Cichlid dealers in Orlando, FL?

[Rick]

Greetings all,

Very frustrated, the subject says it all. It seems that the stores
that *used* to offer a range of cichlids is moving to salt primarily.
I guess the profit isn't there for cichlids. At best the stores seem
to have a tank or two of the same old mbuna.

Specifically I'm looking for non-mbuna, reasonably-non-agressive
Tanganyikans or Malawians (peacocks, maybe haps) for my 75 gal tank.
I'd preferably like juveniles and not some huge, very expensive
adults. Not too mention I have a few sub-adult Julie (ornatus)
currently in the tank.

If anyone knows a LFS or just someone within the central florida area
with some "extra" fry :) they'd like to sell, let me know. Curses
that I got hooked on these fish (especially Tanganyikans, they're
really tough to find).

Thanks,
Rick

[Amateur Cichlids]

"Rick" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings all,
>
> Very frustrated, the subject says it all. It seems that the stores
> that *used* to offer a range of cichlids is moving to salt primarily.
> I guess the profit isn't there for cichlids. At best the stores seem
> to have a tank or two of the same old mbuna.
>
> Specifically I'm looking for non-mbuna, reasonably-non-agressive
> Tanganyikans or Malawians (peacocks, maybe haps) for my 75 gal tank.
> I'd preferably like juveniles and not some huge, very expensive
> adults. Not too mention I have a few sub-adult Julie (ornatus)
> currently in the tank.
>
> If anyone knows a LFS or just someone within the central florida area
> with some "extra" fry :) they'd like to sell, let me know. Curses
> that I got hooked on these fish (especially Tanganyikans, they're
> really tough to find).
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
>
>

IMO, the only way to obtain Rift Lake cichlids that aren't of the normal
Mbuna mold is to order online. Check out www.hotcichlids.com and talk to
Elwood. He's usually got a pretty good selection. I've found online prices
to be about a third of the LFS prices on most things.
Tim
www.fishaholics.org