Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => Old World => Topic started by: Nick on December 11, 2012, 08:53:03 PM

Title: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Nick on December 11, 2012, 08:53:03 PM
For one reason or another I have decided to got all tropheus. I already have the Ilangi which are doing great and I also have some Duboisi Maswa that are growing up nicely. I'm looking for maybe 2 more kinds.
I just built the rack for my fish room and with a slight modification I can put my other 120g tank on it along with a 75g, 55g, and 30g cube grow out tank. I freaking geeked out over this idea!

Anyone have suggestions? I have my own ideas but I always like to hear what other people think about the different species.
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Helloitsme on December 12, 2012, 07:02:56 AM
You should plan on being at the MCA auction in January. There are usually a lot of Tropheus there. You might want to set up some more tanks before then, just saying...
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 12, 2012, 01:26:06 PM
You should plan on being at the MCA auction in January. There are usually a lot of Tropheus there. You might want to set up some more tanks before then, just saying...

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Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Nick on December 12, 2012, 07:30:34 PM
I'll be there. The new tanks will be set up this weekend. Anyone specific I should talk to? I'm looking for something along the the lines of a Bemba or red moliro.
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 12, 2012, 10:50:05 PM
You should plan on being at the MCA auction in January. There are usually a lot of Tropheus there. You might want to set up some more tanks before then, just saying...
This auction in January, it will be at the same place correct? Im not sure if im gonna be able to make this one or not, but I would like to. Gotta wait and see how things work out... ??? ???
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Nick on December 12, 2012, 11:02:31 PM
I believe it will be at the same place the motor city one was. This past weekend
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Ron on December 13, 2012, 03:10:26 AM
This auction in January, it will be at the same place correct? Im not sure if im gonna be able to make this one or not, but I would like to. Gotta wait and see how things work out... ??? ???
If you're looking for "fish", any auction will do, but if you're looking for "cichlids" the MCA auction shouldn't be missed!  ;)
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: auratus on December 16, 2012, 03:51:33 AM
Also make sure you always have Metro ( for bloat)   on hand if you dont get what you want there is always the Oyers in Brighton  and keep your mind open about what fish to mix with Trophs Gobies and of course my fav Petrochromis have babys of one kind so far
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 16, 2012, 10:05:09 AM
Im wondering, when do the Oyers let people come over to purchase. I know there not open to general public at all. We have family right there in Brighton that we visit and have often thought of contacting them for some fish. Just curious.  ??? ???
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: auratus on December 16, 2012, 10:44:46 AM
I dont think you`ll have a problem if you want their number I`ll give it to you I dont know why people think that they dont allow people to come by I have 2 kinds of Trophs but the fry are sold out for now also check out Trophs.com great site!
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: Ron on December 16, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
Im wondering, when do the Oyers let people come over to purchase. I know there not open to general public at all. We have family right there in Brighton that we visit and have often thought of contacting them for some fish. Just curious.  ??? ???
FWIW, just don't show up there unannounced - line something up ahead of time.
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 16, 2012, 12:18:42 PM
Im wondering, when do the Oyers let people come over to purchase. I know there not open to general public at all. We have family right there in Brighton that we visit and have often thought of contacting them for some fish. Just curious.  ??? ???
FWIW, just don't show up there unannounced - line something up ahead of time.
I wouldn't do that to anyone, I would always be sure to contact ahead of time.... Plus im not sure I could find there house to do that anyway. ??? ???
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: auratus on December 16, 2012, 12:25:18 PM
GPS?  Google maps?   You can always come into town when we have the fish room tour! 
Title: Re: Going Troph Crazy!
Post by: SKISWETPETS on December 16, 2012, 12:30:19 PM
GPS?  Google maps?   You can always come into town when we have the fish room tour!
I did that summer before last. Pretty cool. I had a good time, problem was it was on saturday and I was downstate till sunday so I didn't buy anything...