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Hey folks,
Hope everyone is having as great of a start to the new year as we are. Has been super busy so far this week and that's never a bad thing. Keeping fingers crossed that this is an indication of how the rest of the year will go. And with that being said we definitely have the inventory to help everyone continue that trend this week. Tons of fun stuff from Colombia, the far East and of course good ole homegrown Florida raised fish.
We'll start with the most exciting shipment we got in and once again that award goes to Colombia. So much to choose from not even sure where to begin but let's go with the opening slide, XL Spotted Royal Plecos. These are almost always huge and impressive. These monsters make for an excellent display piece. I can almost guarantee we'll have one or two in our booth at Global in March. In addition to those magnificent beasts we got in some other fantastic Plecos including XL Green Phantoms. The bigger they are the faster they sell and these are big. Related to but on the smaller side are the Blue Phantom Plecos. For whatever reason these tend to have far less availability than their green cousins this creating just as high if not higher of a demand. I expect these will be gone within a couple of days.
In addition to Plecos we got in some much needed Cories as well. My favorite has to be the Loxozonus. These look like a Metae and a Punctatus had a baby. And speaking of which we also got in some gigantic Punctatus in this week's shipment. But the one I'm betting will sell out first are the Habrosus Cories. These a a Pygmy cousin that actually know they are a Cory by hanging out on the bottom like a good little scavenger should. And while we're on the subject of scavengers we got everyone's favorite ugly duckling, Banjo Cats. I swear I don't think I've ever seen one actually move but fortunately even though they are sedentary they tend to hang out in the open.
As always we got in a slew of items from overseas. We'll start with the Archers. Obviously not a new item but certainly noteworthy. This is another fantastic display specimen that will get your customers talking about. And if you do anything with social media post a video of these guys spitting at a cricket to knock it into the water to make a quick meal out of it. It'll get a ton of views and shares overnight. Great for cheap advertising. And speaking of social media, if you're looking for ideas about what to post then consider doing a series on nano fish. Still one of the hottest things going and we have the perfect item to feature, Scarlet Badis, the hottest selling nano fish in the hobby right now.
I usually reserve my Cichlid speeches for the Florida raised stuff but this week we got in some absolute gems from Indo. First and foremost are the Fire Gold Apistos. If you're not stocking these when they're available you're missing out. Out of all of the aquarium strains this is arguably the nicest. Not only because of its bright bold color but due to the fact that both the males and females are extremely attractive so you don't have to sell them in pairs or worry about getting stuck with some gray leftovers. On the opposite end of the size spectrum we got in two super popular Frontosas variants. We'll start with the Black Widows. I'm usually more of a locality specific color morph fan but these are super impressive no matter what your preference is. Even at an inch these guys have very intricate black markings that stand out from across the room. The other strain of Frontosas we got in are the Reds. Now while these aren't as ornate as the Black Widows they are still gry nice in their own right and best of they are extremely affordable. Perfect for the budget minded.
But those aren't the only worthwhile Cichlids to come in from the far East this week. Both the German Gold and Assorted Balloon Rams are real standouts nthis week both in color and size. Also got in a fresh batch of Chili Oscars. These never seem to fade and sell out immediately every time we get them in. And no far East shipment b would be complete without some freshly juiced assorted Peacocks. Another great item that's priced to move quickly.
And as usual I'll wrap things up with some Florida raised highlights. Surprisingly I my first mention isn't a Cichlid but rather a Bushynose. We got in large Longfin Bushynose for the first time in ages and they are awesome. Huge flowing fins really set these guys apart. These are gonna be gone in an instant. And speaking of Bushynose we also got in some 2" Lemon Blue Eye. These have amazing color to them as you'll see from the pic down below. And as I'm writing this I just got word that 1" Syn. Multipunctatus are back in. Size is fantastic on these as most are over an inch and their markings are excellent. I'll add a pic down below.
But of course as I mentioned earlier can't talk about Florida raised goodies without diving into some Cichlids. One of the most exciting are actually one of the most common, medium Green Terrors. Not like these need much hype but I will say this is definitely one that benefits from bit of size. These are running between 2-2.5" and that makes all the difference in the world as far as color is concerned. We also got in some select sized Salvinis. This is arguably the best size for these in that they're not big enough to start beating on each other but certainly big enough to be showing great color. Amongst the other Central/Southies we got in handful of 4" Chocolate Cichlids. These are at the size where they are really starting to look like something. And last but not least we are expecting some large Electric Blue Acaras in over the weekend so get with your rep if you wanna snag a couple. |
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--Nautilus Sales Staff
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Newly updated EDLP Specials for everybody! Use these great deals to run sales or promotions, fill tanks with something cheap so it looks like your store is full, or make a better profit margin than normal.
Male Guppies
Regular Sized Mbuna Cichlids
Assorted Color Mystery Snails
White Skirt Tetras
Von Rio Tetras
Neon Tetras
Reg Mix Angelfish
And assorted Platies, Mollies, and Swordtails! |
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| XL Green Phantoms are back in pretty good numbers for the first time since last summer. Fins are not perfect, since these are wild caught fish obviously, but size is the best I've seen. They're absolutely huge, and coloration is nice and bright. This looks to be a perfect, healthy batch of fish. |
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| Blue Phantom Plecos are back on this week's Colombia shipment and they are a very nice size with great color and they've only been here a few hours. These have not been available in months and look to be some of the first of the season. People have been screaming for these and their green cousins so grab some while you can. |
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| Atabapo aka Butterfly Plecos have a very distinct black and cream pattern that set them apart from most other species. These are near adult size which averages 4-6" making them one of the more practical species in the hobby. |
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| If you're looking for something a smaller than XL we did get in a fair number of regular Royal Plecos. This is probably the top seller of the "fancy" types when they're available. |
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| Mention these every time we get them but lately the availability on Colombian Zebra Plecos has been fairly limited. Given that this is the busy season I strongly recommend everyone stock up as best they can. We ran out last week when we put them on special, but have a restock at normal price now (which is still pretty cheap) |
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| Whiptails are back and once again they came in at a great size. Patterns are excellent on all of these and while most of them don't currently have their "whips" those will grow in very quickly. |
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| We have a new, larger size of bumblebee cats for the first time. We're calling these "mediums" although they don't really get much bigger than this fully grown. These excellent little scavengers look cool and are extremely affordable, every store should stock these. They do hide during the day, so make sure you put them in a tank that's fairly empty so your customers will know you have them in stock. If there's a single piece of decoration or piece of wood in the tank, every one of them will be underneath it while your lights are on. |
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| Everyone's favorite ugly fish, the Banjo Cat, also make a triumphant return this week. I mean seriously, is there a fish out there with an even uglier mug than this? I dare say no lol. The Colombian banjos like these are extremely affordable too, making them another excellent cheap oddball fish to set your store apart from the big chains, which don't carry these. |
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| Punctatus Cory Cats sold out last week, but we got a solid restock on them and should be good for next week. These are great size just like last time, making them one of the largest cory cat options for the week. |
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| Loxozonus Cories have one of the most distinct dot dash patterns of any species in the genus. These are always sought after by collectors. No matter how many we order it never seems to be enough. |
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| Habrosus Cories are back for the first time in months. These are similar to Pygmy Cories in every way except behavior. Unlike they're Tetra like schooling cousins these actually behave like a Cory sticking close to the bottom always in search for food. |
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| Green Neons are back. For those of you who haven't heard the speech before these sell incredibly well on name alone. No need for much hype beyond that. |
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| Red Phantoms got a restock this week. These are a borderline nano species in that they stay smaller than most other Hyphessobrycon species topping out around 1.25". These tend to come in a bit faded initially but color up quickly especially when offered a diet rich in beta carotene. |
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| Diptail Pencils are back and just like the last batch are sure to fly out of here. As the name suggests these guys swim at a 45 degree angle making for a very unusual looking school |
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| Gold Tetras are back for the first time in several months or perhaps longer. Been so long I can't remember the last time we had them available. That being said these little beauties probably won't make it past the weekend as they are sure to sell out in a hurry. |
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| Flagtail Prochs got a restock this week and these are perfect to pair with the Red Hooks I mentioned earlier. |
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| Red Pikes are back after a lengthy absence. These are a bit smaller than the last couple of batches but that should land them at a fairly reasonable price. Showing good color in the fins and the rest should catch rather quickly. |
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| No Colombia order would be complete without some Peacock Bass. These tank busters fly out of here even during the dreadful summer months so just imagine how quick these will go now during primetime. |
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| Gold Rose Line Sharks are back for the first time in I don't know how long. There are a couple different strains of this color variant and this is definitely the nicest one out there. These are still settling in so their color is only going to get better in the coming days. |
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| Apistogramma Agassizii "Fire Gold" are back from Indo. This is one of my all time favorite color variants of this species. Bright orange/gold bodies with the males sporting a purple stripe down the dorsal. |
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| Chili Oscars came in too late last week in order for me to feature them in the newsletter so here they are. They're a tad smaller than the last batch but considerably brighter. I've said this a thousand times but these are THE nicest aquariums strain of Oscar there is. |
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| Black Emperor Tetras are back for the first time in quite a while. Even at a smaller size these guys stand out as they have a very unique look about them. |
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| Blue Kerri Tetras are arguably one of the nicest non mainstream species on the market. Not a whole lotta purple and black freshwater fish out there. |
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| The latest batch of far east raised Blue Tetras might be the nicest captive strain I've ever seen. Pic does not do them justice. Really deep rich royal blue body transitioning into navy at the base of the tail with white tips. |
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| New Balloon Rams are very colorful and very balloony this week. I know that isn't a word but if anyone has a better adjective I'm all ears. Mixed colors of normal blue and the gold variety in the balloon mix. |
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| Zig Zag Eels are a bit small but have excellent contrasting patterns. And let's face it, any freshwater Eel sells out almost immediately regardless of size. |
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| Black Widow Frontosas have what has to be the most unique pattern of any variants for the species. Even at a very small size they stand out from all others. An absolute hobbyist fave. |
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| While they may not be quite as impressive as the above mentioned Black Widows the Red Frontosas are one of the best value Fronts. These are nearly the same price as the regulars. An easy sell especially this time of year. |
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| Glass Cats got a restock this week. That's more of a heads up that we have them than a sales pitch. We have them. You need them. It's a win win🤣 |
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| New Hujeta Rocket Gar are little and adorable but these will practically double in size within a week. Keep a school of feeders on these at this size as they have voracious appetites. |
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| Spotted Albino Hoplo Cats grow up not only to be the coolest looking of all albino scavengers but also one of the most docile. Even as adults these can be kept with small community fish as they are basically giant Cories. |
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| Delhezi Bichir are the best value Polypterus species on the market. Fantastic, intricate banded pattern has made these one of the best selling "dinosaur eels" for the past two decades. |
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| This week's batch of Albino Millenia Rainbows are without a doubt the nicest I have ever seen here or anywhere. Group is a bit female heavy but considering they are bright gold in color that's not a bad thing. |
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| This is probably the smallest individual in this week's batch of medium Bosemani Rainbows. They're running oversized, male heavy and gorgeous. An absolute no-brainer this week |
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| Pearl Gouramis are creeping up in size and there are quite a few males in the mix starting to show really nice color. |
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| Regular Rosy Barbs are finally starting to come in with some frequency. Size is great on this batch and with the males displaying crazy bright red color. |
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| Not quite as big but still very nice are the Longfin Rosy Barbs. |
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| After running about the same size as the Zebras the Giant Danios are back up to their namesake this week. |
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| Found a tank of a handful of L-75 Sabaji Plecos. Thought for sure these were long gone but they are severely limited, only about 8 or 9 pieces left. |
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| 2" Lemon Blue Eye Bushynose are available I'm limited numbers this week. Color is already about as rich as it gets on these guys along with their stunning blue eyes. This is probably the most impressive color variant on this species. These are gonna go fast. |
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| In addition to the Lemon Blue Eyes we also got in a very limited number of large (approx. 3.5") Longfin Bushynose. We usually only get these at the regular size and those sell really fast so I ca |
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| Got in large Albino Cories this week. |
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| Managuense aka Jaguar Cichlids got a restock this week and this batch is slightly larger than the last couple have been. One of the better looking tank busters even at such a small size. |
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| Have a few (maybe 4 pieces) Jumbo Green Terrors available this week. These will make for an impressive display specimen. Pic does not do them justice. They are huge and gorgeous. |
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| 4" Nicaraguense are due in Sunday night so check with your rep if you are interested as these are going to be very limited. Last time we got these in they were gone in a day. Just don't see them at this size very often. |
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| Large Electric Blue Acara are also due in on Sunday. Not sure how many the vendor will be able to fill so don't wait to order if you want some because these always fly out of here. |
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| When Medium Red Spot Gold Severums are in stock they are arguably the best looking fish on the farm. |
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| Got a handful of 4" Chocolates available and to make things even better they're on special this week. Order early if you want any cuz these will probably all be spoken for by Monday night. |
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| Curviceps are back and with a bit more size to them than the last couple of batches. These are one of the more underrated dwarf Cichlids which is unfortunate because while they may not be as gaudy as say a Blue Ram they do have a subtle beauty to them. |
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| Not sure how but we got another batch of medium Red Head Tapajos in. This will not likey continue to be the case so I would definitely recommend grabbing as many of these best selling Geos as you can. |
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| There are a lot of variances withe the Albino German Red Peacocks. They range from gold to a snow white background with intermittent splashed of orange and red in the mix. Regardless of the color palette these are one of the most stunnin |
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| Medium Fancy Mix Mbuna have a fantastic blend of pure strains and hybrids including this Fullebornei and OB Demasoni. |
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| One could argue that the Albino version of Hap Compressiceps is the more attractive of the two variants. Bright yellow with piercing red eyes these make for spectacular display specimens as adults. |
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| Asorted large Mbuna may just be the standard mix but sometimes we forget that even though these are commonly available species they are still very striking. |
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| So not exactly a Cichlid but is id Old World, Synodontis Multipunctatus are one of the most attractive species in the genus. These are Florida raised and as you can see are the real deal. Fantastic markings on these. |
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| Vampire Crab |
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| Red Crystal Shrimp |
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| Orange Cherry Shrimp |
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| Black Cherry Shrimp |
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