Where to find bolivian rams-Cape Town

Howsit guys
I'm looking for a male or a pair of bolivian rams. Has anyone seen them in Cape Town? or know of anyone on the forum that breeds them?

 

Contact @jedigenie here on tasa. He has a batch of fry a few weeks old. Maybe he can get some to you.

 

He's in PE though. Is it safe to send fish from PE? How would I go about it?

 

Howzit @neilgouws,

I've got 4 adults available, was hoping to breed them myself but I'm not going to have the space in my current set-up.
Bought them at R75 per fish from a trusted store, they seem to be of top quality with zero deformities, would just like my money back on them, R300 for the 4.

I can also recommend @jedigenie and trust from what I've seen that he'll be able to transport the fish safely.

Get in touch via PM for my contact details if you're interested.

Cheers,
Jack

 

@neilgouws
Howdy, not sure if you have read my love letter to Bolivian Rams yet but here's a handy link
Bolivian Rams - Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus

I take it you are looking for a male because it might give you a better show piece? I personally wouldnt bother because they are almost impossible to tell apart. So scratch looking for a male and more than likely also scratch looking for a pair. People that have pairs tend to hold onto them for dear life, not because they are particularly hard to pair off but just because they are really special little fish and their courtship/breeding behavior is fascinating. A pair of BR in full breeding color really does add a wow factor to a tank.

So where does that leave you? My honest opinion would be to get a group of young fish and grow them out then keep the ones you want and sell the rest. Jack Stone's offer is a good 1 and you stand a good chance of getting a pair.

Another option would be to wait for me to select and send you a batch in a few months time. To give you an idea of shipping costs, this last Sunday I flew a parcel of fish to Cape Town and a 9,4kg parcel cost R306 through SAA.

Third option would be to try source through a LFS, just make sure you dont get any skinny fish (most likely full of parasites) or fish with any deformities (most often seen in the mouth area giving the fish a beak that looks similar to parrot fish).

Hope I was able to help a bit

@Marco + @Jack Stone, thanks for thinking of me and the vote of confidence

 

@neilgouws You could also try Panorama Pets, they normally have in stock.