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Is That Fish Place still worth the trip?

jakeowen

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I used to live in Delaware, I would take the hour ride up there sometimes, and I really liked the fish I got from them. Many years ago, I relocated back to my home state of NJ. I took the trip out there a few years ago, and was disappointed with the selection. I don't know if I went at a bad time, or the store just stopped carrying dwarf cichlids.
Anyway, I am in the mood for a road trip, and have room for a pair of fish, and they have some listed on their website that I would like to get. They don't say if they have pairs or just singles, but i will call before I go. It seems like there are a lot of fish keepers in the central Pa. area, and I just wanted to know if you guys have anything good to say about them, or maybe I should just try mail ordering from one of the vendors here?

Thanks
 

Hmoobthor

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WI
I used to live in Delaware, I would take the hour ride up there sometimes, and I really liked the fish I got from them. Many years ago, I relocated back to my home state of NJ. I took the trip out there a few years ago, and was disappointed with the selection. I don't know if I went at a bad time, or the store just stopped carrying dwarf cichlids.
Anyway, I am in the mood for a road trip, and have room for a pair of fish, and they have some listed on their website that I would like to get. They don't say if they have pairs or just singles, but i will call before I go. It seems like there are a lot of fish keepers in the central Pa. area, and I just wanted to know if you guys have anything good to say about them, or maybe I should just try mail ordering from one of the vendors here?

Thanks

I think they sell pairs online.
 

XJfella95

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Adamstown, pa
I try to stop in there on a Friday night, once a week. That's when they get their new stock. I rarely see dwarf cichlids in stock. The only dwarfs they have in stock right now are a half dozen male A. Panduros.

They do however, keep a large number of African cichlids.

I had them put me on the call list if anything appisto came in. Needless to say that didn't work Cause the panduros slipped by. I only happened to glance down into a tank in the plant room to find them.

I will be selling my 60+ Double red Cac. Spawn to them when they are ready.
 

jakeowen

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5 Year Member
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New Jersey
I guess the fish list on their website is outdated?
They list a couple of dwarf pikes that I am interested in.
 

jakeowen

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5 Year Member
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New Jersey
Thanks for the pics and your efforts XJ,
I'm going to take the trip out there some time this week. I hope they still have them.

Are there any other places I should visit while I'm out there?
 

XJfella95

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Adamstown, pa
Not a problem, I hoped I helped.

One of the dealers on here is about 40min away. The amazon basement I think it is? I have not been there yet but it's just over in York.
 

jakeowen

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New Jersey
I took the trip out there. I picked up a pair of C. regani's. They are happily enjoying their new 30g. I think the l.joselima has to come out of that tank. He is a little too territorial. I want them to spawn, and he will surely eat the fry.
The notophthalmus was just a single male. As much as I wanted to get him as well, I only have space for the pair. I cannot go tank crazy like I used to.

The store has changed since I was there last.
Gone are the "Home Depot" style shelves, and in with the more supermarket like shelves. The fish room has grown. There is now a plant room. I forgot my shopping list, and could not remember half of the things I wanted to look at. I left with just the fish, and some plant supplies. It was a fun trip, but, I think next time I'll try mail ordering.

Thanks for the help everybody.
 

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