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connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:13 am
by sweetbread
Has anyone had success buying African cichlids, specifically mbuna, from an online supplier? I usually buy from livtideflowdirect.com but their selection has been pretty slim lately - I'm guessing due to high demand. Any luck with other suppliers?
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:23 am
by creekdwlr
I've had a good experience with Aquabid, to be honest, it's one of the few places I trust. The prices are generally lower compared to other websites, and most sellers have outstanding feedback, which is reassuring. You can also stumble upon some pretty rare and unique species there, which is a big plus.
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:24 am
by sweetbread
creekdwlr wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:23 am
I've had a good experience with Aquabid, to be honest, it's one of the few places I trust. The prices are generally lower compared to other websites, and most sellers have outstanding feedback, which is reassuring. You can also stumble upon some pretty rare and unique species there, which is a big plus.
I appreciate the tip, I'll definitely check out Aquabid.
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:58 am
by Bakero
Beantown Aquatics in Massachusetts is top-notch for African cichlids - the owner's a total expert, only deals with these fish. It's a small, hobbyist-owned business, possibly home-based (don't quote me on that), but what they offer is top-tier: healthy, sexed specimens, no exceptions. You pay a bit more, but the shipping and customer service make it well worth it.
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 4:28 am
by sweetbread
Bakero wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:58 am
Beantown Aquatics in Massachusetts is top-notch for African cichlids - the owner's a total expert, only deals with these fish. It's a small, hobbyist-owned business, possibly home-based (don't quote me on that), but what they offer is top-tier: healthy, sexed specimens, no exceptions. You pay a bit more, but the shipping and customer service make it well worth it.
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 6:07 am
by fineman
Here's a tour of Beantown Aquatics' impressive setup - over 100 tanks dedicated to their African cichlid collection.
Re: connecting the african community online
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:47 am
by sweetbread
Just got a response from him already, really quick turnaround.