Where can I buy the following species?

**MarcJoshua** · 10th Dec 2009, 16:27

Hello to all, I'm rather new to the business of keeping dwarf cichlids especially these very poisonous apistos haha. I was wondering just where I may be able to procure my self a pair of either nijsenni, macmasteri, cacatuoides or vejieta. Will be setting up a nano planted tank in my room and was thinking that a pair of these beautiful fish would look awesome in it. Thanks to all in advance.

**burpz** · 10th Dec 2009, 16:37

Depending on where you stay, from what I know there's Biotope in Woodlands, Clementi Blk 328, Wuhu in Tiong Bahru and NKS in Hougang. There should be more at the farms in Pasir Ris and Neo Tiew?

**MarcJoshua** · 10th Dec 2009, 17:51

I happen to stay in Sengkang actually haha! Where is exactly in hougang is NKS?

**burpz** · 10th Dec 2009, 17:52

NKS
Blk 211 Hougang St 21, #01-299
Tel: 62881820

You might want to give them a call to confirm stock availability.

**MarcJoshua** · 10th Dec 2009, 18:46

Alright. thanks very much for the advice. hmmm is this the shop run by an old man?

**burpz** · 10th Dec 2009, 18:57

Originally Posted by MarcJoshua

Alright. thanks very much for the advice. hmmm is this the shop run by an old man?

Old man is the dad, mainly run by his 2 sons...

**MarcJoshua** · 10th Dec 2009, 19:37

Oh okay. Thank you very much!

Btw, any idea if they sell ADA africana substrate?

**stormhawk** · 10th Dec 2009, 20:26

Maybe yes, maybe no. Just call the shop to see if they have the substrate you want.

**MarcJoshua** · 10th Dec 2009, 20:41

Alright thanks. Btw, would it be more advisable to buy a pair or a trio (1m 2f)?

**stormhawk** · 11th Dec 2009, 01:36

Well the shops usually only sell them in pairs, seldom in trios. Getting females can be tricky because occasionally, the supplier only sends males, or the "female" is a sneaker/subdominant male. Start with a pair first if you can.