thatpurplebunny Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I was wondering if anyone in the upper south, Nelson area could advise me of the best places or people to get fish from and/or tanks ? We're new to the hobby, yet well and truly hooked with tank number seven being purchased last week (two of us addicts with completely differing tastes in colour & species); and with common guppies costing $14 each at the lfs (if you consider 2hrs away local?), I don't even want to begin to add up how much we have spent so far - or will in the future! Especially given I'm mid-way through drafting house extension plans and now there's talk of a possible 'fish room' being added to replace the loft I decided against *oh my ... I'm also heading down to Christchurch for a quick visit next month so will be checking out what is available there - anyone want to recommend a must see shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Then wait until you get to ChCh and visit Organism (cnr Clyde and Ilam Rd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 in CHCH got to organism and Redwood Aquatics the best 2 lfs IMO AMAZONIAN on here is a breeder in Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oops, I was thinking shops, not private individuals or I would have thought of him :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpurplebunny Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks Caryl, I'll be sure to check it out .. Guess I better pack the polystyrene boxes And thanks cichlid7 - I'm hoping to make it over for one of the Tasman meetings so maybe I can get to know a few local folk then .. Could someone *please let me know when & where the next meeting will be? *edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 My place - BBQ Feb 24th (Blenheim). We combine meetings sometimes. BBQ beside my pond then go to Sally's up the Waihopai valley to see some huge marine tanks and a few freshwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpurplebunny Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 That's the week my little one will be with his father - means I may be able to make it .. How exciting! ~ Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Im in Riwaka and will have zebra danios, long fin leopard danios, swordtails and tiger barbs ready for a new home in the next few weeks. They are all nice fish and will be going At $2 each. I might even have a few gouramis also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Clare, contact AMAZONIAN as they will be organising a car pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Darn, wish I could go Caryl $14 for a guppy...and you're calling it a common guppy.. that's alot for a guppy...wow Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hmm, yes I have the same problem getting good fish lol, I was disgusted at yes COMMON guppies being $14.95 each But thankfully to lovely people that have shipped me fish, I now have a gorgeous selection of gold guppies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpurplebunny Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm not 100% sure from which direction I would be traveling as yet as I need to head down south for a bit .. But message about carpool noted - Thanks Caryl .. re: Guppies - That's what I thought, considering how easy they breed .. We bought some lovely snakeskin ones via TM/Aquanut, so I think I may get a few coloured from him too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Don't forget conference (Queen's birthday weekend) is in Nelson this year so a good opportunity for getting fish brought down from elsewhere with attendees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have 100's and I will bring some to conference, free of charge to anyone who wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocGourami Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm sure there will be a few people wanting fish brought down. What sort do you have Jim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Don't forget conference (Queen's birthday weekend) is in Nelson this year so a good opportunity for getting fish brought down from elsewhere with attendees Very good idea Caryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi All, I travel from Christchurch to Blenhiem then thru to Nelson and back about every 6-8 weeks. So if you wana email teh fishy shops ( no recomendations) and get a fish list and put together a shopping list I can bring fish up when I next come thru. If you wanted to contribute to petrol that woudl be great otherwise no biggie. HTH Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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