Hoplarchus Psittacus (true parrot cichlid)

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  1. Celest

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    Good evening=)
    Where can I find these bad boys?
    Thanks
     
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    One doesn't see these often.
    And as they are possibly wild caught (South America), I suspect it will be a while before they are available again :(
     
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    best way is to discuss with your lfs, see if they are able to ask the importer.
    problem is you normally need to fill a box. so you are in for 3-5k before you have any fish, then you probably have 50-100 fish.

    have seen chocolate cichlids around, witch are a close cousin, would be far less effort
     
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    Chocolates are fantastic fish to keep.
    Well worth tracking down if you want a mild mannered (relatively) SA Cichlid
     
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    @Celeste, I agree with @top dog and @Reedfish

    Not sure where you stay and what LFS's are around you but have a word with them

    Your best bet would probably be Wazeer as they keep a large variety of chichlids
    I also agree that the Chocolate cichlid is a stunning fish to keep, the older they get the more they colour up
    Also not always available but you do get them if you look around
     
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    Celest

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    Thanks for the advice guys, I will keep looking.
    Those chocolates would also be sweet to find=)
     
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