Hemichromis cerasogaster

[Nebraska_cichlids]

For those Hemichromis lovers: I put a group of cerasogaster up for auction on aquabid, including a picture of the female.

 

[viejo]

Yes Janos,
I am currently the highest bidder ....

 

[Nebraska_cichlids]

Larry,

I figured you wouldn't be able to resist, given your longstanding interest in the genus. I am not crazy about Hemichromis, but the cerasogaster are pretty cool and haven't been available for several years. I picked the breeders up on a trip to Germany. I passed along some juvies to Steve Thornton on a recent visit to his place, to make sure the species will remain available to hobbyists.

Janos

 

[viejo]

I'm keeping close tabs on the auction Janos. Good to see that Steve will be working with them.

 

[viejo]

The cerasogaster should be coming this week. Wish me luck!!

 

[Captain Jim]

Maybe I can get some juvies from you..have feeling you will succeed!

 

[viejo]

Thanks, I hope so!

 

[viejo]

Received the cerastogaster today, unfortunately 50 % DOA. The alleged 3 day priority mail was 1 day+ over schedule. Looks like it is Fedex from now on ..

 

[Captain Jim]

Sad about your losses..were you able to save some?

 

[viejo]

Luckily I have 2 left but they seem to be a pair, at least I hope so.

 

[Captain Jim]

My P.Tanaetus Molowie are giving me babies,..so if you have success with Cerastogaster group I would like that.

 

[viejo]

And I would like some Moliwa as well. Lost all but 2 of the cerasogaster in shipping but am now 100% sure that the remaining 2 are are indeed a pair albeit still on the small side ( 2-2 1/2"). The female is starting to show signs of filling up but the male is still merely tolerating her at this point.
I would like to see them put on a little more size @ any rate. Will keep you posted.

 

[Captain Jim]

Well, I'm willing to wait..I have some Molowies almost ready to rehome now,..hopefully more coming. My jewels not spawning because they are basically in communal..I need to put a few separate. Keep in touch,..good luck!