Hello From the Oregon

[plantsNfish]

Hello,
I am new to Apistogramma but not fish. I am into planted aquariums and enjoy small fish such as Dario species and other flashy plant friendly fish. I have become increasingly interested in this genus and I am hoping to add a few pairs soon. I am not quite sure what ones I am going to get yet but have a few ideas. I just know I want small and flashy lol.

 

[Livebearer Lady]

Welcome!
What do you have in mind????Please share with us.... You have a great apisto breeder in your own back yard known as Apisto Dave! He is from Sisters, Or.

 

[plantsNfish]

I know reading his stuff got me interested in them I didnt realize they were as small as they are. I only like tiny fish lol. Well what I had in mind was A. cacatuoides triple red or super red but Apisto Dave didnt have any pairs right now but he said he had some nice A.agassizii super reds so I got 2 pair on sunday and they got here today. They are nice looking already even while in the drip acctlimation cups. They are going to be lovely all alone in the 100 gallon planted. And with any luck they wont be alone for long and give me a bunch of babies. =)

 

[Livebearer Lady]

Congrats! I was going to get some Borellii's from him. how is his service were you happy with it?

 

[plantsNfish]

Congrats! I was going to get some Borellii's from him. how is his service were you happy with it?

He is to the point in his emails (Thats ok with me) he always answered my questions such as the the grow out tank ph so I could match it and im happy about that. The fish were beautiful and super healthy and I have absoulutely no complaints at all and will buy from him again and reccomend him to anyone. I ordered on Sunday night and my order was sent out the next day. Im in the one day delivery area for the usps from sisters since its only an hour and half from me seattle might be but for sure second day. He is the only one would buy from as I prefer buying fish bred as local as possible so they are in similar water as everytme I buy fish that are raised in hard water states they just dont acclimate well unless easy species and for them I can have petco special order them for me.

So in short great fish, great quality and fast at shipping out. Its a definitive yes hes great. Some people might compain he doesnt use breather bags but Im nkt one of those. They have a purpose but they have their own set of issues such as drastic amonia shits once the bag is opened so unless its a long distance and the oxygen is going to run out they are not a good choice and I dont care for them. I have lost more fish and shrimp shipped in them than not so I like the normal bag filled with O2 for water stability.

 

[Livebearer Lady]

Thanks for the review on Apisto Dave. It's good to get a report from other buyers and might be getting a pair of Borelli's from him, but really wanted a pr. of A. borellii Blues instead. He only has Opal. The Wetspot has the blues and I might just have to take a trip south to get some. We're real lucky to have access to these two places Huh...

 

[plantsNfish]

We are very lucky indeed and that we live in a nice maritime climate to boot lol. I wouldnt want it any other way. =)

 

[plantsNfish]

Here is a pic of one of the boys granted he is still in a drip acclimation cup and stressed to all get out so I can just imagine the color when he is happy in the planted tank. I took a pic now as I will barely every see them in the blackwater set up with all the wood and plants.

 

[Iamtechno13]

Apisto Dave is the best. I've gotten a number of fish from him now and you will not find healthier or better looking fish. On one order there was a little mixup and he more than made up for it. One of the best sellers you will probably ever find!!!

 

[Iamtechno13]

And yes. You are very lucky as you have Wetspot up there as well. We have some nice little fish stores here in CO but nothing like that.

 

[Livebearer Lady]

Never been to either store there in Portland but will make a road trip this summer

 

[plantsNfish]

Apisto Daves is not a retail store he is just fantastic breeder known world wide for his success with Apisto along with a Greman breeder. He is in Sisters Oregon but sells via mail order. The wetspot is a great store and a must to visit. Be prepared for hours of looking they have hundreds of tanks. I always spend way more than my fair share when there.

 

[Josh]

Welcome to the forum!