Best fish and best places to buy fish.

auustinnn · 12/23/2011, 06:33 PM

Hi,

I was looking for some snails and crabs for my tank as well as some hearty fish to start the tank with. I know that damsels are recommended although they are very aggressive. I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions? Also, what are the best placesto buy fish? I try to stray away from the"pet store chains"(i.e. Petco or Pet Supermarket.) Any other ideas? I'm not sure if purchasing online is really "safe" in perspective of having a healthy fish.

P.S. Orlando/Tampa, FL area. If you are from here, give me a good LFS to hit up

nanito · 12/23/2011, 06:42 PM

We need a little bit more info..... What kind of fish are you looking for? Agressive fish? are you planning on adding corals to your system? what size tank do you have? How old is the tank?

....... And liveaquaria is a very very good site to get fish and corals .

DrSalty · 12/23/2011, 06:46 PM

I would have to second liveaquaria. I've always had a good experience with them.

auustinnn · 12/23/2011, 06:47 PM

I have a 75 Gallon tank. Not planning on adding corals until August after I move. The tank is just starting up. I don't even have water in it, I just want to get an idea of what kind of fish I need. I am looking for fish that will do good in a new aquarium that will also get along well with corals and other fish that I add later.

scarface70706 · 12/23/2011, 06:54 PM

go to vivid's web site and look at the fish online and it will tell you whats best for your tanks needs.

scarface70706 · 12/23/2011, 06:55 PM

http://www.vividaquariums.com/default.asp

snorvich · 12/23/2011, 06:59 PM

Do NOT cycle your tank with live fish please! Another vote for LiveAquaria.

meanpressure · 12/23/2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSalty

I would have to second liveaquaria. I've always had a good experience with them.

I would agree with what he said.

auustinnn · 12/23/2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Do NOT cycle your tank with live fish please! Another vote for LiveAquaria.

Oh, okay, I've always heard you can add damsels, but I guess that's after the cycle. Kind of worded that wrong I guess. Thanks!

and, LiveAquaria it is I suppose. haha.

girlygears13 · 12/23/2011, 07:37 PM

Three words- World Wide Corals. Amazing corals and really good advice

scarface70706 · 12/23/2011, 10:08 PM

yea i cant speak for liveaquaria but i can say that vivid has the best looking zoanthids! their color choices are crazy!

12/23/2011, 06:33 PM	#1
auustinnn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 30	Best fish and best places to buy fish. Hi, I was looking for some snails and crabs for my tank as well as some hearty fish to start the tank with. I know that damsels are recommended although they are very aggressive. I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions? Also, what are the best placesto buy fish? I try to stray away from the"pet store chains"(i.e. Petco or Pet Supermarket.) Any other ideas? I'm not sure if purchasing online is really "safe" in perspective of having a healthy fish. P.S. Orlando/Tampa, FL area. If you are from here, give me a good LFS to hit up

12/23/2011, 06:42 PM	#2
nanito Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 211	We need a little bit more info..... What kind of fish are you looking for? Agressive fish? are you planning on adding corals to your system? what size tank do you have? How old is the tank? ....... And liveaquaria is a very very good site to get fish and corals . __________________ I just had a dream, and a 180 gal was my nano tank. Current Tank Info: 36 gal fresh water / 45 gal reef aiptasia dominated

12/23/2011, 06:59 PM	#7
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Do NOT cycle your tank with live fish please! Another vote for LiveAquaria. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

12/23/2011, 07:37 PM	#10
girlygears13 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Deland, Fl Posts: 116	Three words- World Wide Corals. Amazing corals and really good advice __________________ It's not rocket surgery... Current Tank Info: In the planning stages..

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12/23/2011, 06:46 PM	#3
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	I would have to second liveaquaria. I've always had a good experience with them.

12/23/2011, 06:47 PM	#4
auustinnn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 30	I have a 75 Gallon tank. Not planning on adding corals until August after I move. The tank is just starting up. I don't even have water in it, I just want to get an idea of what kind of fish I need. I am looking for fish that will do good in a new aquarium that will also get along well with corals and other fish that I add later.

12/23/2011, 06:54 PM	#5
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	go to vivid's web site and look at the fish online and it will tell you whats best for your tanks needs.

12/23/2011, 06:55 PM	#6
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	http://www.vividaquariums.com/default.asp

12/23/2011, 10:08 PM	#11
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	yea i cant speak for liveaquaria but i can say that vivid has the best looking zoanthids! their color choices are crazy!