Dwarf Cichlid scene in Japan

**outspoken** · 3rd Feb 2006, 10:48

Anyone ever been to japan and seen the apisto over there?..

Got some friends who is going over there this march so thought of asking them to bring back some...let me know the price range also..

Thanks!

**yorky** · 3rd Feb 2006, 11:35

Originally Posted by outspoken

Currently having 8 tank with 4 of them nano tanks...Nano tank are for display but if they manage to spawn then i guess it will be lucky.

Btw anyone ever been to japan and seen the apisto over there?..Got some friends who is going over there this march so thought of asking them to bring back some...let me know the price range also..

hi,
Where are your friends going? Tokyo?

Try this shop in Tokyo Ginza area.
http://www.an-aquarium.com/An/news.html

**outspoken** · 3rd Feb 2006, 16:50

Im not sure but i guess should be there..will check again..anyway wats the price like?same like here or more expensive?..

**yorky** · 3rd Feb 2006, 18:55

Originally Posted by outspoken

Im not sure but i guess should be there..will check again..anyway wats the price like?same like here or more expensive?..

Well, it depends on what specimen you are looking for.
I can advise provided I've seen it there..

Japan is a good place to get top and rarer quality apistos but at premium prices.

**benetay** · 4th Feb 2006, 10:20

i agree with yorky, the apisto found in Japan is really 2 thumbs up but it's all paid with a premium. They do travel well so far i've not got any dead upon arrival (Choi)

**yorky** · 5th Feb 2006, 17:37

Please check AVA regulations on bringing back fishes from overseas.
The good thing is that apistos can be packed in small packets individually.. so either check-in or hand-carry should be ok.

If you want good quality rarer species, be prepared to fork out S$200 to $500 a pair.

**outspoken** · 6th Feb 2006, 21:41

bros,just check with my colleague,she's going to tokyo as the last destination..is that just the only place that they have or there are others.Btw do u guys think the apisto is more or less the same as the pics in RVA? as i need some photos as reference for my firiend to look for it.

Any info will be nice.

**yorky** · 6th Feb 2006, 21:54

Outspoken,

There are many others all over Japan.
If it had been 3 years ago, you would have been spoilt for choice.
I believe An Aquarium is the best place in Tokyo for Apistos now. The stocks are from the same supplier as RVA but not as much. So using English names is ok..

The An Aquarium guy is ok with English Apistos names. What are you looking for? I might be able to advise you whether they have what you want.

RVA website has prices for their apistos. By the way, RVA's prices are per piece not pair. An Aquarium's prices are slightly cheaper.

**outspoken** · 9th Feb 2006, 01:53

Bro Yorky,
Hope u can help me in checking out the availability and price of the apisto below.I have check the an-aquarium,not much photos so any info provided will be greatly appreciated.

All Photos are from www.rva.ne.jp

**yorky** · 9th Feb 2006, 08:53

RVA has them.
http://www.rva.ne.jp/webshop/1-1fish.htm
Go to this link, and at the box at the top, 3 row left most you look for this
アピストグラマ and click on it.
Will bring you to all the currently available apistos and their prices.
However bear in mind that RVA is not in Tokyo.
They mostly sell via online delivery.

I've seen some of these fishes and I think RVA has them.
Bit - Yen 16000 to 24000 a pair
sp Rotkeil/Blutkeil - Yen18000 to 40000 a pair
Gibbiceps - Yen 9000 plus a pair
Guttata - Yen 12000 plus a pair
Baenschi - approx Yen10000 a pair (I thought this is available in Singapore?)
unless you are looking for German ones..

**kray** · 9th Feb 2006, 09:00

YS,

Price listed in RVA is for a piece or a pair?

**yorky** · 9th Feb 2006, 09:04

Per Piece.
I wished it was per pair too!

**outspoken** · 9th Feb 2006, 12:28

Bro Yorky,what about the place that you said in tokyo?..what species/variety do they have?

**ccs** · 9th Feb 2006, 16:00

How come RVA Inca look so different from the usual one

**outspoken** · 9th Feb 2006, 19:33

Bro,what about these species?..

All Photos are from www.rva.ne.jp

Do u think these will be available at tokyo? Anyway from your experience, do the shop do the packing for long distance travelling or we have to do it ourselves? Any extra cost if they do it?

Anyway can share your experience in bring in these fellows from Japan?

**Wackytpt** · 9th Feb 2006, 22:39

Originally Posted by outspoken

Bro,what about these species?..do u think these will be available at tokyo?..anyway from ur experience..do the shop do the packing for long distance travelling or we have to do it ourselves?..any extra cost if they do it?...anyway can share ur experience in bring in these fellows from japan?

I got the 3rd pair in the picture.

**yorky** · 10th Feb 2006, 07:36

You can request them to do pack it at no extra charge.

All these fishes are available occassionally.
So, good luck on your decision and hope it is available when your colleague is there!

**outspoken** · 10th Feb 2006, 09:45

Thanks for all the info.

**mervin** · 10th Feb 2006, 10:17

if the fishes are pack in plastic bags, just remember to release some O2 before plane take-off.
meaning not to have a super tight bag cos air expands when plane is at a higher altitude.

have fun and good luck !

**Fei Miao** · 10th Feb 2006, 14:18

Originally Posted by mervin

if the fishes are pack in plastic bags, just remember to release some O2 before plane take-off.
meaning not to have a super tight bag cos air expands when plane is at a higher altitude.

have fun and good luck !

Didn't think of that. That's a good tip from someone in the industry

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