Herichthys bartoni ?'s

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

I don't know anything about CA/SA fish so don't be afraid to point out the obvious .

These guys look pretty cool, I saw they max at 7". What's the scoop on these guys... Are they interesting fish to keep? If buying F1 juvies, how many do you suggest to start out with. Is it best to keep them as a pair? Tank Size? Anything at all that you feel would be a help to someone interested in trying these fish.

Thanks in advance

 

[George]

http://www.cichlidae.com/article.php?id=1

 

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

Thanks George!!! Amazing article

They've officially made the "gotta get" list. I'll reserve one of my 40Longs for a pair. I'm thinkin lightly planted with a little rockwork here and there, either a pot or a piece of PVC for a breeding cave should work.

 

[SubMariner]

That's a sweet looking fish.

 

[dogofwar]

I think Jeff Rapps has some F1's. Any other sources that you know about?

I'd start with 4-6 little ones, pair establish, and then separate the rest.

If they're like the other Hericthys that I've kept, they'll breed at 2-3"...which is far preferable to breeding them at 6-7"

 

[F8LBITE]

I think Dr Loiselle talked about these fish a couple months ago. They do look so awesome in the black and white pattern.

 

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

I think Jeff Rapps has some F1's. Any other sources that you know about?

Rapps is where I saw them, I haven't looked anywhere else. I won't be getting them real soon, they're on the list but well below a couple other fish that I've been wanting for a long time. I'm building a fish room in the basement and trying to get a handle on what all I'd like to keep in there which will help when I get to the point that I'm considering how to set my racks up.

I was kinda thinking start w/6 juvies, but since I've never kept any CA/SA fish other than a lone oscar when I first started, I try not to assume... especiallly when I know I've got an experienced bunch a folks like yourselves just waiting to help someone out

Thanks for the replies

 

[Spine]

Those are cool fish. You might try Ken Davis also he might have something. Let me know when your ready to get some I would be interested.

http://www.capitalcichlids.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4365

 

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

will do Kevin

 

[crazyclowntang]

These guys are cool. I will always say CA cichlids are the best!