Oh My... More Big Nasty Fish....

[longstocking]

I've got Limnotilapia dardenni F1 fry :beam: ... guess i'll need a checker...

Just kidding... I'll bring some to the mini auction if anyone is interested.... I don't want to bring them though if no one wants them...so let me know.

Just so people know.... you need a large tank ... at least 125 gallons. This fish gets to 10 inches.

 

[Steve]

Sarah,

I think the details of breeding this one would make for a GREAT Biotope article.


Cheers,
Steve

 

[Pat Kelly]

As usual, the name is above me. I have to look them up and see what they are......

 

[longstocking]

lol Pat not to worry.... they aren't the most popular fish in world... in fact I think there are only two other wild groups in the USA.... this is actually one of the fish that the locals in Africa eat :huh: :wacko:


Limnotilapia dardenni ... here are some pics of the 8 inch wild male.

Female....

Maybe I'll write an article... but they are just kinda like a large hap in terms of behavior. Omnivore... but they aren't too aggressive.... but need 6 feet just due to their size.

 

[Steve]

There you go, Sarah! You've got the outline for the article right there. Just remember those inspirational Nike words, "Go Bode-" . . . um, I mean, "Just do it."
Cheers,
Steve

 

[Steve]

Sarah,
Ok, I really am curious, how many fish do you have in the tank, and how many are males?
Great photos, esp the one of the male from the front.
Steve

 

[longstocking]

Tank mates are :

7 Petro. neon eye
3 Petro Trev.
2 Gobies
15 duboisi
and 5 Limno's

I did have 2 males in the tank.... one was NOT happy.... so I moved him to another tank.