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Re: 'Big yellow band' Apisto?
Arthit,
Nannacara anomala, commonly called the Golden Eye Dwarf Cichlid, frequently
comes in labeled as Apistogramma. They are actually more closely related to
dwarf acaras (Laetacara) and the true Cichlasoma species from South America.
You will notice that they have larger scales than apistos. They behave similar
to apistos and are wonderful fish that are easy to keep and breed. It is not a
rare species. Your cost is about normal for the more common domestically raised
dwarf cichlids. In the US wild caught Nannacara (and apistos) sell for half
this price.
Mike Wise
Arthit Prasartkul wrote:
> Dear Mike,
> People at my LFS that imports variety of fish are just making a mess, I
> think. Thier emplyees don't know anything about fish, they only know how to
> bag them to the customers!
>
> I got a trio of Apistos which, at first, I did not know what they were
> until I came back and check it out at The Kribs. On the tank, it was just
> said "Apistogramma" and that's it! I just really want apistos so I bought
> them, just cannot wait til the end of the month when my friend will be back
> from Singapore.
>
> Someone here said that "Big Yellow Band" might be Nannacara anomala. I look
> at the kribs and they are quite familiar the ones I saw. I thin that 'Big
> yellow band' probably refers to their yellow bellies! Would that be
> possible? They are sold for 500 baht each (about 11 us$) Is this a rare
> species? Should I go for it?
>
> Arthit
>
> >Arthit,
>
> I have over 300 names given apistos, but 'Big Yellow Band Apisto' is a new
> name
> to me.
>
> Mike Wise
>
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