Breeding Goodieds

Question
Although my question is non-cichlid-related, I am still hopeful you can help me.  I am desperately seeking more information on the proper care, breeding and rearing of Goodied livebearers, a rare and critically endangered fish found only in Mexico.  I was fortunate enough to come across a dealer that is willing to sell me some breeding stock, but he is extremely busy and I desperately need new and reliable sources for more information about these wonderful fish.  

From what little I have discovered, there is an active conservation effort to protect several members of the Goodeidae family, and the ones I am particularly interested in breeding are the Ameca splendens (Butterfly goodied) and/or the Zoogoneticus tequila (Crescent goodied).  I also have access to breeding stock of Chapalichthys pardalis (Polka-dot splitfin) and Ilyodon furcidens (Goldbreast/Brass goodied), however my supply of adequate tank space is limited.

Anyhow, I would like some advice on where to find reliable resources in order to do further research on all the above mentioned species, the more detailed the better.  I have perused several websites that cover basic profiles, but there is so little accessible knowledge to be found online and many misconceptions seem to abound.  I am willing to purchase books, if I only knew what to look for.  A list of suggested reading would be MOST heartily welcomed.

Also, if you have time, perhaps you could give me a few pointers on how to keep good, organized records so that if I am indeed successful in my breeding, I might be able to share with others who are likewise inclined.  I sincerely hope you can help point me in the right direction.  I am very eager to join the conservation effort, so that my passion becomes more than just a hobby.. it can become my little contribution to saving a piece of our planet.  Thank you so much for your time!

Answer
Hi Monica,
 Unfortunately I do not know anything about Goodeids.  There is a guy up in Portland, Eric Rasmussen, who does, He works with many of these species. Unfortunately, I do not have any contact info for him.  I will try to get it.  

-- Ron
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