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25.01.2022 BREEDING COLONIES FOR SALE: (Last Call!) UPDATED 21/9 ------------------------------- I stripped the last mouthfuls today and as I won't have time to raise more fry, any holding female will be sold with the mouthful! Electric Yellows at about 6-9cm. 3m/7f: $95 or 6m/14f: $180... Placidochromis Milomo (VC10) 1m/3f at about 13-17cm: $150 Elongatus Mpanga 1-2m/8-9f at about 10-13cm: $150 for the 10 --------------------------------- Due to upcoming commitments early next year, I will be selling all of my top quality breeding stock. These are all great breeders sourced from well-known Cichlid enthusiasts and Aquarium shops in several states and they have taken me years to collect and improve. A lot of time and effort has gone into these fish. I am pretty sure about the ratio as I vent sex them, but there's a small chance that it could possibly be an extra male or female in there. As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up from Ormeau QLD 4208 only, sorry but no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish.

23.01.2022 (UPDATED 16/11/2017) African Cichlids! Sizes are a good estimate but can vary slightly. While all are healthy good quality fish, unless otherwise specified these are fry and hence sold unsexed. Please note that I always have the fish caught and ready for pick-up when the buyer arrives. Please bring a bucket/esky to transport them in. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry, but no shipping.... Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 as I handle all sales from my phone. ******************************************************* Update 16/11/2017: It's now getting towards the end of my sell-out before my break. The only fish I have available are: Electric Yellows 40-50mm: 5 for $35 Electric Yellows 40-50mm: 10 for $60 Electric Yellows 40-50mm: 40 for $200 Placidochromis Milomo (aka VC10) about 30-40mm: 3 for $40 Placidochromis Milomo (aka VC10) about 30-40mm: 10 for $110 Albino Sailfin Pleco 30cm (300mm): $95 (stunning and a great tank cleaner!) -------------------------------------------- Pick one for free with any purchase over $50: Blue Dolphin female at about 140mm, blind on one eye, but breeds well. Female Placidochromis sp. Jalo Reef at about 90mm. -------------------------------------------------- Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 as I handle all sales from my phone.

22.01.2022 Red Back Scraper BIG breeding colony!!! Ok, so I will sadly have to sell off my big breeding colony of Red Back Scrapers. It would be awesome if someone wanted them all as they do really well as a big colony. I’ve been selling fry at 30-40mm at 3 for $50 ($17ea). From my fry ad: Haplochromis sp. "red back scraper" is a stunning African Cichlid that is now sadly believed to be extinct in the wild. Populations in the hobby were collected at Nyegezi Bay (northern Mwanza Gulf) i...n Lake Victoria in 1991 and have not been seen in the wild since. In the aquarium, they constantly forage for food around rocks and gravel. If there are plants in the aquarium, they are often observed picking algae off the plants without causing damage to the leaves. They are quite peaceful and I have not found them to be fussy feeders as they happily eat a range of good pellets and flakes. A very rare stunner that I am proud to keep The whole colony is 31-32 fish, it’s 7-8 males and 23-24 females. Sizes are about 70-150mm. 2 males and 7 females: $250 ($28ea) 4 males and 14 females: $475 ($26ea) All 7-8 males and 23-24 females: $750 (about $23ea, these are big fish and 30mm fry sell for $17ea!) I am in no rush to sell these as I will still have tanks up and running for another 2 months. I would really love to see them go to someone who would be passionate about breeding them and ideally took the whole colony. The first photo in the ad is from the web, the second is of one of the fry at 45mm these produced. As most Victorian’s, they are flash fish and can turn their colour on and off. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208 only. No holds or shipping. Please bring your own container/bucket for transport. The fish will be caught and waiting for you in a container with an air stone and Stress Coat. Ready for pick up and a safe journey to a new home when you arrive at the agreed time. If you want to come get these, please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989.

22.01.2022 Last few of some awesome colonies! A bit emotional realizing that I'm almost out of a few rare and stunning fish and breeding colonies. The below are the last ones and I won't be getting any more, so this is your last chance if you want to get some of these from me: Black Bar Red top Zebra 1m/6f colony. 10-13cm: $95 Mpanga 3m/9f colony. 10-13cm: $185... Red Back Scraper, about 3m/6f colony. 7-10cm: $250 for the 9 VC10, 1m/3f colony, Male is 22cm+! females 11-17cm: $195 VC10, 1m/2f colony, 11-17cm: $120 Yellowtail Acei, 1m/5f, 11-14cm: $110 Protomelas Spilonotus Chimwalani Reef 1m/1f, 20cm: $120 F1 Burundi Frontosa 2m/4f. About 11-14cm: $360 Interruptus 1m/4f at about 10-12cm: $85 As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up only, no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish. If you also want some of the 10+ other types of African Cichlids available, please see the top post on my Facebook page "Fintastic Cichlids" for details.

21.01.2022 BREEDING COLONIES FOR SALE: (UPDATED 15/9) ------------------------------- Electric Yellows at about 6-8cm. 3m/7f: $95 or 6m/14f: $180 Electric Yellows, nice big fish at about 9-12cm. 3m/7f: $125 Placidochromis Milomo (VC10) 2m/4f. Huge 22cm+ alpha male, females at about 13-17cm: $250 ... Red Fin Kadango 2m/3f at about 12-16cm: $150 Elongatus Mpanga 1-2m/8-9f at about 10-13cm: $150 for the 10 F1 Burundi Frontosa 2m/4f at about 10-15cm: $360 (can also sell 1m/2f for $185) F1 Burundi Frontosa 2m/7f at about 16-25cm: $800 (can also sell 1m/4f for $450) UPDATE: I measured them all today as I had to move them from a tank that sold and the 2 males are 23cm and 25cm, 1 female is 15cm, 2 are 20cm, 4 are about 24-25cm, so these are really nice big fish! --------------------------------- Due to upcoming commitments early next year, I will be selling all of my top quality breeding stock. These are all great breeders sourced from well-known Cichlid enthusiasts and Aquarium shops in several states and they have taken me years to collect and improve. A lot of time and effort has gone into these fish. I am pretty sure about the ratio as I vent sex them, but there's a small chance that it could possibly be an extra male or female in there. As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up from Ormeau QLD 4208 only, sorry but no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish.

21.01.2022 Last leg of the FinTastic Cichlid sell-out! (UPDATED 4/11/2017) African Cichlids! Sizes are a good estimate but can vary slightly. While all are healthy good quality fish, unless otherwise specified these are fry and hence sold unsexed. Please note that I always have the fish caught and ready for pick-up when the buyer arrives. Please bring a bucket/esky to transport them in.... Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry, but no shipping. Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 as I handle all sales from my phone. ******************************************************* PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL TYPES ARE SOLD IN MINIMUM LOTS OF 3 OF EACH TYPE AND A MINIMUM TOTAL BUY OF 9 FISH. ******************************************************* Update 4/11/2017: It's now getting towards the end of my sell-out before my break. The only fish I have available are: Electric Yellows 30-40mm: 3 for $20 Electric Yellows 30-40mm: 10 for $50 Electric Yellows 30-40mm: 25 for $99 Electric Yellow breeding colony. About 4-5m/7-8f, great breeders at around 70-100mm: $120 for the 12 or $230 for the 25 Placidochromis Milomo (aka VC10) about 30mm: 3 for $40 Albino Sailfin Pleco 30cm (300mm): $100 (stunning and a great tank cleaner!) In 2-3 weeks I will do a bulk deal on ALL fry I have available. It will be a mix including rarer fish like VC10's and Red Back Scrapers, but it will mostly be nice Electric Yellows. It may be 400+ fish ranging from 15-45mm. Shoot me an offer if you are interested. -------------------------------------------- Pick one for free with any purchase over $50: Protomelas Spilonotus "Chimwalani Reef" (200mm) SOLD Blue Dolphin female at about 120mm, blind on one eye, but breeds well. Female Placidochromis sp. Jalo Reef at about 90mm. -------------------------------------------------- DISPLAY PACKS: Colourful mixes of smaller fish at about 30-40mm (Update: Except for Electric Yellows, some of the others may be 25-30mm) PACK 1 NEW with 12 fish for $70 (was $80): 4 Electric Yellows plus a mix of 8 of the below mentioned colourful fish. (Exact mix depends on availability on the day). Marbled Peacocks Mpanga Red Zebras Kingsizei Hongi Lombardoi Electric Blues VC10 Dragon's Blood Peacocks Cobalt Blues ------------------------ Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 as I handle all sales from my phone.

18.01.2022 YELLOW FEVER!!! Here's an awesome special on some top quality Yellows. The biggest selling and most popular African Cichlid in Oz for a good reason. As both males and females have stunning colours, good quality Electric Yellows brighten up and add vibrant colours to your Cichlid aquarium. Great for display or as breeding stock. Sold mixed/unsexed only. About 40-55mm: 10 for $45 (were $70) About 60-80mm: 10 for $55 (were $80)... Limited numbers for this crazy bargain deal, so they may sell out quickly. Pick up from Ormeau. No holds or shipping. Please bring your own container/bucket for transport. The fish will be caught and waiting for you in a container with an air stone and Stress Coat. Ready for pick up and a safe journey to a new home when you arrive at the agreed time. If you want to come get these, please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989. See more

16.01.2022 Electric Yellow breeding colony. 12 for $110 Great quality Yellows. Young colony with plenty of breeding left in them. The biggest selling and most popular African Cichlid in Oz! About 4-5 males and 7-8 females at around 60-90mm. First is an older photo, but it's the same line. Very good breeders. $110 for colony of 12. Pick up from Ormeau. No holds or shipping. Please bring your own container/bucket for transport.... The fish will be caught and waiting for you in a container with an air stone and Stress Coat. Ready for pick up and a safe journey to a new home when you arrive at the agreed time. If you want to come get these, please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989. See more

16.01.2022 Fry Floater DYI kit $25! Now surplus to my needs. Includes an unopened tub of Selley's Aquarium Silicone, a good silicone gun, fly screen, containers and styro. All you need to make about 10 floaters. I couldn't have made it without these! Top left of the photo has a pink one in action. Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come pick it up. No holds or shipping. I also have a huge amount of other items available such as heaters, feeders, lights, pumps, filters, plumbing, pvc, Matrix etc etc. Way too much to list! Pick up from Ormeau QLD 4208.

15.01.2022 Breeding colonies part 3. THE LAST PART!!! (UPDATED 1/9) COLONIES: Electric Yellows 3m/7f at about 6-9cm: $95 Placidochromis Milomo (VC10) 1m/3f. Huge 22cm+ male, females at about 11-17cm: $195 ... Placidochromis Milomo (VC10) 1m/3f at about 11-16cm: $120 Haplochromis sp. Red back scrapers 3m/6f at about 8-12cm: $250 Red Fin Kadango 1m/2f at about 13-23cm: $120 (huge stunning male) Red Fin Kadango about 3m/5f at 10-16cm: $240 (or 1m/2f at about 10-15cm: $95) Lombardoi 2m/12f at about 10-13cm: $225 (2 lots available) Elongatus Mpanga about 1-2m/8-9f at around 10-13cm: $150 for the 10. F1 Burundi Frontosa 2m/4f at about 10-15cm: $360 (1m/2f at about 10-15cm: $185) Wild caught Kigoma Frontosa 1m/3f at about 17-30cm: $990 (2 lots available, come with certificates) ................. Due to upcoming commitments early next year, I will be selling some of my top quality breeding stock. These are all great breeders sourced from well-known Cichlid enthusiasts and Aquarium shops in several states and they have taken me years to collect and improve. A lot of time and effort has gone into these fish. I am pretty sure about the ratio, but it could possibly be an extra male or female in there. As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up from Ormeau QLD 4208 only, sorry but no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish.

15.01.2022 (UPDATED 18/11/2017) African Cichlids! Sizes are a good estimate but can vary slightly. While all are healthy good quality fish, these are fry and hence sold unsexed. Please note that I always have the fish caught and ready for pick-up when the buyer arrives. Please bring a bucket/esky to transport them in. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry, but no shipping.... Please call/text me on 0408 823 989 as I handle all sales from my phone. ******************************************************* Update 29/11/2017: I will be taking a sizable break from the wonderful world of African Cichlid keeping/breeding to do some long overdue travels. I will keep you all updated when It's all locked in in December. Cheers

13.01.2022 8x2x2 fish tank complete package! Up for sale is my 8x2x2 display tank setup. The tank, stand and hood were custom built by renowned professional tank builder Michael Ellis a couple of years ago. It’s a complete package including tank, lids, extra high 820mm stand, hood, 2 Canister filters (Eheim 2028 and Aqua One Aquis 1200) and a 300W heater. Also included is an installed universal habitat latex backdrop (cost $350) and a battery operated air pump and airline for power outs.... The 2 canister filters are filled with the best media on the market such as Seachem Matrix, CerMedia MarinePure spheres and Seachem Purigen. The whole package cost around $3000. Priced for a quick sale; take the whole complete setup for $850. ---------------- Optional extra: If you are planning to keep the tank heavily stocked and/or want the best filter on the market I can include an Eheim 2080. The Eheim Professionel 3 2080 Canister Filter is one of the absolute best filters on the market for aquariums from 400 all the way up to 1200 liters. Extremely effective and energy efficient (only 25W!) You won’t find a better filter anywhere. The container volume is a huge 25 liters and filter media volume is 12 liters. The filter comes complete with all hoses and adapters, the manual and even filled with over $300 worth of the best media on the market; Seachem Matrix, Cermedia MarinePure Spheres and Seachem Purigen. This filter cost almost $1200 about 2 years ago with all the media, so it’s a bargain at an extra $450. ----------------- Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. I have a bad back, so I cannot offer to deliver. Please call or text me on 0408 823 989 if you want to buy it. See more

13.01.2022 Breeding Colonies for sale pt.2!!! List updated with what's available as of today. Please note that availability changes very quickly during my sell-off, so if you want some of these stunners, get in touch asap on 0408 823 989. COLONIES: Electric Yellows 2m/10f at about 8-10cm: $180... Electric Yellows 3m/7f at about 6-8cm: $90 Cobalt Blues 6m/12f at about 10-14cm: $340 (or 3m/6f $180) Placidochromis Milomo (VC10) 1m/2f at about 11-16cm: $120 Yellowtail Acei 2m/5f at about 11-15cm: $110 Protomelas Spilonotus Chimwalani Reef 1m/1f at about 20cm: $120 Haplochromis sp. Red back scrapers 3m/7f at about 7-11cm: $250 Red Fin Kadango 2m/4f at about 13-23cm: $200 Red Fin Kadango 3m/9f at about 10-15cm: $280 (1m/2f at about 10-15cm: $75) Interruptus 1m/4f at about 10-12cm: $85 Lombardoi 2m/12f at about 10-13cm: $225 (2 lots available) Elongatus Mpanga 3m/10f at about 10-13cm: $215 Black bar red top zebras 2m/9f at about 10-13cm: $170 F1 Burundi Frontosa 2m/4f at about 10-15cm: $360 (1m/2f at about 10-15cm: $185) Wild caught Burundi Frontosa 2m/4f at about 17-32cm: $1400 (1m/2f: $750) (come with certificate) Wild caught Kigoma Frontosa 1m/3f at about 17-30cm: $990 (2 lots available, come with certificates) ................. As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up only, no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish. If you also want some of the 15 other types of African Cichlids available, please see the top post on my Facebook page "Fintastic Cichlids" for details. See more

12.01.2022 Bulk lot 400 fry for $490! As I am now in the last phase of my sell-out, I am looking at selling a big bulk lot of some of the last fry I have been growing out. These are still quite small fry ranging in size from about 13-30mm so they would probably best suit an experienced fish keeper to grow out and easily make 5 times their money back or to just enjoy growing out a horde of nice African Cichlids. It’s definitely mostly nice Electric Yellow fry from my awesome breeding col...ony, but there should be a few others as well like Mpanga, Kingsizei, Dragon Blood Peacocks, Red Zebra, Lombardoi, Marbled Peacocks and even VC10’s and perhaps Red Back Scrapers. My estimate is that it’s about 400 fry, but it could be more or slightly less. These will only be sold in one lot. Priced for a quick sale, hence the price being just over $1ea. If you want to buy this great bargain bulk lot, please call/text me on 0408 823 989. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208 only. Sorry but no shipping or holding. See more

12.01.2022 Gear for sale part 1: Breeding pots, logs, pvc and ornaments! As part of my sell-out, I have the following available: 1) 13 nice big breeding pots, see the can for size. Has been in tanks and are clean and ready for use. SOLD... 2) 2 Big ceramic (very realistic) skulls: $25 (the rest in the photo is SOLD) 3) Big grey/black breeding pots and pipes. The biggest one is missing from the picture, 7 pieces in total. $85 4) A huge amount of PVC pipes in clusters. Great for holding females. The box in the background is also full. $65 At this stage I'm not willing to split any of these 4 packs. Also advertised elsewhere. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry but no holds or shipping. If you want to buy any of these, please call/text me on 0408 823 989. Next up: Plumbing and taps.

11.01.2022 Eheim 2080 and 2026! The Eheim Professionel 3 2080 Canister Filter is one of the absolute best filters on the market for aquariums from 400 all the way up to 1200 liters. Extremely effective and energy efficient (only 25W!) You won’t find a better filter anywhere. EHEIM professionel 3 stands for high quality, high performance, exemplary energy efficiency, wonderfully quiet running and full conveniences, Automatic self-priming, large prefilter and safety hose adapter are just ...some of the benefits. The first filter with a 3-part hose adapter (2x inlet side, 1x outlet side) for perfect water circulation in large aquariums. The flow rate is adjustable and the filter is very quiet running with extremely long service life due to high performance ceramics in the pump mechanism. Flow rate indicator informs you when it should be cleaned Transport castors make the filter manoeuvrable by slightly tilting it Prefilter drip tray for ‘drip-free’ carrying of the prefilter when cleaning. The container volume is a huge 25 liters and filter media volume is 12 liters. The filter comes complete with all hoses and adapters, the manual and even filled with over $300 worth of the best media on the market; Seachem Matrix, Cermedia MarinePure Spheres and Seachem Purigen. Cost almost $1200 about 2 years ago with all the media, so it’s a bargain at $590. It’s currently running an 8’x2’x2’ Frontosa tank. ----------------- Also available: Eheim 2026 Canister Filter Runs very well, comes complete with hoses anda brand new, unopened sealing gasket (cost $35). Missing one of the plastic external feet. Filled with the best media; Seachem Matrix and CerMedia Spheres (cost $90). Currently running a 4x2x2 tank. SOLD. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208, no shipping. Please call or text me on 0408 823 989 if you want to buy them.

06.01.2022 FinTastic Equipment Sell-out PART 1!! (UPDATED 13/10) I have a ton of equipment, ornaments, filters, heaters etc etc and other fish keeping/breeding related stuff to sell due to my move overseas. I will keep adding to this or make a PART 2 ad as I sort through more of it. All tanks/systems (except for the 5x2x2 mentioned below) have been sold. The last system will be picked up in November, so I still have one system growing out fry on. I started to take photos, but it's just... too much and most of you know what they look like anyway. Here are some of the items: 5x2x2 tank with a Fluval FX5. Comes with lids, but no stand. FX5 filled with Seachem Matrix and CerMedia MarineSphere: $390 Seachem Purigen 2 liters (brand new in container): $95 Seachem Tanganyika Buffer unopened 500g container: $15 AquaClear 70 Powerhead (1500 L/h, adjustable flow. Almost new, comes with the box): $40 Laguna PowerJet FreeFlo 9000, top quality sump pump 9000L/hr (RRP $539): $200 (available after 5/11) Boyu FT-320 Fluidized bed filter. Great for Purigen (brand new in box): $30 Boyu FT-320 Fluidized bed filter. Great for Purigen (used, but all good): $20 Oakton Eco Testr pH 2 waterproof Digital pH tester 0-14pH: $70 (comes with calibration liquid) Delonghi CFO8 Dehumidifier (removes up to 20L of humidity/day): $130 well used but working well. Delonghi CFO8 Dehumidifier (removes up to 20L of humidity/day): $250 barely used. Was my back up. Chemi-pure 280g unopened: $8 Eheim digital Auto Feeder 3581: $30 (comes with original box) SunSun JUP-01 9W UV Sterilizer Submersible Filter: $30 (brand new in box) 4 foot light. Twin T5, low profile Aluminium frame: $30 2 foot, very bright light in Aluminium frame: $30 2 smaller LED lights: $20 for both Big do-it-yourself fry floater kit to make 8-10 fry floaters. Includes baskets, unopened silicone tube with a silicone gun, mesh netting, floaters etc etc. $30 A huge box of PVC pipe clusters for breeding/holding/general hiding fish. $65 2 Big ceramic (very realistic) skulls: $25 Big grey/black breeding pots & pipes. Perfect for Frontosa or other bigger fish. 7 pieces in total. $85 ALSO: Sponge filters, air pumps, heaters, med’s, water conditioners, plumbing parts and lots of small parts/accessories. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry but no holds or shipping. If you want to buy any of these, please call or text message me on 0408 823 989.

06.01.2022 5x2x2 all glass tank with a Fluval FX5. Comes with lids, but no stand. It's currently all up and running. The FX5 is filled with the best media around, Seachem Matrix and CerMedia MarineSpheres: WAS $450 NOW PRICED AT $390 FOR A QUICK SALE!!! Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208. Sorry but no holds, If you want to buy it, please call or text message me on 0408 823 989.

04.01.2022 The last lot of fish, a bargain deal! As I am now in the final phase of my sell-out, I have one last lot of fish to sell: About 22 nice Electric Yellows at 40-60mm About 15 tiny Electric Yellows at 10mm 1 Kingsizei at 35mm... 1 Jalo Reef female at 100mm (has one damaged eye) 1 stunning Albino Sailfin Pleco at 300mm $150 for the lot (the big Pleco is now advertised elsewhere for $80, if it sells the rest will be $70, but no splitting unless the pleco is sold). These will only be sold in one lot. Priced for a quick sale, and must be picked up by Sunday 26/11. If you want to buy this great bargain bulk lot, please call/text me on 0408 823 989. Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208 only. Sorry but no shipping or holding.

01.01.2022 Eheim 2080, sale fell through so it's back up for sale with $140 off!!! The Eheim Professionel 3 2080 Canister Filter is one of the absolute best filters on the market for aquariums from 400 all the way up to 1200 liters. Extremely effective and energy efficient (only 25W!) You won’t find a better filter anywhere. EHEIM professionel 3 stands for high quality, high performance, exemplary energy efficiency, wonderfully quiet running and full conveniences, Automatic self-priming..., large prefilter and safety hose adapter are just some of the benefits. The first filter with a 3-part hose adapter (2x inlet side, 1x outlet side) for perfect water circulation in large aquariums. The flow rate is adjustable and the filter is very quiet running with extremely long service life due to high performance ceramics in the pump mechanism. Flow rate indicator informs you when it should be cleaned Transport castors make the filter manoeuvrable by slightly tilting it Prefilter drip tray for ‘drip-free’ carrying of the prefilter when cleaning. The container volume is a huge 25 liters and filter media volume is 12 liters. The filter comes complete with all hoses and adapters, the manual and even filled with over $300 worth of the best media on the market; Seachem Matrix, Cermedia MarinePure Spheres and Seachem Purigen. Cost almost $1200 about 2 years ago with all the media, so it’s a bargain at $590. NOW ONLY $450! It’s currently running an 8’x2’x2’ African Cichlid tank. ----------------- Pick up from Ormeau, QLD 4208, no shipping. Please call or text me on 0408 823 989 if you want to buy it. See more

01.01.2022 $210 OFF Wild Caught Burundi & Kigoma Frontosa!!! A fantastic opportunity to acquire rare wild caught breeding colonies of stunning Burundi or Kigoma Frontosa. To my knowledge, wild caught Burundis haven’t been imported to Australia for several years and these are one of perhaps 2-3 colonies of wild caught Burundis in the country! Both the Kigomas and Burundis are awesome, majestic fish and I have import certificates of origin import documents for them. I have had a lot of in...terest from interstate, but I am very reluctant to ship them. I would love to see them stay local, so I am now offering them at a big discount for a quick local pickup. Good breeders, the last lot of fry from the Kigomas was 45+ fry last week, and for the Burundis 60+ about 2 weeks ago, with another one holding now (will be stripped before sale) Burundi: 2 males with 4 females were $1800: NOW $1400! (1 lot available) Kigoma: 1 male with 3 females were $1200: NOW $990! (2 lots available) Ranging in size from about 180mm-350mm (18-35cm). Great breeders that produce absolutely stunning fry. If you want an impressive display colony or a colony to breed stunning f1 Burundi and/or Kigoma Frontosa, do not miss this rare opportunity. Strictly pick up only, no shipping. As always, they will be caught and ready when you arrive at the agreed time. It's pick up only, no shipping. No holds unless fully paid for. Please CALL or TEXT me on 0408 823 989 if you want to come buy these awesome fish. If you also want some of the 15 other types of African Cichlids available, please see the top post on my Facebook page "Fintastic Cichlids" for details.

01.01.2022 Big 5500 liter 15 tank breeding system!!! (update: SOLD 6/9/2017!) For quickest response, please call me or send me a text message to 0408 823 989. Due to upcoming commitments I will be selling my biggest breeding rack. I'm putting this ad up early as it needs the right buyer which may take a little time to find. It's currently up and running with African Cichlids in it. Depending on how quickly the last of my breeding colonies sell, the aim is to have it ready for pick up ar...ound 23-30/9. Please note that it’s pick up only, I cannot offer delivery. Tanks (all except the 4x2x2 are drilled with bulkheads and strainers included): Seven 1220 (4 foot) x 610 x 500mm (372 liter) tanks Three 1220 x 610 x 450mm (335 liter) tanks One 1220 x 610 x610mm (455 liter) tank Four 610 x 610 x 500mm (185 liter) tanks Sump: 8-foot 2440 x 610 x 500mm high, 745 liter sump that can handle the full overflow in case of a power outage. It has had a crack that was professionally repaired more than a year ago with no problems or leaks. Total volume including sump is about 5550 liters. All on a heavy duty 50x50mm and 40x40mm powder coated SHS steel stand in 3 parts. Total length of the system the way I have had it is 3600mm and total height 2160 one side and 2200mm the other so it fits under the garage panel lift door. Since the tanks are back to back with a walkway behind, the total depth is 1700mm. This can easily be adjusted to smaller or bigger if you require it. All (except the 4x2x2 tank) are plumbed with individual pipes for each tank. Most tanks are professionally built by Michael Ellis and are very solid. The tanks have drilled holes at the back or side for a sump filter and come with all the bulk heads, strainers, taps and plumbing fittings to suit. An excellent and very functional system that can hold a LOT of fish with this oversized sump and pump to run it all. I have had more than 3500 African Cichlids on this system at once with Nitrates never hitting 40ppm. The sump is filled with about 50-70 litres of the best media around; Seachem Matrix, CerMedia MarinePure spheres and 3+ litres of Seachem Purigen. The media alone cost over $1900. The top of the range, energy efficient Italian Laguna Maxflo 16500 L/hr pump cost over $500 and sump was $550, so the replacement cost for just sump, media and pump is over $2900. With the stands and 15 tanks, plumbing and extras it’s over $12000. The tanks are in good condition. The stand has a bit of surface rust in some spots, but nothing that would compromise its structural integrity. Also included are sponge filters in each tank, most with K1 Kaldnes tops as a back-up and even more efficient filtration, and also a lot of little extras that I may have forgotten to mention. Take the whole complete setup for $3500.