A big thanks to those that visited us while at the OCA Extravaganza! It was quite the weekend! Even getting home was an adventure as my friends Yukon broke down and ended up being towed. All and all a fun filled weekend.
A new club has formed here in Columbus, the Columbus Killifish Group (CKG). So far we have only had two meetings but it is quite the start. The first meeting mostly dealt with expectations of the club. The second meeting had a presentation, "An Introduction to Killifish" by Mark Delraso where he shared the basics of killifish care and shared a lot of photos of various killifish species. The meeting wrapped up with more discussion and a mini auction of 20 bags of fish and plants. I ended up picking up the following types of killies: Scriptaphyosemion schmitti Juarzon, Aphyosemion splendopleure Ekondo Titi and Aphyosemion splendopleure Moliwe. The A. splendopleure Moliwe were quite a surprise in color. I will have to take a photo of these some day soon. Stay tuned for more from the CKG!
Beyond that, mark your calendars for the Columbus Area Fish Enthusiasts (CAFE) 2014 Convention March 28th-30th. There will be great speakers, rare fish auctions, vendors, an all day auction Sunday and a bunch of fun with fellow hobbyists. What more could you want? Visit CAFE's website for all the details: http://columbusfishclub.org/CAFE_Convention.php.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
Chicago
I have the below species of fish that I can bring along on my trip to Chicago. Please email me if you are interested. I will have limited space so first come, first serve.
Geophagus megasema F-2 (True megasema!) Large Spot Geophagus 1"+ $12 ea. 6/$60
Apistogramma baenschi F-1/F-2 Baensch's Apisto 1"+ $18 ea. 4/$60
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" Two Stripe Killifish 1" $15/pr.
Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" (Color) Elbert's Killifish 1 1/4" $20/pr.
Aphyosemion cognatum F-2 "CI 2011" Red Spotted Killifish 1 1/2" $15/pr. Two Pairs Left
Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" Primitive Killifish 1 1/2" $12/pr.
Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 (Color) Red Stripe Killifish 1 1/2" $12/pr.
Geophagus megasema F-2 (True megasema!) Large Spot Geophagus 1"+ $12 ea. 6/$60
Apistogramma baenschi F-1/F-2 Baensch's Apisto 1"+ $18 ea. 4/$60
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" Two Stripe Killifish 1" $15/pr.
Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" (Color) Elbert's Killifish 1 1/4" $20/pr.
Aphyosemion cognatum F-2 "CI 2011" Red Spotted Killifish 1 1/2" $15/pr. Two Pairs Left
Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" Primitive Killifish 1 1/2" $12/pr.
Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 (Color) Red Stripe Killifish 1 1/2" $12/pr.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
OCA Presale
Below are the fish I expect to have for the OCA Extravaganza. Feel free to preorder via my email at: jeremybasch@gmail.com.
| Cichlid Species Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Apistogramma baenschi F-1/F-2 | Baensch's Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" F-1 | Cockatoo Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $6 ea. 4/$20 |
| Apistogramma eunotus "Redtail" F-3 | Redtail Bluecheek Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Geophagus megasema F-2 (True megasema!) | Large Spot Geophagus | 1 1/2" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Teleocichla monogramma | Single Stripe Teleocichla | 1"+ | $18 ea. 4/$60 |
| Catfish Species Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Ancistrus sp. Aquarium Strain | Bristle/Bushynose Plecos | 2" | $3 ea. |
| Centromochlus perugiae (Internal Fertilization) | Honeycomb Woodcatfish | 1 1/4" | $18 ea. 4/$60 |
| Hypancistrus sp. "L-136" F-1 (Lg. and Sm. Spot) | L-136a, b & c | 1 1/2" | $30 ea. |
| Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo" F-2 (Lipbrooder) | Crying Whiptail | 1 1/2" | $25 ea. 4/$80 |
| Otothyropsis piribebuy F-2 (Spawns like Corys) | LG 2 Brown Otos | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Tatia intermedia F-2 (Internal Fertilization) | Galaxy Woodcatfish | 1 1/2" | $12 ea. 4/$40 |
| Killifish Species Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" | Two Stripe Killifish | 1" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" (Color) | Elbert's Killifish | 1 1/4" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion cognatum F-2 "CI 2011" | Red Spotted Killifish | 1 1/2" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion exigoideum "BWW 00/2" (Color) | False Jewel Killifish | 1 1/2" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" | Primitive Killifish | 1 1/2" | $12/pr. |
| Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 (Color) | Red Stripe Killifish | 1 1/2" | $12/pr. |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Lokoja" | Steel Blue Killifish | 1 1/2" | $8/pr. |
| Fundulopanchax sjoestedi "Niger Delta" (Color) | Blue Gularis | 1 1/2" | $15/pr. |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus F-2/AS (Fav from the lake) | Tanganyikan Killifish | 1 1/2" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Lacustricola pumilus "Burundi, CI 2008" | Tanganyikan Lampeye | 1" | $15/pr. |
| Procatopus similis "Kumba" F-1 (Schooling) | Royal Lampeye | 1-1 1/4" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Killifish Eggs Available | Common Name | Eggs | Price |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus F-2/AS | Tanganyikan Killifish | Dozen | $10 |
| Rainbowfish Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Chilatherina fasciata "Faowi Village" | Barred Rainbowfish | 1 1/2" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Melanotaenia boesemani | Boesemani Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Melanotaenia parva | Dwarf Red Flame Rainbowfish | 1"-1 1/2" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Melanotaenia praecox "Pagai" F-3/F-4 | Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Pseudomugil furcata | Furcata Blue Eye | 1" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Pseudomugil cf. paskai (Limited) | Neon Orange Blue Eye | 1" | $15 ea. 6/$80 |
| Invertebrates/Live Foods | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Asolene spixi | Spixi Snails | Nickel Size | 6/$10 |
| Dapnia moina | Daphnia Culture | Starter | $5 |
| Enchytraeus buchholzi | Grindal Worm Culture | Starter | $5 |
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Loricaria sp. "Atabapo, Colombia" fry
Just a quick update on the fishroom. We continue to have a number of fish that are producing fry at this time. Below are a few shots of the baby Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo, Colombia"
Monday, July 15, 2013
July Update
A few updates for the month. We counted 15 juvenile zebra plecos, Hypancistrus zebra. A few of which are available on Aquabid.com: http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?disp&viewseller&Fishboy21. Recent spawnings in the fishroom also include: Centromochlus perugiae, Sturisomatichthys sp. "Colombia" (photo below), Otothyropsis piribebuy Pseudomugil furcata, P. cf. paskai, P. ivantsoffi, Melanotaenia praecox "Pagai", Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow", A. exgoideum "BWW 00/2", A. amoenum "Sakabeyeme" and Fundulopanchax fallax "CI98". This should set us up well for the fall!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Sturisomatichthys sp. "Colombia" Wild Pair
We recently had a spawn from our Sturisomatichthys sp. "Colombia". Here is a photo showing a female with a nice red coloration and the male behind. The fry require constant water changes and feeding for the first month but we think they are well worth it!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Aphyosemion amoenum "Sakabayeme"
I thought I would post a picture of a very special fish, Aphyosemion amoenum "Sakabayeme". What do you think? It is one of my favorites!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Aquabid
I placed a few killifish up for sale on Aquabid.com. Check out our AB page to see what is available: http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?disp&viewseller&Fishboy21
Monday, April 29, 2013
May Availability
Here is our availability for May. I may have a few updates as the month goes on. Stay tuned! And do not forget to come to the Columbus Area Fish Enthusiasts Spring Auction May 4th! Go to columbusfishclub.org for all the details.
| Species Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" | Two Stripe Killifish | 1"-1 1/4" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion exigoideum "BWW 00/2" | False Jewel Killifish | 1"-1 1/4" | $20/pr. |
| Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 | Red Stripe Killifish | 1 1/2" | $20/trio |
| Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" F-1 | Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid | 3/4"-1" | $5 ea. |
| Hypancistrus zebra F-2 | Zebra Pleco | 1 1/4"+ | $125 ea. |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Jos Plateau" | Steel Blue Killifish | 3/4"-1" | $8/pr. |
| Fundulopanchax sjoestedi "Dwarf Red Gularis" | Dwarf Red Gularis | 3"+ | $25/pr. |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus F-2/AS | Tanganyikan Killifish | 3/4"-1" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Melanotaenia boesemani | Boesemani Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Tatia intermedia F-2 | Galaxy Woodcatfish | 1" | $12 ea. 4/$40 |
| Killifish Eggs Available | Common Name | Eggs | Price |
| Procatopus similis "Kumba" F-1 | Royal Lampeye | 6 | $10 |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus F-2/AS | Tanganyikan Killifish | Dozen | $10 |
| Invertebrates | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Asolene spixi | Spixi Snails | Nickel Size | 6/$10 |
| Species on the Way | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Aphyosemion amoenum "Sakabayeme" | Beautiful Killifish | 1 1/4" | $30/pr. |
| Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" | Elbert's Killifish | 1" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion exigoideum "BWW 00/2" | False Jewel Killifish | 1" | $20/pr. |
| Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" | Primitive Killifish | 1" | $12/pr. |
| Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 | Red Striped Killifish | 1 1/4" | $10/pr. |
| Apistogramma sp. cf. agassizii F-1 | Tefe Agassiz's Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Apistogramma baenschi F-1/F-2 | Baensch's Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $8 ea 6/$40 |
| Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" F-1 | Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid | 1 1/2-2" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Apistogramma eunotus "Redtail" F-3 | Redtail Bluecheek Apisto | 3/4"-1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Chilatherina fasciata "Faowi Village" | Barred Rainbowfish | 1" | $12 ea. 6/$60 |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Jos Plateau" | Steel Blue Killifish | 3/4"-1" | $8/pr. |
| Geophagus megasema | Large Spot Geophagus | 1" | $8 ea 6/$40 |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus | Tanganyikan Killifish | 3/4"-1" | 6/$60 |
| Melanotaenia boesemani | Boesemani Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Melanotaenia parva | Dwarf Red Flame Rainbowfish | 1"-1 1/2" | $10 ea 5/$40 |
| Melanotaenia praecox "Pagai" F-3/F-4 | Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Tatia intermedia F-2 | Galaxy Woodcatfish | 1" | $12 ea. 4/$40 |
Friday, April 12, 2013
Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" Wild Male
There seems to be a little bit of resurgence in Apistogramma. There are many new species and forms available including many species from Peru and Brazil. Pictured below is a species that has been in the hobby for quite a while. Many color forms exist of this species. Apistogramma cacatuoides can be found in a red, orange and gold form. Recently wild A. cacatuoides have come into the hobby. A male is shown below. These are great for breeder back into existing strains to strengthen stock.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Current Fish List
We often get asked what we are currently keeping and breeding. Below is a current list of the fish that are in our fishroom.
| Fishroom Fish List | |
| Killifish Species | Common Name |
| Aphyosemion amoenum "Sakebayeme" | Beautiful Killifish |
| Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" | Two Stripe Killifish |
| Aphyosemion bivattatum "Mundemba" | Two Stripe Killifish |
| Aphyosemion coeleste "Malinga" | Sky Blue Killifish |
| Aphyosemion cognatum "Congo" CI 11 F-1 | Red Spotted Lyretail |
| Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" | Elbert's Killifish |
| Aphyosemion exigoideum "BWW 00/2" | False Jewel Killifish |
| Aphyosemion mimbon "GNA 05-02" | M'bon Killifish |
| Aphyosemion ogoense ogoense "GHP 80/24" | River Ogooue Killifish |
| Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" | Primitive Killifish |
| Aphyosemion pyrophore "Komono Yellow" | Fire Carrier Killifish |
| Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-1 | Striped Killifish |
| Aplocheilichthys luxophalmus Wild | Lampeye Killifish |
| Austrolebias nigripinnis "Carmelo" F-1/F-2 | Pearl Killifish |
| Epiplatys roloffi Salayea, Liberia | Roloff's Killifish |
| Fundulopanchax fallax "CI 98" | Deceptive Killifish |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Jos Plateau" | Steel Blue Killifish |
| Fundulopanchax sjoestedi | Blue Gularis |
| Fundulopanchax walkeri CI 12 Wild | Walker's Killifish |
| Lamprichthys tanganicanus | Tanganyikan Killifish |
| Procatopus nototaenia "Bindu" Wild | Large Finned Lampeye |
| Procatopus similis "Kumba" Wild | Variable Killifish |
| Pseudepiplatys annulatus Aquarium Strain | Clown or Rocket Killifish |
| Rivulus hildebrandi "PAN 04/11" | Peruvian Killifish |
| Rivulus sp. "Rio Does de Mayo" F-1 | Peruvian Killifish |
| Cichlid Species | Common Name |
| Altolamprologus calvus F-1 | Inkfin Calvus |
| Apistogramma baenschi Wild/F-1 | Baensch Apisto or Inca 50 |
| Apistogramma bitaeniata "Tefe" Wild | Two Stripe Apisto |
| Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" F-1 | Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid |
| Apistogramma erythrura | Red Tailed Apisto |
| Apistogramma eunotus F-2 | Blue Cheek Apisto |
| Apistogramma sp. cf. Tefe Wild | Tefe Apisto |
| "Cichlasoma" festae Wild | Festae Cichlid |
| Dicrossus filamentosus Wild | Filamented Checkerboard Cichlid |
| Geophagus megasema F-1 | Large Spot Geophagus |
| Haplochromis sp. "Blue Obliquidens" | Blue Obliquidens |
| Ivanacara adoketa F-1 | Zebra Acara |
| Labidochromis caeruleus | Yellow Lab |
| Catfish Species | Common Name |
| Centromochlus perugiae Wild | Honeycomb Woodcatfish |
| Centromochlus reticulatus Wild | Reticulated Woodcatfish |
| Hypancistrus sp. "L-136" Wild | L-136a, b and c |
| Hypancistrus sp. "L-333" Wild | L-333 |
| Hypancistrus sp. "Monte Dourado" F-1 | Monte Dourado Pleco or L-411 |
| Hypancistrus zebra Wild/F-1 | Zebra Pleco of L-46 |
| Ituglanis metae Wild | NA |
| Liosomadoras oncinus Wild | Jaguar Woodcatfish |
| Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo" F-1 | Crying Whiptailcatfish |
| Otocinclus cocama Wild | Zebra Otocinclus |
| Otothyropsis piribebuy Wild | Brown Oto or Lg2 |
| Peckoltia compta Wild/F-1 | Frog Leopard, Imperial Pleco or L-134 |
| Platystacus cotylephorus Wild | Eel Tail Banjo Catfish |
| Scobiancistrus aureatus Wild | Goldy Pleco or L-14 |
| Sturisomatichthys sp. "Colombia" Wild/F-1 | Colombian Royal Farlowella |
| Tatia intermedia Wild/F-1 | Galaxy Woodcatfish |
| Tatia strigata F-1 | Striated Woodcatfish |
| Rainbowfish Species | Common Name |
| Chilatherina fasciata "Faowi Village" | Barred Rainbowfish |
| Melanotaenia boesemani | Boeseman's Rainbowfish |
| Melanotaenia parva | Dwarf Red Flame Rainbowfish |
| Melanotaenia praecox "Pagai" F-3/F-4 | Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish |
| Invertebrates & Live Food | Common Name |
| Asolene spixi | Spixi Snails |
| Daphnia moina | Moina Daphnia |
| Enchytraeus buchholzi | White Worms |
| Turbatrix aceti | Vinegar Eels |
Monday, March 18, 2013
Aphyosemion cognatum "Congo CI 2011" Wild Male
Here is a view of our Aphyosemion cognatum Commercial Import from the Congo in 2011. My fish were acquired through Jeff Michels of AquaticClarity.com and seem to produce eggs when temperatures reach 74-76 F. These are setup as a group in a 5 gallon where they produce between 3-4 eggs per day. It is an interesting species and we were lucky enough to capture this image last year.
Fish Availability
Below is our current availability list. Please note that it is still
too cold to ship Priority. Express shipping via FedEx is available which
will include a heat pack. Please contact us for more information.
| Species Available | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" | Two Stripe Killifish | 1/2"-3/4" | $8/pr. |
| Aphyosemion cognatum "Congo" CI 11 F-2 | Red Spotted Lyretail ***Limited*** | 3/4"-1" | $15/pr. |
| Aphyosemion exigoideum "BWW 00/2" | False Jewel Killifish | 3/4"-1" | $12/pr. |
| Apistogramma cacatuoides "Peru" F-1 | Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid ***Limited*** | 1 1/2-2" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Centromochlus perugiae F-1 | Honeycomb Woodcatfish | 1" | $18 ea. 4/$60 |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Jos Plateau" | Steel Blue Killifish | 3/4"-1" | $8/pr. |
| Fundulopanchax sjoestedi | Blue Gularis ***Limited*** | 3"+ | $25/pr. |
| Hypancistrus zebra F-2 | Zebra Pleco | 1 1/2" | $125 ea. |
| Melanotaenia boesemani | Boesemani Rainbowfish | 1" | $8 ea. 6/$40 |
| Poecilia latipinna "Panchatula Creek" F-1 | Sailfin Molly | 1" | 6/$10 |
| Pseudepiplatys annulatus Aquarium Strain | Clown or Rocket Killifish ***Limited*** | 3/4" | 6/$20 |
| Tatia intermedia F-2 | Galaxy Woodcatfish | 1" | $12 ea. 4/$40 |
| Killifish Eggs Available (if they produce) | Common Name | Eggs | Price |
| Aphyosemion bitaeniatum "Mbanga" | Two Stripe Lyretail Killifish | Dozen | $5 |
| Aphyosemion bivattatum "Mundemba" | Lyretail Killifish | Dozen | $5 |
| Aphyosemion elberti "Diang Yellow" | Elbert's Killifish | Dozen | $6 |
| Aphyosemion primigenium "GBN 88/10" | Primitive Killifish | Dozen | $5 |
| Aphyosemion striatum "Lambarene" F-2 | Red Striped Killifish | Dozen | $6 |
| Epiplatys roloffi Salayea, Liberia | Roloff's Epiplatus | Dozen | $6 |
| Fundulopanchax garderni "Jos Plateau" | Steel Blue Killifish | Dozen | $5 |
| Lamprichthys tanganicus | Tanganyikan Killifish | Dozen | $20 |
| Invertebrates & Live Food | Common Name | Size | Price |
| Asolene spixi | Spixi Snails | Nickel Size | 6/$10 |
| Turbatrix aceti | Vinegar Eels | Sm Culture | $2 |
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