F1 Cichlasoma sp. "La Palma" - Monterey, CA - PU/Shipping

[abarilot]

I have young F1 Cichlasoma sp. "La Palma" for sale! They are currently anywhere from 3/4" to 1" with a couple outlier bigger ones. My pair spawned on June 1st, 2012 so the young are about 3 months old now. I collected the parents with Ken Davis, Felipe Cantera, and others from a pond called La Palma near the town of Tranqueras, Uruguay. C. sp “La Palma” are currently an undescribed species with their closest relative being C. dimerus, major difference is that C. sp. “La Palma” are about 1/3 the size of C. dimerus. My largest is the male responsible for the young and he is about 3”. I imagine they get to 4” but not too much bigger. These are very peaceful/mellow fish that are not picky about water parameters or temperature. I keep all 6 of mine with other Uruguayan fishes in unheated tanks year round.

These are very uncommon fish and could be the first F1s available in the hobby. I’d prefer to sell these in larger groups to create a breeding group for the buyer. Pricing for them is as such:

$5 per fish
or
$40 per group of 10

I live in Monterey, CA so anyone local can pick up, otherwise I can ship throughout the continental US via UPS Next Day Air or USPS Flat Rate. I only guarantee live arrival on Next Day Air shipments. I only charge for shipping and packing supplies costs. If you are interested please send me a PM with your zipcode so I can give you a shipping quote.

Photos are of the collection location, a wild specimen, and fishes in my aquariums.

 

[FlatFishLeo]

I have a group from Armani, they are doing great with my Pinoy Blue Angels and LFBN Plecos! Get them while they're Hot since PCCA just had a great talk about South American Cichlids, hobbyist are picking these bad boys up! Thanks Man!

 

[abarilot]

Thanks AJ! Glad to hear they are working out well for ya

 

[abarilot]

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About half are pending! Going fast PM to reserve yours!

 

[abarilot]

BUMP

 

[wfex4]

Mine just arrived healthy and active. They're eating flakes and nibbling on bloodworms. Thanks for some great fish!

 

[ktvj1991]

I got this little guys Wednesday I had them shipped to me in 3 days by USPS I honestly thought that half are going to die but all guys were alive and healthy when I got them they are really active and they eat like crazy thanks Armand!!!!!!


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[abarilot]

Thanks Kevin!

Just had a buyer back out so I have another a bunch back up for sale! If you are outside of CA I can ship USPS for $27. Within CA Next Day Air or Ground is pretty reasonable

 

[Mr.dempsey]

Your going to keep breeding these guys right?I'll be interested in their next spawn a group of 6 if that works, just need to move some fish around first

 

[BeastFish1]

Me to I would like a batch of 6 when yours spawn again.