Cichlasoma/Vieja synspilum?

[Muttley]

Just wondering if Cichlasoma/Vieja synspilum (red headed cichlids) are very common up here?  Are they popular? Anybody keep them?

Thanks

[matt_a]

You wouldnt want to start breeding them.

[jeffc]

I heard they were good breeders with huge amounts of fry, but I am no longer interested in them.

[matt_a]

Exactly. You cant sell the fry, so there is no point on having hundreds or maybe thousands in each spawn.

[jeffc]

Unless you wanted some fresh food for something else  :lol:

[HELPLESS]

when i was breeding fish years ago i could not get enough out of my pair as people loved em - whats changed as i still think there heaps better than the common oscar , chocolate , texas & the like in colour ect - i would have more tomorrow if i knew where to get em - any 4 sale ?let me know  :P

[Scotty]

Red Devil Aquarium in the Aerodrome estate in caboolture has small synspillums for about 10 bucks each. Not many left when I got mine but nice colours and very energetic fish. round about 10 - 12 cms.

[Scotty]

Also, the aquarium in between the 2 car yards near chermside on gympie road has a large female ( i think, could be male) for like 40 bucks.