This is a very rarely seen ray in the trade for sure!
It's been several years that I've been after collectors to access any of the Rio Tigre rays. I am told that access to the river for collection is very difficult and that for only a short time each year are water levels sufficiently low to collect the rays. In the previous two years, these water levels were not achieved, so no Rio Tigre rays for me to import.
I've had a couple pair in my own possession that I received as pups some years ago. The largest are now 12" maximum. What little literature that is available via research on this species provides maximum size of 8". This is really not a well known species in the trade. Fisherman who've collected in this river over the years state that 30 cm (12") is the very largest they've ever seen them.
Because the original collection source of this species is given as a river in Brazil, I chose to use the 'cf.' designation; Potamotrygon cf. ocellata. Basically this denotes that the species under consideration is very similar to a known species, but the possibility still exists that it may be another species. If you were to initiate a 'google image' search for this fish, you'll find this same fish pictured as I've imported from Peru.
Common names for the fish include 'red spotted river ray', 'kidney spotted river ray', and locally they call them 'aparicio ray'.
In my experience, this species is very motoro-like. They are very good eaters and learn to accept all foods (including pellets) very quickly and readily take food from my hands at feeding time.
In addition to the similar spotting pattern (to motoro) which ocellata exhibit, I have no qualms referring to them as 'mini-motoro' for these reasons.
Nearly all individuals exhibit a unique 'smearing of spots' or wavy lines pattern.
All things considered, what we have here is a rarely seen, very attractive, hardy, easily fed/cared for fresh water ray that can remain well-kept in a 75 gallon tank or so for life.
Now that's something to celebrate!
Here's a look at some of the fish in my tanks.
I've got a very small quantity of 5" sized @ 200 each.
Most are 6-7" size @ 250 each.
I received a few large mature adults of 8-9" size @ 300 each.
As for doradid cats, I will include some pics below.
Some species remain smaller (5-7" for Rhinodoras, Acanthodoras, Amblydoras), while there are also the big bruisers like Megalodoras and Pterodoras.
I also have some large sized Callicthys 'red finned armoured cats' at this time as well as the above mentioned Ageneiosus marmoratus 'marbled hammerhead cats' of 9-10" grande size.
The current stock of hammerhead cats are even larger than those in above photo - I just haven't gotten pictures of them yet.
Some other highlights from current inventory include beefy 2.5" clown loaches @ 12.50 plus very limited quantities of big clowns too. The 5-5.5" are @ 100 each and 6-7" are @ 125 each.
These are undeniably some of the most playful, entertaining, and colorful fresh water fish for a larger community tank.
Also have very handsome 4-4.5" frontosa @ 50 each, what may be the largest growing cichlid; the Tanganyikan 'emperor cichlid' - Boulengerochromis microlepis of 2.5-3" @ 15 each, great sized and super colored Ecuador 'green terror-gold suam' of 4-4.5" @ 35 each, hifin rainbow wolf fish of 2.5-3" @ 28, and well over 100 other 'not your average' species - all in stock and immediately available for shipping!
Current stock posted below for review.
STOCK LIST FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 8th
Dont miss the expanded inventory located at the bottom of this list featuring many rare, non-cichlid oddball and catfish species!!
CENTRAL AMERICAN CICHLIDS
SPECIES SIZE COST PER FISH COMMENTS
Amatitlania nigrofasciata 3-4 35.00 pr from last TUIC exclusive Nic import-F1 real Lago Nicaragua convicts
4.5-5 25.00 jumbo F1 males from above race-big, bold, bull males w/ unique red tails
cf. siquia Honduran red point 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 really blue Rio Danli race of Honduran red point convicts
siquia Rio Cabayo Nicoya 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 colorful golden/orange sided, recently described little convicts
Amphilophus citrinellus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juves. of bright red/orange, stocky bodied TUIC exclusive Nicaraguan import
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 chunky grow outs most already turned color
4-4.5 20.00 largest grow outs currently available from true Nicaraguan midas
10 100.00 jumbo show Nicargua male of stunning bright red and yellow color!
citrinellus wild 10 75.00 gorgeous wild calico male from last exclusive TUIC import-has one blind eye
labiatus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juv. true red devils from exclusive TUIC Lago Nicaragua imports
2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 next size up on Nicaraguan real red devils
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 nice chunky grow outs of true Nicaraguan red devil of brilliant color
4-4.5 20.00 adolescent true Nicaraguan red devils of great size-coloring up nicely
5-5.5 28.00 largest size available from true Nicaraguan red devils
lyonsi 1-1.25 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juveniles again available from my giant lyonsi pair!
sp. isletas 8 75.00 one short body adult male with large, thick nuchal hump
sagittae colored 1.5 7.50 juves of exclusive TUIC import! F1 open water predatory Lago Xiloa endemic
7-7.5 30.00 or 3 @ 25.00 F1 large adults of yellow, orange, white colors
8-9 35.00 very impressive jumbo F1 adults
xiloaensis 6-6.5 35.00 exclusive import of TUIC! F1 wht/ylw/orng Lago Xiloa endemic
Archocentrus centrarchus 4-5 25.00 adolescent flier cichlid of TUIC exclusive Lago Nicaragua import
multispinosa 2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 Nicaraguan rainbow cichlids-md growing, non-aggressive, colorful favorites
3-3.5 15.00 beautifully colored adult rainbow cichlids
Cichlasoma salvini 4-4.5 25.00 highly colorful yellow and red adults
trimaculatus 12-13 250.00 giant show male of the highest quality with outstanding color!
uropthalmus 2-2.5 7.50 tank bred juvenile Mayan cichlid or Mexican red terror
3-3.5 12.50 next size up on colorful tank bred Mayans-really nice pink/red/orange
uropthalmus Cenote Azul 1.5 8.50 wild juveniles that I personally collected in MX and brought back to US!
Hypsophrys Neetroplus nematopus 3-3.5 18.00 or 4 @ 15.00 exclusively imported by TUIC! F1 feisty little Lago Nicaragua neets
4-4.5 25.00 or 4 @ 22.00 beefy F1 adults of the mighty neet!
5-5.5 35.00 impressive jumbo F1 males with large nuchal hump/high profile
Parachromis dovii 1.25-1.5 7.50 juveniles from my giant Lago Nicargua pair now ready to go!
managuensis 4-5 25.00 young adult jaguar cichlids attractive & bold black/white patterns
Paraneetroplus formerly Paratheraps & Vieja species
argentea 4-5 40.00 chunky grow outs of showy pearl colored sp. w/ blk freckles, tall fins
bifasciatus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 beautiful Rio Chacamax red & yellow bifas w/ ornate red spotted face
hartwegi 10-12 200.00 pr jumbo pair of Rio Naranja race-incredible color; intense red spotting
melanurus 1-1.5 10.00 outrageously colorful Rio Yaxha race - juveniles now available!
regani 1.5 8.50 or 6 @ 7.50 emerald green body w/ red spot on each scale and fins-very showy species
synspilus 4.5-5 35.00 great size & color on adolescent red headed cichlids
zonatus 2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 juveniles of very blue Rio Jaltepec race
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 next size up on chunky juves beginning to color up
Rocio octofasciata 5-6 35.00 large red belly/throated adults with profuse blue & gold diamond scales
7-8 50.00 limited number of jumbo show males!
SOUTH AMERICAN CICHLIDS
Acarichthys heckeli 2.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 intermediate earth eater/acara-displays stunning long filaments from fins
Acaronia nassa 4-4.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 big eyes, big mouth, not big attitude-very cool wild Peru basketmouth
Aequidens diadema 3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 wild Peru red acara gets large and highly colorful
4-4.5 20.00 wild young adults displaying bright red and green mature coloration
Andinoacara aequinoctialis 4-4.5 35.00 gorgeous adult gold suam or Ecuador green terror-super colorful!
Bujurquina sp. Brazil 3.5-4 35.00 extremely rare/ltd qty import of wild acara from Para state, Brazil
Caquetaia umbriferus Rio Magdalena 3-3.5 18.00 or 4 @ 15.00 F1 md juveniles of the awesome Rio Magdalena blue freckled monster
4-4.5 25.00 or 4 @ 22.00 adolescent F1 grow outs on hand-beefy fish coloring up really well
5-6 75.00 F1 sexed adolescent males!!
Cichla temensis Miriti-Parana 3-3.5 50.00 wild chunky gold colored juves from exclusively collected new location
Cichlasoma festae 1.5 10.00 or 6 @ 8.50 tank bred juves of true Ecuador red terror (ylw/green male + red female!)
2-2.5 15.00 or 6 @ 12.50 next size up on chunky captive bred Ecuador red terror
3-3.5 25.00 great sized red terror grow outs - least qty avail on this largest size
Cleithracara maronii 1.5-2 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 keyhole cichlids- an enduring favorite among hobbyists for generations!
Crenicichla cincta 7 100.00 beautifully colored red & green Peru pike w/ vertical bands
cyclostoma 4-5 65.00 specialized invert-feeding, round mouth wild pikes with a beak!
johanna 9-10 100.00 one jumbo, super red Rio Ucayali pike
labrina 3-4 25.00 colorful wild Tocantins pike-md growing, gold/pink w/ spangling
reticulata 3.5-4.5 28.00 or 4 @ 25.00 wild Peru pike w/ bold diagonal bands, deep yellow body
sp. cobra 5-6 165.00 incredible wild Tapajos pike thats been absent from trade for years
Geophagus cf. altifrons Tapajos ll 4-4.5 75.00 or 3 @ 68.00 wild and showy earth eaters seldom imported/offered at large size
Tocantins 3.5-4 65.00 or 3 @ 60.00 more wild and showy earth eaters of super size and color
brokopondo 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 1st time offer of F1 juves-very rare TUIC import from Surinam stock
sp. red head Tapajos 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 F1 juves of brightly colored red head Geo-md growing, mild temperament
Heroina isonycterina 3-3.5 75.00 1st US commercial import of rarely collected wild sp. from Rio Ortegueza
4-4.5 100.00 I mean rare! My 1st wild import of these jewels after >25 yrs of S. Am imports!
Heros appendiculatus 1-1.5 7.50 F1 highly colorful Peru turquoise severum juveniles ready to go
sp. rotkeil 3 18.00 juvenile rotkeil or red head severum stunning fish when mature
4-5 40.00 F1 adult rotkeils with super red color
Hypselecara temporalis 4-4.5 25.00 great sized chocolate cichlids of striking red/purple Peru form
Krobia guianensis 4-5 30.00 large wild adults of rarely imported, attractively pastel colored acaras
xinguensis 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 formerly known as sp. Xingu orange-highly requested, very colorful acara
3.5-4.5 35.00 large adults of beautifully colored Xingu orange-super acara!
Microgeophagus altispinosa 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 beautifully colored Bolivian rams-vivid red and yellow!
Pterophyllum scalare black md 2-2.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 beautiful black angels - solid colored body with tall fins
cf. scalare Peru 4 lg 35.00 large wild Peruvian angels-often called Peru altum in trade
Satanoperca jurupari Ucayali 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 wild SW jurupari of super gold colored, orange lipped Peruvian race
2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 next size up on chunky wild juves of attractive orange lipped jurupari
Para 4-5 40.00 or 3 @ 35.00 wild NE jurupari from Para, Brazil-super robust lime green body
Uaru amphiacanthoides 3-3.5 40.00 long time no see for big spot Uaru! md size now available
VARIOUS OLD WORLD CICHLID SPECIES
Boulengerochromis microlepis 2.5-3 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 Tanganyikan Emperor cichlid-arguably the worlds largest growing cichlid
Cyphotilapia frontosa Burundi 4-4.5 50.00 one of the most impressive and majestic cichlids to grace our hobby
Hemichromis elongatus 1.5 8.50 or 6 @ 7.50 juveniles of colorful and feisty 5 spot jewels
2-2.5 12.50 next size up on chunky grow outs of awesome 5 spots
Paratilapia polleni small spot 2.5-3 12.50 Madagascar small spot marakely-jet black body covered w/ gold & turq. spangles
Tilapia marie 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 F1 juves of gorgeous W. African w/ pink belly/sides + ylw & blk bars
NON CICHLID ODDBALL SPECIES
Barbonymus altus 5-6 25.00 or 3 @ 22.00 real red tail tinfoil barbs-all the bling of common tinfoil in 1/2 the size (max 8)
Brycynus longipinnis 2.5-3 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 African longfin tetra-tough, active, attractive grows to around 5
Centropomus ensiferus 4-5 75.00 awesome/rare fresh water sword spine snooks-only grow to 12
Chromobotia macracanthus 2.5 12.50 the delightful clown loach-color/pattern similar to marine clown fish
5-5.5 100.00 only for a few weeks/yr are these lg clowns offered from Indonesia
6-7 125.00 very ltd qty of largest clowns; peaceful, playful-joy to view in lg community tank
Datnioides microlepis 2 25.00 symmetrical 3 barred chunky juvenile Indo tigers
undecimradiatus 3.5-4 65.00 or 2 @ 60.00 great sized thin bar Siamese tigers now available!
Erythrinus erythrinus 2.5-3 28.00 hi fin rainbow or red wolf fish from Peru now available
Glossolepis incisus 3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 colorful solid red rainbowfish-excellent for color/activity in md community
Hampala dispar 5-6 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 very sharp large fish community species w/ purplish body and red fins
9-10 65.00 one impressive jumbo individual in full mature color
Micralestes humilis 1.5-2 8.50 active, metallic gold Nigerian tetra grows to 4
Melanotaenia boesmani 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 colorful blue/yellow rainbowfish-excellent for color/activity in md community
parkinsoni 2.5-3 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 colorful neon orange rainbowfish- excellent for color/activity in md community
Metynnis maculatus 3.5-4 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 lg wild spotted silver dollars from Para, Brazil-very attractive gold
Mylesinus paucisquamatus 2.5-3 40.00 or 6 @ 35.00 extremely rare in trade! Possible 1st US import of banded Tocantins silver dollar
Myleus schomburgkii wide bar 2-2.5 25.00 real wide bar Myleus-wild Peru stock of rarely imported gem
cf. schombourgkii thin bar 3.5-4 40.00 wild Rio Xingu thin barred Myleus
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 5-6 50.00 silver arowana grow outs-very clean, pellet trained
Piaractus brachypomus albino 7-8 150.00 true alb. red pacu! Absolutely glowing! 1st US imports, largest available
Potamotrygon cf. ocellata Rio Tigre 4-5 200.00 extreme rare import!red spot river rays 12 max size-very sm qty of small avail
6-7 250.00 ocellata rays are very hardy and easily fed; like a mini-motoro!
8-9 300.00 ltd qty of large adults! also called Aparicio ray in trade
Salminus maxillosus 3.5-4 100.00 or 4 @ 85.00 real Brazilian gold dorado finally imported again!
Serrasalmus rhombeus 5-6 200.00 Araguaia black diamond race very clean, extremely impressive show piranha!
spilopleura 6-7 250.00 Tocantins ruby/violet race very clean, large size, super color
Spinibarbus denticulatus 5-6 50.00 or 3 @ 45.00 rarely imported Phoenix barbs-highly impressive show fish!
CATFISH SPECIES (INCLUDING FANCY PLECOS)
Acanthodoras cataphractus 3-3.5 35.00 seldom imported, chocolate/red Raphael cats from Rio Negro
Ageneiosus marmoratus 9-10 150.00 rarely offered at this large size; lg marbled hammer head cats
Amblydoras hancocki 1.5-2 15.00 seldom imported, attractively patterned doradid cat from Rio Moju
Ancistrus ranunculus 3-3.5 35.00 L034 Medusa plecos the epitome of bristle nose plecos!
Bagarius yarelli 8-9 250.00 unusually large size of Thai goonch cats to be imported-very ltd!
Baryancistrus sp. snowball 2.5-3 35.00 LDA33/L142 big spotted snowball plecos
Callicthys callicthys 4-5 50.00 Peru red porthole cats easy to keep, super cleaning armoured cat
Callophysus macropterus 7-8 65.00 or 2 @ 60.00 vulture cats - a very attractive, active, showy spotted Pimeloid
Centromochlus perugaie 1.5-2 10.00 honeycomb Tatia cats-highly attractive, great wild cat breeding stock
Hemiancistrus sp. blue phantom 1.5 28.00 L128 blue phantom plecos-highly ornate, colorful and hardy pleco
Hypancistrus sp. king tiger 3-4 75.00 or 2 @ 70.00 L066 adult king tiger plecos of super size-awesome breeders!
Hypostomus faveolus 7-8 95.00 L037 big honeycomb plecos very showy!
Leporacanthicus galaxius 5-6 95.00 or 2 @ 85.00 L029 large sized gold spotted vampire plecos
joselimai 3 65.00 L264 very attractive sultan plecos with white trim, bold spots
Megalodoras uranoscopus irwini 3.5 45.00 jumbo growing, attractively colored w/ impressive thorns or spines on flanks
4-5 65.00 next size up on this super showy prehistoric cat
Oligoancistrus sp. L20 4-4.5 50.00 or 2 @ 45.00 L020 md growing pleco covered in large white polka dots
Panaque armbrusteri 3.5-4.5 95.00 or 2 @ 85.00 L027 unique & rarely imported Xingu or red finned royal plecos
changae 2.5-3 25.00 L226 zebra Panaque w/ boldly banded with butterfly-like fins
Peckoltia compta 3 60.00 L134 leopard frog pleco-highly attractive wild Tapajos beauties
sabaji 3-4 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 L075 attractively spotted species Ive called decorus pleco
Pseudancistrus sp. L259 3-4 50.00 or 2 @ 45.00 L259 seldom seen; very attractive orange spotted/edged bearded pleco
Pterodoras granulosus 4-4.5 40.00 large growing gentle giants, makes great prehistoric-looking show cat
Rhinodoras boehlkei 4-4.5 50.00 seldom imported, attractive Doradid cat with maximum size of only 7
It's been several years that I've been after collectors to access any of the Rio Tigre rays. I am told that access to the river for collection is very difficult and that for only a short time each year are water levels sufficiently low to collect the rays. In the previous two years, these water levels were not achieved, so no Rio Tigre rays for me to import.
I've had a couple pair in my own possession that I received as pups some years ago. The largest are now 12" maximum. What little literature that is available via research on this species provides maximum size of 8". This is really not a well known species in the trade. Fisherman who've collected in this river over the years state that 30 cm (12") is the very largest they've ever seen them.
Because the original collection source of this species is given as a river in Brazil, I chose to use the 'cf.' designation; Potamotrygon cf. ocellata. Basically this denotes that the species under consideration is very similar to a known species, but the possibility still exists that it may be another species. If you were to initiate a 'google image' search for this fish, you'll find this same fish pictured as I've imported from Peru.
Common names for the fish include 'red spotted river ray', 'kidney spotted river ray', and locally they call them 'aparicio ray'.
In my experience, this species is very motoro-like. They are very good eaters and learn to accept all foods (including pellets) very quickly and readily take food from my hands at feeding time.
In addition to the similar spotting pattern (to motoro) which ocellata exhibit, I have no qualms referring to them as 'mini-motoro' for these reasons.
Nearly all individuals exhibit a unique 'smearing of spots' or wavy lines pattern.
All things considered, what we have here is a rarely seen, very attractive, hardy, easily fed/cared for fresh water ray that can remain well-kept in a 75 gallon tank or so for life.
Now that's something to celebrate!
Here's a look at some of the fish in my tanks.
I've got a very small quantity of 5" sized @ 200 each.
Most are 6-7" size @ 250 each.
I received a few large mature adults of 8-9" size @ 300 each.
As for doradid cats, I will include some pics below.
Some species remain smaller (5-7" for Rhinodoras, Acanthodoras, Amblydoras), while there are also the big bruisers like Megalodoras and Pterodoras.
I also have some large sized Callicthys 'red finned armoured cats' at this time as well as the above mentioned Ageneiosus marmoratus 'marbled hammerhead cats' of 9-10" grande size.
The current stock of hammerhead cats are even larger than those in above photo - I just haven't gotten pictures of them yet.
Some other highlights from current inventory include beefy 2.5" clown loaches @ 12.50 plus very limited quantities of big clowns too. The 5-5.5" are @ 100 each and 6-7" are @ 125 each.
These are undeniably some of the most playful, entertaining, and colorful fresh water fish for a larger community tank.
Also have very handsome 4-4.5" frontosa @ 50 each, what may be the largest growing cichlid; the Tanganyikan 'emperor cichlid' - Boulengerochromis microlepis of 2.5-3" @ 15 each, great sized and super colored Ecuador 'green terror-gold suam' of 4-4.5" @ 35 each, hifin rainbow wolf fish of 2.5-3" @ 28, and well over 100 other 'not your average' species - all in stock and immediately available for shipping!
Current stock posted below for review.
STOCK LIST FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 8th
Dont miss the expanded inventory located at the bottom of this list featuring many rare, non-cichlid oddball and catfish species!!
CENTRAL AMERICAN CICHLIDS
SPECIES SIZE COST PER FISH COMMENTS
Amatitlania nigrofasciata 3-4 35.00 pr from last TUIC exclusive Nic import-F1 real Lago Nicaragua convicts
4.5-5 25.00 jumbo F1 males from above race-big, bold, bull males w/ unique red tails
cf. siquia Honduran red point 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 really blue Rio Danli race of Honduran red point convicts
siquia Rio Cabayo Nicoya 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 colorful golden/orange sided, recently described little convicts
Amphilophus citrinellus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juves. of bright red/orange, stocky bodied TUIC exclusive Nicaraguan import
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 chunky grow outs most already turned color
4-4.5 20.00 largest grow outs currently available from true Nicaraguan midas
10 100.00 jumbo show Nicargua male of stunning bright red and yellow color!
citrinellus wild 10 75.00 gorgeous wild calico male from last exclusive TUIC import-has one blind eye
labiatus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juv. true red devils from exclusive TUIC Lago Nicaragua imports
2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 next size up on Nicaraguan real red devils
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 nice chunky grow outs of true Nicaraguan red devil of brilliant color
4-4.5 20.00 adolescent true Nicaraguan red devils of great size-coloring up nicely
5-5.5 28.00 largest size available from true Nicaraguan red devils
lyonsi 1-1.25 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 juveniles again available from my giant lyonsi pair!
sp. isletas 8 75.00 one short body adult male with large, thick nuchal hump
sagittae colored 1.5 7.50 juves of exclusive TUIC import! F1 open water predatory Lago Xiloa endemic
7-7.5 30.00 or 3 @ 25.00 F1 large adults of yellow, orange, white colors
8-9 35.00 very impressive jumbo F1 adults
xiloaensis 6-6.5 35.00 exclusive import of TUIC! F1 wht/ylw/orng Lago Xiloa endemic
Archocentrus centrarchus 4-5 25.00 adolescent flier cichlid of TUIC exclusive Lago Nicaragua import
multispinosa 2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 Nicaraguan rainbow cichlids-md growing, non-aggressive, colorful favorites
3-3.5 15.00 beautifully colored adult rainbow cichlids
Cichlasoma salvini 4-4.5 25.00 highly colorful yellow and red adults
trimaculatus 12-13 250.00 giant show male of the highest quality with outstanding color!
uropthalmus 2-2.5 7.50 tank bred juvenile Mayan cichlid or Mexican red terror
3-3.5 12.50 next size up on colorful tank bred Mayans-really nice pink/red/orange
uropthalmus Cenote Azul 1.5 8.50 wild juveniles that I personally collected in MX and brought back to US!
Hypsophrys Neetroplus nematopus 3-3.5 18.00 or 4 @ 15.00 exclusively imported by TUIC! F1 feisty little Lago Nicaragua neets
4-4.5 25.00 or 4 @ 22.00 beefy F1 adults of the mighty neet!
5-5.5 35.00 impressive jumbo F1 males with large nuchal hump/high profile
Parachromis dovii 1.25-1.5 7.50 juveniles from my giant Lago Nicargua pair now ready to go!
managuensis 4-5 25.00 young adult jaguar cichlids attractive & bold black/white patterns
Paraneetroplus formerly Paratheraps & Vieja species
argentea 4-5 40.00 chunky grow outs of showy pearl colored sp. w/ blk freckles, tall fins
bifasciatus 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 beautiful Rio Chacamax red & yellow bifas w/ ornate red spotted face
hartwegi 10-12 200.00 pr jumbo pair of Rio Naranja race-incredible color; intense red spotting
melanurus 1-1.5 10.00 outrageously colorful Rio Yaxha race - juveniles now available!
regani 1.5 8.50 or 6 @ 7.50 emerald green body w/ red spot on each scale and fins-very showy species
synspilus 4.5-5 35.00 great size & color on adolescent red headed cichlids
zonatus 2-2.5 10.00 or 4 @ 8.50 juveniles of very blue Rio Jaltepec race
3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 next size up on chunky juves beginning to color up
Rocio octofasciata 5-6 35.00 large red belly/throated adults with profuse blue & gold diamond scales
7-8 50.00 limited number of jumbo show males!
SOUTH AMERICAN CICHLIDS
Acarichthys heckeli 2.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 intermediate earth eater/acara-displays stunning long filaments from fins
Acaronia nassa 4-4.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 big eyes, big mouth, not big attitude-very cool wild Peru basketmouth
Aequidens diadema 3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 wild Peru red acara gets large and highly colorful
4-4.5 20.00 wild young adults displaying bright red and green mature coloration
Andinoacara aequinoctialis 4-4.5 35.00 gorgeous adult gold suam or Ecuador green terror-super colorful!
Bujurquina sp. Brazil 3.5-4 35.00 extremely rare/ltd qty import of wild acara from Para state, Brazil
Caquetaia umbriferus Rio Magdalena 3-3.5 18.00 or 4 @ 15.00 F1 md juveniles of the awesome Rio Magdalena blue freckled monster
4-4.5 25.00 or 4 @ 22.00 adolescent F1 grow outs on hand-beefy fish coloring up really well
5-6 75.00 F1 sexed adolescent males!!
Cichla temensis Miriti-Parana 3-3.5 50.00 wild chunky gold colored juves from exclusively collected new location
Cichlasoma festae 1.5 10.00 or 6 @ 8.50 tank bred juves of true Ecuador red terror (ylw/green male + red female!)
2-2.5 15.00 or 6 @ 12.50 next size up on chunky captive bred Ecuador red terror
3-3.5 25.00 great sized red terror grow outs - least qty avail on this largest size
Cleithracara maronii 1.5-2 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 keyhole cichlids- an enduring favorite among hobbyists for generations!
Crenicichla cincta 7 100.00 beautifully colored red & green Peru pike w/ vertical bands
cyclostoma 4-5 65.00 specialized invert-feeding, round mouth wild pikes with a beak!
johanna 9-10 100.00 one jumbo, super red Rio Ucayali pike
labrina 3-4 25.00 colorful wild Tocantins pike-md growing, gold/pink w/ spangling
reticulata 3.5-4.5 28.00 or 4 @ 25.00 wild Peru pike w/ bold diagonal bands, deep yellow body
sp. cobra 5-6 165.00 incredible wild Tapajos pike thats been absent from trade for years
Geophagus cf. altifrons Tapajos ll 4-4.5 75.00 or 3 @ 68.00 wild and showy earth eaters seldom imported/offered at large size
Tocantins 3.5-4 65.00 or 3 @ 60.00 more wild and showy earth eaters of super size and color
brokopondo 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 1st time offer of F1 juves-very rare TUIC import from Surinam stock
sp. red head Tapajos 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 F1 juves of brightly colored red head Geo-md growing, mild temperament
Heroina isonycterina 3-3.5 75.00 1st US commercial import of rarely collected wild sp. from Rio Ortegueza
4-4.5 100.00 I mean rare! My 1st wild import of these jewels after >25 yrs of S. Am imports!
Heros appendiculatus 1-1.5 7.50 F1 highly colorful Peru turquoise severum juveniles ready to go
sp. rotkeil 3 18.00 juvenile rotkeil or red head severum stunning fish when mature
4-5 40.00 F1 adult rotkeils with super red color
Hypselecara temporalis 4-4.5 25.00 great sized chocolate cichlids of striking red/purple Peru form
Krobia guianensis 4-5 30.00 large wild adults of rarely imported, attractively pastel colored acaras
xinguensis 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 formerly known as sp. Xingu orange-highly requested, very colorful acara
3.5-4.5 35.00 large adults of beautifully colored Xingu orange-super acara!
Microgeophagus altispinosa 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 beautifully colored Bolivian rams-vivid red and yellow!
Pterophyllum scalare black md 2-2.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 beautiful black angels - solid colored body with tall fins
cf. scalare Peru 4 lg 35.00 large wild Peruvian angels-often called Peru altum in trade
Satanoperca jurupari Ucayali 1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 wild SW jurupari of super gold colored, orange lipped Peruvian race
2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 next size up on chunky wild juves of attractive orange lipped jurupari
Para 4-5 40.00 or 3 @ 35.00 wild NE jurupari from Para, Brazil-super robust lime green body
Uaru amphiacanthoides 3-3.5 40.00 long time no see for big spot Uaru! md size now available
VARIOUS OLD WORLD CICHLID SPECIES
Boulengerochromis microlepis 2.5-3 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 Tanganyikan Emperor cichlid-arguably the worlds largest growing cichlid
Cyphotilapia frontosa Burundi 4-4.5 50.00 one of the most impressive and majestic cichlids to grace our hobby
Hemichromis elongatus 1.5 8.50 or 6 @ 7.50 juveniles of colorful and feisty 5 spot jewels
2-2.5 12.50 next size up on chunky grow outs of awesome 5 spots
Paratilapia polleni small spot 2.5-3 12.50 Madagascar small spot marakely-jet black body covered w/ gold & turq. spangles
Tilapia marie 1.25-1.5 7.50 or 6 @ 6.50 F1 juves of gorgeous W. African w/ pink belly/sides + ylw & blk bars
NON CICHLID ODDBALL SPECIES
Barbonymus altus 5-6 25.00 or 3 @ 22.00 real red tail tinfoil barbs-all the bling of common tinfoil in 1/2 the size (max 8)
Brycynus longipinnis 2.5-3 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 African longfin tetra-tough, active, attractive grows to around 5
Centropomus ensiferus 4-5 75.00 awesome/rare fresh water sword spine snooks-only grow to 12
Chromobotia macracanthus 2.5 12.50 the delightful clown loach-color/pattern similar to marine clown fish
5-5.5 100.00 only for a few weeks/yr are these lg clowns offered from Indonesia
6-7 125.00 very ltd qty of largest clowns; peaceful, playful-joy to view in lg community tank
Datnioides microlepis 2 25.00 symmetrical 3 barred chunky juvenile Indo tigers
undecimradiatus 3.5-4 65.00 or 2 @ 60.00 great sized thin bar Siamese tigers now available!
Erythrinus erythrinus 2.5-3 28.00 hi fin rainbow or red wolf fish from Peru now available
Glossolepis incisus 3-3.5 15.00 or 4 @ 12.50 colorful solid red rainbowfish-excellent for color/activity in md community
Hampala dispar 5-6 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 very sharp large fish community species w/ purplish body and red fins
9-10 65.00 one impressive jumbo individual in full mature color
Micralestes humilis 1.5-2 8.50 active, metallic gold Nigerian tetra grows to 4
Melanotaenia boesmani 2-2.5 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 colorful blue/yellow rainbowfish-excellent for color/activity in md community
parkinsoni 2.5-3 12.50 or 4 @ 10.00 colorful neon orange rainbowfish- excellent for color/activity in md community
Metynnis maculatus 3.5-4 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 lg wild spotted silver dollars from Para, Brazil-very attractive gold
Mylesinus paucisquamatus 2.5-3 40.00 or 6 @ 35.00 extremely rare in trade! Possible 1st US import of banded Tocantins silver dollar
Myleus schomburgkii wide bar 2-2.5 25.00 real wide bar Myleus-wild Peru stock of rarely imported gem
cf. schombourgkii thin bar 3.5-4 40.00 wild Rio Xingu thin barred Myleus
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 5-6 50.00 silver arowana grow outs-very clean, pellet trained
Piaractus brachypomus albino 7-8 150.00 true alb. red pacu! Absolutely glowing! 1st US imports, largest available
Potamotrygon cf. ocellata Rio Tigre 4-5 200.00 extreme rare import!red spot river rays 12 max size-very sm qty of small avail
6-7 250.00 ocellata rays are very hardy and easily fed; like a mini-motoro!
8-9 300.00 ltd qty of large adults! also called Aparicio ray in trade
Salminus maxillosus 3.5-4 100.00 or 4 @ 85.00 real Brazilian gold dorado finally imported again!
Serrasalmus rhombeus 5-6 200.00 Araguaia black diamond race very clean, extremely impressive show piranha!
spilopleura 6-7 250.00 Tocantins ruby/violet race very clean, large size, super color
Spinibarbus denticulatus 5-6 50.00 or 3 @ 45.00 rarely imported Phoenix barbs-highly impressive show fish!
CATFISH SPECIES (INCLUDING FANCY PLECOS)
Acanthodoras cataphractus 3-3.5 35.00 seldom imported, chocolate/red Raphael cats from Rio Negro
Ageneiosus marmoratus 9-10 150.00 rarely offered at this large size; lg marbled hammer head cats
Amblydoras hancocki 1.5-2 15.00 seldom imported, attractively patterned doradid cat from Rio Moju
Ancistrus ranunculus 3-3.5 35.00 L034 Medusa plecos the epitome of bristle nose plecos!
Bagarius yarelli 8-9 250.00 unusually large size of Thai goonch cats to be imported-very ltd!
Baryancistrus sp. snowball 2.5-3 35.00 LDA33/L142 big spotted snowball plecos
Callicthys callicthys 4-5 50.00 Peru red porthole cats easy to keep, super cleaning armoured cat
Callophysus macropterus 7-8 65.00 or 2 @ 60.00 vulture cats - a very attractive, active, showy spotted Pimeloid
Centromochlus perugaie 1.5-2 10.00 honeycomb Tatia cats-highly attractive, great wild cat breeding stock
Hemiancistrus sp. blue phantom 1.5 28.00 L128 blue phantom plecos-highly ornate, colorful and hardy pleco
Hypancistrus sp. king tiger 3-4 75.00 or 2 @ 70.00 L066 adult king tiger plecos of super size-awesome breeders!
Hypostomus faveolus 7-8 95.00 L037 big honeycomb plecos very showy!
Leporacanthicus galaxius 5-6 95.00 or 2 @ 85.00 L029 large sized gold spotted vampire plecos
joselimai 3 65.00 L264 very attractive sultan plecos with white trim, bold spots
Megalodoras uranoscopus irwini 3.5 45.00 jumbo growing, attractively colored w/ impressive thorns or spines on flanks
4-5 65.00 next size up on this super showy prehistoric cat
Oligoancistrus sp. L20 4-4.5 50.00 or 2 @ 45.00 L020 md growing pleco covered in large white polka dots
Panaque armbrusteri 3.5-4.5 95.00 or 2 @ 85.00 L027 unique & rarely imported Xingu or red finned royal plecos
changae 2.5-3 25.00 L226 zebra Panaque w/ boldly banded with butterfly-like fins
Peckoltia compta 3 60.00 L134 leopard frog pleco-highly attractive wild Tapajos beauties
sabaji 3-4 35.00 or 3 @ 30.00 L075 attractively spotted species Ive called decorus pleco
Pseudancistrus sp. L259 3-4 50.00 or 2 @ 45.00 L259 seldom seen; very attractive orange spotted/edged bearded pleco
Pterodoras granulosus 4-4.5 40.00 large growing gentle giants, makes great prehistoric-looking show cat
Rhinodoras boehlkei 4-4.5 50.00 seldom imported, attractive Doradid cat with maximum size of only 7
