Hypancistrus zebra and Krobia xinguensis

Fall seems like it is here (most days). Happy that winter is holding off for now but we are sure it is around the corner. With the change of seasons, comes hopefully more spawning in the fishroom. While we do not have a lot of species from Rio Xingu, we would like to highlight two species here, Krobia xinguensis and Hypancistrus zebra, also known as the Zebra Pleco. Both species could be in danger due to the dams that were built along the Rio Xingu. We do not know how well these species will do now with the dams in place but it appears both species are safe in our aquaria, for now.

We are excited to have offspring of both species and hope to get these into the hands of other capable and interested aquarists. The Krobia xinguensis are going to take a little longer to get established in the fishroom as the adult breeding pair were only being housed with us long enough to arrange their move to their new home in Pittsburgh, PA. The H. zebra have been in our aquaria for the last 10 years or so. We have several groups of these amazing fish and are happy that are F-1 breeding group is now producing again. With that said, we will be taking pre-orders on Zebra Plecos for the Ohio Cichlid Association Extravaganza. We have a group of 7 fish that will be ready early next year for delivery or pickup. We are requesting a down payment be made to hold this group of fish. These fish will not be shipped and must be picked up or dropped off (no exceptions will be made due to the rarity of these fish). For serious inquires, please contact us at: jeremybasch@gmail.com. See everyone in Cleveland!