American Flag Fish

"Polarhound" wrote in message
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NetMax wrote:

Yes, I know the chap who manages that outlet (very nice fellow). Big
Al's is my competitor now, so when we meet, we still talk fish, but
sharing names of suppliers is off the table ;~)

What about people like me, who is in a position to see who EVERYONE
gets
their fish, live rock, etc. from?

How did you get that position? Actually, there are only so many
suppliers stationed in and servicing North America, and they are in the
phone books. The off-shore guys vary in regards to their consistency, so
we usually let the trans-shippers work as middlemen. The real time
savings are in knowing who has what in good quality for a good price. I
spend about 2 hours a week pouring over breeder sheets. A rewarding part
of my job is when someone laments that they can't locate a certain fish,
and a few days later, and I'm calling them to tell them that they have
arrived ). I don't take deposits figuring if it's unusual, I can sell
it to someone else, and if I can't, I don't mind having a few lesser
known varieties around.

NetMax

How did you get that position? Actually, there are only so many
suppliers stationed in and servicing North America, and they are in the
phone books. The off-shore guys vary in regards to their consistency, so
we usually let the trans-shippers work as middlemen. The real time
savings are in knowing who has what in good quality for a good price. I
spend about 2 hours a week pouring over breeder sheets. A rewarding part
of my job is when someone laments that they can't locate a certain fish,
and a few days later, and I'm calling them to tell them that they have
arrived ). I don't take deposits figuring if it's unusual, I can sell
it to someone else, and if I can't, I don't mind having a few lesser
known varieties around.
NetMax

Hi Netmax...

I had attempted to send you a message to your email account but it
probably got canned as spam...

Can you give me any links or contact information on life fish and
plant suppliers, wholesale only?

I am doing research for a bank loan to start a small LFS and need
contact information and pricing etc to take with me to the bank.

They seem to want quite a few details so as much information as you
can provice will be greatly appreciated.

All I really need is contact info. Actualy pricing etc I will get
directly and have them fax me quotes etc to provide to the bank.

Thanks.