16 replies to this topic

[Westie]

Just saw these guys are available online.
Anyone kept Cichlasoma Pearsei? They look like a pretty cool fish. Just watched some vids on YouTube

[Bowdy]

There not very common. I'd be interested I. One if you end up getting some.

[Fox]

When I worked at Midland, I tried to get some of these in many many times, I finally got a pair in and sold them to someone who said they would breed them, but unfortunately they ended up dying from bad water conditions

Such a shame as they are stunning fish.
 

[Terry]

I bought a pair when I was in Melbourne about 10 years ago, the day after I got them home the female jumped out.

 

Keep them covered.

Edited by Terry, 20 May 2014 - 07:13 AM.

[Westie]

If I get another big tank I will look at getting some of these guys. Get a whole bunch as juvies and grow them out.
If I do end up looking in to ordering them, I will let you know bowdy
Cheers for the advice terry
Az that's a shame man.

[Fox]

Yea sure was, But I did pop in there yesterday and saw some mint H.bocourti if your after something different. They were in a display tank so I dont know if they would sell but might be worht asking.

 

[Redevilz]

They have cichlasoma Pearsei on live fish.com in stock.

https://www.livefish...earsei-4cm.html

[Westie]

Hey Az the Herichthys bocourti would be cool
There was someone on a Facebook page saying she is now working in the fish section, and when I asked her if they would consider selling the RTC she said yes. I suppose anything is for sale if it's the right price. I might duck in there once I change things up in my tank. Would be easier than ordering a bunch of juvenile Cichlasoma Persei from the eastern states

[Bowdy]

bocourti are great kept them before.
I'm keen on a few Persei though.

[Westie]

Yeah either type would be cool
Got any pics of the bocourti when you had them Bowdy?

[Bowdy]

Gees while ago now I can have a look for you.
I do know Aquotix have couple nice ones ATM. Are you changing to Americans mate ?

[Westie]

Yeah gonna give bigger fish a crack
Always liked planted tanks, but I get bored quickly of fish. Would be ok if I had more than one display tank, then I would keep my fish longer. Would save a lot of money too.
Don't tell TCM I may be getting Americans..... Would never hear the end of it.......

[Fox]

Hey Az the Herichthys bocourti would be cool
There was someone on a Facebook page saying she is now working in the fish section, and when I asked her if they would consider selling the RTC she said yes. I suppose anything is for sale if it's the right price. I might duck in there once I change things up in my tank. Would be easier than ordering a bunch of juvenile Cichlasoma Persei from the eastern states

Yerp young Brittany. (Brittany19) good chick and is turning the fish section around very quickly. Doing a great job imo.
Pity she can't get the hours though
Mmmmmm I doubt the RTC would be up for grabs, if it was the price would be off the dial!
The first owner sold the RTC to the next owners for $4k (I've seen the paperwork) so at a guess those owners sold it to the new owners or at least showed them the invoice. So they would think it would be worth $4k.

[Bowdy]

That helicopter cat is bloody big.

[Fox]

That was also bought for $4k

[Bowdy]

God the owners are bloody scammers.

[Link2Hell]

Pearsei are vegetarian so more fibre than protein

very peaceful but get large

 

Bocourti have the same temperament and similar size