matt_a Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I got this group of fish about 2 weeks ago as an impulse buy as I hadn't seen any flavus for some time. I bought them as 2 boys 7 girls but I suspect it is actually 3 boys and 6 girls. I'm going to be upfront and say that whilst the barring and the general form of the fish is quite good, the colour is NOT up to scratch. I'm not desperate to get rid of them but I thought I might offer them up to somebody else who may already have some flavus and be looking to do some work to resurrect the quality of this species in Australia. If you do not already have a colony or are not willing to put in the time to do some selective breeding these fish are not for you. On the flipside, if anyone has a spare male that is showing some better colour and could be talked into parting with him please let me know. Trying to rebuild the quality of flavus bloodlines is my goal; I will not let these fish go to just anyone. Cheers, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Breeders Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Great to see someone still has some of these This was my boy from my colony PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't let these disapear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Oh how I would love to find a boy with that kind of yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Matt there is a member on here with username "spud" [Pierre] He breeds Malawis. He is in WA not sure if he has these but may be able to help you. Send him a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Great to see someone still has some of theseThis was my boy from my colony PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't let these disapear Time to show em' how it's done Nige!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishunter99 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 been looking for these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-f-a Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Can you throw up a pic of them so I can see how they look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Breeders Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Time to show em' how it's done Nige!!! OH how i wish i could get back into breeding Stacey This picture was not even the best male but a spare i put in my display. I have noticed that over the years the Flavus colours have got less and less. I tried line breeding these myself however all i was acheiving was slighly more colourful females but the males were fadeing over the generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnedstrom Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have got a male, not as brilliant colors as they should have but he is a nice looking boy. I dont think I am willing to part from him but would be interested in buying some females and maybe another male. I am new to this hobby but I am completely hooked and want to get into breeding. If you would be willing to sell me some, contact me. If you would rather get in contact with someone more experienced I completely understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have a young pair, but they sure did flog a chewere 2x their size awesome colours then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdj5 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 hay mat when r u coming down next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan.jsp Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 i have this guy, he turns his colour on and off though he is the lone one in my tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvolcom Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Are these long gone, I am very interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Loooong gone. Nearly 18 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
