Fish Archive (3044)

  • Cephalosilurus apurensis

    20. November 2013

    We have a real delicacy for fans of predatory catfish in small numbers in stock: Cephalosilurus apurensis. This species becomes around 30 cm long. The fish are very hoggish and real personalities! For our customers: the fish have code 214633 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text: Frank Schäfer, […]

  • Platythelphusa armata

    Platythelphusa armata

    20. November 2013

    Lake Tanganyika in Africa is a kind of very large aquarium. Hundreds of endemic species – endemic means that they occur only there and nowhere else in the world – live in Lake Tanganyka. This week we have some specialities from the lake for you. First: Platythelphusa armata. This is one of nine species of […]

  • Aspidoras pauciradiatus

    11. November 2013

    Finally the season for this charming dwarf has started. The species originates from the Rio Negro basin and attains a maximum length of about 3 cm. It is an ideal tankmate for tetras, dwarf cichlids etc. For our customers: the fish have code 208704 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale […]

  • Pterolebias longipinnis

    11. November 2013

    Finally we were able again to import this wonderful killifish from Paraguay. The fish are fast growing and reach a maximum length of about 12 cm. However, in the natural habitat it lives only afew months. Then the water dries away and only the eggs survive in the bottom of the former ditch until the […]

  • Pseudolithoxus nicoi

    11. November 2013

    We could import some specimens of the pretty white seam flyer cat from Venezuela. This rarely offered species attains a maximum length of about 12 cm. For our customers: the fish have code 284633 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Labeo boga

    11. November 2013

    Fresh fish can be most easily recognized by the red gills. Thus the Labeo boga, which we currently obtained from India, must be very fresh. Why the gill covers in this peaceful, schooling species, which can attain a length of about 30 cm and is a much sought for food fish in its home county, […]

  • Omobranchus zebra

    11. November 2013

    Once more we could import this charming freshwater blennie. For more information on the species, please see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Omobranchus_zebra_en/ For our customers: the fish have code 439742 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Corydoras Neon Stripe (CW9, CW10, CW14/23)

    Corydoras Neon Stripe (CW9, CW10, CW14/23)

    11. November 2013

    A group of scientifically still undescribed species of Corydoras from Peru has bright metallic stripes over the back and is thus called “Neon Stripe”. Some of these beautiful fish are currently in our stock. One of them is the “Neon Green” (CW9), which we can offer in small numbers as wild caught, another one is […]

  • Ilyodon xantusi

    Ilyodon xantusi

    11. November 2013

    Once per year we are in the glad position to be able to offer a number of very rarely available splitfins (Goodeidae). Now this time of the year has come and our proofed breeder has supplied the results of this year. Among many other species are some specimens of very beautiful, large Ilyodon xantusi. This […]

  • Wallago attu

    Wallago attu

    7. November 2013

    We had to try quite long, but finally we succeeded and could import some youngsters of one of the most voracious of all predatory Asian catfishes again. Wallago attu attains a maximum length of about 2 m. The enormous mouth extents far behind the eyes and it contains a large number of spiky teeth. The […]

  • Crenicichla sp. Inirida IV

    7. November 2013

    For the first time ever we were able now to import another species of pike cichlid from the surroundings of Puerto Inirida in Colombia. This species is illustrated and described in the German book “Die Buntbarsche Amerikas Bd. 3” by Rainer Stawikowski and Uwe Werner as Crenichla sp. Inirida IV. This is also a very […]

  • Hyphessobrycon axelrodi

    Hyphessobrycon axelrodi

    7. November 2013

    Initially, this charming dwarf tetra was described from the island of Trinidad. The maximum length is 2 cm in males and about 3 cm in females. Now we received a shipment with wild collected specimens from Venezuela. The beautiful animals fit quite good to the description of H. axelrodi, the calypsotetra; the scientist Taphorn determined […]

  • Heterocharax virgulatus

    7. November 2013

      For the first time ever we managed to import this breathtaking species of tetra from Venezuela. The about 4 cm long fish always swim in closely aggregated schools. They settled in our fishhouse without problems, but for the photographer these fish are a real challenge. The brilliant glittering colours – blue, green, violet – […]

  • Rivulus tecminae

    7. November 2013

    Once the genus Rivulus was one of the most specious genus of killifish at all. Nowadays, more and more species are placed in different, smaller genera. This splitting is not always supported by the majority of scientists, and so some of them call still all species Rivulus, other scientists follow the splitting. In the case […]

  • Acestridium dichromum arrived!

    7. November 2013

    We received the very rare dwarf suckermouth catfish Acestridium dichromum from Venezuela. The species attains a length of 5-6 cm only. The species could be called “chameleon dwarf sucker cat”, for it becomes bright green when sitting on plant leaves, but changes colour to brown within a few days when only roots and stones are […]

  • Crenicichla sp. Inirida III (= Fire Spot)

    28. October 2013

    Once more we were able to import a small number of this extraordinary beautiful pike cichlid. Many specimens are obviously fully grown already, the fish have sizes of 8 – 15 cm. For our customers: the fish have code 673583 (8-10 cm), 673584 (10-12 cm), and 673585 (12-15 cm). Please note that we exclusively supply […]

  • Devario malabaricus

    28. October 2013

    The Giant or Malabar Danio is one of the most popular aquarium fish at all. The species takes some time to settle when brought in a a new tank and until then it looks a bit silvery. But when the males get in brooding mood they leave no doubts why this species of fish is […]

  • Boraras merah

    28. October 2013

    Wir haben derzeit bildhübsche Boraras merah im Stock. Die Art ist sehr eng mit B. brigittae verwandt und zumindest in manchen Populationen sehen die Weibchen wie B. brigittae aus, die Männchen wie B. merah (siehe auch http://www.aquariumglaser.de/fischarchiv/barben-baerblinge-danios/Boraras_brigittae_Boraras_merah_de/). Bei der jetzt importierten Population scheinen aber beide Geschlechter in B.-merah-Färbung vorhanden zu sein. Für unsere Kunden: die […]

  • Xiphophorus evelynae

    21. October 2013

    This extremely seldom offered wild platy species is a close relative of X. variatus and has been described initially only as a subspecies of Variable Platyfish. X. evelynae lives exclusively in the Tecolutia River basin on the Atlantic slope of Mexico. For our customers: the animals have code 476528 on our stocklist. Please note that […]

  • Megalamphodus megalopterus

    Megalamphodus megalopterus

    21. October 2013

    Black Phantom Tetra The Black Phantom Tetra belongs to the most common species of fish in the aquarium trade. It originates from the Mato Grosso in Brazil, but all fish in the hobby are bred ones. Wild collected specimens do not appear in the trade, because decades of selective breeding produced so pretty fish that […]

  • Corydoras eques

    21. October 2013

    From the Brazilian state of Amazonas we received again a species of Corydoras, which is long known to science but almost unknown in the hobby: Corydoras eques. This unique and extremely colourful species was collected near Anori. This typical schooling Corydoras looks best when it is kept in blackwater. The bright orange band over the […]

  • Barbus titteya Super Red

    21. October 2013

    The Cherry barb, Barbus titteya, is a favorite aquarium fish for decades already. The species is quite variable regarding coloration in the wild already. It lives endemic on the island of Sri Lanka. The sport called Super Red has been developed by selective breeding. Currently we can offer very beautiful animals from a German breeder. […]

  • Pygopristis denticulata

    14. October 2013

    One could name this fish the ideal piranha for home aquaria. They are very colorful and comparatively peaceful against conspecifics. It is also possible to keep them along with other larger fish species. This piranha is so to say an intermediate between the plant eating pacus and the meat eating piranhas. Although Pygopristis denticulata are […]

  • Megalodoras uranoscopus (= irwini)

    9. October 2013

    Currently we have very nice juveniles of this large species (50-70 cm) of thorny catfish from Peru in stock. For our customers: the fish have code 267503 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Corydoras sp. aff. imitator C140

    9. October 2013

    We received beautiful large longnose-corys from Brazil. Most specimens have a nice red spot right above the operculum. This coloration has not yet been described so far for Corydoras imitator. For our customers: the animals have code 232305 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Xiphophorus cortezi Rio Axtla

    7. October 2013

    Xiphophorus cortezi is another very rare species of livebearer in the hobby. We received a small number from a German breeder. This species has only a short sword, but a very beautiful large dorsal fin. For our customers: the animals have code 421222 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. […]

  • A new Cactus Cat related to L24/L25

    7. October 2013

    The Cactus Cats L24 and L25 become around 25-30 cm long and are quite popular among hobbyists with spacy tanks. The fish are very colorful and scientifically still undescribed. L24 originates from the Rio Tocantins and Rio Araguaia, L25 from the Rio Xingu. The two can be best distinguished by the pattern of the head: […]

  • L56x Parancistrus sp. 2-color

    2. October 2013

    We have obtained a small number of this very unusual loricariid from Brazil. “Technically” speaking, they belong to the species P. aurantiacus. The species is famous for the fact that they can be bright golden, marbled or black colored and it is documented that they can change the colours in comparatively short time. This phenomenon […]

  • Xenotoca eiseni San Marcos

    1. October 2013

    Only once per year we obtain a number of very rarely offered Goodeids, bred by a specialized breeder. This year the shipment contained inter alia the probably most beautiful species of these interesting livebearers: the San-Marcos-population of Xenotoca eiseni. For our customers: the animals have code 476513 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively […]

  • Asterophysus batrachus

    1. October 2013

    We could import a number of still young, about 5-7 cm long specimens of this unusual catfish from Venezuela. The fish feed readily on feeder fish. Here is the story that belongs to the animals: The Altum-Eater of the Atabapo In the spring of 2004 Aquarium Glaser managed to import for the first time one […]

  • Rhinogobius formosanus

    1. October 2013

    We could import this pretty brook-goby from Taiwan. The specific name of the fish refers to the old name of the island – Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa. The fish can attain a maximum length of about 8 cm. One should not keep them along with too small other fish, for the gobies may […]

  • Pseudomugil signifer GAP CREEK

    1. October 2013

    One of our breeders has to reduce the number of tanks in his fish house and so we have the very rare opportunity to offer some valuables among the rainbowfishes with given locality and in fully grown specimens. One of them is Pseudomugil signifer from the Gap Creek – beautiful animals, aren’t they? For our […]

  • Baryancistrus xanthellus (L18) adult

    1. October 2013

    The Yellow Seam Plecos or Golden Nuggets of the genus Baryancistrus (L18, L81, L177, see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-archive/l-numbers-en/_en-2/ for an overview) belong to the most desirable species of pleco at all. Young fish look very beautiful. However, almost exclusively young specimens are available in the trade. Thus we were very glad that we were able to manage […]

  • Neocaridina heteropoda Sushi Blue

    30. September 2013

    Neocaridina heteropoda is for sure the most popular of all dwarf shrimps; probably one must learn a new name for it, as it seems as if the name heteropoda is a junior synonym to the name davidi. But despite the name, may it be heteropoda or davidi: the dwarf shrimp scene is unthinkable without that […]

  • Hyphessobrycon sp. aff. metae

    26. September 2013

    We could import this pretty tetra from Venezuela. There is no doubt that it represents a close relative of Hyphessobrycon metae. The broad stripe in the caudal fin of our fish is the main difference. For our customers: the animals have code 261352 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. […]

  • Lamontichthys llanero

    24. September 2013

    Currently we have this beautiful, but only very rarely available catfish in different sizes in stock. For more information on the species please see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-archive/catfish-en/loricariidae-en/Lamontichthys_llanero_en/http://www.aquariumglaser.de/fischarchiv/welse/loricariidae/Lamontichthys_llanero_de/ For our customers: the fish have code 264854 (5-8 cm) and 264856 (10-12 cm) on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank […]

  • Leptagoniates pi

    19. September 2013

    We were able to import once more the very rare crystal glass tetra. The charming species attains a maximum length of only about 4 cm and is very peaceful. For our customers: the animals have code 266002 on our stocklist.Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Hydrolycus tatauaia

    Hydrolycus tatauaia

    17. September 2013

    If you ever wondered what gives Amazonian small fish nightmares, here’s the answer. Hydrolycus tatauaia is a saber-toothed tetra that impales its prey with the extremely elongated teeth in its lower jaw, making escape impossible. Once the prey has wriggled to death, it is devoured. These teeth are so long that when the mouth is […]

  • Scobinancistrus sp. L253

    Scobinancistrus sp. L253

    17. September 2013

    This beautiful loricariid originates from the Rio Xingu. It becomes collected upstream from Altamira. In all probability the species can attain a maximum length of about 35 cm, but there are no reliable information on that topic available. The pretty pair we have currently in stock (and which made a good job as photo model) […]

  • Hemirhamphodon phaiosoma

    17. September 2013

    For the first time ever we could import this very beautiful halfbeak from Indonesia. The halfbeaks of the genus Hemirhamphodon are adapted to blackwater in the wild. Thus they need – at least for the time of acclimatisation – very soft and acidic water. Maximum length of the species is around 6 cm (male), females […]

  • Biotoecus dicentrarchus

    17. September 2013

    We have very nice, healthy specimens of this extremely rare dwarf cichlid from Venezuela in stock. For more information, please see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Biotoecus_special_en/ For our customers: the fish have code 634483 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in very limited numbers only! Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Hyphessobrycon heliacus

    17. September 2013

    We currently have magnificent, large bred specimens of the Kitty tetra in stock. The males already have wonderfully developed dorsal fin “flags”. This species has been confused in the past with Hyphessobrycon lowae, which is a different species. For our customers: the animals have code 261334 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply […]

  • Hemichromis sp. Firelips

    11. September 2013

    We received from a German breeder these pretty Jewel Cichlids. The fish cannot assigned to any species that is scientifically described. Possibly it represents a hybrid. If so, it is a very well done cross! The lateral spot that is so typical for most species of Jewel Cichlid is missing completely. The bright red lips […]

  • Nanochromis transvestitus

    10. September 2013

    We obtained beautiful bred specimens of this charming dwarf cichlis. Males of the species becomes around 6 cm long, females stay smaller. This makes Nanochromis transvestitus one of the smallest cichlid species at all. The species originates from the Lac Mai Ndombe region in the D.R. Congo. In contrast to most other congolese fishes, N. […]

  • Show Corydoras arrived!

    10. September 2013

    We received two very rare species of Corydoras from Brazil, which represent moreover two of the largest species of Corydoras at all: the “real” Corydoras narcissus (I), which can attain a maximum length of almost 10 cm, and Corydoras robustus, which can become even one centimeter longer. For the differences beween C. narcissus I and […]

  • Rivulus hartii

    10. September 2013

    We obtained this pretty killifish from a German breeder in small numbers. Rivulus hartii (the species has be placed in the genus Anablepsoides recently, thus the correct name is now Anablepsoides hartii) becomes comparatively large and grows to a maximum size of 11 cm. In the aquarium this rather peaceful fish can live up to […]

  • Satanoperca jurupari Tocantins

    10. September 2013

    We received very nice, approximately 15 cm long Satanoperca jurupari from the Rio Tocantins in Brazil. This eartheater is only seldom available. For our customers: the fish have code 678506 (12-15 cm) and 676507 (14-17 cm) on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in limited numbers only! Text & […]

  • Micralestes stormsi

    10. September 2013

    We received the rare tetra Micralestes stormsi from Nigeria. the beautiful schooling fish are said to become around 10 cm long, currently our fish have a length of 6-8 cm and are sexually completely differenciated. Male can be recognized by the lappet on the anal fin. For our customers: the fish have code 149004 on […]

  • Xiphophorus variatus Rio Nautla

    10. September 2013

    We obtained in very limited numbers this beautiful local variety of the wild variatus platy (Xiphophorus variatus) from a German breeder. The Rio Nautla variety is a fish that occurs in the wild, not an artificial sport! For our customers: the fish have code 442983 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale […]

  • Nomorhamphus rex

    10. September 2013

    This species of halfbeak from Sulawesi (formerly: Celebes) has been described scientifically only last year (2012). It can be distinguished most easily by the coloration from N. ebrardtii, a quite similar species (see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/nomorhamphus-ebrardtii_de_1519.html). N. rex has yellow ventral fins, N. ebrardtii reddish-orange ones, N. rex has a red lower beak, the lower beak of […]

  • Golden barb Koi

    10. September 2013

    The Golden barb is an artificial sport that is said to have derived from the half-banded barb (Barbus semifasciolatus). However, nobody can say this for sure. The fish appeared in the 1960ies in the aquarium trade and is said to have been bred by an aquarist named Thomas Schubert of Camden, New Jersey, US. That […]

  • L168 bred specimens

    10. September 2013

    Once more we received very pretty bred L168 from our proofed breeder. Currently the fish are 4-5 cm long. The scientific name of the species is Zonancistrus brachyurus. The wrong name “Peckoltia pulcher”, however, still often appears on the stocklists. For our customers: the animals have code 26480-L168x-1 on our stocklist. Please note that we […]

  • L455 Chaetostoma sp. Tiger

    28. August 2013

    Finally we were able once more to import the wonderful Chaetostoma sp. Tiger from Peru. This is our second importation since 2011. Due to the fact that we offered the first specimens long before they attained a L-number they formerly had the codenumber 214844 on our stocklist. Now they have 26480-L 455-4 (5-7 cm) and […]

  • Macrobrachium brasiliense Paraguay

    27. August 2013

    For the first time we could import this species of shrimp from Paraguay. Most probably it represents a population of Macrobrachium brasiliense. That species was imported by us ocassionally already from Peru (see http://www.aquarium-glaser.de/en/archiv.php?news_id=299). Compared with the Peruvian specimens those from Paraguay have more slender arms, otherwise they look identical. The maximum length of our […]

  • Monopterus albinus

    27. August 2013

    The swamp- or rice-eels are strange-looking fish that become around 75 cm long. In their natural habitat they live deeply burrowed in the mud. These fish can survive even in almost oxygen-free water, because they own a lung that enables them to breath atmospheric air they take from the water surface. Swamp-eels are predators that […]

  • Apistogramma agassizii Super Fire Red

    27. August 2013

    We received extraordinary beautiful specimens of this sport. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the animals have code 614883 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Nomorhamphus ebrardtii

    27. August 2013

    We imported very nice specimens of the halfbeak Nomorhamphus ebrardtii. This livebearing fish lives endemic (this means: exclusively there) on the island of Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes. Here the species occurs mainly in smaller brooks. Maximum length of N. ebrardtii is around 6-7 cm. The bright orange-red fins are very striking as well as […]

  • Colisa cf. labiosa INLE

    27. August 2013

    These gouramis belong to a scientifically still undescribed species, which is close to C. labiosa. The parents of our fish have been collected during a private collecting trip in Burma in Lake Inle. Our specimens are adult German bred ones. Very nice fish! The maximum length of the species is around 8 cm. For our […]

  • Apistogramma sp. STEEL BLUE

    27. August 2013

    We received German bred ones of this magnificent Apistogramma. Very colorful! For our customers: the fish have code 628613 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text: Frank Schäfer, photos: Frank Schäfer, Rainer Hoyer

  • Mastacembelus erythrotaenia 40-45 cm arrived

    27. August 2013

    We received gorgeous, 40-45 cm long Fire Spiny Eels. These fish are real personalities and additionally they have splendid colours! As an exception we have included the photographer´s hand and fingertip in the pictures to give you an idea how large the fish really are. For our customers: the animals have code 426509 on our […]

  • Chalceus erythrurus

    27. August 2013

    We received bred specimens of this beautiful large tetra – the real one, with bright yellow ventral fins. Currently the fish are 7-9 cm long. For our customers: the animals have code 215003 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

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    20. August 2013

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  • Annamia normani

    31. July 2013

    This top-rarity among the hillstream loaches reached us from Vietnam, where the genus Annamia is represented by this single species. A second, formally described species (A. thuathiensis), also from Vietnam, needs to be researched. A. normani has also been reported from Laos and Cambodia. Annamia normani attains a maximum length of about 10 cm and […]

  • Corydoras polystictus

    31. July 2013

    We received from Brazil the very rarely offered, beautiful Corydoras polystictus. C. polystictus inhabits the Rio Paraguay basin in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Corydoras polystictus is a deep bodies species, which likes to swim along with conspecifics. The spotted pattern varies in each individual. Maximum size reported for the species is around 4.5 cm. For […]

  • Chromaphyosemion bitaeniatum LAGOS

    31. July 2013

    This beautiful killi is only very occasionally available as German bred. Currently we have some of these bred ones in stock. They are descendants from the population from Lagos (Nigeria). Our fish are large, full in colour and very pretty. This species is suitable for community tanks with peaceful, small fish (barbs, tetras, catfish etc.). […]

  • L25 Pseudacanthicus sp. Scarlet: German bred babies!

    31. July 2013

    L25 “Scarlet” is still one of the most sought after large loricariids. Now we can offer for the first time ever German bred specimens of this beautiful species which are currently 4-5 cm long. For our customers: the animals have code 26480-L 25X-0 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. […]

  • Piranhas! Serrasalmus compressus

    31. July 2013

    Another rarity reached us from Peru: Serrasalmus compressus. The systematics of  Piranhas are still poorly understood, especially young fish are very difficult to determine. Formerly this species has been often traded as S. hollandi. S. compressus reaches a maximum length of about 20 cm. This species of Piranha are solitary fish that feed in their […]

  • Laetacara araguaiae

    31. July 2013

    Finally we were able to import once more this charming dwarf cichlid. The fish was known in the hobby under the name of Laetacara sp. “Buckelkopf” ( = humphead) before the scientific description. For more informations, please click http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Laetacara_araguaiae_en/ For our customers: the animals have code 603002 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively […]

  • Piranhas! Serrasalmus niger

    17. July 2013

    We received magnificent, 12-15 cm long Serrasalmus rhombeus from Brazil. This species attains a maximum length of about 50 cm and is thus one of the largest species of Piranha. Sometimes occur specimens with a very dark and dull coloration. In our current import we also obtained such a fish. This sport has formerly been […]

  • Datnioides microlepis

    Datnioides microlepis

    16. July 2013

    Finally we were able to import once more the most beautiful species of tiger perch, the Indonesian Tiger Fish. These large growing predators can reach a maximum length around 50 cm and are wonderful show fish for large aquaria. But our imports are still young, 4-6 cm long. There are two populations of this perch, […]

  • Cyclocheilichthys janthochir

    16. July 2013

    For the first time ever we have this beautiful species of shark in stock. Of course it belongs to the barb family, but species of several barb genera that have a similar body shape, are commonly called “shark” in the hobby. In our fishhouse it got the nickname “top-model-barb”, for it is very pretty, but […]

  • Crenicichla sp. Jatapu

    16. July 2013

    We were able to import a very special pike cichlid, belonging to the closer relationship of Crenicichla strigata/marmorata/lenticulata. Only one pair reached us, which is currently 20-25 cm long and thus not fully grown yet. According to the well known specialist for pike cichlids, Jens Gottwald (who supplied us a nice picture of a fully […]

  • Guppy Neon Flame

    Guppy Neon Flame

    11. July 2013

    This guppy sport is a real wonder regarding the coloration. We obtain the fish from Sri Lanka. The basic type is a tuxedo, eg light anterior body, black posterior body. The caudal fin is of the sunrise type, which means that it is yellow at its base and becomes red towards the border. In each […]

  • Peckoltia sp. L202

    11. July 2013

    We received very nice coloured L202 from Colombia. This species of Peckoltia has the additional L-numbers LDA 57 and LDA 79. The fish attains a maximum length of 12-14 cm. They should be kept at temperatures of about 25-29°C. For our customers: the animals have code 26480-L 202-2 on our stocklist. Please note that we […]

  • Cyprinion semiplotum

    Cyprinion semiplotum

    11. July 2013

    One of the advantages of the aquarium hobby is that there exists a species of fish for any thinkable taste. Most of our readers will for sure prefer the pretty Pseudomugil cf. paskai, but the plump and drab coloured Cyprinion semiplotum is also worth a look. This species of carp attains a maximum length of […]

  • Corydoras haraldschulzi

    10. July 2013

    Finally this beautiful cory, the long snouted counterpart to C. sterbai, is available again – in show size! For our customers: the fish have code 231505 on our stocklist. Available in limited numbers only! Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Guppy Flamingo Gold Body

    10. July 2013

    Once more we can offer a brandnew, breathtaking beautiful sport of the Guppy. The anterior part of the body is metalic-golden, while the posterior part of the body, the caudal and the dorsal fin are flamingo-red. For our customers: the fish have code 418313 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale […]

  • Pseudomugil cf. paskai

    Pseudomugil luminatus “Yellow”

    8. July 2013

    It has been only recently that we were able to present to you the sensational Pseudomugil luminatus “Red Neon” (see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/archiv.php?news_id=556). Now we received from one of our suppliers in Indonesia a new variety of that species which we called Pseudomugil luminatus “Yellow” due to the rather yellow basic coloration, compared with the “Red Neon”. […]

  • Crenicichla sp. Inirida I and III

    8. July 2013

    We received in very small numbers these beautiful pike cichlids from Venezuela. Crenicichla sp. Inirida III has the special feature of red spots in the pattern (see also http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/crenicichla-sp-fire-spot-venezuela–sp-inirida-iii_de_1495.html for the picture of an adult male). In Crenicichla sp. Inirida I the shape of the shoulder spot is unique and the males develop a very […]

  • L34 Ancistrus ranunculus

    25. June 2013

    Once more we were able to import one of the flattest species of L-numbers: Ancistrus ranunculus (L34). In any case it is the most emancipated of all, because in this species also the females wear a pretty large beard! For our customers: the animals have code 26480-L 034-3 on our stocklist. Please note that we […]

  • Hemigrammus stictus

    25. June 2013

    This peaceful and beautiful tetra occurs in the wild along with the Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi). A tank that is inhabited by a school of both species is a wonderful look. We recently received splendid wild collected Hemigrammus stictus. The species attains a length of 4-5 cm. For our customers: the fish have code 257503 […]

  • Huge range of large Pseudacanthicus in stock!

    17. June 2013

    Currently we can offer several species of the magnificent Pseudacanthicus in show size: L24, Pseudacanthicus serratus, 30-35 cm, only one specimen available, code 26480-L 024-8 on our stocklist L25, Pseudacanthicus sp. Scarlet, 30-35 cm, only one specimen available in that size, code 26480-L 025-8 L25a, Pseudacanthicus sp. Sao Felix, 30-35 cm, also only one specimen […]

  • Corydoras gossei and Corydoras seussi WILD

    14. June 2013

    Finally we were able to import once more the wonderful cory Corydoras seussi and its very rare, longsnouted sister species C. seussi. For our customers: the fish have code 230253 (C. gossei) and 230263 (C. seussi) on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Pseudorinelepis sp. L 95

    12. June 2013

    Once more we were able to import another catfish gem: L95, a scientifically undescribed species of the genus Pseudorinelepis, which is very closely related to P. genibarbis. Our specimens come from the Takutu river in the upper Rio Branco basin. These gorgeous fishes are collected mostly in relative large specimens, because the juveniles are not […]

  • Roeboides descalvadensis

    12. June 2013

    We received this rare glass predatory tetra from Paraguay. It is an ideal aquarium fish for all who are interested in keeping predatory tetras and have no very large tank, because R. descalvadensis becomes only around 10 cm long. Feeding the fish is pretty easy for they accept almost any type of the usual frozen […]

  • Neocaridina heteropoda Yellow

    Neocaridina heteropoda Yellow

    12. June 2013

    The dwarf shrimp Neocaridina heteropoda is one of the most easy to keep dwarf shrimps. It is absolutely undemanding regarding water chemistry and tolerates water temperatures between 10 and 30°C. Moreover it is very easy to breed. The species attains a maximum length of about 3 cm and is a perfect aquarium animal. Neocaridina heteropoda […]

  • Aequidens patricki

    12. June 2013

    This cichlid originates from a comparatively small collecting site in Peru. That´s why Aequidens patricki is imported only very occasionally. In the wild, the species lives in soft and acidic water. However, the species is very hardy and adapts well to variable water conditions in the aquarium. Another positive fact is that this species is […]

  • Brachygobius doriae

    5. June 2013

    This is by far the most beautiful species of the bumblebee gobies. The males develop a splendid orange-red in the vertical bands of the body and tail. Females most often have yellow bands, but despite the colours they can be easily recognized by the comparably smaller head. The species has been confused with B. xanthozonus […]

  • Loricaria simillima bred

    5. June 2013

    We received charming German bred specimens of this mouthbreeding whiptail catfish. Just like the parents the offspring shows a great variability regarding coloration. For our customers: the animals have code 266651 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in limited numbers only! Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Corydoras amandajanea

    3. June 2013

    This beautiful species of Corydoras is only occasionally available. It has a comparably pointed snout and becomes around 6 cm long. In its natural habitat this species lives in dark water. So it has only very few markings on the light colored body: the dark eyeband and a rectangular blotch right below the dorsal fin. […]

  • Corydoras sp. San Juan

    29. May 2013

    The corys belonging to the Corydoras-elegans-complex are very variable in respect of coloration. Moreover they have a juvenile coloration that differs from the adult coloration, and the males have another coloration than the females. This makes them really difficult to apply to a described species. But the fish are very beautiful! Currently we have one […]

  • Corydoras sp. San Juan

    29. May 2013

    We received again this pretty and very variably colored Cory from Peru. It remains still an open question whether “San Juan” belongs to Corydoras napoensis, C. bilineatus or an undescribed species. The Corydoras-elegans-group, to which “San Juan” belongs without any doubt, is in need of revision. May this be as it is: “San Juan” is […]

  • Synodontis nigriventris – finally available again!

    28. May 2013

    This species represents without any doubt the most popular African catfish at all. The Upside Down Cat (Synodontis nigriventris) has reached us in good numbers and a perfect size again. Currently the fish are 3-4 cm long. For our customers: the fish have code 183402 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the […]

  • Wakin Goldfish Hoe Kim

    27. May 2013

    One of the earliest sports that developed in goldfish is the double tailfin. Simple goldfish with a double tailfin are called Wakin. Red-and-white pattern belongs to the most popular and most beautiful colour sports in goldfish. Red-and-white fish are called in general Sarasa. The Wakin Sarasa is also called Wakin Hoe Kim. Wakin goldfish are […]

  • Geophagus harreri

    Geophagus harreri

    27. May 2013

    For the first time ever we can offer this pretty eartheater. The parents originate from Suriname (exactly: the Tapanahoni river. However, the species occurs also in other rivers of Suriname, like the Maroni river, for example). The fish prefer a moderate to strong current, but change to habitats with less current for breeding. Keeping conditions: […]

  • Gymnogeophagus caaguazuensis

    22. May 2013

    We received wonderful wild collected specimens of this mouthbrooding cichlid (the females orally broods the larvae and young fry) from Paraguay. This species attains a maximum length of about 9 cm only (standard length, with the caudal fin the maximum length is around 12 cm) and thus is one of the smallest members of the […]

  • Fantastic Pterophyllum scalare Santa Isabel arrived!

    22. May 2013

    Yesterday reached us wonderful wild collected angels from Santa Isabel. The picture has been taken from one of the fish that arrived yesterday! The fish have a beautiful coloration and are in a perfect condition. For more information see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/pterophyllum-scalare-santa-isabel_de_1487.html For our customers: the fish have code 699835 on our stocklist. Please note that we […]