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[cichlid_tank619]

Hey guys I want to know the male of this fish. A guy on Craigslist is sell it as "snowflake" cichlid and I googled it with no result. I also want to know the Origen.. I my get it if compatible with my fish.

 

[Flyingyahoo]

Star saphire Cichlid google for the Latin name.

I really want one.

 

[cichlid_tank619]

I really want one.

He is sell a breeding pay for $60. Male 7" female 5"... I just wonder if they will be ok in my tank with 4" frontosa. (100 gallon tank/ 5ft)

 

[Andrew McFadden]

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/p_phenochilus.php


http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1218

Jessica has or had a ton of these she may sell them if you contact her or if you need info from someone that has them

 

[silllywilly86]

My lfs calls it a phenochilus

 

[Mogurako]

Phenos are very mild mannered and are bettered suited to a species only tank. I had 8 in a 125 and loved them. I had to sell them off when I moved but I plan to get some more soon!

 

[Crawdaddy]

I have three of them right now, 2 m/1 f. Love them. The biggest is about 4 inches right ow. Love them. Great color, very peaceful. The biggest is slowly starting to get his white " spots".

 

[cichlid_tank619]

I have three of them right now, 2 m/1 f. Love them. The biggest is about 4 inches right ow. Love them. Great color, very peaceful. The biggest is slowly starting to get his white " spots".

Yeah my friend ended up getting them for $50/pair. The seller said they are a breeding pair. So hopefully I can get some in the future.

 

[Mogurako]

Yeah my friend ended up getting them for $50/pair. The seller said they are a breeding pair. So hopefully I can get some in the future.

If I'm not mistaken they are harem breeders like most other mouthbrooders, so saying they are a breeding pair is a bit of a stretch and a bit of a sales pitch.

 

[cichlid_tank619]

If I'm not mistaken they are harem breeders like most other mouthbrooders, so saying they are a breeding pair is a bit of a stretch and a bit of a sales pitch.

Glad I didn't buy them or the sales pitch lol