Obtaining good stock

[Flareside]

Wishing some of you guys were closer to CT. Damn you have some nice stock. Im still in the process of ramping back up after a fairly recent major downsizing due to burn out. I can tell you that in Connecticut the lfs are not the best source. The trend lately has been to eliminate stocking cichlids and stock salt or to cut back on cichlids except for a few of the more common julies or tangs. Thought it might be cool to hear about where you guys get your fish from. Might even benefit other members who are looking to get some of the stuff you guys have. Please elaborate on your poll selection

[Longstocking]

People I buy from :

Frybabies
Toms Tangs
Atlantis

Then the random purchase from hobbyists.

There are few people I am wanting to try out....

[emartin]

I buy from local breeders/friends, but mostly Fish Retailers such as:
Atlantis
Erik Dyke of Dykemyster Fish
Daves Rare Aquarium Fish
TNT Cichlids

I haven't had a chance to buy from anyone else yet especially since my current interest is Malawi Haplochromines but I am eyeing those Tanganyikan, West African, and New World, and Madagascar dealers though...

[AlishanAS]

I buy from local breeders/friends, but mostly Fish Retailers such as:
Atlantis
Erik Dyke of Dykemyster Fish
Daves Rare Aquarium Fish
TNT Cichlids

I haven't had a chance to buy from anyone else yet especially since my current interest is Malawi Haplochromines but I am eyeing those Tanganyikan, West African, and New World, and Madagascar dealers though...

Ed -are you ordering from Dave with our group buy?

I get fish from many people as long as I know them personally or they have a good rep.

Atlantis - usually through my LFS
Frybabies
Anubias Design
Auctions
Dave's - this will be my first order with him
Adam's Pet Safari(Chester, NJ)
Pet Shanty(Scotch Plains, NJ)
Hidden Reef(Levittown, PA)
Ted Judy - through Aquabid
Rehoboth Aquatics - through LFS
Breeders such as Lou Rovner, Larry Jinks, Roy Allen, Jack Borgese
Tony Orso

There are more.

[emartin]

Yeah I am ordering from Daves. I haven't actually placed the order yet (am doing it this weekend) but I have been discussing it with Dave...

[kbeaudean]

We get ours from club members, Reserve Stock, And Fry babies so far. Always looking!!

[DJRansome]

Pro Aqua, Atlantis, Pet Shanty, Absolutely Fish (with store credit).

Oh, and Bill, but first he has to sell them to Heyguy74 or misterted, LOL.

[color]

I get my fish from

Toms Tang- love going to his house!
BlueChipAquatics-mainly


Or from reputable breeders as well.....

[Afreakin]

My fish come, primarily, from Anthony @ SICichlids but also Tom Tanganyikan, ReserveStock and and a few others.

[Bandsmanc92]

I get my fish from My LFS. The shark aquarium[Union,NJ] Absolutely Fish[Clifton NJ] The Pet Shanty[Scotch Plains,NJ] Friends, hobbiest.

[Chillout]

I've had really good luck getting fish shipped from Sicichlids, and Atlantis, shipping rates are very reasonable for us east coasters. Those are the only 2 that I have ordered from. I'm sure the othe sponsers are good too.

[joseFF]

For me, I would say both online retailers and local hobbyists/breeders- but I had to choose 1 for the poll. A few years back, I purchased fish from Tomstanganyikans and from local breeders in Maryland. Recently, I've ordered from Doug.