I've seen amazing footage of these cichlids protecting sand nests and carrying off large turtles in their mouths. Both parents stay with the Frye and they are vicious. It's on a documentary on the rift lakes. Cradle of life I think its called. In the film you see a couple adults attacking everything in sight including turtles
I think both parents waste away, not just the female. Discussion popped up about this over Pam’s video, and it may be possible to steal all the fry from parents and possibly they would not waste due to fry guarding. National Geographic - Jewell of the Rift Lake Tanganyika is a great video of them as referenced in another comment. I think the book you referred to is a private print with only a few copies out there, not in print. Would be in Europe who has dove and taken tons of photos in Tanganyika. Also, I think a 240 is about 760 gallons shy of a small enclosure for Boulengerochromis, just my opinion for those that might be interested in keeping them.
The world longest and heaviest cichlid belongs to the Temensis Peacock Bass. The current world record length recorded by the IGFA is 37.01" inches at a weight of 29lb 1oz. There are many numerous reports of Temensis caught that were bigger. The current world record for the emperor cichlid is 6lbs 7oz. at 20.87 inches, as with the temensis there have also been emperors caught that are bigger than what is recorded at the IGFA. One world record site shows a questionable report of 22lbs for the emperor cichlid.
I had a group of 5 about 10 years ago, after I seen the one somethingfishy had in person when he kept it upstairs, I came across this group. I got bored of them because of their coloration at 12" or so, then sold them off.
That's what I thought, read it a few diff places but if you google it now it does say Emperor Cichlids, now Idk if they are talking about length or weight etc...but when I googled it like a yr ago I got the same answer you just gave & now it says Emperor
@@BigDsmoke Yes I seen that as well, my statement was for both length and weight. The Emperor is big but its not "biggest" out there. I have yet to see a 30lb + Emperor Cichlid.
Where are you getting the records lol 😂 also if you measure the way these dude measure the Giant is easily over 3 feet ..... all of the data shows that the Emperor from Lake Tanganyika is the largest Cichlid.
@@Jaywil07 IGFA, International Game Fish Association, these are 100% verified numbers, photos and weight. How are they measuring? There is only one way to measure a fish. What data are you seeing? Is it verified data? Is it guessing data? Is it repeated data that everyone keeps repeating because they heard it on the net? I have yet to see an Emperor over 30lbs or at the 36" mark. I have seen what looks to be that big but it's far from verified.
Sadly a fish store here in St. Louis has one. They tried to sell it for years and finally ended up putting it in a 55 gallon by itself it was so sad. It couldn’t even turn around. I watched them feed him and water was splashing everywhere.
Biggest I'll ever go is the Oscar - Messy enough as it is... That monster would keep me scrubbing the toilet constantly! You mentioned that people shouldn't go running out to purchase this fish.. You're right! IF they don't have the capacity to keep it - don't dream it! PERIOD!
Great video Jay and Kg ( subscribed to your tube also for a good while already )😉. Good to talk to you yesterday and thank you bunches for the sample. Had to work today ( steer was going to show), so coming again to Bethesda was a no-go..
The reason Central and South American cichlids are cooler is that they interact with you much more than the Africans do. They are like dog. I have and like both types. Great video also
I got a hold of one emperor back in the early 2000s by begging a collection team in lake tanganiyka and got him and put him in a 800 gallon and my friend who was really into dovii and peacock bass came over and his jaw dropped but can I just say that we really shouldn't argue about which cichlid is the biggest there both amazing fish families I personally like african cichlids more but that's my opinion
Knew everything but that the female dies while raising fry. This is top 5 holy Grail fish for me personally. I have seriously thought about when I hit my midlife crisis at 45 or 50 and I want just a single tank making it like 5000+ gallons in my garage with a pair of these
One of the coolest vids ever is a Nat Geo where the Emperor Cichlids Fight off a 15 lb turtle to protect their eggs... biting his face, pushing him and flipping him around, crazy cool vid....been my Fave Fish for last 5 yrs +.
Actually the dovii can get 36 inches like the Emperor but it weighs more than the Emperor because dovil weigh 31 pounds emperor only weigh 11 pounds and the actual largest Cichlid is the speckled peacock bass the speckled peacock bass grows 50 inches long
Howdy fellow fish geeks. Fyi .. the Boulengerchromis microlepsis the emperor cichlid is not a mouth brooder but the parents will move the fry with their mouths to safer area away from a vast ray of predators etc. They lay 10-20,000 eggs. Both male and female protect and raise the young. I've been keeping emperors for around 20 years. I did have a pair bond and tubes dropped twice but never had a spawn. They are very high in domestic violence. They do not play well with others. Some large synos cats can do well as long they have a hiding spot. My old Bertha lived to about 13 yrs old and was 28". Current one is about 24 and i have another at my other building at 10"? Bertha killed a 3ft catfish. Ate large frontosa, destroyed red devils and more. Awesome pet fish but obviously need a 300 gal wide foot print tank for long term housing. Diet is pellets, nightcrawlers and occasional a fish. Me Dave
Really? Is she just so exhausted she gives up? In the name of the art and science of fishkeeping. I want more information.. This doesn't feel like all the info.
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I’m repeating myself I’m repeating myself I’m repeating myself ha ha ha!!
I've seen amazing footage of these cichlids protecting sand nests and carrying off large turtles in their mouths. Both parents stay with the Frye and they are vicious. It's on a documentary on the rift lakes. Cradle of life I think its called. In the film you see a couple adults attacking everything in sight including turtles
Steve C. It’s amazing!
Ohhhhh. So she dies after they have grown a bit.
Must watch.
Jewels of the rift
@@KGcichlids ah! That's the one!
@@KGcichlids night owl. Lol
I think both parents waste away, not just the female. Discussion popped up about this over Pam’s video, and it may be possible to steal all the fry from parents and possibly they would not waste due to fry guarding. National Geographic - Jewell of the Rift Lake Tanganyika is a great video of them as referenced in another comment.
I think the book you referred to is a private print with only a few copies out there, not in print. Would be in Europe who has dove and taken tons of photos in Tanganyika.
Also, I think a 240 is about 760 gallons shy of a small enclosure for Boulengerochromis, just my opinion for those that might be interested in keeping them.
Great video guys!
The world longest and heaviest cichlid belongs to the Temensis Peacock Bass. The current world record length recorded by the IGFA is 37.01" inches at a weight of 29lb 1oz. There are many numerous reports of Temensis caught that were bigger. The current world record for the emperor cichlid is 6lbs 7oz. at 20.87 inches, as with the temensis there have also been emperors caught that are bigger than what is recorded at the IGFA. One world record site shows a questionable report of 22lbs for the emperor cichlid.
I had a group of 5 about 10 years ago, after I seen the one somethingfishy had in person when he kept it upstairs, I came across this group. I got bored of them because of their coloration at 12" or so, then sold them off.
That's what I thought, read it a few diff places but if you google it now it does say Emperor Cichlids, now Idk if they are talking about length or weight etc...but when I googled it like a yr ago I got the same answer you just gave & now it says Emperor
@@BigDsmoke Yes I seen that as well, my statement was for both length and weight. The Emperor is big but its not "biggest" out there. I have yet to see a 30lb + Emperor Cichlid.
Where are you getting the records lol 😂 also if you measure the way these dude measure the Giant is easily over 3 feet ..... all of the data shows that the Emperor from Lake Tanganyika is the largest Cichlid.
@@Jaywil07 IGFA, International Game Fish Association, these are 100% verified numbers, photos and weight. How are they measuring? There is only one way to measure a fish. What data are you seeing? Is it verified data? Is it guessing data? Is it repeated data that everyone keeps repeating because they heard it on the net? I have yet to see an Emperor over 30lbs or at the 36" mark. I have seen what looks to be that big but it's far from verified.
Sadly a fish store here in St. Louis has one. They tried to sell it for years and finally ended up putting it in a 55 gallon by itself it was so sad. It couldn’t even turn around. I watched them feed him and water was splashing everywhere.
Ugh
Biggest I'll ever go is the Oscar - Messy enough as it is... That monster would keep me scrubbing the toilet constantly!
You mentioned that people shouldn't go running out to purchase this fish.. You're right! IF they don't have the capacity to keep it - don't dream it! PERIOD!
I love cichlids!
Don't we all
Two Knowledgable Guys and Very Informative Guys right there !!!
Fantastic video - entertaining informative - and got the Jdub humor and KG truth ! Well done ---
Great video Jay and Kg ( subscribed to your tube also for a good while already )😉.
Good to talk to you yesterday and thank you bunches for the sample. Had to work today ( steer was going to show), so coming again to Bethesda was a no-go..
Shame I cant post pics in the comments, my friend has a wild pair 👍 UK
Awesome video jay! Good information 😎👍🏻✌🏻
The reason Central and South American cichlids are cooler is that they interact with you much more than the Africans do. They are like dog. I have and like both types. Great video also
American cichlids Supreme
Great video kgtropicals. Oh and not bad jay...😁
I saw a video a long time ago where a pair of these bulldozed a turtle that was trying to eat their eggs.
Informative video guys! Thanks for the content! 👍😁
Great video guys 👍
Just a couple a dudes alone in a hotel room talking about fish. heheh cheers guys
I am shook!
Nice to see you and Kg
Cool video! Thanks for the information
Emperor is a cool fish. Definitely hard to come by. I've only seen it for sale once. I'll have to check out Dave's next time I'm in Cleveland
Very interesting video! Thank you.
Hail to the emperor!
I got a hold of one emperor back in the early 2000s by begging a collection team in lake tanganiyka and got him and put him in a 800 gallon and my friend who was really into dovii and peacock bass came over and his jaw dropped but can I just say that we really shouldn't argue about which cichlid is the biggest there both amazing fish families I personally like african cichlids more but that's my opinion
Knew everything but that the female dies while raising fry. This is top 5 holy Grail fish for me personally. I have seriously thought about when I hit my midlife crisis at 45 or 50 and I want just a single tank making it like 5000+ gallons in my garage with a pair of these
2 heavyweights 😱. Interesting
Thanks for sharing a nice video nd info
Just exactly how did you two end up in a hotel room together? Lol... good to see you both on the same video
Secret
Monster aquarium Inc. In new York has the emperor cichlid
Droppin' knowledge, and having KG on too...good video
One of the coolest vids ever is a Nat Geo where the Emperor Cichlids Fight off a 15 lb turtle to protect their eggs... biting his face, pushing him and flipping him around, crazy cool vid....been my Fave Fish for last 5 yrs +.
Love both of u guys very nice video .
Love the vid❤
George fear at shark aquarium aka ways had them 10 years ago
Is that a motel room?
Actually the dovii can get 36 inches like the Emperor but it weighs more than the Emperor because dovil weigh 31 pounds emperor only weigh 11 pounds and the actual largest Cichlid is the speckled peacock bass the speckled peacock bass grows 50 inches long
Off topic but do you have a website for fish stuff? Food etc?
Steve Nabors Northfinusa.com and jay-wilson.com
Ps: For waht i've seen you can keep them with frontosa, but imo even 240 gallons for a single one is not enough.
Freaking love you guys yay Africans Cichilds Africans are better great videos jay such a cool fish
Howdy fellow fish geeks.
Fyi .. the Boulengerchromis microlepsis the emperor cichlid is not a mouth brooder but the parents will move the fry with their mouths to safer area away from a vast ray of predators etc. They lay 10-20,000 eggs. Both male and female protect and raise the young.
I've been keeping emperors for around 20 years. I did have a pair bond and tubes dropped twice but never had a spawn. They are very high in domestic violence. They do not play well with others. Some large synos cats can do well as long they have a hiding spot.
My old Bertha lived to about 13 yrs old and was 28". Current one is about 24 and i have another at my other building at 10"?
Bertha killed a 3ft catfish. Ate large frontosa, destroyed red devils and more. Awesome pet fish but obviously need a 300 gal wide foot print tank for long term housing.
Diet is pellets, nightcrawlers and occasional a fish.
Me Dave
40" & 30lbs as adults.
When i dove in Lake Tanganyika last October i did see a few on my dives and i would say around 2ft in size on most.
About time you came and dropped knowledge goodness gracious lol
geeze mr. impatient @@Jaywil07... I'm working not playing at fish shows :)
I did not know it was posted until someone told me at store yesterday..
Cool video.. really cool fish.
Awesome video love it!!! 😁👍👍👍
Very very nice cichlid, try doing a 2nd vid in the corner of more tank action while your talking
The data is out the biggest is Peacock Bass so its back to South American Cichlids lol
This and temensis peacock bass need at least 300 gallons just for 1
Imo this and temensis are tied both can get other 90cm
Awesome video
2 champions 💪🏼
It's out of this or the South american The speckled peacock bass c. Temensis can grow to other 3ft also
2 guys in a room talking about fish is weird
Albert Hazelnuts not into it lol
I have both so..... cool + cooler = coolest 🙌
Mind blown!
@@Jaywil07 Solid vids man, keep up the good work!
I have one
Wonder why she dies?
First swag is the sacrifice would provide food for and plenty of activity to protect the fry.
Starvation with the male protecting babies
Really?
Is she just so exhausted she gives up?
In the name of the art and science of fishkeeping.
I want more information..
This doesn't feel like all the info.
You're gonna need a bigger tank.
Technically not the biggest cichlid in the world speckled peacock bass is the biggest cichlid as far as I know.
We're you guys at the Saturday event or the marketplace?
I was at both
Jay Wilson were you at the fritz stand? I feel like I saw you
Old Turtle 🐢 yes I was
Jay Wilson then I did see you! I bought a pair of platinum mosaic dumbo ear guppies from you guys
What do you classify as a cichlid? Cichlidae family?
Africans, rise up!!!
South and Central American Cichlids>Tanganikans>Malawi>West Africans
Parachromis supreme
Actually the emperor cichlid is the largest bro😂😏😎💯fact
Where are the facts?
Temensis peacock bass is slightly bigger 40 inches and it’s not African 👍🤣
Once they breed...the female dies...WAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😭😭😭😭
African cichlids are cooler
Nah !!
10th
To be honest it's not attractive.
Ugly fish