Cichlid lovers, Real action ?

[lsz]

oh ya lets leave this post strictly for ppl who may show interest of have opnions of this thing.

Huaikong can you post again your offer for fish exchange?

Lets make it a habit to leave the posts as the topics they are.If anything new, just start a new post. It is neater and also will not damage the original post as it gets out of point

[chris]

Include me also. I am interested in american cichlids.[]

[lsz]

to bring this thread up.

do show support if you can...it will benefit everyone.

i am having reservist for these period but will try to come out with something meanwhile as best as i can.

[Gary]

Me interested too.
I in APISTO and Tanganyika Cichlids.[]

[ferbus]

i'm new to this thread but i am interested too, in american cichlids (especially the larger ones 6in+)
ferbus

[stinger]

HI all,
Count me in!
Cheers!

[lighter]

Count me inside this too..

[hwchoy]

Hi all, I am not a cichlid keeper but I am interested in the natural environment and its maintenance. Since there is a concern about release of LH and other non-native fishes into our water bodies, I'd suggest we can link up with the Nature Society, we can get some publicity through their publication as well.

[foxemty]

I'm interested in most cichlids []

[lsz]

yay! good!

[rain]

im a member of NSS (nature society singapre), and i thk its a good idea proposed above.

the society has events relating to birds, flora, butterflies etc but not fish.

AQ admin can propose the awareness, however NSS would more likely to be interested in local fish first logically. after building a good relationship with them perhaps then AQ can propose wider range of fish.

[hali317]

I'm interested. I love most cichlids Keep me updated.

Cheers!

[hwchoy]

Rain, are you active with the society? I am a kooning member, don't have time to join them on outings and such. Maybe when the kids are older lah. If you know the guys perhaps you can sound them out. They should definitely be interested to prevent release of foreign fishes into our water bodies.

[eZion]

Count me in too

[Dovii]

ISZ,

I see if I can lobang on my friend's Ranchu clud, he is renovating it for Ranchu at the top storey of the shop.

If we can get a place, I will provide the resources- have a collection of cichlid materials- Lexicon of cichlids etc, plus videos CD's on Malawi and Tanganyika Cichlids. I have also started to buy every copy of fish keeping mag that are available monthly that has cichlid articles in it. So we can start a library. As for virtual resources, I think we can use the photographs that I am building up plus other collector's contributions.

heheehe, maybe after I know all of you well, can meet at my house and see my fish.

Next thing is as I am accessable to import license- this one no limit, I intend to do a "want list", such that our members can fill in what they are looking for. once I locate the fish, I can bring in for you. Of course, we will have to calculate whether if it is worth it as I am still a part time doing pure cichlid business (no point tell nice story yah?)

First thing first, we need to create a data base to log in all interested members. And sent messages of pure cichlid discovers in Singapore.

We can then work on a webpage, where people can join as members.

[Sky Devil]

How do we get our website as famous as Aquatic Quotient?

[eZion]

Simple, just ride on it. I was just wondering why re-invent the wheel when its already there? I think Aquatic Quotient is a good place anyway, since we have a pool of cichlid lovers here. But don't know if the owners are open to explore the idea of having us on as a cichlids' society? [:]

I think the most important thing here is not to build another website cos' we'll waste a lot of time and resources but rather form a "physical" cichlid society that can impact the public like the LHs' did. I was thinking more of finding a place where we can use for meetings, gatherings, lunch together, interact with each other, maybe even have some tanks and house some amazing fishes. []

Maybe in the future, we can then get sponsors like some of those cichlid farms or aquarium shops to showcase their cichlids or if we make it so BIG that they might even offer themselves to us []

Of cos with this idea, we run the risk of having all the LHs' lovers giving us suicidal bombings...hehehe [] But its worth a go

Maybe we can first start by using pictures of our collections when we meet up. I think we'll have to meet up and plan the course of where are we really going and how to reach there

Lets meet somewhere more central first. I think town would be a good place to start. Somewhere where its cosy and good for a group to seat down to chat. How about Suntec? Its big and the convention halls are good for us to seat down to chat. Else, Marina Sq also can, we can also use those youth parks or neighbourhood concert parks but the only concern is its going to be HOT[]

[huaikong]

i m on liao.show of support from other pls.recently got bombarded by lh lover at arofanatic forum.i think down there flooded wif lh lover liao.shuld change the cichlid forum name ot hybrids loh...[] [] []


rgds

[lsz]

i dont see the need for an additional website actually.

whatever needed can just be here.

and besides, i see this group as a group without a distinct form. It is not restricted to just internet. This forum is just more convenient for ppl to exchange information and also organise stuff and contact each other.

We can and actually should have activity outside the form of a website too.lets just build on here it will be more convenient for all.

ANother thing , this doesnt pertain to just "cichlid ppl", because there are many ppl who have keen interest but are just keeping other fish at the moment. I don't wish to create a separate identity. For we are afterall all fish lovers..with different inclinations.

THe push for purebred cichlids doesnt just benefit just cichlid ppl. But to the general fishkeeping population too.besides, the other sections in this forum like medical room, classifieds, can benefit "cichlid ppl" too.


I want to put everything in a bigger picture. thats my thoughts.

[leecs]

Hi all,
Found this forum after some searching. Couldn't remember the name.
Anyway, I like the idea of a cichlid enthusiast group. Can share tips, info, lobang and help. I've got a Malawi tank as well as a Tanganyikan tank. Am willing to help out if required. As we are all aware, it's very difficult to find nice cichlids that are reasonably priced. Hopefully, as a group, can find it more cost effective for imports.

Let's go!