Which LFS stocks the most variety of killifish species?

[DxLin]

Hi all, i need to find out where are the reliable source for killifish. Some shops in singapore only sell the clown killifish but is there some out there that just specialise in most variety of the killi's?

[mobile2007]

There is a killies fish forum, might be helpful. Killies are quite rare in singapore.

http://www.killies.com/forum/
( AQ is running it right now, i think)

[DxLin]

Hey Mobile2007,

I tried several time to register for that forum this evening but they kept saying it's a scam attempt. So i didn't manage to register in the end though. But i'll still continue to read through the file! Thanks!

[Quixotic]

What is your definition of reliable source?

C328 has a number of species, from time to time, that I don't see in other LFS, but then, I don't go to other LFS as often. Unfortunately, you will have to identify what these species are by yourself as most LFS couldn't tell.

How serious are you with killifish? To serious collectors, preservation of geographical location and collection code is extremely important, so as to ensure that the population stays "pure". Geographical population of a species may vary (coloration, pattern, genetics). Therefore, it is important to them (serious collectors) that the killifish are maintained distinctly to preserve such differences.

Serious collectors obtain killifish eggs from overseas, via other killifish clubs or their listings, eBay, Aquabid and so on. Many killifish eggs go through dry incubation periods, therefore making it viable to be even sent by mail. Just put them in water and they will hatch. Therefore, different killifish species can be easily distributed.

If you just want to keep some killifish, try breeding them etc, then those obtained from the LFS (without geographical or location code) will do. These should be classified as aquarium strain if passed on to other hobbyists.

If you want more specific information about them, I would point you to www.killies.com, our own Singapore based killifish forum. Good luck!

[blue33]

You can try Y618 and Seaview, i do often see them there. I think they're season fish also, there are times you see alot in the LFS.