OVAS Sponsors => Big Al's Canada (Ottawa Location) => Topic started by: Jody on May 23, 2015, 12:03:13 AM
Title: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on May 23, 2015, 12:03:13 AM
Hiya Folks,
I have a couple of supplier that deals with some rare exotics, most of which you won't see in stores often.
For those liking large fish there are Asian super red, red tail golden and green arowana, as well as black, silver and albino silver. Tiger Datnoides, Polypterus lapridae,
For the pleco lovers there are L46- Zebra Plecos, L25 Scarlett Pleco, L14 Goldy Pleco, plus many more
For the Tanganyikan cichlid lovers there are Enantiopus sp kilesa, Cyprichromis leptosoma utinta, Lepidolamprologus kendalli, Neolamprologus buescheri kanchese, Altolamprologus compressiceps (goldhead, orange and redfin)
For Malawi cichlid lovers there are Ps. polit, Nimbochromis linni, Placidochromis phenochilus, Red cap lethrinops, Bucchochromis nototaenia, Aulonocara lwanda
Some of the other neat fish listed are Crenicichla compressiceps (dwarf pike cichlid), Lamprologus tigripictilis, Giraffe Catfish, Cuban cichlids, Betta albimarginata, Betta hendra, Rainbow Gobies, and Golden Desert Gobies
If there is something that you are looking for, but don't see, just ask, and I can check out what is available.
They do have a minimum order for the shipment, and limited quantity on some fishes. All special orders would require a 50% non refundable (with the exception of DOA or no availability) deposit prior to order.
Order arrival would be based on filling a minimum order, if a single order will meet it, then it could potentially arrive in less than a week.
We will be offering tanked and untanked pricing. If you are able to pick up immediately, without our having to acclimate the fishes to our system, there will be a better savings.
For further information or pricing, contact me at (this email I see quickest).
Thanks Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Mike L on May 23, 2015, 08:24:53 PM
Thanks for the info Jody. I am hoping that the prices are competitive with what can be had online. To all the cichlid enthusiasts. This is a opportunity to get some fish that are different then what is out there normally. There are well over 2000 of them with at least 500-1000 that can be housed in aquariums 125 and under. There have been a few new converts that have had a go and been surprised/ fascinated with the dive into cichlids. Mike
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: ajm1961 on May 27, 2015, 06:31:40 AM
Hey Jody, are the Placidochromis phenochilus the "Tanzania" variety? Also known as Speckled Cruiser or Star Sapphire? These are indeed rare around these parts - I've only seen them from a breeder in Ohio. Kept a few - as seen in my profile picture - an absolute beauty! Might get a few if these are indeed the Tanzania variety.
Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: bitterman on May 27, 2015, 11:28:55 AM
What is the size and approximate cost on the Altolamprologus compressiceps (goldhead, orange and redfin)
I'm looking for adult sized. are the f1? WC? what lineage?
Regards, Bruce
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: sanny on May 27, 2015, 11:14:09 PM
The Placidochromis Phinochilus are the ones your looking for Andre. I spoke to Jody and they're the speckled ones ( Phinochilus Star Sapphire). I'm going to order a couple soon as well.
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: ajm1961 on May 28, 2015, 12:29:30 PM
Cool! Thanks Sanny.
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on May 28, 2015, 11:50:42 PM
Hi Folks,
The phenochilus are the star sapphire ones, I ordered some for myself a in the fall, and they are fantastic.
The compressiceps are all wild caught, 2.5"- 3.5" size.
For pricing, just email me at
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on May 29, 2015, 11:37:39 PM
Hi Folks, A few more neat things on the lists this week. Rainbow Pipefish Samurai Gourami Orange Seam Plecos Red Fin Compressiceps, 1" size Betta Macrostoma pair Ansorgii Microctenopoma Buffalohead cichlids
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: TLe041 on May 30, 2015, 01:04:17 AM
Hi Jody, any interesting nano fishes on the list?
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on June 01, 2015, 10:12:45 PM
What sort of fish are you looking for TLe041?
There is not a lot on the list currently, but I can keep an eye out.
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on June 08, 2015, 11:32:48 PM
Here are a few goodies that I see on the special order list for this week.
Buccochromis spectabilis Eretmodus cyanostictus Ophtalmotilapia nasuta tiger Tropheus moori Ilangi Hap. sp All Red Polypterus lapradae Teacup stingrays Golden Black Line Shrimp Magma snails
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on June 16, 2015, 11:45:00 PM
Hi Folks,
A few new items available this week for special order.
A couple nice nano fish on the list as well Pseudomugil paskai Tanichthys micagemmae
If you have any questions or requests let me know. Make sure to email me at if you are looking for a faster reply.
Thanks Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Mike L on June 17, 2015, 09:46:52 AM
Thanks again Jody. These are some great fish.I wish I had more room in my tanks. Mike
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on July 17, 2015, 11:08:27 PM
Hiya Folks, Some new things available this week.
Ctenochromis horei F1 Karilani Frontosa Lamprologus similis Gnathochromis permaxilis
Red top Lwanda peacocks, males, pairs, trios available F2 F1 Chitende Peacock Buccochromis spectabilis
Lots of others goodies always available. Let me know if you are looking for something specific and we can try to get it for you! Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on July 23, 2015, 10:59:17 PM
Hiya Folks,
Some nice new things on our lists this week.
Fossochromis rostratus for those who like some nice, neat, bigger cichlids
Amazon Dwarf Puffers Red Hemiodus Crenicichla sveni Smooth Back River Stingray Leopoldi Stingrays (available soon) Three Spot Earth Eater Frogmouth Catfish Chaka bankanesis (available soon)
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Mike L on July 23, 2015, 11:12:19 PM
Ill be contacting you tomorrow with some requests Jody. Mike
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Jody on August 26, 2015, 10:19:29 PM
Hi Folks,
We have someone ready to order. I am looking to get the order placed for the end of next week.
Let's see if we can get a few more people on board. These are great priced fish, better than you will find in the store for these guys, though most of these fish you will be unlikely to see in a store. Here's the current list. Email me at for prices.
Electric Blue Acara Apistogramma rupununi Two spot apisto Eel Banjo Catfish Big Tooth river Stingray Leopoldi stingray Smoothback Stingray Vampire Pleco L07 Sunshine Pleco L14 Flame Pleco L24 Zebra Pleco L46 Leopard Frog Plecos L134 Queen Arabesque Pleco L260 Sultan Pleco L264 Lg Watermelon Pleco L330 Blue Eye Pleco Synspilum Cichlid One Sided Livebearer Lava Snails Tiger Datnoides Celebes Blue Bee Shrimp Super Red Asian Arowana Red Tail Golden Arowana Green Asian Arowana Samurai Gourami Chocolate Rabbit Snails Nourisatti Cichlid
Let me know, and we can get this order going!
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Big Als on September 17, 2015, 11:58:36 AM
Hiya Everyone,
For those of you who have said they want specific stuff, thanks for your patience, we haven't forgotten about you. Unfortunately, we are still needing a couple people to want to order, as we do have a minimum order value to meet.
I am trying, because there are some amazing fishes on this list! Most of the previous stuff is still available and here are a few new things that they have.
Protomelas mbenji "thick lips" Aulonocranus dewendii featherfin Ctenochromis horei Cyprichromis leptosoma kigoma Lamprologus meleagris/stappersi Lamprologus similis Tropehus sp red Ndole Bay Pundamilia Nyererei Makobe Paratroplus maculatus Paretroplus menerambo
Banded Acara Blue Peacock Bass Electric Blue Acara Wild Marajo Oscar Laetaracara araguaiae -snail eating dwarf acara
A few zebra plecos L46 left still.
Honduran Red Point Amatitalania Synspilum
Toad Fish Allenbatrachus grunniens Chameleon Fish Badis Badis Red Badis Buxer White Backed Shrimp Noble Gourami Ctenops Nobilis Tear Drop Barbs D. Rohani Zebra Blenny O. Zebra Banded Archer Fish
Jody
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: limed on September 17, 2015, 01:25:39 PM
How much for the L46? are they big enough to sex them?
Ed
Title: Re: Special orders available
Post by: Big Als on September 17, 2015, 06:29:16 PM
Hiya Everyone,
Just an update, unfortunately they are sold out of the Celebes blue shrimp at the moment. I got his updated list this afternoon and they were gone.