Simonauv Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I don't suppose in all the new that stuff that has 'turned up' in Australia in the last few years any new dwarfs like Biotoecus or chromidotilapia sp. have 'turned up' have they? Or anyone seen any Nannochromis around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th0mas Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I don't suppose in all the new that stuff that has 'turned up' in Australia in the last few years any new dwarfs like Biotoecus or chromidotilapia sp. have 'turned up' have they? Or anyone seen any Nannochromis around? ← According to the current importable list, these are not listed (unless with a different name). It would be difficult to see them coming in as the market is rather small especially if they're going to "swim" into our shore. Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Someone on here had some Nanochromis. Also biotodoma Cupdo have surfaced - which I kinda like - I guess only kinda dwarf - Like a Ram on steroids. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonauv Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 I don't suppose in all the new that stuff that has 'turned up' in Australia in the last few years any new dwarfs like Biotoecus or chromidotilapia sp. have 'turned up' have they? Or anyone seen any Nannochromis around? ← According to the current importable list, these are not listed (unless with a different name). It would be difficult to see them coming in as the market is rather small especially if they're going to "swim" into our shore. Thomas. ← Neither are the L number catfish - yet they still seem to pop up - funny that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th0mas Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I don't suppose in all the new that stuff that has 'turned up' in Australia in the last few years any new dwarfs like Biotoecus or chromidotilapia sp. have 'turned up' have they? Or anyone seen any Nannochromis around? ← According to the current importable list, these are not listed (unless with a different name). It would be difficult to see them coming in as the market is rather small especially if they're going to "swim" into our shore. Thomas. ← Neither are the L number catfish - yet they still seem to pop up - funny that. ← Ture for the L numbers - but there seems to be enough people willing to pay the extra for them. Not really sure about these cichlods though, can't speak for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkap Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Although not technically proficient with the L's, from what I've heard through the trade, so many juvies of non-permissible L's look like permissible one's, the AQIS inspectors don't pick up that they're not what the paper work syas they are. Also, some "importers" will go to extreme measures... wasn't there a woman arrested in Melbourne recently with a number of L's strapped to her person? This has all been going on for so long now. that they're readily bred by hobbyists and widely available from within the country. An easy way to tell, is simply by the cost. If it's way too high, particularly when they can be purchased in their home country for a dollar or two, chances are they may have been brought into the country on the "down-low". Not sure if there's enough dwarfophiles in the country to support demand for people to take those kinds of risks with new dwarfs. p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th0mas Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Although not technically proficient with the L's, from what I've heard through the trade, so many juvies of non-permissible L's look like permissible one's, the AQIS inspectors don't pick up that they're not what the paper work syas they are. ← That's why the updated list has changed to enforce a minimum size (can't remember exactly, but quite a few cms) to allow for proper identification. Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonauv Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 Although not technically proficient with the L's, from what I've heard through the trade, so many juvies of non-permissible L's look like permissible one's, the AQIS inspectors don't pick up that they're not what the paper work syas they are. ← Yes, I can imagine how difficult it must be to tell those albino/orange spot etc L numbers from the Dekeyseria pulcher (the only Plec type catfish on the list) Not sure if there's enough dwarfophiles in the country to support demand for people to take those kinds of risks with new dwarfs. ← I don't want people to take the risk - I don't support that for 1 second - legal import and amendment to the list is the way to go. If there is low demand then maybe the risk is low and they may be granted entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoboi Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Considering that ALL apisto's are on the allowable import list I cant see any real reason why you'd want to bring them in on the sly. The hardest thing is to find a supplier and importer willing to bring them in for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonauv Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 Apistos are good but there is a whole other world of dwarfs out there apart from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevkoi Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Last time I looked, Taenicara candidi are around if you look hard... Biotodoma cupido are also around the traps. ... so are Biotoecus sp, Nanachromis transvestitus and nudiceps, lso around in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoboi Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I realise there are more dwarfs than just Apistos - but there are also so few apisto species in the country. If you're after something different check out this site - http://www.xoticaquatix.com/XoticAquatix/instock.htm Maybe Nigel can help out if there's anything that takes your fancy. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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