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Re: Dwarf Cichlid question
In a message dated 12/01/02 20:21:05 GMT Standard Time,
chris@jewell68.freeserve.co.uk writes:
> I work on the latin names Microgeophagus Ramirezi and Papiliochromis
> altispinosa which was up to date from what I've recently been told. If
> anyone has a definative version of what we should call the Bolivian ram I
> think it would clear up a lot of confusion, both past and present.
I work on Microgeophagus for both species (and the other 'Bolivian Ram'
variants). If you have ever seen young Gymnogeophagus balzani or Guianacara
geaeyi the relationship between Microgeophagus-Gymnogeophagus-Geophagus is
clear. Papillochromis just means 'Butterfly Cichlid' in latin so is not
(scientifically) very useful.
As far as availability in the UK is concerned - try Peir Aquatics who had
some good 'German Strain' fish in (bred in Warrington) or BAS or Tropics of
Stockport who often carry wild or near wild Rams - addresses for all in PFK
Alan W
Alan W
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