miercuri, 26 decembrie 2012

What is new in Tanganyika Lake

Octombrie 2012


Petrochromis sp. ‘orange tail’ Kasanga



 
 
Petrochromis species are still sought by some specialized hobbyists. Pictured here, a new variety from Kasanga, Tanzania, sold as Petrochromis sp. ‘orange tail’, a close relative of the species known as “Kipili Brown”. Note the reddish color on the tail and dorsal fins.



Neolamprologus gracilis Sibwesa





Formerly (many years ago) offered from Congo, Neolamprologus gracilis has been exported again, this time from Sibwesa, Tanzania. This fish, formerly known as Lamprologus ‘palmeri’, develops long white-tipped caudal fin extensions. Note the lack of facial marks. Photo by A. Konings.



by Cichlids News Magazine

luni, 17 decembrie 2012

Clasament Concurs "African Chichlids Club"

    1. Paul Valcu (user: vidockq "African Cichlids Club")   83 puncte
    2. Florin Florea (user: fflorin_73 "African Cichlids Club") 69 puncte
    3. Todea Marius Adrian (user: mrs.marius "African Cichlids Club") 67 puncte
    4. Mihai Costea (user: MihaiC "African Cichlids Club") 66 puncte
5-6. Danut Rogojina (user: danrogo2001 "African Cichlids Club") 63 puncte
       Mircea Popa (user: glasforex "African Cichlids Club")  63 puncte
    7. Relu Turta ( user: relu-ag "African Cichlids Club") 58 puncte
    8. Marcas Robert (user: robert "African Cichlids Club") 57 puncte
    9. Silviu Poiana (user: silviu.p "African Cichlids Club") 52 puncte
  10. Bogdan Rizea (user: bogdan.r "African Cichlids Club") 51 puncte
  11. Adrian Radu (user: adiradu "African Cichlids Club") 48 puncte
  12. Cristian Popa (user: crys "African Cichlids Club") 45 puncte
  13. Dragos Manarcescu (user: fishtecine "African Cichlids Club") 41 puncte
  14. Florian Nica (user: florian.n "African Cichlids Club") 22 puncte
  15. Cristian Cheregi (user: cristian8214 "African Cichlids Club")  19 puncte
  16. Valentin Milea (user: husky17 "African Cichlids Club") 12 puncte
       

Primii clasati

Locul 1    83 puncte

Paul Valcu (user: vidockq "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu: 1000 Litri
Placidochromis phenocilus Tanzania,
Placidochromis Mdoka whitelips,
Placidochromis electra Likoma.
Labidochromis caeruleus
Fossochromis rostratus
Aulonocara red Dragon
Protomelas red empress
Othopharinx tetrastigma


Locul 2     69 puncte

Florin Florea (user: fflorin_73 "African Cichlids Club")




Acvariu 848 litri
Aulonocara sp. firefish
Cyrtocara moori
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Labidochromis hongi SRT
Metriaclima estherae rot/rot
Nimbochromis venustus
Otopharynx lithobates Sulphur Head
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Pseudotropheus elongatus Chewere
Pseudotropheus flavus
Pseudotropheus polit
Scyaenochromis fryeri iceberg
 

Locul 3       67 puncte

Todea Marius Adrian (user: mrs.marius "African Cichlids Club")

 
 
Acvariu 578 litri
Pseudotropheus aurora Likoma
Pseudotropheus acei Ngara
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Pseudotropheus acei Itungi
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Pseudotropheus elongatus Mpanga
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Pseudotropheus saulosi Taiwan Reef
Pseudotropheus crabro
Pseudotropheus sp zebra long pelvic
Melanochromis auratus
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos Maingano
Melanochromis interruptus
Labeotropheus trewavasae Thumbi West
Labeotropheus fuelleborni
Metriaclima calainos
Metriaclima estherae Minos Reef
Metriaclima estherae O.B.
Metriaclima greshakei
Metriaclima zebra
Metriaclima zebra O.B.
Metriaclima zebra gold
Labidochromis caeruleus
Labidochromis hongi red top Kipuma
Labidochromis hongi SRT
Labidochromis sp. Mbamba Bay
 
* In curand vom afisa clasamentul total. Ramaneti conectati pentru detaliile intrarii in posesia premiilor.

joi, 1 noiembrie 2012

Fotografii Concurs

1. Mihai Costea (user: MihaiC "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 240 de litri
Pseudotropheus Demasoni
Labidochromis Caeruleus
Aulonocara Firefish
Ancistrus

2. Dragos Manarcescu (user: fishtecine "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 840 de litri
Sciaenochromis fryeri
Aulonocara sp. Firefish
Labidochromis Caeruleus
Copadichromis borleyi
Protomelas Boadzulu red
Aulonocara Usisya
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi
Aulonocara mamelela
Placidochromis Mdoka white lips

3. Paul Valcu (user: vidockq  "African Cichlids Club")


Acvariu: 1000 Litri
Placidochromis phenocilus Tanzania,
Placidochromis Mdoka whitelips,
Placidochromis electra Likoma.
Labidochromis caeruleus
Fossochromis rostratus
Aulonocara red Dragon
Protomelas red empress
Othopharinx tetrastigma

4. Adrian Radu (user: adiradu "African Cichlids Club")




Acvariu 543 Litri
Pseudotropheus Acei Ngara
Nimbochromis Venustus
Otopharynx Tetrastigma
Pseudotropheus Msobo Magunga
Protomelas Steven Estern
Protomelas Red Empress
Labidochromis Perlmutt
Placidochromis Milomo
Copadichromis Borleyi
Labeotropheus Trewasae Marmalade
Cyrtocara Moorii
Placidochromis Phenochillus Gissel
Aulonocara Firefish


5. Bogdan Rizea (user: bogdan.r "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 870 litri
Copadichromis azureus
Cyrtocara moorii
Placidochromis phenochillus Tanzania
Placidochromis phenochillus Mdoka white lips
Protomelas fenestratus Taiwan/Taiwan reef
Lethrinops albus Kande Island

6. Marcas Robert (user: robert "African Cichlids Club")



Acvaiu 270 litri
Labidochromis Caeruleus
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Labidochromis Mbamba Bay


7. Danut Rogojina (user: danrogo2001 "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 700 litri
Aulonocara OB
Melanochromis Chipokae
Labeotropheus Trewavasae
Pseudotropheus Flavus
Pseudotropheus Demasoni
Pseudotropheus Hongi SRT
Cyrtocara Moori
Aulonocara Struartgranti Chiloelo
Copadichromis Borley Red Fin

8. Silviu Poiana (user: silviu.p "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 700 litri
Labidochromis caeruleus
Labidochromis hongi SRT
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Metriaclima sp.Daktari
Metriaclima zebra Chilumba "Luwino Reef"
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Cyrtocara moori
Protomelas taeniolatus Boadzulu Red
Copadichromis borleyi Kadango red fin
Lethrinops marginatus red fin

9. Mircea Popa (user: glasforex "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 840 litri
Cyrtocara moori
Labidochromis sp. Mbamba
Labidochromis sp. Hongi
Labidochromis caeruleus
Maylandia pyrsonotos
Maylandia aurora
Maylandia greshakei
Maylandia sp. Msobo
Pseudotropheus sp. Acei
Pseudotropheus johannii
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Pseudotropheus sp elongatus ornatus

10. Cristian Cheregi (user: cristian8214 "African Cichlids Club")



Acvariu 120 litri
Hemichromis lifalili
Nimbochromis venustus
Labidochromis caeruleus
Pseudotropheus elongatus mpanga
Cyrtocara moori
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Melanochromis maingano
Labeotropheus trewavasae

11. Florian Nica (user: florian.n "African Cichlids Club")


 
 
Acvariu 310 litri
Altolamprologus calvus white
Altolamprologus compresiceps firefin
Julidochromis marlieri
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Neilamprologus leleupi

12. Cristian Popa (user: crys "African Cichlids Club")


 
Acvariu 1200 litri
Abactochromis labrosus
Lichnochromis acuticeps
Taeniolethrinops furcicauda Liuli Tanzania
Electochromis lobochilus Hertae
Placidochromis phenocilus Giselli
Placidochromis phenocilus Mdoka
Placidochromis sp. Jalo Reef
Cyrtocara moori
Copadichromis cyaeneus Zimbabwe Rock
Aulonocara hueseri
Sciaenohromis fryeri iceberg Maleri Island
Tropheops sp. mauve yellow Magunga
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
 

13. Relu Turta ( user: relu-ag "African Cichlids Club")

 
 
Acvariu 270 litri
Haplochromis aeneocolor "Yellow Belly"
Thorachochromis braunschi
Haplochromis sp. CH44
Astotilapia latifasciata
 

14.Todea Marius Adrian (user: mrs.marius "African Cichlids Club")

 
 
 
Acvariu 578 litri
Pseudotropheus aurora Likoma
Pseudotropheus acei Ngara
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Pseudotropheus acei Itungi
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Pseudotropheus elongatus Mpanga
Pseudotropheus socolofi
Pseudotropheus saulosi Taiwan Reef
Pseudotropheus crabro
Pseudotropheus sp zebra long pelvic
Melanochromis auratus
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos Maingano
Melanochromis interruptus
Labeotropheus trewavasae Thumbi West
Labeotropheus fuelleborni
Metriaclima calainos
Metriaclima estherae Minos Reef
Metriaclima estherae O.B.
Metriaclima greshakei
Metriaclima zebra
Metriaclima zebra O.B.
Metriaclima zebra gold
Labidochromis caeruleus
Labidochromis hongi red top Kipuma
Labidochromis hongi SRT
Labidochromis sp. Mbamba Bay
 

 

15. Florin Florea (user: fflorin_73 "African Cichlids Club")

 
 
 
Acvariu 848 litri
Aulonocara sp. firefish
Cyrtocara moori
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Labidochromis hongi SRT
Metriaclima estherae rot/rot
Nimbochromis venustus
Otopharynx lithobates Sulphur Head
Pseudotropheus acei Msuli
Pseudotropheus demasoni
Pseudotropheus elongatus Chewere
Pseudotropheus flavus
Pseudotropheus polit
Scyaenochromis fryeri iceberg
 

16. Valentin Milea (user: husky17 "African Cichlids Club")

 
 
Acvariu 100 litri
Lamprologus ocellatus gold
Altolamprologus calvus black Zaire
Altolamprologus compressiceps gold head

duminică, 28 octombrie 2012

Concurs cu Premii




La implinirea celor 6 ani de cand existam o sa organizam un concurs pentru voi. Asadar limpeziti acvariile, curatati geamurile, aranjati decorurile, ingrijiti pestii si nu in ultimul rand pregatiti aparatele foto. Se va premia cel mai frumos acvariu de ciclide africane. Nu pozati pestii ci acvariul, deci fixati obiectivele pentru asa ceva. Premiile vor fi pe masura si vor fi acordate de African Cichids Club in colaborare cu Seachem Romania si Topheus Online Shop. Concursul va incepe pe 1 Noiembrie si se va incheia pe 15 Decembrie si vor fi premiate numai pozele facute in aceasta perioada. Timp suficient pentru a face cea mai reusita fotografie. Pentru detalii, premii si regulament ramaneti conectati pe African Cichlids Club. Pentru intrebari va asteptam la adresa de e-mail: info@tropheus.ro.
Pentru a putea participa la concurs trebuie sa fiti sau sa deveniti membrii African Cichlids Club.

vineri, 20 iulie 2012

What is new in Tanganyika Lake

Iulie 2012

 

Cyprichromis zonatus Zambia


After an absence for some years, Cyprichromis zonatus has again been collected and exported from Zambia. Formerly known as ‘Zebra Leptosoma’, this fish was a favorite among hobbyists years ago. Photo by A. Konings.


Simochromis babaulti Zambia


Spurred by the popularity of wild-caught Tropheus, importers have begun requesting its cousins, members of the genus Simochromis. Here S. babaulti; adults have been collected, along with sister species, in Zambia.


Petrochromis  famula Katete


Specialty hobbyists that are fans of Petrochromis species have turned to P. famula variants. P. famula from Katete, Zambia, sports a yellowish dorsal fin and strongly contrasting bars when charged up. Photo by A. Konings.


Neolamprologus prochilus


An odd fish rarely encountered in any numbers in the lake, Neolamprologus prochilus is a smallish fish with a large trap-door mouth. While not especially colorful, the challenge would be to breed this miniature predator.


By Cichlid News Magazine

duminică, 6 mai 2012

What is new in Tanganyika Lake

Aprilie 2012

Eretmodus cyanostictus Malasa


Still seemingly very popular among Tanganyika fans are the goby cichlids, especially Eretmodus. Here a male Eretmodus cyanostictus from Malasa Island, Tanzania, sporting blue dots along its head and upper body.

Tropheus sp. red Nsumbu


Caught off Nsumbu, Zambia is a red form of Tropheus similar to the Kachese variety to the west, but displaying deeper red coloration. These Nsumbu Reds were exported recently due to current popular demand for Tropheus.

By Cichlid News Magazine

duminică, 15 ianuarie 2012

What is new in Tanganyika Lake

Ianuarie 2012

Lamprologus brevis sunspot Namansi


Shell dwellers remain popular and wild individuals are still available. Here, a recently imported Lamprologus brevis ‘sunspot’ collected at Namansi, Tanzania, so named by its characteristic mid body blotch.


Altolamprologus Compressiceps Coal Black


Imported several years ago from Zambia, but not exported since, Altolamprologus compressiceps ‘coal black’ is a dark black form of the popular species and has arrived again.


Tropheus moori Malasa


Not often imported, since nearby variants are usually caught instead, is the Tropheus moorii from Malasa Island, Tanzania. Note the dark red markings around the head area and the typical “rainbow” body markings along with a yellow dorsal fin.


Julidochromis marlieri Kasanga


Reportedly from south of Kasanga, Tanzania, Julidochromis marlieri has appeared in recent shipments. The color variety of this marlieri has more of a marbled pattern compared to the standard Burundi form. However the body size of the two wild varieties is comparable.

By Cichlid News Magazine

What is new in Tanganyika Lake

Iulie 2011

Telmatochromis vittatus


Collected from south of Kipili, in Mkinga, Tanzania, Telmatochromis vittatus is an odd-ball lamprologine not often seen available from importers. Unusual cichlids like this are attractive to many Tanganyika collectors if only for the new breeding challenge.

Tropheus Chilanga red Nkamba


Several Tropheus varieties, especially the lesser known ones from Zambia, are in demand by those hobbyists who yearn for something a bit off the standard mark. Here T. moorii ‘Chilanga red’ reportedly from the Nkamba area, often assumes a darker red coloration.


Cyprichromis sp. leptosoma jumbo Moliro


From Moliro, Congo, Cyprichromis sp. ‘leptosoma jumbo’ has been available again. This fish is a jumbo type of leptosoma sporting a markedly yellow throat area as well as different colored dorsal fins and tails that are typical for these types. Photo by A. Konings.


Cyphotilapia frontosa Mikula


Several populations of dark blue varieties of Cyphotilapia frontosa exist in southern Congo. Many American hobbyists proclaim that the Moba location has the deepest blue fish. However the Mikula frontosa pictured here is now favored by some.




Octombrie 2011

Altolamprologus compresiceps Bulu Point


A new but secret collecting spot near Bulu Point, Tanzania has produced a nicely colored Altolamprologus compressiceps type. This one is overall yellowish with dabs of red in its unpaired fins.


Cyathopharinx foae Sibwesa


There is a fair demand for the featherfin types of late, although wild-caught fish rarely have any color by the time they reach importer’s tanks. Recently Cyathopharynx foae from Sibwesa (TZ) are available. Photo by A. Konings.


Petrochromis moshi orange


Demand for many of the Petrochromis species continues. One of the most sought after types is the species named ‘Moshi Orange’ from various places in central Tanzania.


Neolamprologus brichardi Kapampa


Several color varieties of Neolamprologus brichardi are known from different points around the lake. This variety was collected in southern Congo south of Kapampa.

By Cichlid News Magazine