Discus Breeder on Long Island (NY)

[do00ber]

Hi im new to the forum i was told to look here from plantedtank and am am looking to stock my 55 planted tank..Ive seen a few things around about not getting small guys and what not So im wondering if anyone has any good experience with breeders on Long Island or even Queens and also what size should I get..I thought i saw somewhere that you should always have atleast 6 if your gonna get them but you guys know better than me lol..

[PAR23]

Hi and welcome to SD. Where are you located? I am in Huntington. I am not a breeder but can help you get started.

[do00ber]

I live in Valley Stream..Its actually right near the Nassau/Queens border but going out to suffolk If i have to is not a problem..

[PAR23]

I know Valley Stream. To the best of my knowledge, there are no reputable breeders in Suffolk. I get my stock from Kenny, Hans and M. Beals but the shipping cost can add up quickly. Are you going bare bottom or planted? Have you kept discus before? 55G is a good starting size tank

[do00ber]

First discus tank and its my second 2nd planted tank..Fully high tech and what not..Sand on bottom though..

[PAR23]

I would go with at least 4.5" discus 5-6 would work fine in your setting.

[do00ber]

Sounds good, now the question..Who to buy them from? lol

[PAR23]

Look at the sponsors on SD and read all the reviewes. Can't go wrong with any of them.

[do00ber]

Isnt shipping like crazy expensive though, ive looked at other websites for fish and inverts and shipping is always insaneeee..

[pennex1]

I just bought 19 Discus ranging from 2.5"-3" from Hans. Shipping was $38 next day. I am in Eastern Suffolk. It is not expensive at all and well worth it.

[Skip]

what about the JERSEY MAFIA?! ROD/Bobtools?