pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am doing a run to North ipswich (Leaving from Redcliffe) to pick up some fish on Sunday and was wondering what LFS in that area are both worth visiting and open Sunday and maybe if there are any on my way (Going via "Western Freeway" ) It is a long run so I wanted to make a day of it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 h20 babies i think it's called, pretty decent worth a stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 If anybody over that way has a couple up to 6 Multies (Neolamprologus multifasciatus) they want to sell me that can be picked up on Sunday too drop me a pm. Might as well make a trip of it ! I have a Spare seat if anybody wants to come for the run . I am old and only a little grumpy - do not smoke - and drive a small cantankerous old car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole1313 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Not much out this way I'm afraid. Exotics at Rocklea is always worth a trip. Opens at 10 on a Sunday I believe. Prestige at Goodna. Billabong Aquatics at Winston Glades. Give Gators a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lippa Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Worth checking exotics, and also red dragon at Darra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 That is kind of dissapointing . There used to be some really good ones out there Bremer Aquarium comes to mind straight up . That was a long time ago - I used to work for an importer / wholesaler back then and occaisionally do deliveries ( 15 to 20 years ago though I guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) red dragon at Darra Exotic I need the proper names so I can search and get an address to put in my GPS thingy. Thanks Edited October 30, 2013 by pony-tail Post seemed abrubt - not meant to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tschumy Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Red Dragon is 4/66 ashridge rd I think. On the corner of cardiff and ashridge rd, darra Exotic is at the Rocklea markets, sherwood rd, rocklea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lippa Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Get ready for some crazy Asians! (Both shops) love it when they swear and use Aussie vernacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Sounds interesting - but it is the fish I want to see . I am on the lookout for some of the old staples like the Thomasi , Curviceps ,Dorsigerus .and similar fish that used to be around a lot but you don't see anymore . and to continue my search for some good quality wild form Thicklip Gouramis. Been looking for 12 months now and not found any . Just the hybridised colour variants out of the east Asian Wholesalers . I only have Small tanks (mostly 36x15x18 and 48x15x18 and a s**tload of varios size 2 footers ) so not chasing tank busting exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tschumy Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Darra has some nice geos at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ado_84 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Exotics is the best out this way. Then prestige at goodna. Darra - dont was ur time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southfish Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 red devil at caboolture used to sell the best thick lips, sadly don't see many around anymore I wish I held onto mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I know of 46 retail stores that have closed in last 24 months so I hope your trip isn't too disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regani Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have seen thomasi and dorsigera recently at Fishchicks Aquatics in Annerly(at the back of the Annerly shops). There are also a variety of apistogramma there, licorice gourami, different darios, and a few other fish ideal for your smaller tanks. And it's kind of on the way to Ipswich... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have seen thomasi and dorsigera recently at Fishchicks Aquatics in Annerly(at the back of the Annerly shops). There are also a variety of apistogramma there, licorice gourami, different darios, and a few other fish ideal for your smaller tanks.And it's kind of on the way to Ipswich... I go out through indooroopilly and western freeway Annerly is not really on my path . I will be relying on a GPS for navigation - I would get lost otherwise . Have not been over that way for years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmini Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 If you take the Clem 7 you will drive right past fish chicks at ANNERLEY then continue on down the Ipswich motorway and it's a small turn off to exotic aquarium . They are both nice shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 If you take the Clem 7 you will drive right past fish chicks at ANNERLEY then continue on down the Ipswich motorway and it's a small turn off to exotic aquarium . They are both nice shops I just take whatever road the lady in the little machine tells me to - I have no idea where i'm going , I just follow the instructions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Annerley Aquarium on Old Cleveland Road is also worth a visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudders Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) I enjoy Red Dragon at Darra and Exotics at Rocklea. Has a nice variety and some larger fish. I sometimes spend my lunch breaks in there Darra has the best prices for fish I've seen in any LFS and Rocklea has the cheapest plants and some of the cleanest tanks. Both have very nice owners. Both have good knowledge. Almost been to every LFS in Brisbane now Might sneak down to Prestige at lunch and have a looksee. Unfortunately, there's a fair few aquarium places that have gone under but haven't updated their websites. I'm often looking for a shop that no longer exists or hours that have been changed. Edited October 30, 2013 by Cudders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilpierre Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Don't forget Pauls Aquariums and Ponds at Oxley, awesome Americans, Rainbows and planted systems there, I would go to Mappins in West End too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah gators is pretty lame. Actually none of the Ipswich shops are worth the effort, just go to exotic, fishchicks, Red dragon and Pauls on the west side. Good shops are few and far between these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Damn I'm out all Sunday otherwise I would have united you over for a look at some Tanganyikan cichlids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Damn I'm out all Sunday otherwise I would have united you over for a look at some Tanganyikan cichlids Bugger ! I like tangs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 If anybody wants to mke the run with me - please PM by 8.30pm tonight . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
