Once I have my 60 gal. tank set up in the coming months, I'm going to need to find a safe supplier of Histrionica loaches. I have four juveniles right now and would like to add either a pair or a trio of young loaches to keep them company. My problem is that the place I bought my four isn't exactly...as well taken care of as I should like. I often see poorly stocked tanks and fish with ich or other nasties. I know the owner and can have him order some for me, if it's my last option, but I would like to see if there are other suppliers first.
Any suggestions?
P.S. I would like it if I could go to the petshop and say, "I'm looking for Histrionica loaches!" and not receive a blank stare, or a ,"What's their common name?" It's amazing how often different types of loaches share common names...
Can anyone in Central Ca help me please?
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Re: Can anyone in Central Ca help me please?
I have been impressed by Capital Aquarium in Sacramento. I am not sure they know Loaches, but they are the best store in that area. On the other side of the freeway is a little hole-in-the-wall aquarium store, O Street Aquarium. The fish are well cared for, and they carry unusual fish.
http://www.capitolaquarium.net/
http://www.ostaquarium.com/
In Dublin is a store where one of the employees is very interested in Loaches. The store is Aquarium Concepts.
My problem with them is that the nitrate in their water is very high. I think they fight it by adding salt. It takes a month of acclimating to get the fish ready for my main tanks. This is a typical quarantine period, anyway, but I sure would think it better that they deal with the nitrate some other way.
http://www.aquariumconceptsinc.com/
The other place that is worth some phone calls, and a visit if you are near is in Campbell. Dolphin Pet village. They have a really big selection of fish, I often see Loaches, and many different or less common species of Cories, Rainbow fish and many more.
http://www.dolphinpetvillage.com/
Look for a coupon at the Dolphin web site. It is not always there.
http://www.capitolaquarium.net/
http://www.ostaquarium.com/
In Dublin is a store where one of the employees is very interested in Loaches. The store is Aquarium Concepts.
My problem with them is that the nitrate in their water is very high. I think they fight it by adding salt. It takes a month of acclimating to get the fish ready for my main tanks. This is a typical quarantine period, anyway, but I sure would think it better that they deal with the nitrate some other way.
http://www.aquariumconceptsinc.com/
The other place that is worth some phone calls, and a visit if you are near is in Campbell. Dolphin Pet village. They have a really big selection of fish, I often see Loaches, and many different or less common species of Cories, Rainbow fish and many more.
http://www.dolphinpetvillage.com/
Look for a coupon at the Dolphin web site. It is not always there.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
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Happy fish keeping!
Re: Can anyone in Central Ca help me please?
That is a wide variety of locations, thank you!
Right now, I'm nearest Dolphin Pet Village. Here's hoping my fiance doesn't mind a little fish visit~
I may hit Aquarium Concepts in a few days, but that nitrate problem has me nervous...They are probably worth a look, but they won't be first on my list.
I keep hearing good things about Capitol Aquarium, so road trip with my dad may be in order. O St. Aquarium? Sounds interesting. *checks gallery* I see discus! My dad is definitely gonna want to go there too!
Once again, lovely selection of stores, thank you Diana!
Right now, I'm nearest Dolphin Pet Village. Here's hoping my fiance doesn't mind a little fish visit~
I may hit Aquarium Concepts in a few days, but that nitrate problem has me nervous...They are probably worth a look, but they won't be first on my list.
I keep hearing good things about Capitol Aquarium, so road trip with my dad may be in order. O St. Aquarium? Sounds interesting. *checks gallery* I see discus! My dad is definitely gonna want to go there too!
Once again, lovely selection of stores, thank you Diana!
Re: Can anyone in Central Ca help me please?
I'll add in my 2c.
Capitol Aquarium used to be much better, but it is still a large store with decent stock, but not that many loaches.
A new store opened in Sacramento recently, owned by the same people that run O St aquarium, Aqua Workz
(http://www.aquaworkzaquarium.com). They have a showroom nearly as large as capitol, but seems much cleaner due to being so new. No matter what you do, I would recommend that you call ahead if you have specific requests..
Capitol Aquarium used to be much better, but it is still a large store with decent stock, but not that many loaches.
A new store opened in Sacramento recently, owned by the same people that run O St aquarium, Aqua Workz
(http://www.aquaworkzaquarium.com). They have a showroom nearly as large as capitol, but seems much cleaner due to being so new. No matter what you do, I would recommend that you call ahead if you have specific requests..
Re: Can anyone in Central Ca help me please?
Shame that Capitol Aquarium doesn't stock many loaches. Dolphin Pet Village didn't have much loach variety either. I saw many Clowns (a tank with at least twenty! So cute!), but the only other types I saw were a single pair of young Yoyos. *sad sigh*
On a good note, my fiance is now talking about owning a saltwater tank once we have our own place.
It will be a while before I can make it over to Sacramento, but calling ahead of time won't be a problem.
On a good note, my fiance is now talking about owning a saltwater tank once we have our own place.
It will be a while before I can make it over to Sacramento, but calling ahead of time won't be a problem.
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