a few recent pics........

[gregga]

Bleekeri....finally appear to have a pair....
http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/040104-P1010016.jpg
a gentle nudge
http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/040104-P1010006.jpg
Lyonsi (male or female? help)
http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/040104-P1010011v.jpg
9" Bifas
http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/040104-P1010003.jpg

[Dragon_Lord_Tia]

they are nice bifas

going by the fins i say its a male but thats not always accurate

[gregga]

thanks dragon........

the bifas on the right came from a board member who got it from Rapps. The other one (left) was originally bought 2 years ago from a LFS as a 2" Synspilum. So, I'm not certain of its "purity".

[SayersWeb]

Those Bleekeri are awesome! Would like to get some of those some day!

[gregga]

thanks Sayers.........

the Bleekeri (and their small spot cousin Polleni) are from Madagascar, but have the temperament of a CA-SA cichlid. Their unique black coloration makes them just that....unique.
I highly recommend them.

BTW, I have marveled at your male Synspilum for some time......

[~*LuvMyKribs*~]

Sorry to hijack the tread, but yes the synspillum and the nicaraguense on your website sayers are to die for.

:bowing:

gregga, i like the bleekeri, i'm partial to dark-colored fish with irredecent/colored spots. Like jack dempseys too.

[SayersWeb]

Hey, thanks to both of you for that! :)

I've been hoping the Synspilum would breed, they have been acting like they want to, but no luck so far. They can't seem to settle on a good spot in the 180 gallon tank. The breeding Midas seem to keep things too stirred up.

A few days ago I moved two of the Nics to a 55 to try and breed them. They have bred a few times in the 180 but could not protect the fry. The two in the 55 now just lay on the bottom and hide and won't eat. Arghh! :shake: