
Large, impressive sized, wild collected Rio Nanay 'Peruvian altums' already begging to display adult color & spotted pattern (listed size is body length, not height)
3 - 3.5": $50 ea.
Pterophyllum scalare 'Rio Xingu'
CB juveniles of rarely offered Rio Xingu Brazilian bred true scalare angels with sharp pointed noses and an already impressive pattern (listed size is body length, not height)
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
CB juveniles of large growing and peaceful but tough 'triangle cichlid' that is often accompanied by oscars, chocolate cichlids, and many characins as common tank mates
2.5 - 3": $28 ea.
African / Old World Cichlids
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Juveniles of rarely offered large & robust growing West African tank buster featuring bold, wide black and yellow banded body
2 - 2.5": $18 ea. - Limited quantity available
Characins (Tetra types), Cyprinids (Barb/Carp types)
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CB juvenile 'yellow fin chalceus’ a very impressive top water species that does great in small groups and are excellent dithers in a large cichlid tank
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Rare import of wild collected, large growing, robust, colorful, & active cyprinid; coveted sport fish that amounts to a great larger community species
5.5 - 6": $45 ea. - limited quantity available
8 - 8.5": $65 ea. - limited quantity available
Hemiodus vorderwinkleri 'Rio dos Apiacas' F0
Possible first ever trade offering of impressively patterned Anostomid from Rio dos Apiacas; a northern tributary of Teles Pires, Mato Grosso state of Brazil featuring 3 bold vertical blotches along upper to mid body
2.5 - 3.5": $100 ea. or 3 @ $90 ea.
Heterocharax virgulatus 'Rio Jufari' F0
Incredibly active and beautifully colored wild Brazilian tetra that displays an absolute rainbow of breathtaking colors from shimming blue, green, violet, to translucent gold & platinum with every angle you look at it from
1.5": $15 ea.
Hyphessobrycon negodagua 'Rio Pratinha' F0
Stunning charcoal colored body that turn jet black when in breeding color surrounded by stark white dorsal & anal fins
1 - 1.5": $15 ea.
Leporinus nijsseni
CB juveniles of rarely offered Suriname characin w/ red fins and black spots/bands over gold body; these are super exotic options for active medium sized communities
2.5 - 3.5": $25 ea.
Metynnis fasciatus 'Rio Capim'
Highly requested small-medium growing cb ‘tiger striped silver dollars from Rio Capim, Brazlian collected breeding stock ’; outstanding when kept in groups and feature incredible tiger stripes as they mature
2.5 - 3': $20 ea.
Metynnis lippincottianus 'Mato Grosso' F0
Wild juveniles of rarely offered medium growing Brazilian silver dollar that feature life long black polka dots and red fins over silver body
2.5 - 3:" $40 ea.
Myleus cf. schomburgkii 'Puerto Carreno' F0
Super colorful 'wide bar' Rio Orinoco Colombian silver dollars of great size that develop intense red spotting on body maturity
4 - 4.5": $55 ea. or 6 @ $50 ea.
Myleus cf. schomburgkii 'Rio Vichada' F0
Robust clear water collected 'wide bar' silver dollars displaying impressive thick/wide vertical mid-lateral line
4.5 - 5": $60 ea. or 4 @ $55 ea.
Myloplus rubripinnis 'Rio Inirida' F0
Wild Colombian 'red hook' silver dollars - a super asset to larger communities for activity and are a great dither for shy cichlids
3.5 - 4": $40 ea. or 6 @ $35 ea.
Wild Thailand collected red-finned 'hard-lipped barb' species; 10" max size - very ltd qty
4 - 4.5": $28 ea.
Tetragonopterus argenteus 'Rio Tocantins' F0
Large growing, huge-eyed Brazilian high-backed tetra featuring chrome-like colored body, red fins, and black spot at base of caudal fins
3.5 - 4": $40 ea.
Utiaritichthys sennaebragai 'Rio Papagaio' F0
Extremely rare offer and potentially first US offering of wild collected, medium growing 'Pacu' displaying brilliant silver body with yellow tint and becomes enveloped in large red patches at maturity
2.5 - 3.5": $110 ea. - limited quantity available
Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
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Bagroides melapterus
Brilliant black & gold marble patterned Indonesian 'harlequin lancer' catfish in large & super impressive show quality size and color
8.5 - 9": $100
Corydoras sp. CW010 ' Peru Orange Stripe Cory'
Peaceful highly desirable, Peruvian 'orange laser' Cory cat featuring a shimmering gold colored body with nearly fluorescent orange horizontal stripe from head to tail
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea.
Highly attractive, very peaceful species displaying horizontal bands of black and while spots on flanks, white spotted head with bright orange pectoral & pelvic fins
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea. or 6 @ $10 ea.
Corydoras tukano 'São Gabriel da Cachoeira' F0
Wild Rio Negro @ São Gabriel da Cachoeira Brazilian collected 'bumblebee cory' extremely rare, remarkably attractive Cory sporting bold triple saddle pattern and banded caudal
1.5 - 2": $30 ea. or 6 @ $28 ea.
Gorgeous golden-brown bodied 'two saddle cory' catfish featuring distinct black blotches over eyes and two 'saddle' marks on back half of body
1.5 - 2": $20 ea. or 6 @ $18 ea
Pimelodus tetramerus 'Rio Tocantins' F0
Unique offering of Rio Tocantins collected 'striped Pimelodus' featuring multiple dark lateral stripes over golden colored body
3 - 3.5": $50 ea.
Loricariid species (armored catfish & pleco)
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Baryancistrus demantoides L200 'Rio Inirida' F0
Wild juvenile 'hifin L200 green phantom' plecos featuring lime green body with pearl colored spot pattern and yellow fins
2.5 - 3": $48 ea.
Hypostomus faveolus L037 'Rio Tocantins' F0
Wild great sized adolescents of distinctive patterned 'honeycomb pleco' from Rio Tocantins collection
4 - 5": $70 ea.
Hypostomus plecostomus 'Albino'
Large & impressive long-term tank raised specimen featuring pearl while colored body with laser red eye
10": $25 ea.
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L240 'Rio Inirida' F0
White spotted 'vampire pleco' - jet black body & fins covered in large white polka dots
3.5 - 4": $75 ea.
Leporacanthicus triactis L091 'Rio Orinoco' F0
Remarkable orange/black banded dorsal, adipose, & caudal fins ‘triple beacon pleco’ in a great size
2.5 - 3": $50 ea.
Megalancistrus parananus L113 'Pantanal'
Adolescents of incredibly rare & seriously spiny, robustly built, ‘Mega pleco' that are completely covered with odontodes like an aquatic porcupine! A must have for the serious pleco collector
13 - 14": $625 ea.
Panaque ambrusteri L027 'Rio Tapajos' F0
Beautiful, boldly contrasting bold gold & black striped juveniles of highly requested 'royal' pleco
2.5 - 3": $90 ea.
Panaque nigrolineatus laurafabianae 'Rio Ariari' L330 F0
Newly described wild collected Colombian spotted 'watermelon royal pleco' a larger growing super showpiece species currently available in a range of sizes
9 - 10": $95 ea.
Anabantiformes
Juvenile of large growing gentle 'giant' gourami featuring a platinum pink body with laser red eyes
6 - 6.5": $55 ea.
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Week of September 26, 2022 stock availability
F0 = Wild caught fish taken from nature.
F1 = First generation fish spawned from wild fish.
F2 = Second generation spawned from F1 fish.
CB = F3 or greater; tank raised fish and/or of unknown provenance.
'M/F Pair' = Sexed male and female sold as pair.
'Breeding Pair' = Male and Female that have previously spawned successfully.
Sex of fish is never guaranteed. All fish are unsexed unless specified as such.
Listed sizes indicate the range of size for the listed species as measured from smallest to largest of the actual current stock and are guaranteed to be within 1/16th +/- of an inch of accuracy of smallest listed size. Fish will never be smaller than advertised size (within 1/16th +/- ) but may arrive upsized.