Hey folks,
things are pretty much back to normal this week since Brody and I both have seemed to gotten over the plague. In addition to some fantastic fish that have come in this week we have an announcement to make. We will be displaying the newest addition of the GloFish® line at Global at the end of this month. So if you're already planning on attending be sure to come by the Aquatics Lounge and check them out. I can guarantee you'll be as excited to see them as we are to display them. Plus be sure and check in with your rep as we ill be offering show discounts to anyone who attends.
Now onto the fish. I often times save the best for last but I'm too excited with our Colombia shipment this week so I'll start there. First and foremost are the XL Spotted Royal Plecos. We used to get them in fairly frequently but availability has been an issue but after being absent for over a year we finally got some in. Now these are EXTREMELY limited so if you want a shot at one get with your sales rep early. We are however working to get more so hopefully we can get enough to go around. In addition to the plecos we also got in more Mosaic Wood Cats. These are the most attractive species of the genus and always sellout in a hurry so don't sleep on these. We also got a restock on the Red Pikes which came in as absolute monsters. Look like underwater fire engines. And in addition to the usual Colombian restocks i.e. Silver Hatchets, Gold Tetras, Farlowellas, Clown & Rubber Plecos, we got in some wild Oscars. Now while some of you may not find these as exciting as I do I am on record for saying prefer these way over the captive bred strains. While they may not have much in the way of color, as adults they're a more impressive fish with proper conformation and distinct patterns.
Colombia wasn't the only exciting shipment we received this week. Lotta nice stuff coming in out of the far east. My favorite has to be the Bumble Bee Gobies. While they aren't exactly rare these have been in stock in quite some time. These are typically kept in brackish conditions I've seen them hold up well just in hard, high pH water. These make for an excellent nano fish as they typically stay around an inch. Speaking of small we got in what I would have to say are the nicest Emerald Dwarf Rasboras I have ever seen. These are a nano fish also staying around an inch at best and they usually come in so small you can't even tell what they are. However these are not only the biggest I've ever seen they have the nicest pattern I ahve ever seen on them. This is a must have for nano tank enthusiasts. Not quite as small but just as impressive are the ne Gardneri Killies. Agian, not exactly a rare fish but these came in at a great size and are truly showing off their impressive color and pattern. We also got a restock on Black Widow Frontosas. I was a little nervous bringing these in last time as they are pricier than a the standard Frontosa that's on the list but these flew out of here in a hurry so I'm sure this group will be the same.
And of course the weekly newsletter wouldn't be complete without mentioning Florida raised Cichlids. Once again we got in a ton of really nice stuff from our local vendors. Too much to list but i do have quite a few pics below. I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again if you're not sure what to go with or don't have a lot of tank space devoted to African Cichlids go with an assortment. Whether it be Mbuna, Haps or Peacocks the assortment s usually have a really nice mix and are typically the most affordable way to go. One word of advice would be to go with the medium or the large (if one's available) you'll get the most bang for the buck that way). We also got in some nice Central and Southies this week including one of my favorites, Trimacs. These don't typically play well with others but make for a great display piece as adults.
Reach out to your rep if you have any questions.
The Sales Team
5D Tropical, Inc
800-777-5353
Ext 221 for Brody (BrodyM@5DTropical.com)
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