Labidochromis hongi Sweden VERY RARE

[jkeeler]

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

[Super Turtleman]

I remember seeing pics of them before and didn't know if they were dyed or what...

[Regalblue]

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.

[jkeeler]

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.

[Regalblue]

If they're labeled Sweden as origin, then they have to be line bred

[Ron]

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.

[Regalblue]

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

[robmc13]

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.