Cave Dwellers

John · 06-12-2005, 10:16 PM

Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing cave dwellers and hopefully spawn them. However, I've heard that, due to their rareness, they are expensive. So where can I get them and how much are they usually at which sizes?

Damon · 06-12-2005, 11:16 PM

I think that info is wrong. There are many cave dwellers and shell dwellers that can be obtained cheaply and fun to watch. I have been spawning my L. Brichardi (fairy cichlid) for about 8 weeks now. Great fish and my first endeavor into cichlids. They cost $6.00 apiece. Not an expensive fish in any way.

John · 06-15-2005, 09:32 PM

So are the cheaper shell dwellers still pretty cool?

The expensive ones I heard of were of the Neolamprologus and Altolamprologus families, I think.

Damon · 06-15-2005, 10:36 PM

The Brichardi is called neo and Lamp. Not sure which one is incorrect if either is. Called both by different people. There are some beautiful rock dwellers and shell dwellers that are inexpensive, though sometimes hard to find depending on where you live. Bigger citiies tend to have more selection unless someone in the area breeds them.
http://www.gcca.net/fom/Neolamprologus_brichardi.htm

John · 06-20-2005, 01:48 PM

Thanks Simpte!

Larry-T · 06-20-2005, 06:41 PM

A lot of neolamprologus are fairly easy to get and not overpriced. The problem is that unless you are near a major metropolitan area, you're not likely to find them in stock at a reasonable price.

Between Milwaukee and Chicago, you're going to find anything you want.

06-12-2005, 10:16 PM	#1
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	Cave Dwellers Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing cave dwellers and hopefully spawn them. However, I've heard that, due to their rareness, they are expensive. So where can I get them and how much are they usually at which sizes? __________________ Live life by the book, but make sure you're the author.

06-12-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	I think that info is wrong. There are many cave dwellers and shell dwellers that can be obtained cheaply and fun to watch. I have been spawning my L. Brichardi (fairy cichlid) for about 8 weeks now. Great fish and my first endeavor into cichlids. They cost $6.00 apiece. Not an expensive fish in any way. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

06-15-2005, 09:32 PM	#3
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	So are the cheaper shell dwellers still pretty cool? The expensive ones I heard of were of the Neolamprologus and Altolamprologus families, I think. __________________ Live life by the book, but make sure you're the author.

06-15-2005, 10:36 PM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	The Brichardi is called neo and Lamp. Not sure which one is incorrect if either is. Called both by different people. There are some beautiful rock dwellers and shell dwellers that are inexpensive, though sometimes hard to find depending on where you live. Bigger citiies tend to have more selection unless someone in the area breeds them. http://www.gcca.net/fom/Neolamprologus_brichardi.htm __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

06-20-2005, 01:48 PM	#5
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	Thanks Simpte! __________________ Live life by the book, but make sure you're the author.

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06-20-2005, 06:41 PM	#6
Larry-T Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Washington, DC Age: 60 Posts: 101	A lot of neolamprologus are fairly easy to get and not overpriced. The problem is that unless you are near a major metropolitan area, you're not likely to find them in stock at a reasonable price. Between Milwaukee and Chicago, you're going to find anything you want.

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