Shellies-Dwarf Cichlids Of Lake Tanganyika Thread II - Page 4

Pikapig · 08-12-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by page

Dear Bros,

Sorry to intrude here but I'm a newbie. I have a spare 1 ft tank lying around and would like to put it to good use with some shellies. Sorry if never read through the entire thread if this question has been posed before.

My question is where can I get the best collection of shellies? I live in the west and my usual Clementi/ QH places don't seem to carry them.

Also in terms of price, how much can I expect to pay per fish on average for the regular species?

I understand I can get shells from Cold Storage?

Thanks!

Price is quite suggestive...ermm but u can find shellies by forummers here in AF than in LFS...although there are a few that carries them..

1ft is realli too small if u wan them to breed...most probably multis

08-12-2010, 08:17 PM

ok thanks for the tips...

Maybe will need to upgrade the tank first

08-12-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by page

ok thanks for the tips...

Maybe will need to upgrade the tank first

1ft is not too small to breed if u want to try similis or multies

09-12-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by page

Dear Bros,

Sorry to intrude here but I'm a newbie. I have a spare 1 ft tank lying around and would like to put it to good use with some shellies. Sorry if never read through the entire thread if this question has been posed before.

My question is where can I get the best collection of shellies? I live in the west and my usual Clementi/ QH places don't seem to carry them.

Also in terms of price, how much can I expect to pay per fish on average for the regular species?

I understand I can get shells from Cold Storage?

Thanks!

Bro, been following this thread off and on - noticed your post. Will contribute my 2 cents worth:

Firstly LFS - Live Fish Shop ( Aquariums)

Here on AF ( Arofanatics) we use acronyms very often e.g.

As you found out 328 is in Clementi , there is also NKS in Kovan There are two aquarists in Yishun and they are preface with Y(Blk no), PARIS is Pasir Ris Fish Farms. QH = Qian Hu at Jalan Lekar,

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Originally Posted by chuac85

1ft is not too small to breed if u want to try similis or multies

Secondly, as chuac85 states small tank no problem for shellies as he has bred successfully and may have some currently he wants to offload

Another bro is ECTan, the rumor is that he has successful colonies -so check with him

Also try QH, was there recently and saw that they have some for sale.

Hong Yang in CCK opposite the CCK interchange also has shellies

As for shells, you can get them at Cold Storage - I bought some the other day at $14.00 for about ten with snails - Pop the tray into the oven , enjoy the meal with frnch loaf. The empty shells wash thoroughly and you have your shells. Better than buy empty shells for $10.00.

Another source for shells is at C328 - $1 per shell.

Good luck and all the best for your search

Young Man · 09-12-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Betta Mania

Another bro is ECTan, the rumor is that he has successful colonies -so check with him

bro this one not rumour, he is THE KING of shellies!hahahaha

10-12-2010, 12:51 AM

Wah thank u thank u too all Bros for the encouragement

This is a great forum and I have already learnt a lot

Ok, this weekend will do some look see at QH and Hoong Yang....

Then once see the little guys, sure kena poison then will start to set up the tank

Cheers!

17-12-2010, 01:03 AM

Hi Bros,

My 1 ft tank setup. The shells are sea shells mainly. Don't really know if they're big enough yet until the fish arrive, else will need to get the escargot

Went to QH last week and spotted multis, similis and Neolamprologus brevis. Would prefer the Brevis. If its Brevis, seeing if i can push my luck to keep 4 ( 2m, 2f)

Also, heard that CCK306 got Lamprologus ocellatus. For this, I can probably only keep a pair. Still contemplating.

Tried to find fine sand but all shops only sold them in huge bags, so just ended up using normal gravel...

Tank still in the process of cycling. Water parameters looks good, pH8, kH 10, dH 15.

Pikapig · 17-12-2010, 06:33 AM

Bro shells can add on later..n yes shld b ok w ur existing..
Best to focus more on water..ur ph etc.

By e way, brevis r best to b kept alone in a pair..n consider 1 ft nt v big, getting 2 pairs will result in stress..

Similis n multies r fine w more in a one ft..

ectan · 16-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Hi guys

Took a short vid of my multies colony last night.
This colony consists of 3 generations and is still growing & multiplying

Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers

YouTube Video

Young Man · 16-02-2011, 08:34 PM

nice vid bro! haha always a joy to see them at your place

17-12-2010, 01:03 AM	#37
page Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Bros, My 1 ft tank setup. The shells are sea shells mainly. Don't really know if they're big enough yet until the fish arrive, else will need to get the escargot Went to QH last week and spotted multis, similis and Neolamprologus brevis. Would prefer the Brevis. If its Brevis, seeing if i can push my luck to keep 4 ( 2m, 2f) Also, heard that CCK306 got Lamprologus ocellatus. For this, I can probably only keep a pair. Still contemplating. Tried to find fine sand but all shops only sold them in huge bags, so just ended up using normal gravel... Tank still in the process of cycling. Water parameters looks good, pH8, kH 10, dH 15. Attached Thumbnails

08-12-2010, 08:17 PM	#32
page Guest Posts: n/a	ok thanks for the tips... Maybe will need to upgrade the tank first

10-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#36
page Guest Posts: n/a	Wah thank u thank u too all Bros for the encouragement This is a great forum and I have already learnt a lot Ok, this weekend will do some look see at QH and Hoong Yang.... Then once see the little guys, sure kena poison then will start to set up the tank Cheers!

17-12-2010, 06:33 AM	#38
Pikapig Dragon Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,601	Bro shells can add on later..n yes shld b ok w ur existing.. Best to focus more on water..ur ph etc. By e way, brevis r best to b kept alone in a pair..n consider 1 ft nt v big, getting 2 pairs will result in stress.. Similis n multies r fine w more in a one ft..

16-02-2011, 08:34 PM	#40
Young Man Senior Dragon Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,042	nice vid bro! haha always a joy to see them at your place

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