Re: NANFA-- Mexican Yard Fish

Bob Bock (bockhouse_at_earthlink.net)
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 06:28:58 -0500

Hey, thanks, Klaus. FYI, I had Amecas outside last summer, but the females
died when I took them in the house. I've heard of one or two accounts of
high female Ameca mortality on capture from the wild.

> You could also try any of the Goodeids. Ameca
> splendens for example has nice yellow edges to the
> caudal fin. In the wild those yellow fins are red or
> orange....would be a fun experiment to see if outdoor
> culture brought the wild color back.
>
> klaus
>
> --- Leo Arieux <HOLLIS1506_at_webtv.net> wrote:
> > Bob :
> >
> > If I may suggest, there a whole bunch of livebearers
> > South of the Border
> > and many in Mexico. There is a very knowledgeable
> > gentleman in the American Livebearers Assoc. who is
> > much better equipped
> > to assist you in this area than I.
> >
> > His name is William "Bill" Allen and his E-Mail addy
> > is:
> >
> > billandbonnie_at_peoplepc.com
> >
> > A real nice fellow with a large store of
> > information....he has written
> > many items for the ALA magazine. You can also buy
> > exotic livebearers on
> > Aqua Bid. Hope this helps. Have a good evening.
> >
> > Leo
> >
> > P S If I can be of further assistance please let
> > me know.
> >
> > ************************************
> > Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler'
> >
>
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