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Benthochromis Tricoti - Why Are They So Expensive?


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#1 ciichlidsteve

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 08:40 AM

Just wondering why these guys are so expensive. I know they are hard to breed in captivity from a few of the reports i have read but whats so cool about them that they are around $800 or is this kinda normal for small wild caught fish. Also what is the usual price for wild caught african cichlids ?? does it cost a lot to get them through customs etc..

#2 Moses

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 09:44 AM


Aquarium Industries has 6 of them @ 5cm at the moment. Ask one of the sponsors to get some in for you. They'll be around $200-$250ea

#3 highlucks

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 10:33 AM

Here is some information from a price list i received in January.

B. Tricoti 1:2 sex ratio and are wild adults Unless stated
Benthochromis Tricoti MEDIUM 135.00
Benthochromis Tricoti Zambia Large 150.00
Benthochromis Tricoti, juveniles approx. 1 inch RARE - seasonal 65.00


These guys are expensive because they are rare, extremely hard to transport and near on impossible to breed in captivity.
Speak to steve green he is the only person on here that I know has them. He can tell you all about the tricoti hardships.

#4 tranced

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 10:46 AM

a few people have them, i dunno if they want me to name them tho wink.gif

#5 Anita ozfish

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 12:42 PM

LOL @ Nick.
Yes, I have seen other adults as well and have also heard they are being bred in Oz so that may be where these little ones are coming from dry.gif

#6 Link2Hell

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 06:07 PM

the reason juveniles are seasonal is they are bi product from the lake trawlers
that net the breeding females and are milked then pond raised

Tricoti are deep water fish and need decompressing when hand collected

labour is the only thing cheap in Africa and the way trading is we can only import
from approved exporters and there are no Aust approved exporters in Africa
so they go to Germany and then get shipped = time + labour + shipping = $$$

they have been bred out here years ago by Dom Ruggerio in Bega and an article
posted after correspondance with Ad Konings, tankmates were Gnathochromis
and multiple raised spawning platforms were set out in the tank 8x2x2, if I
remember right

adult female Tricotti are notorious for false mouthfuls by just holding air

Chris

#7 STEVEGREEN

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 08:44 PM

the only time ive seen them for $800 is that site "fishtoyourdoor" or something , biggest rip off anywhere

the reason they are expensive is THEY ARE THE COOLEST FISH IN THE LAKE !!!!!!!!!!!

cheers
Steve Green

#8 ciichlidsteve

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 09:46 PM

They look pretty interesting. I am curious on how hard it is to keep these guys and what there temperament is like from someone who keeps them ??

#9 STEVEGREEN

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Posted 13 May 2010 - 10:07 PM

they are beautiful fish but best kept in groups over 8 .

temperament wise my leptos at 6cm used to bash the 20cm boys

must be kept with low aggression fish as the have long trailing fins that can be picked and pecked at

cheers
Steve Green

#10 Tricoti

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Posted 19 December 2010 - 04:33 PM

[size="4"]Hi everyone, I just joined and noticed this post. I'm also new to forums and learning very sloooowly how to use them wacko.gif
If anyone is still watching or interested in Benthochromis tricoti, I live in Melbourne and have 3 males and 5 females. This is a very early video of the most dominant male spawning.



I have them holding eggs frequently but only for 1-2 hours then they spit them out for whatever reason I don't know. If anyone can share some infomation on these great fish I would be truly greatful. If anyone wants to know anything from me I would be gald to answer any questions.[size="4"]

Cheers. Tricoti




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