Where is the best place for cichlids? - Aquarium Advice

Leader of Men · 02-24-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm looking to start breeding cichlids and I want a store that will either be able to sell me a pair or in the very least know the difference between males and females so I can walk out of the store with 1 male and 2 or 3 females of the same type.

Or am I going to have to order from online somewhere?

neilanh · 02-24-2008, 05:31 PM

I've had success with TwoFishGuyz.com - Apistogrammas, Stendker discus and dwarf cichlids

Leader of Men · 02-24-2008, 06:07 PM

If I do order from online this may be the site to go with. Pretty good DOA protection and they sell pairs at what seem to be reasonable prices.

I want good looking fish but being able to actually sell them for a somewhat decent amount (not giving them away) would help fuel my hobby.

Any suggestions? I'm not saying $30 a fish but maybe selling 3 for $15 or so.

neilanh · 02-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Discus, if you can get them to breed, are big money. But, they're very difficult as I understand it.

Leader of Men · 02-24-2008, 08:35 PM

hm... Discus were probably the last on my list. Haha.

I'd be willing to work a but harder for angelfish or something I'd prefer Malawi or even south American.

**roka64** · 02-24-2008, 11:29 PM

Just some experience, wait till the weather is warmer, I haven't had a lot of great results in the winter months (with online live stock ordering).

Leader of Men · 02-24-2008, 11:33 PM

I posted this in the regional forum hoping for LFS suggestions, but thought I could use online as a fallback.

If nothing else I'll get non-pairs or breeding sets at a local store.

**roka64** · 02-25-2008, 10:23 AM

Take a look at This Site .

Leader of Men · 02-25-2008, 12:26 PM

Fantastic, I'll stop by these places with all my questions.

Hopefully none of them have that "pet store that isn't cleaned enough" smell, right?

02-24-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
Leader of Men Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 129 Images: 2	Where is the best place for cichlids? I'm looking to start breeding cichlids and I want a store that will either be able to sell me a pair or in the very least know the difference between males and females so I can walk out of the store with 1 male and 2 or 3 females of the same type. Or am I going to have to order from online somewhere?

02-24-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,292 Images: 15	I've had success with TwoFishGuyz.com - Apistogrammas, Stendker discus and dwarf cichlids __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA and WAMAS Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

02-24-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,292 Images: 15	Discus, if you can get them to breed, are big money. But, they're very difficult as I understand it. __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA and WAMAS Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

02-24-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,056 Images: 12	Just some experience, wait till the weather is warmer, I haven't had a lot of great results in the winter months (with online live stock ordering). __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott Last edited by roka64; 02-24-2008 at 11:30 PM. Reason: update

02-25-2008, 10:23 AM	#8
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,056 Images: 12	Take a look at This Site . __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

02-24-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
Leader of Men Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 129 Images: 2	If I do order from online this may be the site to go with. Pretty good DOA protection and they sell pairs at what seem to be reasonable prices. I want good looking fish but being able to actually sell them for a somewhat decent amount (not giving them away) would help fuel my hobby. Any suggestions? I'm not saying $30 a fish but maybe selling 3 for $15 or so.

02-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#5
Leader of Men Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 129 Images: 2	hm... Discus were probably the last on my list. Haha. I'd be willing to work a but harder for angelfish or something I'd prefer Malawi or even south American.

02-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#7
Leader of Men Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 129 Images: 2	I posted this in the regional forum hoping for LFS suggestions, but thought I could use online as a fallback. If nothing else I'll get non-pairs or breeding sets at a local store.

02-25-2008, 12:26 PM	#9
Leader of Men Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 129 Images: 2	Fantastic, I'll stop by these places with all my questions. Hopefully none of them have that "pet store that isn't cleaned enough" smell, right?

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