Apistogramma sp. "Zwilling/Twin"

[ApistoKev]

Hello everyone,

I would like to buy some of these interesting apisto's but since I can't find them under that name, I would like to know under what other "trade" name it goes by?

I have read on this forum that it often get labeled as Apistogramma Baenschi Inka II or Apistogramma Nijsseni II. A quick look at the available fish from the import list at my LFS, and I see that they are both on this list. Could (i'm not asking for a 100% ID, since I know they like to play with the trade names a lot) these be the "Zwilling" that I am looking for? If not what could they be?

Not sure if it matters, both of the II's are substantially more expensive then the normal Baenschi/Nijsseni (more then double for the baenschi and almost quadruple the price of the nijsseni!!!).

Best regards,
Kevin

 

[Mike Wise]

Species sold under these 2 names generally are A. sp. Zwilling. The higher price is a good indicator, too. Zwilling occurs farther upstream in the Río Nanay than most commercial collectors travel.

 

[ApistoKev]

Hey mike thanks for the reply, I'll be ordering them end of the week