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Awhile ago when I was trying to find local breeders in my area I found it very hard to accomplish. I wanted someone local to avoid high shipping charges but searches on the net came up with noone local. After sometime I finally found a few breeders within a 1 hour drive but all the time I spent trying to find this info was very disturbing.
Well, now being a breeder myself I was hoping to make this task easier for others.
I put together a regional breeders directory. Breeders can post in their local region and include all the species that they breed. This will help breeders get their name out there and drive more customers to them.
You are invited to come check out the Aquatic Life Breeders Directory (http://albd.our-oasis.net)
OrionGirl
03-22-2004, 11:19 AM
Cool idea. I'm making this a sticky, so more people see and can contribute.
thank you very much OrionGirl... it is very much appreciated...
Andy16
03-22-2004, 5:23 PM
Some1 else from wisconsin!! Woohoo! Thanks for the site too.
yeah there are a few people from wisconsin around on different message boards...
Andy16
03-22-2004, 7:41 PM
Not a lot though, at least from what ive seen. And none in my area, well i guess Milwaukee is pretty close to where i live in Hartland.
I was just out in Hartland this past weekend...
I drove out there to check out The Fishe Shoppe...
and I tell ya, I was very dissapointed, their website led me to beleive they had a very large selection...
I also drove out to the big pet discounter warehouse in Oconomowoc, that place is huge!!!
Andy16
03-22-2004, 9:42 PM
Dude The Fish Shoppe might not have much and they might have outrageous prices, but the guy there is very helpful and will always try and lead you away from unsuitable fish. The livestock is also unkillable, very hardy.
Im not sure about the place in Oconomowoc though. I know there is a place called Aquatic World. The trick to that is going to there site because everything is marked down but at the store its more expensive. You need to tell the cashier that you saw this for so and so price and on your site and they will mark it down to that. I dont know what to point is but hey its better then nothing.
By the way I live on E Capitol:p
schiejr
04-21-2004, 11:21 AM
Hello fellow Wisconsinites,
I was a bit disappointed with the Fish Shoppe also for the same reasons you mentioned but a nice guy and I did find some SAE when no else had them, although, labeled as Flying Foxes. I also had to stop the assistant from adding feeder guppy water (the closest tank he saw) to the SAE when I asked for some more since I lay the bags on their side in mt styro.
Aquatic World is a great place to wheel and deal, especially if you only need one filter or a couple items. Bring in your catalog or price list and they will check their wholesale price and come fairly close. Very disappointed in their fish though. You can barely see the tanks and fish due to the poor lighting and colored gravel. Not much variety either. I usually do not bother looking at them anymore when I am there.
Thanks for your efforts on the Breeder List, Dan. I checked it out awhile ago to see what is available. Worth a look before going to Milw. Aq. Society auction and waiting for what I want.
125gJoe
05-07-2004, 10:48 PM
How can it be there are no Discus breeders in "subtropical" weather down here, other than one in south Florida.
I find that very strange....
Anyone have any info - wish I had more time to look into this.. :confused:
Thanks ..in advance...
Originally posted by 125gJoe
How can it be there are no Discus breeders in "subtropical" weather down here, other than one in south Florida.
I find that very strange....
Anyone have any info - wish I had more time to look into this.. :confused:
Thanks ..in advance...
My father breed Discus for a while a few years ago, but he said it was very challenging.
We are now doing saltwater fish, clownfish currently with more to follow soon we hope. My father tells me doing these clownfish are 10 times easier than the Discus, for what thats worth.
Rockin_Sunset
06-22-2004, 10:27 PM
DanL that was a good idea.
flyingfish
01-14-2005, 11:57 AM
I too am "down south" and have had the same trouble - finding a good freshwater store in driving distance seems nearly impossible here. I guess it's just too tempting to do saltwater when you're this close to the "real thing". I ended up buying my fish at a mall petstore! (I NEVER thought I'd sink so low!) They didn't even know how to tell the male and female guppies apart - pathetic. At least they are really healthy.
Must4ng s4lly
02-10-2005, 1:31 PM
Very cool link! Thanks! I am just getting into breeding myself. I will supply the many fish stores in my area. Right now I am bargaining on some tank & stands...
Must4ng s4lly
02-17-2005, 12:58 PM
AHHH! I can't get the link to come up???
delmore
02-18-2005, 3:20 PM
Link not working for me either :sad
ryknier
02-23-2005, 6:27 PM
Link still don't work! AHHH
Must4ng s4lly
02-24-2005, 3:38 PM
Back to top for Link repair! PLEASE.... :laugh: :sad :sad
Watcher74
05-25-2005, 9:36 PM
I vote for this not to be a sticky.
No IP address resolution. Server not found. This thing is ancient history.
schiejr
06-23-2005, 4:01 PM
Yeah, it is done. Was closed down due to minimal participation. He is focusing his time on a more local site for those in Wisconsin or near.
http://www.wiscichlidforum.com/?refer=Our-Oasis.net
Stix87
07-07-2005, 1:09 PM
well if its down they why is it still a sticky, i came here in hope that i can find a florida breeder, but now that its only WI then it should be changed name or just not a sticky
puppylover794
07-09-2005, 8:37 PM
Aww..thanX so much! That's so kind of you!
I will definitly bookmark it!
Oh and, anyone living in California..i breed black mollie's and fancy tail guppies!
lol
I live in Connecticut and I may just have another batch of german blue rams to find homes for ...if this latest crew makes it o.k... I'm letting mom and dad take care of them and it's going great so far.
I'm kind of sorry that idea didn't work out....it would be nice to know who the breeders are in your area...I guess getting in touch with local aquarium clubs is the next best way to find out where each other are...
LordsSoilder
08-30-2005, 10:36 AM
Im thinkin of starting to breed as well, Ive had great success with freshwater fish in the past. However I am now looking into salwater. If I setup a 500g tank in my garage for breeding (not to be fancy or good looking, How hard would it be to give them a good habitat for breeding (water changes, chemicals etc)?
BTW I'm in Michigan, a short swim from Wisconsin :shark:
Im thinkin of starting to breed as well
As you can see to the left, I've done more than think about it.
Breeding fish is another story.
Dkarc
04-04-2006, 12:14 AM
How can it be there are no Discus breeders in "subtropical" weather down here, other than one in south Florida.
I find that very strange....
Anyone have any info - wish I had more time to look into this.. :confused:
Thanks ..in advance...
There are discus breeders...but only on the hobbyist level. There are a few in the Orlando area that I know of. I myself am one of them. Which breeder in S. FL are you referring too? Certainly not Wattley...
-Ryan
fish_freak
08-06-2006, 4:39 PM
I am unsticking this as the link is no longer working.