Florida Cichlid Clubs

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I am. But I'm in G-ville, not very close to Tampa. I see some monster cichlids coming and going at my LFS, so there's gotta be more around. Hopefully more than just the fratboys who gamble on cichlid fights, anyway.
 
I am originally from California (LA) where fish stores are all over the place and usually have a supreme selection of fish. In Florida (at least in the Tampa area) it seems like people are more interested in catching fish than keeping them in an aquarium. And sadly I haven't found a fish store better than Petsmart yet. They either focus on saltwater fish, have a bad selection of products AND fish or (usually) both.
 
contact Nick @ N E cichlids hes in tampa and can get you good stock!
 
I'm also in Tampa (and keep various african cichilds). Not aware of any cichlid groups in the area, though.
 
In Tampa, Marine Warehouse. Or as suggested call Nick at NE Cichlids. Best fish around.
 
There are a couple of small breeders between Gainesville and Tampa. But no real clubs to speak of, there was a Gainesville Aquarium Society but it fell apart when the founders all moved away. I live in Gainesville and its hard to find good cichlids!
 
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