Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => Old World => Topic started by: jkeeler on July 11, 2012, 11:17:24 PM

Title: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: jkeeler on July 11, 2012, 11:17:24 PM: Have you guys seen these? I assume it is a line breed Hongi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtAwc6LqJ5Q

A guy in Ohio is selling some fry
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwcichlidsmmb&1342301117
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: Super Turtleman on July 12, 2012, 07:03:41 AM: I remember seeing pics of them before and didn't know if they were dyed or what...
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: Regalblue on July 12, 2012, 08:39:24 AM: I doubt they were labeled Sweden. But, Delores( Wet Thumb) had some breeders that looked just as good. This was years ago, but maybe she still has some. I'd say it's worth the try.
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: jkeeler on July 12, 2012, 09:02:46 AM: Quote from: Regalblue on July 12, 2012, 08:39:24 AM
I doubt they were labeled Sweden. But, Delores( Wet Thumb) had some breeders that looked just as good. This was years ago, but maybe she still has some. I'd say it's worth the try.

In the auction he indicated they were from Sweden, so he added "Sweden" to indicate the rarity/origin.
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: Regalblue on July 12, 2012, 11:28:10 AM: If they're labeled Sweden as origin, then they have to be line bred
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: Ron on July 12, 2012, 12:00:17 PM: Quote from: Regalblue on July 12, 2012, 11:28:10 AM
If they're labeled Sweden as origin, then they have to be line bred
While it's likely, I would not say it's guaranteed fact.

The fish in the video is exceptional. I'd like to see an entire group at a single instance. Anyone who's kept malawians long enough knows that they can be exceptional one moment and lackluster the next. I've certainly had a variety of times when I've looked at a tank and gone "WOW!", but by the time I grab a camera to capture the moment the male has dialed the color back already.
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: Regalblue on July 12, 2012, 12:12:28 PM: Yes Ron, Hongi( or Red Top Kipuma, as they were called when I kept them) are definitely one of those species that'll change coloration quickly

A dominant male in full color is spectacular
Title: Re: Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE
Post by: robmc13 on July 15, 2012, 02:13:21 PM: The 0.75" to 1" fry on Aqua Bid went for 102.00 for 5 fry. They are beautiful fish but I am not sure they are $20.40 a piece beautiful.