Colorado

[ScullCraca]

I know there are but was just trying to get a feel for all the Colorado, Denver MFKS! I was interested in coming to a meeting if there were any groups in my area?

[dexman1349]

I know Mike of Mikes Killer fish is a member of a local cichlid club, not sure of the name though.

They had an auction just a couple of months ago.

[pwmin]

double post. please delete.

[pwmin]

I have found 19 people on here that are from Colorado (all added to my buddy list). Is there any way other people can view my buddy list?

[ScullCraca]

double post. please delete.

I didn't see the other thread as of yet. I searched for it and coulcnt find it. Mod Please delete!

[ScullCraca]

I know Mike of Mikes Killer fish is a member of a local cichlid club, not sure of the name though.

They had an auction just a couple of months ago.

Yea i am in constant communication with Mike. He told about the auct. but I couldn't make it.

[ScullCraca]

I know Mike of Mikes Killer fish is a member of a local cichlid club, not sure of the name though.

They had an auction just a couple of months ago.

Yea I just spoke with Mike he said he isn't in any club. He siad he dosen't have time. He said once the store closes he would finally get around to maybe becoming a MFK regular. He said he just dosen't have the time for anything on an consistant basis. But I am going to push hard to get him to start posting here. As we all know he has some real experince with breeding and the hobby as a whole.

[dexman1349]

Yea I just spoke with Mike he said he isn't in any club. He siad he dosen't have time. He said once the store closes he would finally get around to maybe becoming a MFK regular. He said he just dosen't have the time for anything on an consistant basis. But I am going to push hard to get him to start posting here. As we all know he has some real experince with breeding and the hobby as a whole.

I think he would be a great asset to this site.

Did he say he was closing his store? I know business is slow right now, but I didn't think it was that bad.

Another person to talk to would be Kurt with http://www.rockymountaincichlids.com/

I know either him or Sam (one of his business partners who arranged the auction) might know something about a local club.

[Bderick67]

Yea I just spoke with Mike he said he isn't in any club. He siad he dosen't have time. He said once the store closes he would finally get around to maybe becoming a MFK regular. He said he just dosen't have the time for anything on an consistant basis. But I am going to push hard to get him to start posting here. As we all know he has some real experince with breeding and the hobby as a whole.

Yeah I had about the same conversation with Mike last Friday. He is thinking of closing and going internet only. Kinda sucks for us but it's what's best for Mike himself.

Would be up for getting a meet together though, maybe we could even do it at Mikes or something. It would be nice to meet a few of you in the real world.

[ScullCraca]

Yeah I had about the same conversation with Mike last Friday. He is thinking of closing and going internet only. Kinda sucks for us but it's what's best for Mike himself.

Would be up for getting a meet together though, maybe we could even do it at Mikes or something. It would be nice to meet a few of you in the real world.

Yea I would be down for sure to do a meet with everyone and at least see how many we have the want to start a MFK meeting. I only proposed this because Mike is closing and also there is another LFS that I frequent that is changing owners and you know how that goes. The stock at that store may fall. So I figured Mike will be breeding I will be breeding and I know a few of you will also be breeding so maybe we may have something the other is looking for.



Did he say he was closing his store? I know business is slow right now, but I didn't think it was that bad.

Yea he is closing when ever he finishes his stock that is in store and will be concentrating on his breeding program. Besides the Mortgage crisis has made everyone who owns or rents property come out of the pocket more. He also wants to do more at his other jobs so who can blame him. I hope he becomes more of regular here also so we can obtain some of that great breeding knowledge in his head.


So my idea was to see how many people here we could find that are from the MILE HIGH CITY and we can arrange a meet to kick things off find out our different species and breeding ideas. I know we have four or five so that wouldn't displace Mike from doing his day to day if we meet there and we could also pick up some of the last of his stock! So what days work for the rest of you? Weekends work best for me anytime is good.

[KingQuest]

Well I would like to be there too but I work on the weekends I would prefer weekdays or just let me know like a week and a half in advance so I could take the day off but I am down to go

[Bderick67]

I'm sure we can find sometime that is do-able for most. One of us needs to run this by Mike first though.

[ScullCraca]

Yea I will talk to him maybe tomorrow (Mon) and see if it's cool. But as much money as my friends and I spend in there he is always happy to see me. But I am sure we could use something so I am pretty sure we will make some purchases for sure. First so who all has been there before and who hasn't? Second we all need to get on each others buddy list. i have already added everybody here.

[6 bar]

Hi everyone,

I'm sad to hear that Mike's Killer fish is closing. He is such a cool cat. I've been there many times and purchased a few piranhas from him in the past. My schedule's pretty tight, but if you set a time and day, I'd try to make it. Mondays and Thursdays work better for me.

[pwmin]

Sorry, dude, I meant that I double posted. Your post (this one) was not a double-post. I'm down. I didn't know Mike was closing the store down. Oh, well, I don't need any more fish, lol. Seriously, though, that sucks. I was in there on Saturday and got a new addition. My daughter played dinosaurs with his son haha.

[ScullCraca]

Sorry, dude, I meant that I double posted. Your post (this one) was not a double-post. I'm down. I didn't know Mike was closing the store down. Oh, well, I don't need any more fish, lol. Seriously, though, that sucks. I was in there on Saturday and got a new addition. My daughter played dinosaurs with his son haha.


Ha we must have just missed each other. His son is funny. So what did you pick up PWMIN?

[pwmin]

Ha we must have just missed each other. His son is funny. So what did you pick up PWMIN?You can call me, Paul :)


I got a "red-tail payara" (Hydolycus tatauaia)

I have officially cut myself off from any more fish unless I can find a smaller marbled goby.

[ScullCraca]

You can call me, Paul :)


I got a "red-tail payara" (Hydolycus tatauaia)

I have officially cut myself off from any more fish unless I can find a smaller marbled goby.

Ha thats funny I was looking at that monster. I got one of his last jaguar plecos.

[ScullCraca]

All right everybody I just got off the phone with Mike and he said that was cool he would not mind at all. So next order is to agree to a day and time that works for everyone. I read Monday and another weekday because the weekend didn't work for someone? I am open for any day so let decide on which evening if it's going to be in the middle of the week. Is that cool?

So everyone give two days and times between 4pm - 6:30pm.

[ScullCraca]

Well I would like to be there too but I work on the weekends I would prefer weekdays or just let me know like a week and a half in advance so I could take the day off but I am down to go


King,
What time do you get off on the weekends? Or better yet what are you hours?

[Bderick67]

All right everybody I just got off the phone with Mike and he said that was cool he would not mind at all. So next order is to agree to a day and time that works for everyone. I read Monday and another weekday because the weekend didn't work for someone? I am open for any day so let decide on which evening if it's going to be in the middle of the week. Is that cool?

So everyone give two days and times between 4pm - 6:30pm.

Thanks for taking charge of this, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Canbe there around 5:00p Thursdays are out, anytime Friday, Saturday or Sunday(oops he's closed)

[dexman1349]

Evenings after 6:30 are best for me or any weekend day.

I'm always amazed at the quality of his stock. It's a shame he's closing.

[Angler]

No way! He is closing? Where else am I suppose to go to see and buy monsters?

Yeah, it would be nice to do a meet. My schedule is pretty flexible.

[6 bar]

Hey guys,

I was just at Mike's today. He says he'll still be open til May. But will definitely be selling via internet.

[dexman1349]

Wonder if he'll still allow local visitors / pick-up of stock...

[fishlover88]

i wish i was closer. Go to school in boulder, and when im back home its in aurora, sad to hear about mikes though. Only went there once or twice but it is a really cool little shop.

[KingQuest]

Anytime during the days monday through friday i work from 3pm to 12am so anytime before 3pm is good wit me and if you guys want to make it on the weekend let me know a week in advance so i could take it off. And i picked up his last male jaguar cichlid :headbang2he is a bad@$$. But just let me know whats going on.

[KingQuest]

oh and to answer your question sorry lol but i work 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7 pm thats why i said to just let me know a week in advance so i could take the day off.

[ScullCraca]

Ok so we are looking at a Friday at 6pm in March. how does that sound to everyone? I figured we would give a few more members to check this thread out and see if they would like to join us. Pleas everyone respond back and let me know if a Friday at 6pm in March sounds good. Probably the second week of March.

[ScullCraca]

Wonder if he'll still allow local visitors / pick-up of stock...

When we go for our meet i will remind everyone to get on his email list for local customers. He said he would still be able to get most of what were looking for. Also I began this meet and great idea so that we can all get a fill of where were going in this hobby and to sort of see if anyone else in this group will be breeding and also so we can see if any of the breeders would have anything that were all looking for. I know if Mikes closes then we will have limited access to some of the more exotic and hard to find cichlids and especially all of us with cichila we will be looking to complete our collection so sharing this information could be very helpful for future needs. And besides I just wanted to create a Club of sorts with like minded people. I don't want to hear that same old line about one fish and small fish are the best way to go. I like em big and I like em Monsters. Plenty of em.

[Bderick67]

:thumbsup: sounds good

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[KingQuest]

Well I would really like to be there and I would not be able to go any time during the week if it is after 3PM so can we PLEASE make it on the weekend if you all want to make it at night cuz I can take off during the weekends but not the weekdays and I would REALLY LIkE TO BE THERE AND MEET EVERYONE thank you

[pwmin]

Whenever you guys decide to do this, I'll try and make it. I usually work 7-4 M-F and weekends are usually flexible even though I'm usually busy. I'm just used to meet-ups where there's something tangible to look at (car clubs), lol.

[dexman1349]

Whenever you guys decide to do this, I'll try and make it. I usually work 7-4 M-F and weekends are usually flexible even though I'm usually busy. I'm just used to meet-ups where there's something tangible to look at (car clubs), lol.

There's nothing to look at in Mikes? :nilly:

Second Friday in March at 6pm. I'll be there.

[pwmin]

There's nothing to look at in Mikes? :nilly:

Second Friday in March at 6pm. I'll be there.

yeah, but they're all his, not any of ours (at least for the time being) :ROFL:

[ScullCraca]

Whenever you guys decide to do this, I'll try and make it. I usually work 7-4 M-F and weekends are usually flexible even though I'm usually busy. I'm just used to meet-ups where there's something tangible to look at (car clubs), lol.

Paul I got a 92 5.0 you can goggle over! TRust me You will love it! She has all the bells and whistles. I am sure you will pull up in something tighter anyway!

[dexman1349]

There's nothing to look at in Mikes? :nilly:

Second Friday in March at 6pm. I'll be there.


Ok, I feel like an idiot. The second friday in March is my daughter's 1st birthday. :shakehead Since it's her first b-day, all weekend is booked. :irked:

It would have to be another time for me.

[salsa]

Haven't been around for quite a while, when I come back I hear he is closing, That Sucks! I would be up for early March on a Saturday before 3:00!

[ScullCraca]

Ok, I feel like an idiot. The second friday in March is my daughter's 1st birthday. :shakehead Since it's her first b-day, all weekend is booked. :irked:

It would have to be another time for me.
How about the first week of March 7,08?

[ScullCraca]

Haven't been around for quite a while, when I come back I hear he is closing, That Sucks! I would be up for early March on a Saturday before 3:00!

I will run this by everyone and we will see if the Sat March 1st will work for everyone. Sat at 3pm.

[ScullCraca]

Ok so everyone has pretty much gotten back with times and date's. We all need to decide on these two dates

#1 March 7 at 6pm. (Fri)
#2 March 8 at 3pm. (Sat)

Let me know how this works for everyone. If there is another date and time that will work in March for everyone please post it here. ( We will have other meets so if you can't make this one no problem) I mainly wanted to do this one becuase Mike is/was the best place to get many of our beloved pets. And I thought it would be only right that we meet at the only real place for us to get true MF. Also he will be having an internet sign up sheet for his customers that wish to still buy and order from Mike. This meeting will be mainly for the purpose of us creating a trading and seeling basis with each and one another. But it wont be the last meet.

[pwmin]

Paul I got a 92 5.0 you can goggle over! TRust me You will love it! She has all the bells and whistles. I am sure you will pull up in something tighter anyway!
I love the fox-bodies (its' hard to say i like a ford, lol).

I've got too many and none are that nice. I've got a 5.0, too. Ok, so It's an 86 Camaro and doesn't have the 5.0 any more or the same one haha. I'll probably just be driving my stock cobalt unless the weather is crappy.

i usually get off work at 3 or 4 just off of 58th & I-25, so 6 is a little late just because i'll have to screw around for a couple hours, but either date should be fine.

[ScullCraca]

I love the fox-bodies (its' hard to say i like a ford, lol).

I know what you mean I am a chevy men myself. But when the get up and go like mine does I just couldn't pass it up!

As for the time nothing is concrete just yet. So the 4pm to 6pm is just projsected times. I figured if we did it on the weekend we would have more of time range so if Sat works better for everyone except killer then we can plan for that.

[salsa]

#1 would work great! #2 wont work.

[ScullCraca]

#1 would work great! #2 wont work.


Salsa,
can you make it there by 4pm? on that Friday?

Dex,
Will Friday work better for you? (the first fri of March)

Paul,
How about you will 4pm be better that firast Friday of the month?

Killer,
If you can't make this meet we will arange another one later at a different location ( probaly another LFS) on the weekend to accomidate your schedule.

If i forgot anyone please let me know if you can or can't make it to this first meeting. And does anyone know if there are any Moderators here in Colorado?

[6 bar]

I can be there that Saturday.

[pwmin]

4 is better, but 6 would be workable.

[Angler]

Either one of those times works for me.

[dexman1349]

I meant to say her birthday is on the second weekend. Her birthday is actually the 7th. Dinner that night, just the close family. Party on Saturday with the rest of the family. That weekend is pretty much shot for me. I might be able to sneak out on Friday, but probably not.

[dexman1349]

I meant to say her birthday is on the second weekend. Her birthday is actually the 7th. Dinner that night, just the close family. Party on Saturday with the rest of the family. That weekend is pretty much shot for me. I might be able to sneak out on Friday, but probably not.

So technically, it's the first Friday, but the second weekend. My bad.

[ScullCraca]

Alright So lets see can everyone agree on March 1st its a Sat How does that work? I don't want Dex to miss his daughter's birthday. So if we can all agree on Sat which I think meets everyone's schedule. Killer can you get that day off? Or maybe the afternoon? Everyone else let me know if that works better for everyone?

[Bderick67]

I can do all the dates you've listed. My only prior commitment would be on Saturday March 1st, can't do anything before 2:30pm that day.

Thanks

[pwmin]

should be ok with me.

[ScullCraca]

I can do all the dates you've listed. My only prior commitment would be on Saturday March 1st, can't do anything before 2:30pm that day.

Thanks

That's cool were probably going to do it around 4pm is that cool Bedrick?

Ok Paul I knew you were free!:headbang2

[Bderick67]

That's cool were probably going to do it around 4pm is that cool Bedrick?

Ok Paul I knew you were free!:headbang2

:thumbsup:

[dexman1349]

I can do the 1st. I've got my calendar marked!!

[salsa]

I can't do the 1st, have to be a work at 3:30

[KingQuest]

Any of the first 2 dates was better for me just not the 1st

[ScullCraca]

Ok so the March 1st,08 at 4pm is the final decision! I have marked my calender at will let Mike know what time we will be there. Should we wear name tags? LOL!

For everyone with schedule conflicts hopefully you can make the next meeting down the road we will discuss when and where we want to do the next meeting as well as go over other questions and trade breeding or stocking info. No telling when someone is trying to get there hands on something you are willing to let go.

[ScullCraca]

Any of the first 2 dates was better for me just not the 1st

Sorry to hear that man I hope the next meet works better for you.

[ScullCraca]

I can't do the 1st, have to be a work at 3:30

Salsa I hope we can catch you at the next meet and I will take your schedule into consideration. What days and hours work best for you?

[Bderick67]

Ok so the March 1st,08 at 4pm is the final decision! I have marked my calender at will let Mike know what time we will be there. Should we wear name tags? LOL!

For everyone with schedule conflicts hopefully you can make the next meeting down the road we will discuss when and where we want to do the next meeting as well as go over other questions and trade breeding or stocking info. No telling when someone is trying to get there hands on something you are willing to let go.

LOL...name tags probably are not needed, but just so I know do you go by scullcraca or Mr Wolf fish:D

See you all next Saturday

[killerfish]

ahhh really bummer mike is closeing down


WHERES everyone going to get there fish ?

i can't find any good store in colorado any body know where to get
BICHIRS
COOL CATFISH
any other odd ball fish reall
RARE CA/SA CICHLIDS are all ways nice to

please some body all i can find is petsmart and exotic aquatics in boulder


oh didn't see what forum i was in i might be able to make the meet i'm free on weekends

[dexman1349]

There's a couple places on the Aurora side of things. There's the fish palace at Yale & Havanna, and Todd's at Hampdon & Havanna (right across from the golf course).

You can also go to Rockymountaincichlids.com If you tell them you are from Denver, they will arrange a pick-up. They only handle Africans, though.

I'll wear my Tony Stewart hat so everyone will recognize me by my avatar. :lol:

[pwmin]

the best ones I've found (besides Mike's) are Fish Palace, Mr. Aqua and Golden Fish

[ScullCraca]

Ha yea fish palace is cool. About the only place your going to find anywhere near the quality you get at mike's.

[ScullCraca]

LOL...name tags probably are not needed, but just so I know do you go by scullcraca or Mr Wolf fish:D

See you all next Saturday

Ahh! You can just call me Mike!

[salsa]

the best ones I've found (besides Mike's) are Fish Palace, Mr. Aqua and Golden Fish

A couple days ago on craigslist there was a post saying Mr.Aqua was closing, never been there myself though. I also like Fish Den off of 44th by the old lakeside park.

[pwmin]

A couple days ago on craigslist there was a post saying Mr.Aqua was closing, never been there myself though. I also like Fish Den off of 44th by the old lakeside park.
hmm, that's weird. however, they didn't seem to have any different fish when i was in there about a month ago compared to what they had 4 months ago.

[Bderick67]

A couple days ago on craigslist there was a post saying Mr.Aqua was closing, never been there myself though. I also like Fish Den off of 44th by the old lakeside park.

Ya I saw the same listing. Went there Sunday they had alot of stuff on sale. No fish though, mostly foods they did have a good deal on 3 foot 192 watt coralife power compact fixtures. Brand new for 60 bucks each. I walked out without buying anything though.:)

[6 bar]

I can be there this Saturday at 4pm.

Where's fish palace at?

Another bunch cool places for fish out here outside of the great places before mentioned are:
Premier fish and reef--they got cool plecos and are started to get monsters
Hart's corner get's some cool fish too every now and then ie payaras, piranhas and can order things for you.
Neptune's gets some cool cichlids too and nice plecos.
And Sherman's tanks just opened up again on Sheridan and 84th.

[salsa]

Hope to see everybody at the Rocky Mountain Cichlid auction on March 15. Their website is rmcichlid.org (http://www.rmcichlid.org)

[pwmin]

I can be there this Saturday at 4pm.

Where's fish palace at?

Another bunch cool places for fish out here outside of the great places before mentioned are:
Premier fish and reef--they got cool plecos and are started to get monsters
Hart's corner get's some cool fish too every now and then ie payaras, piranhas and can order things for you.
Neptune's gets some cool cichlids too and nice plecos.
And Sherman's tanks just opened up again on Sheridan and 84th.

i forgot about premier. good to know sherman opened up again. i haven't made it there yet. i tried to find it, but it was when they were moving and weren't open. haven't made it to neptunes yet. harts corner wasnt very good when i was there, but good to know they get good stuff in sometimes.

[ScullCraca]

Man I havent been to some of the places you all are speaking of in years. Especially Sherman's I didn't even know they closed. I feel a little stupid because i have been sending people out there and they were closed. No wonder they all said they couldn't find it. Hey if somene can place the maps to these places on this thread from map quest so we can get an idea of where all these places are that would be great.

[ScullCraca]

I can be there this Saturday at 4pm.

Where's fish palace at?

Another bunch cool places for fish out here outside of the great places before mentioned are:
Premier fish and reef--they got cool plecos and are started to get monsters
Hart's corner get's some cool fish too every now and then ie payaras, piranhas and can order things for you.
Neptune's gets some cool cichlids too and nice plecos.
And Sherman's tanks just opened up again on Sheridan and 84th.

Fish palace is off of Yale and Havana. 2712 S. Havana St. Unit #D 80014 Aurora, Co. (3) 368 7999.

[6 bar]

Thank you Scullcraca.

[ScullCraca]

Thank you Scullcraca.


No problem anytime! I hope you don't buy the one I am looking at. :naughty:And hey I just took a Female Dovi back there last week! If you were looking for a dovi.

[Havoc]

Cool, I'll be there

[ScullCraca]

Cool, I'll be there

Cool! We have now surpassed the Kansas Border!

[ScullCraca]

Alright the date has been set and all are eager to meet and greet. As a token of our appritiation please bring your wallet's because as we all know and are sad to hear Killer is no longer going to open to the public. I personally really like Mike and want our first meet to be there because of the quality of service he has shown to this hobby as well as he being an all around "good fella". I plan on picking up an item or two to show Mike some love while we are there. If you have a few extra dollars or need supplies I think it would be nice to put a little change in Mike's pockets as I know he will appriciate it, and as we all know you may pick up a few items/cichlids that you may not find anywhere else in this city! Can't wait to meet all of you and I will see you there! Until then Go Monster or Go Home.

ScullCraca AKA Mike! Thanks for everyone that is making this happen! And don't forget to thank Mike without him we would all have second class LFS Fry!

[Bderick67]

Man I havent been to some of the places you all are speaking of in years. Especially Sherman's I didn't even know they closed. I feel a little stupid because i have been sending people out there and they were closed. No wonder they all said they couldn't find it. Hey if somene can place the maps to these places on this thread from map quest so we can get an idea of where all these places are that would be great.

Cool Idea, maybe we could get a Colorado fish store thread going. Hey you did know Shermans moved the first time to 64th and Wadsworth or were you sending people over to 72nd and Fdereral:D Anyhow Shermans has reopened at 83rd and Sheridan (near to the Seven Eleven store).

[ScullCraca]

Cool Idea, maybe we could get a Colorado fish store thread going. Hey you did know Shermans moved the first time to 64th and Wadsworth or were you sending people over to 72nd and Fdereral:D Anyhow Shermans has reopened at 83rd and Sheridan (near to the Seven Eleven store).

Nah I was just telling people Sheridan! Go until you see it on the right if your going west after federal. I use to live off of 88th and Broadway for a while. Actually I have played all over this city so nothing is hard for me to find!

[pwmin]

I know this isn't exactly the right place for this, but my cousin was thinking about buying my 125 gallon tank and I was going to use the money to buy a 7x2x2 I found (plus some more money, obviously), but he is going to PA for 2 months, so he decided not to right now. Long story, sorry, but I really want to get the 210 but need a little cash first, so just seeing if anyone might be interested in it for, say $400? It is all-glass brand, 72x18x22 w/ all-glass brand stand and glass tops w/ lights (not canopy). One of the glass pieces broke on one of the lids, but I put a longer plexi piece in to fill in the top since I don't have all the plastic filler pieces. If no one is interested, do you think I could get $400 fairly easily on CraigsList?

Looking forward to the meet-up on Saturday.

[ScullCraca]

I know this isn't exactly the right place for this, but my cousin was thinking about buying my 125 gallon tank and I was going to use the money to buy a 7x2x2 I found (plus some more money, obviously), but he is going to PA for 2 months, so he decided not to right now. Long story, sorry, but I really want to get the 210 but need a little cash first, so just seeing if anyone might be interested in it for, say $400? It is all-glass brand, 72x18x22 w/ all-glass brand stand and glass tops w/ lights (not canopy). One of the glass pieces broke on one of the lids, but I put a longer plexi piece in to fill in the top since I don't have all the plastic filler pieces. If no one is interested, do you think I could get $400 fairly easily on CraigsList?

Looking forward to the meet-up on Saturday.

I would grab that for $4bills! :headbang2 I am looking for one but one for dirt cheap! :naughty:

[fishfarm]

Guys, There are 3 fish clubs, 2 in Denver and one in Colorado Springs, I've spoken at all three and will be back again in April to speak for the Rocky Mountain Cichlid association on April 13th, I always bring a box of rare cichlids to donate for the after meeting auction.
Rocky Mountain Cichlid Association http://www.rmcichlid.org/index.php
Colorado Aquarium Society : http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/index.asp
Southern Colorado Aquarium Society :Colorado Springs webmaster@southerncoloradoaquariumsociety.com.
All of these clubs have monthly meeting with guest speakers and annual or bi-annual fish auctions.
You also have several good source of fish:
http://rockymountaincichlids.com : Kurt, Sam and Bob, a group of local breeders
http://www.thedenvercichlidarium.com/ :Stuart is an old fish guy who knows his stuff, Out by the airport, call for appointment.
I live in Georgia, but come to town twice a year to give talks to one of the local clubs and trout fish with Bob, ya'll have some great local fish guys. Ken

[ScullCraca]

Guys, There are 3 fish clubs, 2 in Denver and one in Colorado Springs, I've spoken at all three and will be back again in April to speak for the Rocky Mountain Cichlid association on April 13th, I always bring a box of rare cichlids to donate for the after meeting auction.
Rocky Mountain Cichlid Association http://www.rmcichlid.org/index.php
Colorado Aquarium Society : http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/index.asp
Southern Colorado Aquarium Society :Colorado Springs webmaster@southerncoloradoaquariumsociety.com.
All of these clubs have monthly meeting with guest speakers and annual or bi-annual fish auctions.
You also have several good source of fish:
http://rockymountaincichlids.com (http://rockymountaincichlids.com/) : Kurt, Sam and Bob, a group of local breeders
http://www.thedenvercichlidarium.com/ :Stuart is an old fish guy who knows his stuff, Out by the airport, call for appointment.
I live in Georgia, but come to town twice a year to give talks to one of the local clubs and trout fish with Bob, ya'll have some great local fish guys. Ken

Thanks Ken for the info that was great! I bet there are a few here some of have never seen I know I haven't . Cool hook up. Thanks. Are any of you already members of any of these club's? If so list it and let us know what you think. Maybe we can all join a couple of the club's? I checked out the group Dexman informed us about and thought that was a nice looking set up they had there. So just more food for thought.

[pwmin]

My dad has an auto repair shop in Loveland and they have a 55 gal, so they are going to buy the 125 from me, so it's sold and if the 210 is still available, I should be picking it up this weekend. I'm excited. I may end up having to miss the meet-up if this all works out :(

[pwmin]

I was going to get some of my friends to help me pick up this tank and stuff, but I was wondering if, maybe, some of you would be interested in helping me load it up. I will have help unloading it, it's just loading it that's going to take some coordination. Anyone know how heavy a 210 is? It only took two of us to move the 125 I have, so the 210 shouldn't be a problem for 4, should it?

[Bderick67]

Don't know the exact weight of the 210g, but my 180g weighs approx 375 lbs(glasscages brand). The biggest thing is that the tank being 24" wide it is much harder to pick up and carry then a 18" wide tank. I would say that 4 men would be needed.

I possiblely could help depending on the time, place. Let me know.

[pwmin]

Don't know the exact weight of the 210g, but my 180g weighs approx 375 lbs(glasscages brand). The biggest thing is that the tank being 24" wide it is much harder to pick up and carry then a 18" wide tank. I would say that 4 men would be needed.

I possiblely could help depending on the time, place. Let me know.
OK, thanks. I'm not exactly sure where in the Denver area it is. I just sent him an email about that. I am not trying to intrude on anyone and I certainly dont' want anyone to feel obligated or anything like that, especially if it a ways a way from Mike's. I'm not sure how long we're going to be at Mike's and the guy is wanting to watch UFC Saturday night, so it might not even work out unless we could load it up before the meet-up. I'll keep everyone posted.

edit: the guy lives in Centennial, so that's pretty far from Mike's. I'll figure something out if nobody wants to help since it's so far away. Again, I don't want to inconvenience anyone and I certainly don't expect any help. We would have to do it before the meet-up, so if anyone is interested, please let me know as soon as you can.

[dexman1349]

I've met and dealt with Sam and Kurt with rocky-mountain cichlids. Great pair of guys. The two big differences between them and Mike's KF is that RMcichlids is strictly online (local pick-up ok) and that RMcichlids specializes more in African breeds.

I believe the rocky mountain cichlid association was the group responsible for the last fish auction I attended a few months back. Unfortunately, I didn't arrive until late and didn't look around much.

[Bderick67]

Sorry Paul, I can't help before the meet Saturday, I have an appointment with my son for the trade school he may be attending next fall.

[fishfarm]

They have an auction March 15th http://www.rmcichlid.org/auctions.php

[jmart.cooper]

hey i just saw this thread. i too live in the great state of colorado and just wanted to say hi. I dont think i could come the 1st but ill try. Well thanks for starting this thread and im going to try to add you all to my friends but im not quite sure how lol. ill get it figured out.

[jmart.cooper]

well ull be glad to know i got this friend thing figured out

[pwmin]

Sorry Paul, I can't help before the meet Saturday, I have an appointment with my son for the trade school he may be attending next fall.
That's cool. He said him and another guy actually were able to get the tank down the stairs by themselves, so I may just get my cousin and the guy I'm buying the tank from to help me load it and I will be able to easily get my friends that live near me to help me unload it, but if anyone lives near centennial and would like to help load it before the meet that would be great, but I don't expect any help or want anyone to feel pressure to help. There will be no hard feelings if nobody can help :D

[ScullCraca]

Sorry Paul I can't help. That is way out the way for me. But if it only took four of us to move a 240g then I am sure that four of you can get it done. And if the guy did it with another guy then you should have no problems.

[ScullCraca]

So I just spoke with Mike and everything is a go. So I will see all of you tomorrow! I am excited to meet you all cause only MFK think like monsters!

[pwmin]

Sorry Paul I can't help. That is way out the way for me. But if it only took four of us to move a 240g then I am sure that four of you can get it done. And if the guy did it with another guy then you should have no problems.no worries. i think we will be fine with just my cousin and the other guy helping. my cousin might go skiing tonight, so if he does, i will have it tomorrow, but if not, I will get it sunday

So I just spoke with Mike and everything is a go. So I will see all of you tomorrow! I am excited to meet you all cause only MFK think like monsters!:thumbsup:

[pwmin]

btw, the guy I'm buying the tank from is a member of RMCA, but has only browsed this forum a few times. can't wait till 2:00 tomorrow :)

[Bderick67]

See ya all Tomorrow at 4:00pm, google map link below if anyone needs it

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS232US232&resnum=0&q=Mikes+killer+fish&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

[pwmin]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it or not. I am picking the tank up today a 2 and have to try to get this new tank set up asap.

Is there enough room to park my truck w/ a trailer? It seems hard enough to park just your car there. I could probably stop by for an hour, maybe 2.

[ScullCraca]

Ah no bid deal because you know he has to run his business so I don't want to be a distraction. I just thought this could be a 30 minute to 45 meet and greet. And to have an official meet at a store of his caliber. Not many people go monster and most don't agree with monster keeping! Haven said that we can do anything on here we can do there other then break the MFK rule's. But it's always good to get a feel for everyone out there and hey, if I have a load of Pb's fry and I know your looking then you can have as many as you need if I have met you and know that much of you and I think everyone feels the same way when I say "A hand shake over a signature any day." Some things I will be curious about is if your breeding? What are you breeding? Location is a key thing also, don't need your address but city location will work? And if I may be able to trade any of my future fry for anything you may have that I may be looking for down the road. I am not trying to cut any Group, LFS, anything out I know there is a younger generation then me present in this hobby and you never know what they can use and offer. Some of the older gentleman like myself may not get that warm feeling from other groups when they find out what I am keeping and how aggressively I have done so. So on that note I feel comfortable around other MFK so no concerns I like people who deal on the up and up and like to be dealt with in the same way. If I was into African's I would be on there forum trying to increase my knowledge and collection and contact's! But since I like the BIG BOY's I have felt some unwanted sneer's and looks that don't sit well with me but anyway see you all there and if you can't make it we will see you here almost every night! I know I will. So I will see you all there and Go Big or Go home! MFKFL!

[salsa]

Somebody needs to take a picture of the LTSN and post it in mikes vendor forum, somebody was asking for it.

[Havoc]

I managed to get there about 2:30 but I had to leave at around 3. Mike's a really knowledgeable guy, too bad he's closing shop in a few months.

[Angler]

How was the meet? I wanted to go, but I had to go last minute to help my mom with something, and I wasn't sure how long you would all be there:(

[pwmin]

I'm sorry I missed it, too, but it took a little longer than expected to get the tank loaded and I wanted to get it into the garage before dark so I could get it ready tonight (clean it up, etc.) to set up tomorrow.

[ScullCraca]

Hey everyone. Thanks for showing up those of you that were able to make it and thanks for really trying to all those of you that couldn't make it. It was a very nice day to do this and I am proud to say it was exactly what I was hoping it would be the total time of the meet was 1hr and 1/2 so that was great time. Very cool guy's thanks. I showed up at 3:30pm so I could chat a little with mike and see what he had going ahead of time. Great man. A big thanks to Killer Mike. For sure one of the best host a group could ask for and a wonderful eye experience in which to converse in. BIG love to Mike and everyone who couldn't make it should get on down there and check out his wonderful stock and if you can't make it take my word he has a pair of P's there right now that will blow your mind! You must have a BIG TANK. As well as some Female Dovii thre that are showing amazing color also big tank breed, a Fem Red Tiger that is a nice size and amazing color. His stock list is usually current so check it out and some baby Arrow's that are stunning. But as we all know about Mike's easy come easy go LFS! And that's what it makes it so cool you never know what your going to find every time you step in the door!

As for the MFK that showed I think we all covered a lot of information about each other and a Big Shout Out to Conv_DAN! Thanks for all the time and just the plethora of information about your life in the hobby and all of your projects you are working on just to hear about them is amazing. I hope to see him around here, but you all better brush up on your Latin if you don't you will learn just look to these pages and many more to learn. But anyway Thanks goes out to Bderick67, 6bar, Dexman1349, Dan of course very cool man. And of course Killer Mike I thank you the most because with out you none of this could be possible!! Thanks for everyone for sharing there hobby's/stories/setup's/ and future aquarium goal's with us all. Thanks.

It's just something you get more out of it when you can talk about it with other people who wish to hear and give equal input about your ideas. When someone can see your dreams and build with them through words it feels good. And to be congratulated on your success only helps all of the failed project's or endeavors that we all have been through. Communication is the key to this hobby and I have learned more in the past three months since becoming a member then I care to mention. So for all the guys that showed up share your experience here with the other's or start your own thread. If you guys would like to attend any of the event's up and coming together post it here. I truly had a great time next time we can take a suggestion of were we should meet. until then if anyone has any question's or anything PM me anytime?

We all have a love for our aquarium's and love to to talk about them with people who actually care and will give you the opportunity to talk about and express yourself. Some people may not get it and don't understand why you have three large tanks set up in your family room! Or when you tell them what you feed your fish has them looking like there ready to leave right now! We have a hobby they may not agree with and we want praise for all of the hard work not sighs or the look of confusion. But the actual interest in our tanks that we admire so much we want the same praise that we see when talking to someone about our thanks that's what we want to hear but may not get from friends (even friends with tanks sometimes don't get it) friends outside of the hobby or family members who think your crazy for wanting another 500g tank in the same room with the a 240g and a 150g and three 125g's and how ever many 75g and under! Welcome and you have place here. I am not big on Joining Fee's, Joining Clubs or any congregating for the purpose of gain. In other words if it's free I am with it. But I don't have time to do anything on regular basis or come out of my pocket. With that being said I like to talk shop and listen so that is what this is all about talking shop and listening! Talking MFK Style! Thanks to everyone that is apart of this hobby and MFK. Can't wait to see where the future takes us.

[Bderick67]

It was good meeting you guys, hopefully there will be an opportunity to meet with anyone who could not attend. Thanks to Mike(killerfish) for hosting us and to Mike(scullcraca) for getting this together.

[salsa]

Ok, lets plan the next meeting. I'd say sometime in late April on a Saturday before 3:00.

[Angler]

Sorry to derail, but since the Coloradoans check up on this thread often, I just wanted to give the heads up on this fish I want to sell:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c86/ty722/IMG_1916.jpg

:D

[caf]

I'm not sure we'll have the monsters, but you never know what will show up. Thanks for looking and I hope to see everyone there.

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April 19th
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Our Spring Auction lasts into the evening, so make a day of it! Snacks, Pizza, and drinks available!!!
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http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/pics/AuctionPics/SpringAuction2008c.jpg

[Bderick67]

I'll take the two in the back:D

Sorry to derail, but since the Coloradoans check up on this thread often, I just wanted to give the heads up on this fish I want to sell:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c86/ty722/IMG_1916.jpg

:D

[Angler]

I'll take the two in the back:D

Oh, you want the Clown Loach and the Senegal Bichir??

:D

[dexman1349]

The chromidotilapias I picked up there have already paired off and it looks like the male is holding the eggs in his mouth!!

[MommyJulia]

I have found 19 people on here that are from Colorado (all added to my buddy list). Is there any way other people can view my buddy list?

I'm not on your buddy list yet...I'm in Co. :)

[pwmin]

I'm not on your buddy list yet...I'm in Co. :)I added you yesterday. The list is up to 25, now.

[salsa]

I added you yesterday. The list is up to 25, now.
Do you mind posting a copy of this so I see all the Colorado people.

[pwmin]

Do you mind posting a copy of this so I see all the Colorado people.I tried to figure out how to do that, but I couldn't. If anyone knows how to, let me know.

[Bderick67]

Been on MFK for a couple of years, didn't even know we ha buddy lists.

[salsa]

I tried to figure out how to do that, but I couldn't. If anyone knows how to, let me know.

Just take a screen shot then post the picture.

[Bderick67]

Just take a screen shot then post the picture.

actually just right click copy and paste


dexman1349
MommyJulia
pwmin
salsa

worked for me, still working on building my buddy list;)

[pwmin]

here, we go... okay, sorry, it's 23, not 25

6 baracidburn470
Angler
aquablue
Bderick67
bluegryffin
Bre
dexman1349
dodgefreak8
fisher12889
fishlover88
goldenchld
jmart.cooper
kh89
killerfish
KingQuest
MommyJulia
MTN PIKE
RoseFishWater
ScullCraca
sg1
squint
TankBuster
vtnamezeboi

[Bderick67]

Nice job, Paul

here, we go... okay, sorry, it's 23, not 25

6 bar
acidburn470
Angler
aquablue
Bderick67
bluegryffin
Bre
dexman1349
dodgefreak8
fisher12889
fishlover88
goldenchld
jmart.cooper
kh89
killerfish
KingQuest
MommyJulia
MTN PIKE
pwmin
RoseFishWater
ScullCraca
sg1
squint
TankBuster
vtnamezeboi


6 bar and acidburn are seperate plus add you and it makes 25:)

renteria is also a Colorado MFKer but hasn't been active for a while

[pwmin]

Nice job, Paul




6 bar and acidburn are seperate plus add you and it makes 25:)

renteria is also a Colorado MFKer but hasn't been active for a while

Ahh, that's what it is. I knew having me in there was an extra to make it 25, but I missed that I messed up editing and had two people as one. too bad you can't edit your posts for very long...oh, well.

[MommyJulia]

So who is gonna make it to the auction on the 19th of April?

I'm going.

[MommyJulia]

I guess no one else but me is going lol.

[Bderick67]

Went down to Mike's today and bought a couple of F1 barred midas, he has some that just spawned, and are really good looking but I just have no room for a breeding pair right now:(

So who is gonna make it to the auction on the 19th of April?

I'm going.

I may go to it. I went to the RMCA auction a couple weekends back. Set my limit at $50, but ended up spending $135:irked: this always seems to happen for some unknown reason:screwy:

[MommyJulia]

I may go to it. I went to the RMCA auction a couple weekends back. Set my limit at $50, but ended up spending $135:irked: this always seems to happen for some unknown reason:screwy:


lol, isn't that how it goes? I remember when I got my first tank ever. I said my limit was 100 dollars...yeah right! lol.

You know, I have never been to Mike's monster fish...I think that's what its called. I have made to some in the denver area. So far I like the one in lakewood the best. I am down in the springs right now but moving soon to evergreen.

[salsa]

lol, isn't that how it goes? I remember when I got my first tank ever. I said my limit was 100 dollars...yeah right! lol.

You know, I have never been to Mike's monster fish...I think that's what its called. I have made to some in the denver area. So far I like the one in lakewood the best. I am down in the springs right now but moving soon to evergreen.

Cool. I'm in Conifer!

[salsa]

So who is gonna make it to the auction on the 19th of April?

I'm going.

Hoping I can make it. Got stuck working a double for the RMCA one though.

[6 bar]

I'm going to the Auction on the 19th, but I'll be there in the afternoon because I'm attending a friend's wedding.

[salsa]

I got to leave early to go to work though.

[MommyJulia]

Anyone else?

[gixxer1k]

hey guys, new to this site... im from colorado and am joining on because i have a cichla problem. stopped by and talked to mike before making any decisions about getting fish in the area, and i have to say he is one of the most helpful people i have ever met! (i am taking you up on future advice by the way mike!) hit me up if anyone has anything to say or ask... or wants to go kayak!... especially if somone knows where to get a Cichla kelberi!

[salsa]

Welcome gixxer1k

[MommyJulia]

Welcome gixxer1k!

[pwmin]

I won't be making it to the auction. Has Mike shut down the retail store yet?

[ilikewomen]

i own a home in colorado,going there soon.

[pwmin]

I haven't talked to him yet, but what about a meet at MTN PIKE's sometime pretty soon?

[6 bar]

That would be a great idea if Mtn Pike is open to the idea. Where does he live?

[Mike0034]

Hey Guys just got done reading the thread, i'm new to MFK, and am glad to see so many other people from CO. I would liked to be added to your buddy list.

[pwmin]

Hey Guys just got done reading the thread, i'm new to MFK, and am glad to see so many other people from CO. I would liked to be added to your buddy list.done


I'm going to start a new thread entitled "GI: Next CO Meet"

[Littlelillyanne]

Hi every!

I am new to this things. I just wanted to let everyone know that i am looking for a polypterus Weeksii or polypterus endlicheir. I have multiple tanks and love these fish. I really like strange fish that look like this and so if anyone knows where i might be able to locate one in CO I would be so happy! I have experience with these fish, but i can't seem to find one. I recently went to the store the Golden Fish off of Colfax and they had a few of the delhezi, but they were really small and did not look to good. So if anyone would be able to help me with this it would be great.

Thanks everyone. =)