Hi all,
I was given 2 pairs of T bythobates and I successfully had them breed and I have lots of juveniles that need to find a new home.
Would some of you be interested in keeping this awesome fish?
Thanks
Tim
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
2 pairs of T bythobates is owesome . I gona also these pair.
Tilapia bythobates is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities.
Tilapia bythobates is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities.
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
You can post a for sale ad in the Classifieds section if you are looking to share them with other members. It's important to spread the wealth on endangered species.
Congratulations on the spawn!!
Congratulations on the spawn!!
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- Deeda
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Congrats, Tim! I think my pair is getting ready to breed also (see post in W. African forum).
Do you have a local fish club? That may be a good place to distribute some.
Do you have a local fish club? That may be a good place to distribute some.
- Catfish Dan
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hi Tim
I would be very glad to get some,about six.
Fed Ex is very good for me on their shipping.
I would be very glad to get some,about six.
Fed Ex is very good for me on their shipping.
Jake Levi
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
- Jake Levi
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Jake,
sorry, I sold all my juvies at the last local auction. I still have my breeding pair so I might get some soon. I will let you know.
Tim
sorry, I sold all my juvies at the last local auction. I still have my breeding pair so I might get some soon. I will let you know.
Tim
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Thanks Tim,
I am looking forward to breeding these on, I hope all your juvies went to breeding homes.
Jake
I am looking forward to breeding these on, I hope all your juvies went to breeding homes.
Jake
Jake Levi
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
- Jake Levi
- Joined: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:59 pm
- Location: Northern Michigan
Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hey Jake- Our T. bythobates just spawned, we have 75+ fry. We'd be happy to ship some with some guidance as we've never shipped before. They need to get a little size before they'll be ready to go.
Cheers,
Debbie
Cheers,
Debbie
- Catfish Dan
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hi Debbie
Thats great !
I am definitely interested ! Where are you in Southern Illinois?
Fedex has great 'overnight' service, if you have a local pet shop with O2 tank you can fill the bags there. I'd like six when they are old enough to ship, I will pay shipping etc, a heat pack might be wisest, weather is iffy here right now, temps at night putting ice in the dogs water bucket.
A pet shop may well have shipping boxes for six bags.
PM me with price info if you dont want to post that here. I am guessing shipping at around $ 75-90. I will prepay that also.
Good luck on that spawn, every 75 or so counts big time when species preservation is needed. Do you have any other of the Tilapia group? I really am looking for the three listed ones, Bathybates, Gutterosa and Snyderae. I have growout tanks and pair tanks for each.
This makes my day !
Thats great !
I am definitely interested ! Where are you in Southern Illinois?
Fedex has great 'overnight' service, if you have a local pet shop with O2 tank you can fill the bags there. I'd like six when they are old enough to ship, I will pay shipping etc, a heat pack might be wisest, weather is iffy here right now, temps at night putting ice in the dogs water bucket.
A pet shop may well have shipping boxes for six bags.
PM me with price info if you dont want to post that here. I am guessing shipping at around $ 75-90. I will prepay that also.
Good luck on that spawn, every 75 or so counts big time when species preservation is needed. Do you have any other of the Tilapia group? I really am looking for the three listed ones, Bathybates, Gutterosa and Snyderae. I have growout tanks and pair tanks for each.
This makes my day !
Jake Levi
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
- Jake Levi
- Joined: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:59 pm
- Location: Northern Michigan
Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hi Debbie
any update on the fry size?
I am really looking forward to raising them.
I also heard that 'Fantastic Fins' in Livonia, MI has some Tilapia Snyderae and I am hoping to make contact with them this sat through the Motor City Aquarium Society Auction in Madison Heights, MI.
You can check the club out at:
www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com, there is a link on their site to the auction with directions.
Hope to meet some of you there.
Jake
any update on the fry size?
I am really looking forward to raising them.
I also heard that 'Fantastic Fins' in Livonia, MI has some Tilapia Snyderae and I am hoping to make contact with them this sat through the Motor City Aquarium Society Auction in Madison Heights, MI.
You can check the club out at:
www.motorcityaquariumsociety.com, there is a link on their site to the auction with directions.
Hope to meet some of you there.
Jake
Jake Levi
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
- Jake Levi
- Joined: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:59 pm
- Location: Northern Michigan
Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hey Jake! The fry are doing great and have hit what appears to be a mini growth spurt. In looking at my calendar yesterday I see it's been 30 days since they hatched. I know for our local fish club, it's recommended to wait 6 weeks before bringing in fry for auction, and shipping seems a bit more stressful. Would you say 2 months is a good age?
We have access to your standard insulated fish box and bags. I'm trying to obtain a small O2 cylinder/regulator from work (on loan, of course).
I'll send a PM with my phone number so we can talk closer to the shipping date.
Cheers! Debbie
We have access to your standard insulated fish box and bags. I'm trying to obtain a small O2 cylinder/regulator from work (on loan, of course).
I'll send a PM with my phone number so we can talk closer to the shipping date.
Cheers! Debbie
- Catfish Dan
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Re: Tilapia bythobates
Hi Deb
How are the babies doing ? I am really looking forward to them.
How are the babies doing ? I am really looking forward to them.
Jake Levi
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
Northern MI
Raising American Natives, American Cichlids,
Retired Fisheries Biologist
- Jake Levi
- Joined: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:59 pm
- Location: Northern Michigan
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