Fish Archive (3044)

  • Nothobranchius eggersi

    1. October 2012

    We received another two gems that belong to a magnificent genus, eg varieties of N. eggersi. N. eggersi “Blue” was collected at Ukuni, wheras N. eggersi “Red” has the collection code TSTS 2010/13. Both are gorgeous fish. Available in very limited numbers only! For our customers: the animals have code 330513 (red) and 330523 (blue) […]

  • Esomus caudiocellatus

    1. October 2012

    The Flying barbs of Southeast Asia represent the same type of fish as the Hatched fishes do in South America. For the first time ever we have the pretty Esomus caudiocellatus from Burma in stock. The absolutely peaceful species attains a maximum length of about 5-6 cm. For our customers: the fish have code 415592 […]

  • A new Golden Nugget

    1. October 2012

    The Golden Nuggets (L18, L81, L81n, L177) belong to the genus Baryancistrus and have been described scientifically under the name of B. xanthellus. However, it is still unclear wether all these forms belong to the very same species or if they represent close relatives, but seperate species. For the differences, please see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/baryancistrus-l18,-l81,-l81n,-l177_de_1072.html Now we […]

  • Moema quiii

    Moema quiii

    27. September 2012

    Killifish, in general, are beautiful fish. Now we managed to import a spectacular animal from Peru, which has not only wonderful colours, but also an extraordinary size of about 11 cm. Sadly the single male was the only specimen our supplier was able to collect, but we hope for more specimens in the near future. […]

  • Megalops atlanticus und M. cyprinoides

    Megalops atlanticus und M. cyprinoides

    27. September 2012

    This up to 2.5 metres long giant is certainly no typical aquarium fish. Nevertheless the small number of specimens recently imported from Nigeria by Aquarium Glaser were literally snapped up like hot cakes! This really is a very extraordinary creature. One reason is, of course, its gigantic size – this predator can attain a weight […]

  • Elopichthys bambusa

    27. September 2012

    Owing to the great demand we have stocked the last specimens available from our supplier in Taiwan now. These specimens of the gorgeous predator are probably the last ones available for quite a long time. For more information, please check http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Elopichthys_bambusa_en/ For our customers: the fish have code 414903 on our stocklist. Please note that […]

  • Acentrogobius globiceps

    27. September 2012

    We were able to import once more this nice, only very occasionally available goby from India. The species becomes only 5-7 cm long. A slight addition of seasalt (one spoonful per 10 litres of water)  is quite beneficial for the fish. The determination is only preliminary due to the complicated situation in gobies; the fish […]

  • Platy Micky Mouse Red

    26. September 2012

    We received extraordinary nice and extremely healthy platys of this sport, which belongs to the species Xiphophorus maculatus. For our customers: the fish have code 443233 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Oranda Panda

    Oranda Panda

    26. September 2012

    Code number: 817503 Photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Oranda Panda

    26. September 2012

    Once more we received a nice shipment of this very striking black-and-white sport of the goldfish. For our customers: the fish have code 817502 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Myleus sp. LAMAX III

    26. September 2012

    We are proud to present to you this extraordinary silver dollar (probably an extremly rare sport of M. schomburgki?). It is said that this beauty becomes only 8-9 cm long. For our customers: the fish have code 270903 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Hyphessobrycon eschwartzae (= Hyphessobrycon cf. agulha)

    26. September 2012

    The Flag Tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus) belongs to most beautiful small tetras of Amazonia. A sister species, H. amapaensis, occurs in Brazil. It has a similar coloration, but can be recognized by the broad, red stripe. Both species are much sought after. Now we were able to import another species of Flag Tetra from Peru, which […]

  • Pseudomugil luminatus Red-Neon

    26. September 2012

    For the first time ever we have this charming dwarf in stock. Maximum length is around 3.5 cm in males, females stay smaller. For our customers: the animals have code 446453 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Hypostomus ancistroides

    19. September 2012

    This extraordinary, very slender species reached us from Paraguay. Maximum length reported is around 25 cm. This is a subtropical species and thus it is possible to keep it in an unheated indoor-tank. This is a very rare species and even we are able to offer it only very frequently and in limited numbers. For […]

  • Hypostomus ancistroides

    19. September 2012

    Once more we were able to import this extraordinary slender, very rare Hypostomus from Paraguay. The subtropical species tolerates temperatures between 16 and 28°C and attains a maximum length of about 20-25 cm. For our customers: the fish have code 262454 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in […]

  • Etroplus canarensis

    19. September 2012

    Only three kinds of cichlids are found in Asia, all of them belong to the species Etroplus. But many scientists believe that Etroplus are closer to damsels than to cichlids. However, all three kinds are marvelous aquarium fish. Two of them, E.macultus and E. suratensis are wide spread. There was no trace of E. canarensis […]

  • Etroplus canarensis

    19. September 2012

    Finally we are able to offer once more the extremely rare and extraordinary beautiful Indian Wasp Cichlid. In contrast to its relatives, this species is an inhabitant of pure freshwater only and never enters brackish water zones. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 415751 on our stocklist. Please note […]

  • Corydoras aeneus Puerto Maldonado

    19. September 2012

    We received this beautiful colour morph of the Bronze corydoras that exhibits a lot of orange colours from Peru. It belongs to the “Gold Shoulder” group, which is sometimes named Corydoras schultzei; however, this name is currently considered to be a synonym of C. aeneus. The fish is very rare and available in limited numbers […]

  • Mastacembelus erythrotaenia

    18. September 2012

    We do not have only one of the smallest species of spiny eel in stock, eg M. taeniagaster, but also one of the largest: Mastacembelus erythrotaenia. These splendid guys reach us from Indonesia and are real personalities for the owners of large tanks. The largest known specimen was about 1 m long. Currently we have […]

  • Macrognathus taeniagaster

    18. September 2012

    Basically speaking, the spiny eels of Asia can be divided in two groups: the small species belonging to the genus Macrognathus that reach usually only 10-15 cm total length and the large species of the genus Mastacembelus that grow to a length of more than 40 cm (maximum length reported: 100 cm). We received a […]

  • Peckoltia sp. Red Tiger

    18. September 2012

    For the fitrst time ever we could import this extremely attractive Peckoltia from Brazil. The animals are 10-12 cm long and obviously sexually mature already. Available in very limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 277313 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank […]

  • Ancistrus sp. L89 wild

    4. September 2012

    We received wild collected specimens of one of the most sought-after for species of Ancistrus from Brazil: the pretty L89 from the Purus. In L89 the nice “honeycomb-decor” stays life-long, whereas in most other similar species of Ancistrus this pattern becomes more and more dark during life. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: […]

  • Retroculus lapidifer (2)

    Retroculus lapidifer (2)

    3. September 2012

    The species belonging to the genus Retroculus – currently three species are described scientifically, one additional species is still undescribed – have ever been extremely rarities in the aquarium hobby. Finally we are able to offer once more the beautiful Retroculus lapidifer from Brazil. The fish have ideal sizes (3-6 cm and 6-8 cm), but […]

  • Chromaphyosemion bitaeniatum IJEBU ODE

    29. August 2012

    For the first time ever we have this wonderful killi in stock. Our specimens are German bred. The species attains a length of 4-5 cm. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 305312 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Adontosternarchus nebulosus

    23. August 2012

    For the first time ever we can offer this very nice and comparatively small species (around 20 cm) of knifefish. The species has been described scientifically only in 2007; our specimens originate from Peru. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 202794 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively […]

  • Phenacogaster tegatus

    Phenacogaster tegatus

    22. August 2012

    Six eyed tetra We obtained the rare, fascinating Six eyed tetra (Phenacogaster (formerly: Vesicatrus) tegatus) from Paraguay. The peaceful, about 6 cm long schooling fish confuses predatory fish with its pattern. In the middle of the body and on the caudal peduncle P. tegatus has eye-spots; thus it looks like that the fish has three […]

  • Corydoras aeneus „Puerto Maldonado“

    Corydoras aeneus “Puerto Maldonado”

    14. August 2012

    We received this beautiful colour morph of the Bronze corydoras that exhibits a lot of orange colours from Peru. It belongs to the “Gold Shoulder” group, which is sometimes named Corydoras schultzei; however, this name is currently considered to be a synonym of C. aeneus. The fish is very rare and available in limited numbers […]

  • Apistogramma megaptera

    13. August 2012

    This dwarf cichlid has been described finally scientifically under the name of A. megaptera. It is known in the aquarium hobby for decades already under the name of Apistogramma sp. “Breitbinden”. The German word “Breitbinden” means “broad band”. This refers to the broad dark band under the eye. Currently we have wonderful wild collected specimens […]

  • Pelvicachromis taeniatus Nigeria Red

    26. June 2012

    Just in: fantastic German bred specimens of this dwarf cichlid. The fish are in top condition and have a perfect size. For our customers: the fish have code 562303 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Blue Dempsey original strain Argentina!

    21. June 2012

    We managed to import a small number of the original strain of that breathtaking cichlid from Argentina. Although the fish are still very young (3-5 cm) they show already wonderful colours. Available in very limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 657022 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusiely supply the […]

  • Pseudotropheus sp. Daktari

    20. June 2012

    We have beautiful, fully coloured German bred specimens of this splendid cichlid that originates from Lake Malawi in stock. Compared with other mbuna this species is quite peaceful. Moreover it is one of the smallest species of mbuna and becomes usually only 10 cm long. For our customers: the fish have code 568263 on our […]

  • Cobitis macrostigma

    20. June 2012

    We received this beautiful and absolutely peaceful loach from China. The species is an ideal bottom dweller for unheated community tanks. The optimal temperatures for the fish are between 10 and 24°C. Females become around 10 cm long, while males stay much smaller. The fish, which could be named “Largespotted Spiny Loach”, feeds readily on […]

  • Allenbatrachus grunniens

    18. June 2012

    Nobody would keep this fascinating frogfish from South East Asia due to its coloration. The bizarre shape and the expressive eyes nevertheless make it a desirable species for the aquarium. This frogfish lives in the wild in river mouths; although it is possible to keep the fish in pure freshwater, it is better to add […]

  • Nannostomus marginatus

    Nannostomus marginatus

    18. June 2012

    We already introduced to you a new sport of the dwarf pencil fish from Peru in an Extra-Newsletter this week. We took the opportunity to take a closer look than usual on our “regular” dwarf pencils from Brazil. Honestly – aren ´t they among the most beautiful species of ornamental fish at all? For our […]

  • Betta splendens SHORTFIN ELEPHANT EAR

    18. June 2012

    This new type of Siamese fighter is a real dream! The fish reached us currently from Thailand. The name “Elephat Ear” refers to the coloured pectoral fins, which are the  typical character of that sport. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 390643 on our stocklist. Please note that we […]

  • Tridensimilis brevis

    18. June 2012

    Once more we were able to import this charming, tiny, free-swimming dwarf catfish (maximum length: 2-3 cm). This time the fish originate from Paraguay. For more information, please see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Tridensimilis_brevis_en/ For our customers: the fish have code 298152 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Semaprochilodus taeniurus

    18. June 2012

    We received very beautiful Flagtail Prochilodus from Colombia. The fish have a perfect size (5-7 cm). Among them is a top rarity: the first xanthoristic (= due to a genetic peculiarity with a yellow-golden instead of a grey basic colour) Semaprochilodus that came to our knowledge! For our customers: the fish have code 290504 on […]

  • Xiphophorus hellerii MARLBORO WAGTAIL

    18. June 2012

    We have this extremely beautiful swordtail for the first time ever in stock. It represents an absolutely new sport that bases on the light-finned “Marlboro” (see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-archive/livebearers-en/Xiphophorus_hellerii_MARLBORO_en/). Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish has code 421233 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: […]

  • Loricaria sp. Colombia BRED

    18. June 2012

    For the first time ever we received German bred specimens of this attractive, mouthbrooding whiptail cat. The species is still undescribed scientifically, attains a maximum length of about 20 cm and is characterized by its unique harness stripes. For our customers: the fish have code 266621 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply […]

  • Myloplus (formerly: Myleus) schomburgkii WILD

    18. June 2012

    Finally we managed to import again a small number of the beautiful Myloplus schomburgkii from Brazil. Currently the fish are 7-10 cm long; the sexes just start to differentiate externally. In males the anal fin gets an additional konvex lobe. For more information on the species, please check: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-archive/tetras-en/silver-dollars-en/Myleus_schomburgkii_en/ For our customers: the fish have […]

  • Leporellus vittatus

    Leporellus vittatus

    18. June 2012

    Finally we were once more able to import some of the very rarely offered Leporellus vittatus from Brazil. This extraordinary species attains a length of approximately 25 cm and belongs to the headstander tetra relationship. However, in Leporellus the air bladder is mostly reduced and so the fish live strictly bottom orientated. Our animals are […]

  • Silurus glanis

    Silurus glanis

    18. June 2012

    The Wels catfish or Sheatfish (Silurus glanis) lived initially in eastern Europe and central Asia, but was spread as a food fish over large regions by humans. The species belongs to the largest species of freshwater fish known so far. Current records mention up to 3 m long fish that are as heavy as 150 […]

  • Betta pi

    18. June 2012

    We received a small number of this very rare, mouthbrooding fighting fish from Thailand. The peaceful species becomes ablout 9 cm long. For our customers: the fish have code 386903 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Physoschistura cf. elongata

    Physoschistura cf. elongata

    12. June 2012

    For the first time ever we can offer this charming dwarf loach from the North of India. Maximum length of the species is only 4.5 cm. The fish is undemanding and completely peaceful. For our customers: the animal has code 454882 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Lexicon: Pysoschistura: […]

  • Guppy Euro Moskow Blue

    12. June 2012

    Currently we have wonderful Guppys of the Moskow sport in stock. This variety has a black body with a blue shine. The latter flashes each time the fish swims. For our customers: the ish have code 419173 on our stocklist. Please note that we eclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Nothobranchius ruudwildekampi

    5. June 2012

    We have received a very limited number of a new species of Nothobranchius from a German breeder. The species has been decribed scientifically in 2009 under the name of Nothobranchius ruudwildekampi. For our customers: the animals have code 338223 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank […]

  • Sphaerichthys selatanensis

    5. June 2012

    We received beautiful, half-grown crossband-chocolate gouramis. The animals are very healthy! For our customers: the fish have code 455822 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photo: Frank Schäfer

  • Sphaerichthys selatanensis

    5. June 2012

    With an overall length of 5 cm Sphaerichthys selatanensis is probably the smallest representative of the chocolate gouramis. It may recognized by its typical cross design. The species originates from Kalimantan in the southeast part of the island of Borneo. Like its relatives it lives in acidic black water brooks (at the discovery site measured […]

  • Geophagus brasiliensis MOGE / Uruguay

    30. May 2012

    We received beautiful, very healthy German bred G. brasiliensis. The animals belong to a population from Uruguay and represent the first tank raised generation. The breeder provided to us photographs of the parents, which were taken immediately after collecting in Moge. The pictures show how splendid the fish will look like when they are grown […]

  • Crenicichla sp. VENTUARI

    30. May 2012

    We received this extremely rare species from Venezuela. The fish is a comparatively small (maximum length observed so far is 16 cm), very colorful member of the Crenicichla-saxatilis-group. Available in very limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 673053 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text […]

  • Serpenticobitis octozona

    Serpenticobitis octozona

    23. May 2012

    Currently we have extraodinary wonderful, adult, 4-6 cm long loches of that species, which is also traded under the name of “medusa loach”, in stock. For our customers: the fish have code 455012 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Lexicon: Serpenticobitis: means “snake-Cobitis”; Cobitis is another genus of loach. […]

  • Pseudepiplatys annulatus CONAKRY

    23. May 2012

    This tiny and charming little jewel becomes only 3-4 cm long. Our animals are wild collected specimens of the sport known in the hobby as the 'Conakry variety'. Read more on the species here: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Pseudepiplatys_annulatus_en/ For our customers: the fish have code 322003 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. […]

  • Pelvicachromis rubrolabiatus FALSADE

    16. May 2012

    This is another, very nice dwarf cichlid from western Africa, available even with the name of the collecting site. We have fully grown and wonderful coloured specimens in stock. For our customers: the fish have code 560363 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in very limited numbers only! […]

  • Schistura pridii

    16. May 2012

    We received very nice specimens of this nano-loach from Thailand – maximum length reported for the species is only 4.5 cm.  Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 454982 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Polpyterus ansorgii

    Polypterus ansorgii

    14. May 2012

    We received only two specimens of this bichir – the rarest of all bichir species. The currently imported specimens are 15-20 cm long. The species can reach a maximum length of about 80 cm and thus represents the largest of all known Polypterus species. There appeared a German article on the species in the current […]

  • Ladigesia roloffi

    14. May 2012

    This dwarf tetra (maximum length reported is 4 cm) is a real jewel from Westafrica. The fish love to swim. They should be kept in schools in a well planted aquarium. It is important to choose a dark gravel which makes the colours of the fish shine brightly. For our customers: the fish have code […]

  • Pachypanchax omanolotus

    14. May 2012

    This beautiful panchax from Madagascar is only very occasionally available. Currently we could stock very nice German bred ones. For our customers: the fish have code 342202 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Pelvicachromis humilis LIBERIA RED

    10. May 2012

    This beautiful sport of P. humilis is available only very occassionally. We received them in an ideal size (5-8 cm). They have already very nice colours! For our customers: the fish have code 559554 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Available in limited numbers only! Lexikon: Pelvicachromis: the Latin […]

  • Mesonauta mirificus

    10. May 2012

    For the first time ever we can offer these extraordinary nice flag cichlids as German bred (F1). The species originates from Peru. Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 683361 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Polypterus endlicherii GOLD

    Polypterus endlicherii GOLD

    7. May 2012

    This large species – sexual maturity is reached at about 40 cm length, but the species can grow as big as 70 cm – is represented in Guinea by a very attractive colour variety that has a yellow-golden basic coloration (vs. ash-grey in others). For our customers: the fish have code 163215 on our stocklist. […]

  • Doryichthys boaja

    7. May 2012

    Once more we were able to import the largest and most beautiful of all freshwater pipefish. This species occurs only in pure freshwater! Maximum size reported is around 40 cm. For our customers: the animals have code 414294 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Opsarius pulchellus

    2. May 2012

    We received wonderful, about 6-8 cm long Opsarius pulchellus from Thailand. The common name “Butterfly danio” reflects perfectly all the beauty of this grace. Read more on the fish here: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/opsarius-pulchellus_de_1355.html For our customers: the animals have code 439904 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank […]

  • Opsarius pulchellus

    2. May 2012

    This is one of the most beautiful new entries in the hobby in the past few years. However, the species is known scientifically already since 1931, when Hugh M. Smith, one of the greatest experts for the fishes of Thailand, described the species. And even Smith observed the extraordinary beauty of the fish and named […]

  • Parasphaerichthys ocellatus

    2. May 2012

    This extreme rarely imported species originates from Burma. The charming fish attains a length of only 2-3 cm. This is the only species of anabantoid fish whose way of reproduction is still unknown. The only other member of the genus, P. lineatus (see http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/parasphaerichtys-lineatus_de_1211.html) is a bubblenest builder although the eggs look like the eggs […]

  • Crenicichla zebrina

    Crenicichla zebrina

    1. May 2012

    For the first time ever we could import juveniles of this very rare species. For more information, please check: http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/archiv.php?news_id=345

  • Cichla orinocensis

    23. April 2012

    We currently have this amazing large cichlid in good numbers and an ideal size in stock. The specimens orginate from Venezuela and most of them are 3-5 cm long. This is a perfect size for the acclimatization of these fish in home aquaria. Besides this we also have a few specimens 5-7 cm long in […]

  • Apple Snails in many colours

    20. April 2012

    Currently we can offer Apple Snails in many interesting colours. These beautiful snails are easy to keep and can get a size of about 5 cm in diameter. In the aquarium, they should be fed regularly like fish, for Apple Snails are heavy feeders and cannot survive with the remains of the fish only. There […]

  • Brachyplatystoma juruense

    18. April 2012

    From Peru we received once more juveniles of the fantastic predatory catfish B. juruense. Adults of this species attain a maximum length of around 60 cm and have a very nice, zebra-like striped pattern. The coloration of the body of the juveniles is very variable. There do exist spotted ones, striped ones or even uniformly […]

  • Brachyplatystoma juruense

    18. April 2012

    This species of catfish is a predator and becomes easily longer than 60 cm. So it is suited only for specialized aquarists and public aquaria. Our current importation from Peru contains one specimen that is even as a youngster very attractive colored.

  • Brachyplatystoma juruense

    18. April 2012

    We have received once more this rare ctafish from Peru. In the meantime the specimens are perfectly acclimatised. More informations on the fish are available on http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/news/Brachyplatystoma_juruense_en/ Available in limited numbers only! For our customers: the fish have code 211200 (5-8 cm) on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text […]

  • Tinca tinca GOLD

    17. April 2012

    The gardenpond season starts up! The Tench, a species initially native in Europe and western Asia, is a perfect pond and aquarium fish. Nowadays the Tench has a worldwide distribution, because it is a very delicious food fish, too. The Tench is very tolerant regarding the water temperature: it is totally winter hardy on the […]

  • Apistogramma mendezi WILD

    10. April 2012

    Currently we have this very rare dwarf cichlid in super condition and size in stock. Only available in limited numbers! For our customers: the fish have code 624812 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Priapella olmecae

    10. April 2012

    Priapella olmecae For the first time ever we have this beautiful livebearer in stock. The genus Priapella currently comprises 6 described species, of which P. intermedia and P. compressa are found occasionally in the ornamental fish trade. All Priapella species are surface dwellers that live in the wild in comparatively strong current. Here they swim […]

  • Eretmodus cyanostictus MOBA

    4. April 2012

    We have received a very limited number of wild collected specimens of this splendid cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. The colour variety from Moba (D. R. Congo) is one of the most beautiful sports of this species. For our customers: the fish have code 520502 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale […]

  • Brachyplatystoma platynemum (= Goslinia platynema)

    3. April 2012

    We received some specimens of this extremely rare catfish from Peru. The animals are in perfect condition and currently 14 – 16 cm long. For our customers: the fish have code 254783 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Serrasalmus irritans

    2. April 2012

    Finally we managed to import once more this rare piranha in small numbers. For our customers: the fish have code 292284 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & phoros: Frank Schäfer

  • Spinibarbus denticulatus

    29. March 2012

    We have this large barb that originates from the south of China and the north of Vietnam in stock for the first time. The usual length of the fish is up to 40 cm. At this length they weigh about 1.5 kg. However, the largest S. denticulatus captured so far had a weight of about […]

  • Hypostomus luteus – bred ones available!!!

    28. March 2012

    We are currently in the lucky position to be able to offer the only existing bred specimens of this gorgeous sucker cat from the south of South America. The specimens have a size of 3-4 cm. We enclose some pics of adults we imported in 2009 from Agentina to give a reminder what will become […]

  • Xiphophorus hellerii MARLBORO

    27. March 2012

    This brandnew, fascinating sport of the swordtail is a real eyecatcher. The basic colour of the fish is a shining, plain white. About two thirds of the body are jet-red. However, it is not easy to breed such beauties, thus the price is comparatively high, but these graces are worth every cent of it. This […]

  • Xenophallus umbratilis

    27. March 2012

    We have one of the rarest livebearers in stock. Only limited numbers are available! The beautiful fish reach about 4 cm (males) and 6 cm (females) total length. It is a very peaceful species. For our customers: the fish have code 475802 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.

  • Elopichthys bambusa

    Elopichthys bambusa

    27. March 2012

    For the first time ever we received youngsters of this highly interestingly fish species. Maximum length reported for Elopichthys is about 2 m. This species is one of the very few real predators among the carp-like fish. Currently the genus Elopichthys is regarded to be monotypical, but there might exist a second species in the […]

  • Albino Pacus

    21. March 2012

    For the first time ever we received two albino pacus (Piaractus brachypomus, formerly Colossoma brachypomum) from Colombia. The fish are really beautiful, for the red colours on the body stay even in the albino variety. Currently the fish are 16-20 cm long. Due to the different shapes of the anal fins they seem to represent […]

  • Osphronemus laticlavius

    15. March 2012

    We received the very rare red finned giant gourami in two sizes, 4-6 cm (code 440921 on our stocklist) and 8-10 cm (code 440923). The species attains a similar size as the common giant gourami, eg 60 cm. O. laticlavius originates from Borneo. Fertile males develope a very prominent head structure and deep red fins […]

  • Guppy Endler Tiger

    22. February 2012

    Once more we received a brandnew, charming sport of the guppy. This time the fish belong to the Endler guppy strain, eg small, very lively, wild type fish. Delivered by pair! For our customers: the fish has code 419013 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank […]

  • Pseudosphromenus cupanus

    22. February 2012

    We received beautiful Black Piketails from the south of India which have a lot of red colours. For our customers: the fish have code 446503 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Epiplatys dageti

    21. February 2012

    323522 Daget´s Panchax is an absolute evergreen. Currently we have two forms in stock: gorgeous bred ones that belong to the subspecies E. d. monroviae, and wild collected ones from Guinea, which are as beautiful as the former, but much more dainty in all parts of the body. The wild collected ones obviously belong to […]

  • Geophagus sp. Gurupi

    21. February 2012

    We received beautiful bred specimes from Thomas Weidner, who published this Geophagus in the German magazine “Amazonas” No 36 (July/August 2011) on page 76 for the first time. The photo of the juveniles shows the fish we currently have in stock, the photos of the adults depict the breeders. For our customers: the fish have […]

  • Guppy King Cobra Sunrise

    21. February 2012

    This new sport of the guppy is characterized by its caudal fin coloration. This fin is yellow at its base and becomes deep red at the edges. Thus the name “Sunrise” is a perfect description of the fish. For our customers: the new guppy has code 418413 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively […]

  • Aphyosemion striatum

    21. February 2012

    Currently we have this beautiful fish bred by German breeders in stock. Sadly the killifish as a whole are often still regarded as sensitive, short living fishes that cannot be kept in community tanks. However, this is wrong. The Aphyosemion species that attach the eggs on substrates and hatch the eggs under water (in other […]

  • What about a Blue Tetra? Knodus borki

    21. February 2012

    Currently we have wonderful, wild collected large Blue Peru Tetras in stock. This fish was known in the trade for a long time under the name of Boehlkea fredcochui until it was found that this name applies to a total different species. So the Blue Peru Tetra now is called Knodus borki, but it still […]

  • Compsaraia samueli

    Compsaraia samueli

    7. February 2012

    Only a few specimens of one of the most remarkable knifefishes of the New World reached us from Peru: Compsaraia samueli. The males of this “pelicano knifefish” develope grotesque long snouts. The males are absolutely intolerant against each other. They fight with mouths wide open in a manner that is known from fighting male deer. […]

  • Platy “Coffee”

    30. January 2012

    This Platy is a very attractive sport. The body colour is plain blueish-white with sharp contrasting black spots. The eye shines in a beautiful blue. The intensity of the latter depends on the light. This new Platy represents in all probability a close relative of the “Bleeding Heart Platy”, which is a descendent of the […]

  • Barbus everetti “Real”

    30. January 2012

    The island of Borneo is divided, politically speaking, in three parts: Kalimantan belongs to Indonesia, Sarawak and Sabah belong to Malaysia and Brunei represents an independent state. Kuching is the biggest town on Borneo. It is located in the northwest, in Sarawak (Malaysia). Ornamental fish are collected there only very occasionally. However, recently we were […]

  • Farlowella oxyrrhyncha

    30. January 2012

    For the first time ever we received this extreme sharp nosed needle sucker in very limited numbers from Peru. For our customers: the fish have code 253864 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer

  • Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Nigeria Red”

    30. January 2012

    Dwarf cichlids from western Africa are bit out of fashion currently. Nobody knows a real good reason why, as usual in fashion. However, anyone who sees the gorgeous Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Nigeria Red” we can offer right now as German bred ones, will become crazy for a new fashion immediately and place a tank with these […]

  • Pelvicachromis taeniatus “Nigeria Red”

    30. January 2012

    Once more we have obtained a very limited number of superb, large, German bred specimens of this wonderful cichlid. For our customers: the animals have code 562304 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade. Text & photos: Frank Schäfer