Killifish eggs reputable sellers?

[edwardchuajh]

Hi guys,

Was just checking up on Aquabid, and saw a huge list of seller, was wondering if you guys can recommend some known sellers or reputable ones so I dont risk throwing money down the drain.

Also, anyone know of http://killipark.com ? A killifarm apparently based in Thailand. It has one that caught my eye, but a bit pricey though. However if its good I dont mind paying the $$.

Nothobranchius Fuscotaeniatus

[TyroneGenade]

Hello,

Please PM me and I will let you know what I have available. But a caution: the closer the breeder is to you the better the chance of success. Where are you?\

Rb5 is a good breeder and have traded with him on many occasions.

Keep well

[edwardchuajh]

Hi!

I'm at Singapore, and thus have chose to get eggs from Rb5 since he's from Taiwan. However from his collection only one species interested me. I'm looking for either small killifish (3-3.5cm) or those fully black or blue, like above photo.

Thanks for the offer, but somehow I do not have PM capability yet. Can I drop you an email instead?

[stormhawk]

Edward, on Aquabid, I only trust Pillet. He is a French breeder and very trustworthy. I used to buy eggs all the time from him. Some of the Bulgarian sellers are nice people too, especially Metcho.

Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus is a very beautiful species. However with the Thai breeders, what you see, may not be what you get. Mind you, that image on the killipark website, is stolen from some other websites. The Thai sellers do not take their own pictures. They just grab the best images off the Internet from hobbyist sites and pass them off as theirs.

[RonWill]

Edward, I second JianYang's recommendation. We have had good hatch rates on most species we ordered directly from Pillet and yes, I used to maintain the fuscotaeniatus as well... simply breathtaking.

[edwardchuajh]

I see, but seeing as how its winter now and France is quite some distance away, perhaps I'll wait till next year =)

For now, I have ordered some eggs from Rb5 and will update again when it arrives! Oh, early next year when his Simp. costai is ready I'll be getting those from him too. =)

Ah.. the fuscotaeniatus .. shall patiently go source for it.

[TyroneGenade]

Good breeders:
Pillet
Kenjiro Tanaka (Ton2003)
Kiril
Metcho
Aureoguttatus (may take a while but he does deliver)
Some people report problems with Sillykillies but I have found her reliable and honest.
Corycory is also a good source.
Frans is reliable but a little far out (he is in the Caribbean)
Notho1975 is also a good breeder (who has the species you are after) as is Bcheck.

[stormhawk]

My results with eggs from Kenjiro has been bad at best. I don't know how he packs them, but once I received a few bags that were filled with dry peat. It was almost dried out. Needless to say, I found no eggs among them.

[edwardchuajh]

Thanks Tyrone, for the list =) Will keep this list noted down in the event that I order more eggs from Aquabid.

Just got notice from Rb5 that even after picking his oldest eggs, they were still undeveloped and require a couple more weeks of incubating. So I guess I'll just do up the tanks in the meantime. Also, anyone needs MWCs? =) Those buggers are multiplying so fast

[deeloke]

hi. i am interested in buying some killi eggs/fry. I am not too fussy what type as I am a beginner. Let me know if you want to share the costs. I stay in Singapore (West). I will add that i am particularly interested in Nothobranchius rachovii.

[edwardchuajh]

Hi, i have already ordered 2 packs of eggs from Rb5, but they are still immature and will require some incubation once I get them.

How about I let you know when I get some fries going and I can pass you some? =)

[deeloke]

please do let me know when they arrive. Can you send me a private message when they arrive? i can't seem to send a private message to you.

[edwardchuajh]

for some reason I do not have PM capabilities hmm.. yep, I'll drop you a msg thru your email on this forum when they do =)

[rb5_wu]

Edward,
I finally see what you mean "black and blue killifish" in our communication, so that was fascotaeniatus !!
Sorry that I did not figure it out.
I do not have fascotaeniatus now.
But, it is one of the common killi appeared in the killie market of Taiwan.
Actually I just saw them in the aqua shop this afternoon.

As I know, fuscotaeniatus appeared in Taiwan is stabely imported from southeastern Asia.
I have no idea which contry exactly breeding this fish.
But maybe you can try to ask your local aqua shops, they might know it.

About the suggested seller in Aquabid...
Many of my past good trading experience came from Pillet, Ton2003, Kiril, Corycory, Rassaabt....
But Tyrone was right, the far distance the seller located from you, the high the risk is.
Furthermore, season/weather is also a big problem.

Good luck

Paul

[edwardchuajh]

Hi Paul!

Nice to see you here =)

And yes, that was what I meant by black and blue killifish, hehe

Well, for now I am happy with the species I ordered from you, will look for the fuscotaeniatus when they are available.

and thanks for the advice!

lastly, merry christmas!

[edwardchuajh]

Hi Paul!

Just received the eggs you sent with no mishaps, but as you mentioned, they still seem pretty clear and undeveloped. Shall incubate for a couple of weeks more and check on them often =)

Also, when it come to time for hatching, I just empty the contents of the plastic bag into a tank of shallow water?

[stormhawk]

Yes you just do that. But try using cool water. A container with a wider surface area might be good as well.

[TyroneGenade]

My results with eggs from Kenjiro has been bad at best.

Well, that was bad luck. I've only ever had good results. Maybe it is shipping to Singapore which is the problem. I only trade with him in Spring and Autumn when the climates are more or less the same which does reduce shipping stress.

[SCOPE]

any one here got experience buying from "ilia" in Aquabid?
look like he got a lot of rare killifish eggs

thanks

[stormhawk]

Ah you mean llikilli. I have never dealt with this person, but in general my experience with Bulgarian sellers have been good. Note that most of the species he is selling, might not be suitable for SG's climate unless they get some chillers running.