Josh,

Just want to let you know the cichlids I ordered from you are all doing well! I was total blown away by the coloring of the fish. No comparison to what is being offered at the local pet stores.

Thanks again, Jim M

Hi Josh or Jordan,

I just placed my second order with you guys. I just want to let you guys know,I've looked in Aquabid,Ebay,and other fisheries on the internet.There is nobody that comes close to your quality of fish or shipping charges.Live fish direct is truly the only online fishery I will deal with!Just thought I'd give you my 2 cents worth.

Hello Josh,

Just want to send you a quick line to say my cichlids are doing great... they have even grown since I received them just 3 weeks ago. They love to eat which I'm sure you already know. I am so happy that I haven't lost any and even though they are juveniles they are still showing some beautiful colors and my afra mara - is a trip - when he gets upset those 3 or 4 stripes just stand out and when he relaxes they just disappear. I am so glad I found your website online, I couldn't be more happy with my choices and for cichlids they are not too aggressive with each other. Just a little chasing here and there, but no murderous intentions.

Thanks again and take care...

Diane of Roanoke, Virginia

Hi,I received my order and the fish are beautiful.I will only order from you when I need more fish and will make sure my daughter orders from you she also buys fish.I will tell everyone how nice and heathy your fish are.Very,Very,pleased with them.Thank You

Hi,

I just wanted to say thank you for the great fish. My order numbers were LFD1154 and LFD1200. This is my first time having African Cichlids and I could not be happier with what I got. They are gorgeous!

Thanks again!

April Williams

Hi Jordan,



I wanted to let you know everything arrived wonderful. And thanks again for suggesting the albino rubescens they are fantastic and very happy and healthy. And again I wanted to thank you for the very smooth process. I think ordering over a hundred fish and having nothing die. This is a testament to the quality of product you carry. So thank you very much for the beautiful fish. I would be happy to send you a picture if you like.

I ordered 15 saulosi and 3 bushynose plecos from you. THey all arrived alive and looking very healthy. THey were a little bigger than i had thought. I didntt relize they would all ready be showing their colors.

Wow! I recently received both of my orders. The fish are in perfect shape and their colors, size, etc. are exactly as you advertised! You hand-picked the best specimens for my order as promised. They are eating, swimming and thriving as if they had just come out of an African Lake and into my tank! With this quality why would I ever want to purchase fish from a local store? These are the most beautiful and healthy African Cichlids I have ever seen! Unmatched to any local stock! Keep doing what you are doing! If you maintain this quality, expeditious delivery, and reasonable cost, then I will never buy my fish from any other source! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!

"Thanks from Luis Edgardo Nieves, from Puerto Rico, the two cichlids arrived in good conditions, and also thanks for picking well colored ones. Great service, we shall continue making business". Keep the good work!

ONE LAST EMAIL !! FISH ARRIVED SAFE AND SOUND . THE GOLD TETRAS ARE PARTICULARLY BEAUTIFUL.

CHARLES YHEAULON

Hi jordan!
Fish came in today and their AMAZING. Thanks for everything you guys did. I know it must be a pain in the ass responding to emails and dealing with people with lots of questions. All the fish look great and i really appreciate the extra that was tossed in.

Thanks again, I'll be letting everyone know what a great experience this was, and what great work you guys do!
charlie

Hi, I got my order this morning! My order # LFD 1349. The fish are AWESOME! The packing of them was fantastic! You guys are the best! I will be ordering all my fish from your company from now on. Thank you very much, B. Fowle

Josh,
I guess you know by now that all fish were arrive on arrival. 24+hrs later all is well
Thanks again for great service and beautiful fish.

I guess we will have to get a 2nd tank to add any more at a 90gal with 27 fish now.

Thanks again, we love the packaging also!!
Sonya

Jordan, got all the fish and they are gorgeous! Think everyone has someone else that can beat him up so should be a good tank

Thanks, Traci

I got my order today and -WOW!!! Were they lively. They were jumping inside the bags and everything. Every one of the 24 came through alive and kicking. They appear very healthy and have even started to eat. They made themselves right at home in my 55 gal. This is my first time with cichlids so hopefully I've done it right- Very satisfied !!!

I'm extremely happy. The adult fish you sent are terrific. I feel I got 3 "Show" (or near show) quality fish that I only paid "adult" prices for (Albino zebra, Maingano, Fulliborni). Although a little on the small side, 2 of the 3 "premium" fish I ordered look great (Red Cheek Mac, Blueberry Zebra). The premium Red Top Ndumbi is closer to 3", but has no color, so I'm somewhat concerned that it'll turn out to be female, but that's the way it goes with juveniles. I should have stuck to my original game plan and got 3 of each and put them in my grow-out tank. Next time.

In fact, "extremely happy" is an understatement. Thrilled is more like it. I've driven all over Southern California looking for adult mbuna to add to my tank to replace female and aggressive fish that were culled from my tank. I'd tried adding one or two at a time, but that was catastrophic. Not only was I able to add 8 fish at once, which negated any aggression issues for the new fish, I was able to add fish that I've only seen in Konings' books. Suh-weet!

Thanks again for stepping up to the plate with the Saturday delivery and for the truly excellent fish. I want to give my tank a couple of weeks to reach equilibrium, but I'm already scouting for my next order.

Thanks again,
-Dave

Thanks Jordan,

You make buying over the internet worth the effort, send me some good stuff.....

Dale

Josh,
This was our second order and both were perfect. great fish at a great price. I appreciate the service.

Just wanted to let you guys know that i got all my fish yesterday and i couldn't be happier! they all came in great condition and the packaging was excellent! i have ordered fish off line from other websites and the packaging was horrible! and i was very happily surprised by an extra c. morii blue dolphin! i will be ordering all my fish through you guys from now on! thanks again!

I am sure i will be happy with my fish,I use to sell fish at one time in the early
1990 ,and use to buy alot of fish from crystal spring,which i do believe is you.
you have some of the best looking fish i have seen in a long time,will be looking
forward to my order. GREAT! PRICE ON SHIPPING.wish that price was around
when i was selling fish. thanks joe kunz

Hi,

Thank you very much for the very pleasant on-line shopping experience. The fish arrived as promised. They were as described on the web site, and arrived across country in very good condition. As an on-line seller myself for the last five years, all I can say is EXCELLENT. Will buy from again in the near future.

Josh,
I am so happy to have finally found a place I can order quality fish at a great price with reasonable shipping rates. I have been breeding and raising fish for 25 years and have never received fish of this quality from any place. The shipping was extra fast and the packaging was exceptional. I consider it all "A-1 super professional stuff". Okay, so I made that phrase up but the word "Awesome" just wasn't enough. You got me hook, line, and sinker man... Hook, line, and sinker...

I just got my fish..thanks alot they are nice! all of them have multiple eggs spots.ill definately be ordering more fish from you guys!! btw..u were the most pleasant to deal with and very helpful.

I just received my latest order and every fish look and act perfect.

Hi guys. just wanted to let you know that i got my electra's yesterday and they arrived in great condition. they are really, really nice and a good size. the packaging was excellent too! thanks again for another shipment of great fish. they were eating the moment i put food in my tank! sarah

Hi Josh,



Just wanted you to know that the fish arrived yesterday and they are absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much again for your advice on choosing the various types of Chichlids for our new tank – the display of the different sizes and colors is really something to see. We’ve had many visitors to our home already who have enjoyed their playfulness, and our kids are having a great time just watching them interact, as do my husband and I.

I was vary happy with my last order compared to liveaquaria, much better form of shipping and quality of fish keep up the good work.

I wanted to thank you for my order. When I received the box it was much smaller than I was expecting. I would have never thought the fish would survive in such a small bag and such little water for so long. All fish are doing well and eating as hoped. I would definetly use your on-line store again for future purchases.

thanks again

Wes Coy

ALOHA!

just wanted to let you know i received my order, and as usual, the fish are great! excellent quality and very healthy- first rate packing and shipping too. I will definitely be ordering from you again soon!

Josh, I love your websight and love your fish. I want to suggest getting better pictures of some of your fish. You sold me a gorgous German Red and the website pic doesn't look that good. I also got an electric blue from you and my fish looks much better than the picture on your website.
If you can get some of your pictures updated you might sell more of these fish.
I just wanted to give you some feed back.
--Chad

Jordon / Josh :

Just wanted to send a note to say thanks for putting up with me during the order changes at the last minute.

The fish I received last week were exceptional. I was truly amazed at how large, healthy, and vital they were.

Since setting up my aquariums, I have lost numerous fish purchased from Petsmart / Petco /Local Mom and Pop Shops, worth a considerable amount of money. It is well worth the $39.00 shipping charge to know I am receiving good, quality, healthy, large fish. There is just no comparison when buying them locally. The fish I received last week are doing wonderfully, and I couldn't ask for fish in any better condition.

Your company is shipping out top quality product, and I'm glad I found you on the internet !

I will certainly spread the word here in Louisiana to anyone I know with aquariums.

Jordan,



I have held off contacting you because I was being cautious but the fish you sent me are awesome! I absolutely love them. My tank has taken on a whole new life and has been totally revitalized. These are clearly superior fish.



Thank you so much!

Jordan,

The box arrived around 9:30 AM this morning. My wife was home. All fish arrived in good condition and are swimming happily with the rest of the cichlids we have in our tank.

We are very pleased with the fish, and your service and look forward to ordering sometime in the future :) I'm think your company is great...there are not too many on the internet that are out there...and let alone offer the diversity you offer and great price for shipping...the shipping at 59 dollars on other websites was always a hang up for me buying...

I got them!! Beautiful, healthy fish, I will be back as soon as I can save some money!

Thanks so much!!

Just wanted to say thanks for the fish we love them they got here alive and well. Doing good so far.

The fish arrived this morning and are beautiful!!! I am very pleased with the prompt service and attention to detail, as well as the quality of the fish that were sent. Also, labeling each bag was an unexpected bonus. I definitely plan to make future purchases from your excellent web site and company.

Hi Josh:

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. I have been into african cichlids since the early "90's". I have done the wild caught or F1 thing and I agree with you:what a pain in the arse. Your fish are as good or better (mostly better) than anything I have ever purchased from any source including stuff specail ordered from Africa through a local breeder/importer in portland.
All of the fish arrived in perfect health and are happily eating like little pigs after being in my tank
for 2 hours.
I especially like the fact that I can choose from such a large variety of fishes. Most pet stores usually have only a couple ugly, unhappy specimens of the most comon boring varieties to choose from.
I am compiling my next order.

Scott

Details:
Description Tank Sex Price Quantity Total
Sub-Total: $160.83
Shipping: $34.95
Total: $195.78
Premium (2" - 3") - Electra "Deep Water Hap" Male $15.00 2 $30.00
Premium (2" - 3") - Elongatus Chewere 24d 25d Male $14.95
$7.99 2 $15.98
Small (1" - 1½") - Frontosa N/A $12.95
$7.95 2 $15.90
Small (1.5" - 2") - Lethrinops intermedius N/A $8.95
$6.95 3 $20.85
Premium (2" - 3") - Ngara Flametail Orange Male $11.95 2 $23.90
Premium (2" - 2.5") - Electric Yellow N/A $9.00
$8.10 3 $24.30
Premium (2" - 3") - Azureus 10a Male $14.95 2 $29.90

Hi,

My fish arrived promptly at 12:00 today and they are fantastic! They are acclimated and are already eating at 2:55pm. I am going to Western WA tomorrow to purchase a 220 gl acquarium. I've was out of the hobby for 20 years while serving in the military and I am really excited to get back into the fun. I am also glad that I found LFD! I can't buy SA Cichlids here in the Tri-Cities. I am thrilled that I am able to purchase cichlids that I remember having when I was a kid.

Once my 220 get setteled in I'll be back for some more fish.

Do you ever come across Mesonauta festivus?

Thank you so much for the supurb service!

Best regards,

Scott

I got my fish today. I was VERY HAPPY to see that you guys added the Calves!!! I will definitely enjoy it very much. Your company does very good business and I will be a long term customer. Once again THANK YOU!
Shane Russell

Josh,
I ordered some fish from you about 2 weeks ago. This is the 3rd time I have gotten some from you & I must say I'm very happy with the whole process. You guys are top notch! This was the smallest order I had placed so I was worried about "what if one dies?", well there was no need for that because as always you had supplied some extras. None of the fish you sent died or have died. Thanks a million. I'm wanting to order some demasoni and red top afras within the next couple of months, any idea when they might be available?
Timothy Jordan

"you need better quality photos of your fish not that I'm a professional photographer but I've seen better the fire fish I got from you guys were beautiful thank you I have got about 100 babies out of them so far very healthy very colorful fish. "

Josh,

My fish arrived an hour ago and I couldn't be happier. Each of them were in perfect health and are loving their new home.

Thanks for the new additions, I'll definitely be using your store for all future purchases.

Matt

Just wanted to leave you some positive feedback. I've had an aquarium for 20+ years, and have almost always shopped the local pet / aquarium stores and even driven more than an hour one way for a better selection. Well, I won't be doing that anymore. My first purchase from you arrived 2 weeks ago and everyone was in perfect condition and still thriving. Thank you - and I'm sure I'll be making more purchases. And, thanks for the "freebie" - it's beautiful. Terrie

Josh/Jordan,

The fish came yesterday, they all look really really healthy. The decorus and ericotaenia are awesome! I have a 1000 gallon tank and thanks to you guys it is affordable to stock it. Your shipping cost and quality can't be beat. That alone is a huge reason of why I use you. It is nice to know that there will be no DOA's and that they will get here in the morning rather than sitting in a box for over 24 hours. Nobody online can ship for the price and quality that you guys do. I enjoy how you guys are constantly adding new stock as well. Keep it up, I'll be back!

Thanks again,

I received my Mbunas this morning and I just have to say that you have completely exceeded my expectations. The quality of the fish and the packaging as a whole was top notch. Needless to say they all arrived alive and in perfect condition, no wonder everybody is singing your praises. It just take one order to realize that there is no need to go and look somewhere else.

Happy Holidays! You guys rock!

Hi,

I just wanted to let you know that my order got here at 11:30am this morning and all the fish were alive! I can't say enough good things about your website. It was very user friendly and straight forward. The packing job was great and the fish's color was amazing right out of the bag. I will definitely be ordering through you again and I will tell everyone to do the same. Thank you so much!

-Alex Lee from NC

Just wanted to let you know that i received the fish i ordered from you and i must say they are beautiful fish very happy and actually i introduced them in to the tanks and one has actually started to dance and flash in front of a female that is wonderful for us that quickly thank you again and we will be doing more with you thanks

Josh,

I just wanted to say Thank You! for the beautiful and healthy fish angelfish. I've been so impressed with how active these fish are and how they act. When they arrived, they were practically jumping out of the bag to get in the tank, and they've been nothing short of awesome since. I'm really enjoying them!

Thank you again, and Happy New Year!

Jennifer

Josh,

Just received our third order from you and as usual it has exceeded our expectations. The quality of you fish and customer service is unmatched. We look forward to more dealings in the future. Thanks from Canada!!

Brent, Matt & Paul

Josh and Jordan,

This is my first time ordering from you guys are I must say I'm 100% satisfied!!! My order was LFD3419. The fish arrived today on time and exactly as described online. They were in excellent condition and looked great!! You guys even threw in a freebie!!! Two for the price of one!! I've bought online before and got hosed from other people, like when the fish arrived they were practically fry or dead ( not as descibed in the add ). But when I found your sight and saw your facility and how you care for the fish.... Well, all I can say is SOLD!! Thanks again and you have my business for the future.

Thanks

Justin

Once again, I ordered African Cichlids from you guys,quite a few too, and they all arrived safe and sound the next day to my amazement. I thought for sure, with as many as I got that there would be 1 or 2 dead from the trip.......I was actually dreading the 1st peek into the box, but all were swimming freely in there little bags. Thanks for another perfect shipment and also, thank you guys for throwing in 2 extra Maingano's with the 8 that I ordered. I really appreciate that. We'll see how my tanks are in another year, but I'm sure I will be ordering some more throughout my lifetime here. See you guys later. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
Dane Benny

I just got my order. They look great. I will definitely deal with you again and will be suggesting you to my friends.

Jordan:

Thanks. By the way, the videos of your fish are the best sales pitch. That is why I bought the zebra obliquidens.
You should have them for all of your stock. Keep up the good work.

A satisfied customer,

Bill

hi josh,

Just wanted to let you know that the fish are alive and well in my tank and I couldnt be happier with them. Also, thanks for throwing in the extra demasoni. I will be ordering again soon.

Sincerely Wyatt Christensen

Hey Josh,
Just wanted to say thanks for the order, The fish arrived very safe and healthy! they were all eating within an hr and the colors are amazing at such a small size. The packaging was amazing and very secure. I have placed orders online from previous dealers only to arrive in empty or leaking bags, no chance of this with the way you package! great job and know that I know the quality and care you put into your fish I will be ordering again soon once I figure out what species I want to proceed in breeding.
Thanks again,
Denny

Good Morning Josh and Jordan, My fish arrived in great shape. Thank you so much, we are very pleased with them. Jordan, your recommendation of the OB Peacock Hybrid was a good one. We love it! I will not buy my fish anywhere but with you guys. I will be in touch. If you get something (show specimen) that is special and you think about it, I would love an e-mail. If not, I will check in periodically. Thanks again. Order # LFD3580

Donna P. Taylor

Dear Live Fish Direct
Received my shipment today (first time purchasing fish online) and fount a surprise inside, in addition to my order of 8 red zebras (2 male, 6 female) there was a FREEBIE(female red zebra). I would just like to say thanks for the great fish and plan on ordering again in the future.

HI just wanted to let you know my fish arived in good shape . And thank you so much for the freebe. Itwas a big surprise in a little package.I have only three fish tanks and cichlids in all of them they are great fish and i have found yours to be the best.I have also watched a lot of the videos you have on your site and found them to be most helpful in sitting up my tanks and takeing care of my fish .Keep up the good work and once again thank you.

ALDEN

Hey there Josh, got my order of fish earlier today & just wanted to tell you thanks for everything. I love dealing w/ your co. You give me what I want & then more. I also wanted to say thanks for the extra fish that was in there & also the bag of food you threw in. I will be using that tonight as a little treat for my fish. Also wanted to give you notice to that I am in the process of buying a new house & am going to be setting up either a 110 or 120 gal Cichlid tank & will be needing more fish & WILL be buying from you, no question. Thanks again & keep up the GREAT work, Steve : )

Hey man I got the fish and thank you for the two freebies! They were packed so much better than other sites. It took fedex until 4:20 to get here haha but everyone seems to be doing ok. NOW go fix your BBB rating. Thanks again bud.

Josh,

Just got my fish delivered. None were dead and have very beautiful colors right out of the bag!!! GREAT quality of fish will definitely be back to buy more fish from you.



Thanks again Michael

I got my fish order today and it was perfect. all the fish are healthy and lively and beautiful. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and family. Thank you again and have a nice day:)

Hey Josh got my fish about an hour ago. Got them in the tank. They are stunning, just gorgeous! Alot more than I expected. Thank you for your fast delivery and also for the freebie azureus! When should I feed them? Thank you very much I will tell all my friends about you. Tim

Premium (2" - 3") - Chiloelo Red Shoulder 12A, 19A N/A $12.95 1 $12.95
Adult (3½" - 4") - Fire Fish Dragon Blood 18f 33f Male $19.95 1 $19.95
Premium (2" - 3") - German Red 6A Male $19.95 1 $19.95
Adult (3½" - 4") - Mbenji peacock 8g 10o Male $19.95 1 $19.95
Small (1" - 1½") - Azureus 27N N/A $7.95 1 $7.95
Premium (2" - 3") - Sulfur Head 9g Male $11.95 1 $11.95
Premium (2" - 3") - Hap. Insignus. 12e 40J 22E Male $17.95 1 $17.95
Premium (2" - 3") - Makonde Yellow-black fin 39B 39K 36d (m) 37d Male $16.95 1 $16.95
Premium (2" - 3") - Red Blaze Lithobates 34e 30e Male $9.00 1 $9.00
Premium (2" - 2.5") - Electric Yellow 32c Male $12.00 1 $12.00

Regarding order #LFD4059

I just received the fish this morning, and let me say they look amazing! Thank you so much for your service. Everything went way smoother than I expected! (This was my first time buying fish online) I will definately look you up next time I need some fish, and will tell all my friends about this site!

Thanks again!

Eric LaCross

Just letting you know I got my cichlids yesterday, and so far they're looking great! I was impressed with the coloring and size of the fish also. Thanks for the great site, and whenever I need more fish I'll be getting them from you.

Matt
New Sharon, IA

date Fri, May 14, 2010 at 8:41 PM

hi, i was looking for a way to add to the testimonials, but i did not see a way. anyway, i wanted to say thank you for your attention to detail, the cichlids look awesome. all are healthy and active (except 1 DOA which i appreciate that you guys are willing to make it up to me). I really enjoy knowing that i can count on you guys to have all of the best africans. this was my second order and i cant imagine ordering from anyone else. thanks a million, Doug

hey josh==i just recieved my package!!--thank u soooooo much!!!--u didnt have to give me a freeby but i appreciate it greatly--hes awsome!!--great addition to my tank!---that was way cool or u--ur the man!!!--thanks 4 all ur help with all this and u made my online fish buying a great experience---when i finnally upgrade to a bigger tank i look forward to buying from u again!!--thanks

Dear Live Fish Direct,
My fish arrived early this a.m. and I am so pleased. I have never order fish online, but must say that the variety you guys sent me were out of this world. The fish were big and healthy looking. I love the color variety and they are darting all over the aquarium. I am so excited over these little guys. Thanks so much and I look forward to doing business in the future.

Thank you
Darnell Jordan