Tropical fish Importer, Exporter, and Breeder specializing in Central & South American cichlids, as well as Characins, catfish, pleco, and other rare or unusual species from around the world.
Tangled Up in Cichlids
Week of January 4 - 10, 2024 stock availability
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TUIC stock list key:
WC = Wild caught fish collected from nature.
F1 = First generation fish spawned from wild fish.
F2 = Second generation spawned from F1 fish.
CB = F3 or greater; tank raised fish and/or of unknown provenance.
'M/F Pair' = Individual sexed Male and Female sold as a pair.
'Breeding Pair' = Male and Female that have spawned together under my observation.
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Sex of fish:
​All fish are sold unsexed unless specifically listed as such. Sex of fish is never guaranteed.
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​Sizing:
Listed sizes indicate the range of size in total length ('TL') for the specifically listed species as measured from smallest to largest of the actual current stock and are guaranteed to be within 1/16th +/- of an inch of accuracy and are backed by the industries only size guarantee. Most fish will be somewhere between the listed size range. Fish will never be smaller than advertised size (within 1/16th +/- ) but may arrive reasonably upsized due to recent growth.
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How To Order & Payment Info. Shipping Information
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To place your order, please email: sales.tuic@gmail.com
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Quick Menu:
North & South American Cichlids
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Acarichthys heckelii 'Rio Nanay' WC
Sexed pairs of wild collected Peruvian 'threadfin acara' with amber cheeks/abdomen, orange anal fin, and diamond spotted flanks at maturity
4 - 4.5": $40 ea. unsexed or $100 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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Amatitlania myrnae 'Rio Lari' F2
F2 juvenile m/f pair of Rio Lari, Costa Rican 'topaz cichlid' that display purple and amber/yellow adult coloration. C.A.R.E.S species.
2 - 2.5": $50 pr. sexed m/f pair
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​​​​​Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Bagaces' F2
Pure Rio Bagaces, Costa Rican juveniles and a young adult m/f breeding pair that display beautiful bright yellow face & fins over purple/blue body at maturity. his population grows quite large and dominant males form large heads similar to Amphilophus citrinellus but in a smaller package
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea.
3"f / 4"m (F1): $75 - F1 m/f breeding pair
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Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Monda'
Juveniles from long-maintained tank bred Rio Monda, northern tributary branch of Rio Aquan, near westernmost locality on Atlantic slope of Honduras; featuring bold black stripe patterned males and impressive blue & yellow base on fins with orange belly on breeding females
2 - 2.5": $25 - sexed m/f/ pairs
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Amphilophus trimaculatus 'Rio Sarabia'
Juveniles of highly requested 'trimac' from 3 spotted, Rio Sarabia, Mexico breeding stock
1": $15 ea.
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Apistogramma sp. D6 - Mitu 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Smaller, slender built yellow & red faced apisto collected from tributary of Rio Vaupes tributary near city of Mitu
1 - 1.5 f / 1.5 - 2" m: $75 pr.
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​​Heros sp. 'red spotted gold'
Highly requested juvenile golden bodied & red spotted severum that mature into colorful, showy gold & red adults
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
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CB Costa Rican grow out 'rainbow cichlids' - a medium growing, very well behaved & easy to breed species that can be kept in low aggression community
1 - 1.5": $10 ea.
​​​​Maskaheros argenteus
Majestic looking, large growing, young m/f pair of tall, silver bodied species covered in black pepper spotted pattern and purple hues
4" f / 6"m: $175 - sexed m/f pair
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Absolutely gorgeous large, thick & beefy, breeder male Costa Rican red 'wolf cichlid' in show condition! 1 only Rare offer at this size and condition
15": $300 - 1 (ships XL)
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Parachromis managuensis 'Rio Danto'
Stunning, large, chucky, show condition breeder male from long term maintained Rio Danto, La Ceiba Honduran breeding stock. 1 only Rare offer at this size and condition
14": $250 - (ships XL)
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​​​Rocio octofasciata
Juvenile CB aquarium classic 'Jack Dempsey' that develops brilliant blue spangled bodies & purplish colored heads at maturity.
2.5 - 3": $10 ea.​ ​​​​​
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Tomocichla tuba 'Rio Fortuna' F1
Real F1 adolescent pairs of rarely available large growing, & impressively colorful Costa Rican riverine herbivore
4 - 5" f / 5.5 - 6"m: $200 - sexed m/f pairs
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Juvenile grow outs of large growing 'black belt' featuring silver bodies covered in black 'pepper' spots with distinct black "belt" and blood red throats at maturity
3.5 - 4": $35 ea. - sexed males
​5 - 5.5": $50 ea. - sexed males​​​​​​​
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Vieja melanura 'var. synspila'
CB 'red head synspila' grow outs that display a rainbow of color w/ extensive & distinctive red head & ventral coloration at maturity
3 - 3.5": $25 ea. (unsexed)
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Old World Cichlids (Africa, Madagascar, Asia, etc.)
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Aulonocara hueseri 'Likoma' F2
Limited quantity of F2 juvenile males of beautiful blue & yellow Likoma Island, Lake Malawi 'midnight peacock'
2.5 - 3": $20 ea. - males only
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​​Cyphotilapia gibberosa Moba 'Blue Zaire' F1
Breathtaking bright blue grow out sized 'frontosa-like species' from Southern Lake Tanganyika region in Republic of the Congo (formally Zaire) that are know to sport the most brilliant blue coloration. When kept in groups they are a site to behold!
5-6": $90 ea. - unsexed
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Magnificently colored Mbuna from Lake Malawi displaying and opaque/pearl baby blue body with bright yellow fins and faint black vertical bands
3 - 3.5"f / 4"m: $50 - m/f pair
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Melanochromis kaskazini 'Kirondo' WC
Just wow! Bright cobalt blue torpedo-like predator from Kirondo, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Mature males turn a stunning deep cobalt blue while females will stay lighter almost powder blue, but will retain the black lateral band and yellow fins that juveniles and young adults of both sexes have. (photo in below listing is of adult female)
5" f / 6"m: $200 - sexed m/f pair
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Melanochromis kaskazini 'Kirondo' F1
F1 unsexed adolescents from above listed pair. Still in juvenile color. I will do my best at sexes but will not be guaranteed. (female shown in this photo link)
4 - 4.5": $40 ea - unsexed
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Characins (Tetra types), Cyprinids (Barb/Carp types),
Cyprinodontiformes (livebearers), Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes)
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Hemiodus vorderwinkleri 'Rio dos Apiacas' WC
Rare one of a kind offer from first ever trade offering of impressively patterned Anostomid from Rio dos Apiacas; a northern tributary of the Teles Pires, Mato Grosso state of Brazil featuring 3 bold vertical blotches along upper to mid body
4": $50
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Leporinus nijsseni
CB juveniles of rarely offered Suriname characin w/ red fins and black spots/bands over gold body; these are super exotic options for active medium sized communities
2.5 - 3": $20 ea.
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Leporinus pellegrini 'Rio Tocantins' WC
Rarely imported wild collected Rio Tocantins @ Imperatris Characin featuring alternating black spots and vertical bands over gold body.
3 - 3.5": $20 ea. ​
Leporinus striatus 'Pantanal' WC
Super cool 'striped' characin wild collected from Pantanal, Mato Grosso Brazil featuring torpedo shaped, golden/yellow body with rows of lateral black bands from nose to tail and red lips.
3 - 3.5": $20 ea.
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Moenkhausia sp. kogal 'Yellow' WC
Absolutely amazing, wild Comodoro, Mato Grosso collected super showy tetra featuring glimmering yellow body with, blue eyes!
2 - 2.5": $20 ea.
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Myleus cf. schomburgkii 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Large sized wild Colombian silver dollars displaying black 'Thin bar' vertical mid-lateral band; an active addition for larger aquariums and a great dither/target fish for the cichlid community tank
5 - 5.5": $40 ea.
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Myloplus rubripinnis 'Leticia' WC
Wild Colombian 'red hook' silver dollars - a super asset to larger communities for activity and are a great dither for shy cichlids
3.5 - 4": $35 ea.
​​Osteochilus waandersii 'Thailand' WC
Wild Thailand collected 'hard-lipped barb' featuring bronze colored body with solid black lateral band and red fins
5": $25 ea.
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Siluriformes species (other catfish species)
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Ageneiosus magoi 'Rio Inirida' WC
Intricately marked, unmistakenly shaped, remarkable 'Orinoco Dolphin Cat’, a rare treat for catfish fans.
3.5 - 4": $35 ea.
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Calophysus macropterus 'Rio Amazonas' WC
Peruvian collected 'vulture cat' possessing all the 'giant' cat attributes except titanic size; grows to 18"
5 - 5.5": $40 ea.
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Leiarius marmoratus 'Rio Nanay' WC
Wild Peruvian 'marble achara' catfish; a large growing, attractive, and showy cat with chocolate brown & tan marble patterned body and huge sailfin like dorsal fin:
5 - 5.5": $40 ea.
Pimelodus tetramerus 'Rio Tocantins' WC
A unique offering of Rio Tocantins collected 'striped Pimelodus' featuring multiple dark lateral stripes over golden colored body.
4.5 - 5": $20 ea.
Rhinodoras gallagheri 'Rio Ariari' WC
Rarely imported, attractively marked, non-predatory Doradid catfish; a real treat for catfish collectors that stays under 10".
5.5 - 6.5": $40 ea.
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Wild Peruvian Amazon collected 'duckbill cat' featuring wide, flat head and bold blakc lateral band that runs entire length of body
4 - 4.5": $25 ea.
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Synodontis eupterus
Show condition, large African 'featherfin squeaker' catfish displaying long streaming fins with chocolate colored body and black spotted patterns
7.5 - 8": $30 - 1 only
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Loricariid species (armored catfish & pleco)
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Baryancistrus beggini L239 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Wild Upper Rio Orinoco collected beautiful navy blue 'Panaque' from Colombia
2.5 - 3": $40 ea.
​Panaqolus albivermis L204 'Rio Ucayali' WC
Great sized, bold pinstripe patterned Peruvian 'flash pleco'
4 - 4.5": $50 ea.
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Pseudohemiodon apithanos 'Rio Guayas' WC
Formally known as P. sp. 'Caqueta'; only recently identified as the true 'chameleon whiptail'; this is the intricately marked, variably patterned, one of a kind specimens available in a limited quantity
7 - 7.5": $55 ea.
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Anabantiformes /Ancients / Oddballs / Brackish ​
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Betta albimarginata 'Malinau' WC
Wild mouthbrooding 'White seam fighter' betta pairs from Malinau Regency, North Kalimantan province collection featuring dark velvet red body with white trimmed fins(males) available in a limited quantity
1.5 - 2": $50 pr. - sexed m/f pairs​
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​Betta rubra 'Aceh Besar' F1
F1 pairs of mouthbrooding red & copper/brown colored 'Toba Betta' m/f pairs from Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia collected breeders available in a limited quantity
1.5 - 2": $50 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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Gymnothorax polyuranodon
Wild West Papua, New Guinea collected large growing pure freshwater eel that I have enjoyed in my possession for several months. It is pellet trained and has been very active. This species does not need brackish water!
12": $125
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