thks Mike D & to all others for the warm greetings to this newbie. So I live in NY 80 min. north of NYC. Hoping to find a local breeder/seller so I can save on the shipping costs + I get to choose what I am getting. Orange, Rockland, Putnam & Westchester Counties would be good but NYC/5 boroughs are ok also - I would just time my visit with another function.

In fact, I am going downtown into the city this afternoon. Short notice I know but if anyone can provide referrals be great.

I found Discus Madness in Glen Ridge NJ - anyone know anything about this seller & Mathias?

I was also in awe with www.somethingsphishy.com - great pics, great variety, great prices. had me dreaming & itching to buy. but upon getting feedback on AC & checking their reviews elsewhere - it's Buyer Beware Buyer be Scared! has any1 dealt with this online seller out of FLA? so many have horror stories & the FLA BBB gave it an F! Keith is a bull to deal with if your shipment goes bad.

thks all!

www.poppopsfish.com is located in PA maybe two hours away....Very high quality from what I hear. Other than that I am here on the west....sorry I can't be more help.

I don't really care for Discus (I think they're kinda boring) but I'd second Pops too. He's a half hour away from me and I've seen his setups. He takes fantastic care of his fishies.

I have some pics of my Discus on the forum and I got all but 3 of them from poppops. He's a reputable breeder and likes to throw crazy sales too!