1st Fav Tong's Tropical Fish
4327 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90037
323-235-4370
Usually a great selection of all Cichlids in any size and very fair prices. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They do ship you just need to call and ask for T. Dats, PBass, Birchirs whatever you want I beat they have and in the size you need. The store gets a bad rap because it's in the hood but really it's a diamond in the rough. Like Biggie once said "I live out there so don't go there"
2nd Fav Jim's Exotic Fish
630 North Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo, Ca 90425
310-322-3474
Very Nice store with an older staff. Prices are a littler higher then Tongs but they have quality livestock. They also have a website so you can view whats in stock then head on down.
3rd Fav 7 Seas Tropical Fish of San Pedro
1707 South Gaffery St
San Pedro, Ca 90731
310 832 5339
Smallest of the 3 stores but they always have a nice selection of baby hard to find cichlids. Staff is really friendly and knowledgeable, the type that will tell you whether or not you really need to buy what is you asking about. Parking can be a b*tch but if you get there early enough you should be good. Or just drop your car at the car wash next door and walk on over to the store.