[GSAS-Member] African Leaf Fish needs new home

["Paul M. Wallace" <pwallace@u.washington.edu>]

Hi Club:

I received a nice note from Gwethalyn asking for help rehoming a African Leaf 
Fish (ctenopoma sp?).  As we learned in the badis talk, these fish are 
piscivores and great for guppy infestations and the like.  If you can take this 
fish now, please contact Gwethalyn at the email or phone number below.  If you 
can transport the fish to the auction that would be great too.

If you think that ctenopoma A) make great snacks or B) should never be sold 
ever, please keep the language civil.  (Ate an angel fish?!?)

-Paul

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:04:04 -0700
From: gwethalyn jones <docjonz@whidbey.com>
To: pwallace@u.washington.edu
Subject: fish needs rehomed

Hello Paul Wallace, this is Gwethalyn Jones (seattle area veterinarian) and I 
chanced upon the GSAS website and your name while looking up fish info.

I live on Whidbey Island and work in Lake Stevens.  I am most likely interested 
in re-homing an interesting fellow named Fat Albert, who is an African Leaf 
Fish (ctenopoma sp?) who is peaceable and healthy but a complete glutton.   I 
believe he ate my favorite little african frog and a surprisingly large 
angelfish.  Fat Albert is eating me out of house and home, and can easily put 
down his own weight in frozen bloodworms on a daily basis.

The local pet store would take him back, but I'd far rather place him with 
somebody who isn't trying to make a buck.  Suspect I could get a decent photo 
and wonder could it go on bulletin board for your upcoming 4/18 meeting?

Am not looking for money; this is not a big-money fish, but I think him a bit 
unique.  Originally he was found at a PetSmart.  I do not believe this species 
should have visible ripples on its sides.  No, I believe Albert is seriously 
obese and is the only character in my tank who eats with such great relish.

He is a handsome leopard-spotted thing.  I owe him a good home if I don't want 
to keep him obese.  I'd give him away, but alternately would love to trade him 
for a Royal Farlowella.  My last RF was Kevin.  Fish are named for 
ex-boyfriends.

enough said, if you can help me place this guy, it would be good for everyone.
thanks,
Gwethalyn Jones
360-579-1786


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