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Location: NY, United States
Description:
LOVE Aquatics? So do we! Growing the Hobby is our passion and helping newcomers and old timers alike to be successful in their aquatic endeavors is how we do it... ALWAYS happy to talk FISH ; )
Specializing in... peaceful thru semi-aggressive, regionally native community fish, line bred (in house) color morphs, "exotic" livebearers and aquatic/semi-aquatic amphibians. We also offer UAR (see policy below) fish, amphibians and services.
ALL of our livestock (including amphibians) are successfully integrated into multi-species communities before breeding... so we CAN tell ya what they're REALLY like to keep!
To be considered "DISCO" all livestock MUST...
- be able to be kept in open-top tanks (except terrestrials)
- be compatible with multiple species
- fit comfortably in standard 5-75 gal tanks (with some notable exceptions)
- NOT have excessive special needs (diet/pH/temp)
Species that don't make the cut, aren't bred here!
Policy:
FISHROOM - ALL livestock are quarantined for a minimum of 2 weeks (HIGHLY recommend) and dewormed (Levamisole) prior to entry into the Fishroom. Any/all abnormalities and health concerns are addressed prior to breeding. NO animals with conformational defects are bred at all, EVER! Species colonies and phenotype lines are rigorously culled* against an "ideal" standard to provide the best possible quality livestock.
*In some cases (particularly with amphibians), animals with visible birth deffects may be offered at a discounted price to PET ONLY homes.
We prefer a "naturalistic" approach to nutrition and fast all livestock for 2-3 days per week. We feed (depending on size and species) a rotation of...
DRY - OTC/high quality fake/pellet mix, algae wafers, dried bloodworms, shrimp, mealworms, soldier fly larva and crickets
LIVE - daphnia, blackworms, snails, dud fish/amphibian eggs, water lettuce, duckweed, wilted greens (reptile leftovers), fruitflys, crickets, Dubia roaches, red wigglers and Guppy fry
FROZEN - crickets, Convict fry, Dubia roaches, tilapia, fruitflys and bloodworms
Multiple species cohabitate successfully (breeding/raising fry) in each community breeding tank. Tankmates are selected by region, temperament and tank size requirements (HIGHLY recommend). We introduce ALL new fish and amphibians through a barrier (HIGHLY recommend), for 24-72 hrs prior to releasing into an established community. Calcium/mineral supplementation is provided for ALL livebearers and invertebrates (HIGHLY recommend) via locally collected mussle/snail shells and/or plain (no vitamin D) calcium powder.
ALL tanks are maintained (without individual heaters) at room temperature by overheating the room, using fans and continual temperature monitoring. Average water temps...
Main Fishroom - summer 70-82F; winter 60-72F
Basement Ponds - summer 60-72F winter 50-62F
SHIPPING - We charge set/static rates for shipping based on box size and priority... 🚫🐟 can go Flat Rate. You can "test fit" items and rates by putting em in/out of your GetGills cart before purchasing.
We are currently shipping USPS Priority and Priority Express on Mondays ONLY. Flat Rate is available on both Mondays and Fridays.
USPS Flat Rate guarantees* delivery within 1-3 days.
USPS Priority guarantees* delivery within 1-3 days.
USPS Priority Express guarantees* delivery overnight or by next day by 3pm.
*Guaranteed by USPS, not by Disco Fish!
**All carriers are still experiencing Covid related shipping delays and have been running 1-2 days behind on Priority and Express, but 3-4 on Flat Rate.
NO fish can be shipped via Flat Rate. And we HIGHLY recommend choosing Priority Express for orders outside of NYS itself.**
518 Local Delivery is available within the 518 area code of NEW YORK STATE on Fridays ONLY. Delivery fees are based on travel time and include ALL items purchased in a single order. Delivery fees are PRE-payable via PayPal and/or CashApp, just ask us about it.
Flat rates ($5-20) charged within the Tri-City Area and immediate vicinity... Albany, Schenectady and Troy NEW YORK. NO delivery available outside NYS.
$1/min ONE-WAY travel time outside the Tri-City Area.
**PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE BEFORE CHECKING OUT!**
ALL livestock are fasted for 24-72 hrs prior to shipping (including 518 Local Delivery) to avoid fecal contamination of their water during transit. Orders placed Monday-Friday will be shipped on the FOLLOWING Monday. Orders placed over the weekend will NOT be shipped without proper fasting, and MAY BE DELAYED an additional week.
LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED on ALL orders shipped via USPS Priority, Priority Express and Flat Rate for 72 hrs from receipt by our local Post Office. This warranty DOES NOT cover shipping delays of ANY kind, for ANY reason beyond 72 hours.
518 Local Deliveries and Pick Ups are NOT guaranteed beyond customer acceptance.
Send CLEAR pics of any DOA in the UNOPENED bag within TWO (2) HOURS of arrival to receive their full value (less shipping charges) in credit towards your next order (placed within the same year)... buyer is solely responsible for replacement shipping charges.
In order to maintain such a variety of species, many are kept in small colonies and/or pairs... same species replacements are not always available.
PROMO DISCOUNT - Promote us on social media and earn discounts in 2 easy steps...
1. tag and mention @DiscoFish78 on any social media platform*
2. enter Promo Code 5%OFF at checkout (MUST INCLUDE SCREENSHOT AND/OR ACTIVE LINK TO BE REDEEMED) - limit ONE discount per order.
And you'll receive 5% off your order (excludes shipping) from Disco Fish! Earn 25% off the single most expensive item after 3 such promotions.
*PLEASE be mindful of all LIVE animal sales rules and restrictions!
518 LOCAL SERVICES - We LOVE this Hobby and are dedicated to helping newcomers and old timers alike be successful in their aquatic endeavors. Currently offering the following services within the Tri-City (Albany, Schenectady and Troy, NY) area. Email for more info and pricing.
- aquarium resealing
- breeder incentives (% split co-listing and brokering)
- consignment sales (equipment)
- Custom Community (see policy below)
- delivery
- driftwood collection and H²O acclimation
- paludarium building and design
- UAR (see policy below)
- shipping
- trade/credit (livestock, plants and equipment)
CUSTOM COMMUNITY - We specialize in (and keep mostly) multi-species communities. Happy to share what works as well as doesn't/hasn't worked for us and help plan something special for y'all! Discount incentives available for social media promotion. Email for more info and pricing.
UAR - We understand that no matter how much love you put into aquatics... sometimes it just doesn't work out and without judgement, offer CONDITIONAL Unwanted Aquatics Rehoming (UAR) service for many aquatic and semi-aquatic species. Pre-approval and Contract REQUIRED. Shipping kits available. Email for more info and pricing.
We are a family, NOT a 501c Rescue organization. 30+ years of experience, our own $ and a LOTTA love for aquatics are what make this possible. And as such, we reserve the right to deny sale (via refund) of any/all UAR animals without proof of adequate capacity to meet their individual/special needs.
We DO NOT offer legal (as in cruelty) advise, wildlife rehab or veterinary advice.
We DO offer troubleshooting support, personal experience and networking in cases where shipping and/or delivery are not viable options.
**DO NOT SHIP OR DELIVER ANY ANIMALS FOR REHOMING WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL.**
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0