Paretroplus nourissati

[bobrfish]

lamena translates to red

one

[Apexpredator]

Has anybody kept these

guys? They are quite an attractive fish. just looking for some first hand experience before I

decide to dive in and get some.

[bobrfish]

I have a few left after

losing many.

IMO, get a BIG tank. They are aggressive as adults and will not

hesitate to kill each other. I would not use anything less than 180 gal tank. However, see http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquai...nourissati.html (http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/paretroplus_nourissati.html) where smaller

tanks are used.
A number of folks who keep this fish use other Madagascan fish in the tank to

help distract the lamena and disperse the aggresion.

The fish accept a broad range of

water conditions and do well with hard alkaline water. The fish take whatever food is offered. I

have not seen any breeding activity to date.

For the most comprehensive information

about this fish consider obtaining:
THE ENDEMIC CICHLIDS OF MADAGASCAR
by Patrick de Rham

& Jean-Claude Nourissat

To order book contact:
The Fish Factory
Mike

Schadle
676 Mississinewa Road
Chesterton, IN 46304
Unsure of Mike's price but

it will be higher than ordering from France.

or

Send an e-mail to Roland

Staub, AFC treasurer: roland.staub@evc.net, giving the following indications:

1) The

number of book(s) you wish to order.
2) Your name and address to which the book(s) must be

sent to.
3) Credit card (VISA-Master Card) number and date of expiration.

The price of one book is US$ 42.50.
This price includes mailing costs to whatever

country the book has to be sent to.
The amount to be paid will be charged on your credit

card.

Questions, please e-mail to Roland Staub: roland.staub@evc.net.

[Apexpredator]

Thanks for the wealth of

information.