Central Ohioans. Need help locating fish.

[Ketso]

I just spent 4 hours at 3 different LFSs here in Columbus, Ohio trying to locate the different species of fish I have decided on for my tank. (5 hours! Hey! have to browse, right? LOL).

I was at the PetSmart, Petco, and Jacks Aquarium. Of the 5 species I am looking for, I have found 2. Here is my list.

Cherry Barbs - None have these.
Neon Tetras - It would appear that if you sell an aquarium, you are required to have these for sale.
Dwarf Rainbow -None have these.
Leopard Cory - None have these.
Bolivian Ram - I found these and thought they would be the most difficult.

If anyone from this area has any ideas as to where I might be able to locate the others, I would be very gracious.

I was going to post this on the Ohio board but I do not have the special access required.

[Burks]

I think I remember seeing Cherry Barbs at Aquarium Adventure in Columbus.

[Ketso]

Cool!

I have yet to make it to that store. It's on Sawmill, right? North or south of 270?

Anyway, thanks for the heads up!

[evercl92]

I work at the Petland on Hamilton, prob not too far from you. We have plenty of cherry barbs, plenty of neons, don't carry dwarf rainbows, have a tank of mixed cory's, and don't have any bolivians at the moment.

Aquarium Adventure is at the junction of 161 and sawmill. I'm sure they have the entire list, I even saw the dwarf rainbows last week.

[Fishyfanatic]

To gain access read this sticky. It is posted at the top of the Regional forum. It gives you directions on how to become a member.

[Jman17H]

Aquarium Adventure had massive Bolivians & Cherry barbs when I was there last Friday. They almost always have a very good selection but can be a bit pricey at times.

They are having that 50% off sale till I believe Sunday but realize that they seem to offset that with raised prices on some stock.

[mugginns]

http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/Ohio.html

[hc8719]

im sure you have a meijers right? they usually have cherry barbs, and other species other places never sell for some reason.

at the toledo one ive see orange chromides, parrot fish, peacock eels, and a variety of cories, fish seem to range seasonally though

not that you'd drive to toledo, but gary's tropical fish usually has bolivians

[Ketso]

Originally Posted by evercl92

I work at the Petland on Hamilton, prob not too far from you. We have plenty of cherry barbs, plenty of neons, don't carry dwarf rainbows, have a tank of mixed cory's, and don't have any bolivians at the moment.

Aquarium Adventure is at the junction of 161 and sawmill. I'm sure they have the entire list, I even saw the dwarf rainbows last week.

Thanks for the heads up! Ham. Rd. is not far at all as I'm in Mater City. If I mention your name, do I get a discount? jk

Originally Posted by Jman17H

Aquarium Adventure had massive Bolivians & Cherry barbs when I was there last Friday. They almost always have a very good selection but can be a bit pricey at times.

They are having that 50% off sale till I believe Sunday but realize that they seem to offset that with raised prices on some stock.

Sure they are having a sale now. I'm not completely ready for fish and wont be for a few weeks. And dont all stores raise prices on some things while having a sale on others?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by mugginns

http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/Ohio.html

Thank you muggins! I will be sure to stop in to Byerly's Aquarium sometime as well. I didn't even know that one existed.

Originally Posted by hc8719

im sure you have a meijers right? they usually have cherry barbs, and other species other places never sell for some reason.

Yes, we do have Meijers around here. I dont usually go there for much and had no idea they sold fish. Of course, I didnt know WallyWorld sold them either! (Wife does most of the shopping. I know! Typical man.) Thanks!

In short, thanks to everyone! I shouldn't have too many problems finding all the fish I want for my tank now. I can tell you 2 places I WONT buy fish though. WallyWorld and PetCo. WallyWorld for the usual reasons. Dirty tanks, nobody around that knows anything about aquariums, etc. And PetCo. I was in there the other day and the aquarium area was dark. So dark that I had a hard time telling what was in the tanks. And those big black sign boards blocking 2/3 of the tank didnt help either. Was wondering what they were trying to hide.

Also, Jack's carries "glofish". I know these are hybrids but I still dont think that they are good for the hobby nor good for nature. Just my opinion. So, I will shop there only if they have something I cant find elsewhere. Besides, they seemed really pricey on most stuff. (Rena Filstar XP2 was $140, I think)

Thanks again! Time for work.

[Regen311]

Aren't glofish used in environmental research to help out the environment? Here's something interesting to read about it:

http://www.glofish.com/ethics.asp

Not saying you're wrong at all! I just was under the impression they were totally different from dyed fish... and it was a humane thing.

Also, granted this is the FDA, but...

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00994.html

I guess it's a touchy subject