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 November 16 - 22, 2024 stock availability
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.
Sex of fish:
All fish are sold unsexed unless specifically listed as such. Sex of fish is never guaranteed.
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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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": $50 ea. unsexed or $110 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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.
Apistogramma sp. D37 - Inirida 'Rio Inirida' WC
Gorgeous, colorful and robustly built 'Kiemenfleck' apisto; wild collected from lagoon near headwaters of Rio Inirida
1 - 1.5" : $25 ea. (unsexed)
Apistogramma sp. D39 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Beautifully colored and recently discovered(2017) dwarf cichlid from upper Rio Vaupes. Also, known as Apistogramma sp. Alto Vaupes I
1 - 1.5": $35 ea. (unsexed)
Apistogramma sp. D50 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Handsome red & blue faced, larger growing apisto collected from Rio Vaupes headwaters
1.5 - 2" m / 1 - 1.5" f : $75 pr.
Geophagus sp. 'Altamira' 'Rio Xingu' WC
Rare offering of wild, undescribed eartheater from rarely collected area of Altamira, Para state of Brazil in a unique transitional zone between the Brazilian Highland & Amazonian Lowlands
4 - 4.5": $60 ea.
Heros sp. 'red spotted gold'
Highly requested juvenile golden bodied & red spotted severum that mature into colorful, showy gold & red adults
2 - 2.5": $18 ea.
Hypselecara temporalis 'Rio Itaya' WC
Wild Peruvian collected 'chocolate' cichlids a robust, richly colored, and mild mannered species featuring red wine & emerald green colored body and blood red eyes at maturity
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Pterophyllum cf. scalare 'Rio Demerara' WC
Rare! Wild Guyana collected 'Guyana Red Dragon' angelfish that develop red/pink spots similar to Rio Essequibo population and have sharp pointed nose like the Rio Nanay spotted scalare population
3 - 3.5" long @ 5 - 6" tall: $75 ea.
Pterophyllum scalare 'Leticia' WC
Wild collected from Rio Amazonas @ Leticia a unique area at the political borders of Brazil Colombia, and Peru each meet. This population of scalare angels feature hints of shimmering blue spangles and a black blotch just behind the eye.
2.5 - 3": $25 ea.
Satanoperca leucosticta 'Rio Demerara' WC
Real leuco's! Wild Rio Demerara, eastern Guyana collected adolescents of rare, highly sought after, and peaceful jurupari-like 'Whitespot eartheater' species that matures to a heavily white-silver spangled face and body at maturity. These are the real leucosticta!
6 -7" pairs: $300 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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North ('Central') American Cichlids
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Amphilophus labiatus 'Lago Nicaragua' F1
Single F1 male grow out bred from Rusty Wessels famed wild colony of Lake Nicaragua @ Grenada collected adults. He was grown out here in my facility as fry and is highly interactive with visitors
8": $125.00 - 1 male only
Amphilophus labiatus 'Isla Zapatera'
CB pure 'red devil' juveniles of Isla Zapatera, Lago Nicaragua stock previously and exclusivly imported by TUIC that display the characteristic enlarged lips of true labiatus. Mother is solid orange, father is white w/ small orange patches
1 - 1.5": $15 ea.
Unsexed juveniles of highly requested Panamanian 'yellow convict'. Small growing seldom available bright yellow gems. C.A.R.E.S species
1 - 1.5": $18 ea.
2 - 2.5"f / 2.5 - 3" m: $75 pr. sexed m/f pairs
4": $75 - male only
Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Bagaces' F2
Pure F2 juveniles from Rio Bagaces, Costa Rican breeding colony that display beautiful bright yellow face & fins over purple/blue body at maturity
1 - 1.5": $12.50 ea.
Amatitlania siquia 'Rio Monda'
Juveniles from long-maintained tank bred, Rio Monda, tributary of Rio Aquan, from near westernmost locality on Atlantic slope of Honduras collected 'convicts'; 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
Cribroheros longimanus 'Rio San Juan'
CB grow out adolescents of colorful gold/yellow bodied violet red breasted beauties bred from Rio San Juan, Costa Rican stock.
3 - 3.5": $18 ea.
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.
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
Herichthys tamasopoensis
Juveniles of lime green, blue spangled beauties that display a striking black/white breeding color
2.5 - 3": $15 ea.
Hypsophrys nicaraguensis 'Rio San Juan' F2
Gorgeous grow out sized, multi-colored, Costa Rican 'macaw cichlid'; A medium - large growing species with mild aggression that feature a rainbow of colors as adults
3.5" f / 4"m: $75 pr. - sexed m/f pair
6": $100 - 1 show condition male
Parachromis dovii 'Lago Nicaragua'
1": $10 ea.
Juvenile CB aquarium classic 'Jack Dempsey' that develops brilliant blue spangled bodies & purplish colored heads at maturity.
2.5 - 3": $15 ea. or sexed m/f pairs @ $40 pr.
Trichromis salvini 'Rio Grijalva'
Juveniles from long term captive bred Rio Grijalva, Mexican stock that feature striking red and blue spangled patterns over bright yellow bodies at maturity
2 - 2.5": $10 - females only
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": $25 ea. (unsexed)
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)
5 - 5.5": $50 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 - 2.5": $25 ea. - males only
Chindongo demasoni 'Pombo Rocks'
Beautiful CB grow outs from Pombo Rocks, Lake Malawi, Tanzania breeding stock featuring alternating vertical bands of black and extreme blue for both males and females
2 - 2.5": $15 ea.
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": $120 ea. - unsexed
Labidochromis caeruleus 'Lions Cove'
Great sized, incredibly bright colored, aquarium favorite bred from Lion's Cove, Lake Malawi breeding stock. These 'electric yellow labs' are mild mannered, easy to care for species that does well in groups of its own as well as many other cichlid species
2.5 - 3": $15 ea. - unsexed
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: $250 - sexed m/f pair
5": $125 ea. - sexed males only
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": $75 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 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
3.5 - 4": $50
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": $50 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": $55 ea.
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.
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": $60 ea.
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": $40 ea.
Triportheus angulatus 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Large sized , super fast & highly active mid-top water 'Dusky Narrow Hatchet fish'. A fantastic dither option over silver dollars for your med-large aquarium
5": $120 - lot of 5
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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": $45 ea.
Brochis sp. CW 106 'Rio Vaupes' WC
Wild collected 'Mitu cory' featuring vertical black band over face & eyeball and a thick longitudinal black band on its back from dorsal to lower caudal fin
1.5 - 2": $28 ea.
Calophysus macropterus 'Rio Amazonas' WC
Peruvian collected 'vulture cat' possessing all the 'giant' cat attributes except titanic size; grows to 18"
5 - 5.5": $55 ea.
Hoplisoma sp. C121 'Rio Negro'
Wild Rio Negro, Colombian collected undescribed C. burgessi-like cory cat featuring unique darkened gill covers with gold 'helmet', black vertical band over eyes, and black dorsal fin with extended black lateral band to top of caudal base
1 - 1.5": $28 ea.
Hoplisoma sp. CW127 'Jacareacanga'
Splendid 'super parallelus' cory cats wild collected from Jacareacanga cty, Para state of Brazil where Rio Tapajos, Rio Teles Pires and Rio Cururu meet. One of the most impressive cory cats to exist! A must have for the serious cory cat fan
2 - 2.5": $195 - 4pk.
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": $55 ea.
Notoglanidium macrostoma WC
Impressive, large sized wild Central Africa collected 'dwarf giraffe catfish'; a predatory but peaceful dwarf catfish that mixes will with South American Corydoras, Pimelodus, or similar cats as well as with most cichlids that it cannot easily crab & swallow.
10": $50 - 1 only (super impressive!)
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": $30 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": $50 ea.
Wild Peruvian Amazon collected 'duckbill cat' featuring wide, flat head and bold blakc lateral band that runs entire length of body
4 - 4.5": $30 ea.
Synodontis eupterus
Great sized medium & large African 'featherfin squeaker' catfish displaying long streaming fins with chocolate colored body and black spotted patterns
7.5 - 8": $45 ea.
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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": $45 ea.
Baryancistrus demantoides L200 ' Rio Orinoco WC
Wild juvenile 'hifin L200 green phantom' plecos featuring lime green body with pearl colored spot pattern and yellow fins
2.5 - 3": $45 ea.
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L240 'Rio Orinoco' WC
White spotted 'vampire pleco' - jet black body & fins covered in large white polka dots
2.5 - 3": $45 ea.
Leporacanthicus triactis L091 'Rio Orinoco' WC
Remarkable orange/black banded dorsal, adipose, & caudal fins ‘triple beacon pleco’ in a great size
4 - 4.5": $45 ea.
Panaqolus albivermis L204 'Rio Ucayali' WC
Great sized, bold pinstripe patterned Peruvian 'flash pleco'
4 - 4.5": $60 ea.
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": $75 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 trimed fins(males) available in a limited quantity
1.5 - 2": $60 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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": $60 pr. - sexed m/f pairs
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": $150
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