Any recommendations for Taipei?

**AngelAddick** · 5th Feb 2008, 23:29

Hi bros,
I have a short trip to Taipei end of the month and should have some time to go check out the aquariums there. Any idea what's a good place to start?

Cheers,
Phil

**Cacatuoides** · 6th Feb 2008, 01:48

It depends on what kind of fish you're interested in

**AngelAddick** · 6th Feb 2008, 02:04

Wah, don't know where to start. Mostly just to figure out what are the popular fish in Taiwan. Have not graduated to Apistogrammas yet, but not averse to checking them out. I heard some time back that Taiwan breeders have figure out how to breed altums, I'd like to verify if it's true. And also to see whether they have an extensive discus and angelfish fancy over there.

Just exploring, that's all.

**benny** · 6th Feb 2008, 09:32

Phil,

I believe the best way is to hit Ming Quen East Road 5th section. That's thair aquarium street. Whilst there, you can always pickup a local magazine such as Aquapets or Aquazoo and look for more leads.

Cheers,

**AngelAddick** · 11th Feb 2008, 11:55

hi there Benny,
Thanks for the tips and for picking up on the typo/SMS language.

Cheers,
Phil

**benny** · 11th Feb 2008, 11:58

My pleasure.

Do take note that a lot of the fish shops open around 1200 or 1400 hrs. And they close around 2000 hrs. If you are going off the beaten track, do call first before going, some shops are closed on certain days.

Cheers,

**Justikanz** · 14th Feb 2008, 15:46

I went to Min Quen East Road 5th section (民全东路五段) too early, about 10am, due to my flight time and only 2 shops are opened... Ended up just walk walk and took pictures in one of the shops... Then took breakfast, go back hotel pack and fly to HK...

Fish Street of Taipei...

Marine shop

Display tanks...

I like this moss...

Plants for sale...

Nice crypt...

Mutated fish for sale...

Poor dog in small cage...

At least the weather that day suits the dog...

Yippie! Frogs!