EXOTIC AQUATIC ONLINE LAUNCH

[Exotic Aquatic]

Hi guys!! EA is having its official online launch with the arrival of our latest (and very impressive) shipment.

As a show of support for the local hobby Discus Forum members are officially the first to know about it!

Following the arrival of the shipment (details on site), we will release our availability.

Our stock wil not disappoint! we wont sell anything unsightly, we filter out the poorly shaped/poorly patterned/peppered fish to bring you only the best of our ability from our world renown Malaysian growers Lucky Tropical!

Click the image below to find our site!

...We do specialise in discus but make an effort to supply some other aspects of the high end market to keep you guys entertained (more to come).

Comments most welcome (yes even the negative ones from disgruntled industry dinosaurs, we appreciate all of you)

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1058/1301307443.png (http://www.exoticaquatic.com.au/)

orders@exoticaquatic.com.au

[Exotic Aquatic]

...Will keep you guys updated on the second phase of our launch:

our Melbourne based Exotic Aquatic "living art" gallery style showroom/retail store.

We will also hold cool workshops here, but i cant give away too much just yet!!!

We're tying up leases options now, so wont be long, stay tuned to this space.

Thanks for looking.

[Exotic Aquatic]

Exotic Aquatic, now iphone friendly!

[ILLUSN]

Site looks really good both on PC and on iphone, but seems alittle slow to load (?quicktime issue?).
I'll be sure to drop in to your living art gallery on my next trip down.

Any idea when you'll be adding your LED range to your store?

[Exotic Aquatic]

Hey ILLUSN!!

Thanks for your feedback mate, really appreciate it.

The Qtime stuff is slow first time you visit, then onward it gets faster! (untill you clear your cache).

LED stuff might take a while as we are still deciding on pendant designs and color combos in the highoutput globes... however if you want a system that reacts exactly as a MH light (natural looking) i can hook you up with a prototype at cost for being so supportive!

blue/red range is still a couple months off for now.

THanks again!
-Adrian.

[mitsui]

Site looks amazing!! And very glad that it's iPhone friendly :)

Will definatly be coming to see you when you open up in Melbourne :thumb: you have just given me an excuse for a weekend away lol

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks so much!

looking forward to meeting you!!!!

We are listing an insane shipment tomorrow evening, and will be taking orders through the website and shipping Australia wide, so no need to wait!

Also feel free to use our order form as an enquiry form, if theres something you want and just cant find-WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU...Yep, full customer orders available subject to overseas stock levels. You can also use the form to just say hey! We're always here for you guys and are eager to help.

Kindest Regards and many thanks for your continued support,

EA. (Adrian).

[mitsui]

Hi Adrian

How long do you think it will actually be until you get the shop up and running?

Regard
Rachael :)

[Exotic Aquatic]

Hi Rachael,

I'd only be estimating, but roughly 3-6 weeks?

Mostly depending on fit out time.

Doing our best to speed this up for you guys
(like doing most of the labour myself at night!)

Hope this helps,
_Adrian.

[mitsui]

Perfect I will hopefully be heading down there for an awards night in may sometime so it works out great, even if you haven't got the shop up and running by then I am in need for a bit of retail therapy lol so hopefully I might see you soon.

Good luck with the fit out and I hope it all runs smoothly for you.

Thanks

Rach

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks Rach!

Let me know if theres anything in the shipment (TBA tomorrow night) that you have your eye on and we can work something out.

Many Thanks,
Adrian.

[Ghoti]

Good to see things taking shape Adrian. Will definitely be paying you a visit when the shop opens.

Cheers,
Scott

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks Scott!

Wont be long now.

Will let you know when to come and hang out.

regards,
Adrian.

[Exotic Aquatic]

just wanted to update our contact details, however i cant edit my first post so here it is:

orders@exoticaquatic.com.au

or use our online form, either way is fine.

A little early leak ONLY for Discus Forum members, we have several strains in this shipment that have never before been in the country, also something ALTOGETHER NEW for discus fans (and they look awesome) ROCKETEER discus in a variety of flavours. Our emphasis on shape and quality control is sure to impress! Pics on our site tomorrow.

[ILLUSN]

You know the "bulldog" shape is a genetic defect causing impacting of the spine right?

Concider it a defect in the same way as "balloon" trait in rams is a defect.

Still each to their own congrats on sourcing decent stock (I assume they'll be something lipics on the site) and bringing them in!!!!!!

Time will tell wether they catch on or go the same way as "buterfly" koi.

link added to opening post

[Exotic Aquatic]

hey ILLUSN

Yeah the bulldog/rocketeer thing was initially a defect (like all goldfish, dwarf gourami, and 70% of the community fish), but now that are purpose bred and sell for 3X the price in japan!!!

Some people hate em, some love em...We certainly cater for everyone. I was a scheptic too, but after seeing them they are definitely awesome! ill post pics tomorrow night.

As far as regular discus go, shape, and quality are very important to us- i believe our stock speaks for itself, not many can or will do what we are doing right now.

It seems the market is becoming flooded with very average looking fish, we'll do our best to correct that.

We dont make any other claims other than that.
Nothing is perfect, but we get as close as we can with what we bring in (we dont buy cheap/old fish) and anything that is subpar will simply never make it to our sale stock. Sure its costly practice for us, but we really hope that our efforts will not go to waste on our clients.

We're all about making this a better, more diverse, and cleaner hobby... Discus are not cheap in comparison to other cichlidae, so they shouldn't look it!

[m.ingram]

Im looking forward to u opening up your shop so i can pop in for a look.

[Exotic Aquatic]

THanks m.ingram! will try and speed things up for you:D

in the meanwhile i'll be releasing prices and pics of our shipment (just arrived) tonight on our website...


i'll put a few sneaky peaks in here too, dont want to hog all the space here so ill keep the bulk of them on the site.

Looking forward to meeting in person soon!!!

-Kindest Regards and many thanks for your support,
Adrian

[Rossco]

Hello and welcome.
Eager to see what Discus you will have for sale. I am sure we will meet sometime soon.

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks Rossco, wont be long!

[BigDaddyAdo]

The sound on the website is a pain in the rear.

Other than that it seems to be coming along nicely.

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks mate!

Also, there are sound controls for each visitor to use below the enter button.

:D thanks for checking us out

[Exotic Aquatic]

OK Guys and Gals its here!

I just got home and you guys are the first to hear about it (i havent even got to my site yet, but that will be updated shortly).

Heres the scoop...taking preorders now, some already reserved- ill update stocks tomorrow.

ta-da!


DISCUS:
Rocketeers:
Small Turquoise $99
Medium Turquoise $165
Medium Checkerboard $155
Medium Fine-line Pigeon $155
Large Blue Diamond $175

3” Mosaic Marble Pigeon $130 *
4.5” Ring Leopard $185
3.5”- 4” Tiger Turq $110
4” Pigeon Checkerboard $95
3.5” Pigeon Checkerboard $75
4” – 4.5” SMP (Super Mandarin Passion) $220
3” High Body White Butterfly $165
3.5” Albino Carnation $185
4.5” Large Red Turq/snakeskin Pairs $500

SPECIALS:
2.5cm Cardinal Tetra $2.50ea (min. order 10)
3.5cm Electric Blue Rams $17 ea ($150 for ten)

L-Number Specials:
3-4cm L002 $40 (min. order 2)
3-4cm L168 $35 (min. order 2)

*Sizes for discus are in inches as supplied to us by our farm in Malaysia Lucky Tropical. Our measurements are body only. Somewhat unique to the Australian market the tail is not included.

All Discus will be released from quarantine on the 13 of April 2011. We are now open for pre-orders, keep an eye on our website!

OPENING SPECIAL: Orders over $300 receive a FREE Electric Blue Ram


pic to come... uploading now.

[Exotic Aquatic]

eek!! sorry, carnations are 4" mosaic marbles are mixed 3" and 3.5

A great number of these are the first time we have seen them in the country

[Exotic Aquatic]

prices above...

sorry about the image quality, our quarantine tanks are a little old, better pics on request when they are released as i can have them in our pristine display tanks:D

Reduced Pattern Mosaic Marble Pigeon (first time here to our knowledge)
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1204/mg0547.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/mg0547.jpg/)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6774/mg0549.th.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/mg0549.jpg/)

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6231/mg0240.th.jpg (http://img846.imageshack.us/i/mg0240.jpg/)

Big Red Turq and SS pairs:
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1482/mg0446l.th.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/mg0446l.jpg/)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/699/mg0441.th.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/mg0441.jpg/)

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/4457/mg9989.th.jpg (http://img847.imageshack.us/i/mg9989.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5820/mg9981z.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/mg9981z.jpg/)

http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/835/mg9976.th.jpg (http://img862.imageshack.us/i/mg9976.jpg/)

Rocketeer Blue Diamonds ***all rocketeers are exlusive to Exotic Aquatic and first time supplied to this country by our supplier and most likely any one else!

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2626/mg0311e.th.jpg (http://img811.imageshack.us/i/mg0311e.jpg/)

sorry for the glass again!
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3002/mg9884.th.jpg (http://img835.imageshack.us/i/mg9884.jpg/)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8319/mg9875s.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/mg9875s.jpg/)

these are for Raheel: this is the large albino Turq caring for her eggs, Dad is a large Leopard Snake Skin
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/8651/mg0277.th.jpg (http://img815.imageshack.us/i/mg0277.jpg/)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7531/mg0260.th.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/i/mg0260.jpg/)

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6510/mg0259r.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/mg0259r.jpg/)

Tiger Turqs and Albino Carnations
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/2767/mg0128.th.jpg (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/mg0128.jpg/)

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4730/mg9959.th.jpg (http://img545.imageshack.us/i/mg9959.jpg/)

Albino Leopard Snake Skin
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2896/mg9958.th.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/mg9958.jpg/)

Rocketeer Turq
http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/4007/mg0092.th.jpg (http://img858.imageshack.us/i/mg0092.jpg/)

I think this is an Albino reduced pattern Turq or pigeon, hold the phone on this one!
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/323/mg0041o.th.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/mg0041o.jpg/)

High Body WHite Butterfly!
http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/1513/mg9938.th.jpg (http://img858.imageshack.us/i/mg9938.jpg/)

Rocketeer fineline Pigeon and ruby checkerboard
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8544/mg9914.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/mg9914.jpg/)

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1331/mg9911.th.jpg (http://img585.imageshack.us/i/mg9911.jpg/)

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2302/mg9908.th.jpg (http://img851.imageshack.us/i/mg9908.jpg/)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/990/mg9906.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/mg9906.jpg/)

more rocketeer turq
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5857/mg9866.th.jpg (http://img851.imageshack.us/i/mg9866.jpg/)

Pigeon Checkerboard/Ruby Checkerboard (red form)
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8263/mg9829c.th.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/mg9829c.jpg/)

Electric Blue Rams
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1506/mg9848.th.jpg (http://img585.imageshack.us/i/mg9848.jpg/)

[Exotic Aquatic]

these are our ACTUAL STOCK, here in Melbourne, landed.

I hope we have lived up to your expectation and that our chosen aesthetic has not let you down;)

Questions welcome!

Kind Regards,
Adrian.

PS please bare with me uploading to the site, you can use the info here in the order form on the site until pricelists are published anywhere else.

[Exotic Aquatic]

a few bigger higher res. ones for you (same fish as above):

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8140/rocketeerhighbodyturquo.th.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/rocketeerhighbodyturquo.jpg/)

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1497/rocketeerhighbodypigeon.th.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/rocketeerhighbodypigeon.jpg/)

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/1497/rocketeerhighbodypigeon.th.jpg (http://img849.imageshack.us/i/rocketeerhighbodypigeon.jpg/)

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3967/rocketeerhighbodybluedi.th.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/rocketeerhighbodybluedi.jpg/)

[Exotic Aquatic]

Some pricing on the site may be higher than here, these prices are Discus Forum member pricing, quote your username and mention this forum to get these prices!

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thank you to those of you makng orders, i will update inventory when certain strain stock gets lower...

[Exotic Aquatic]

Ok, more photos on the website in the availability section!

Running low on- (most prices above)

4"+ Albino Leopard Snake Skin $240(only 1 left, picture in slideshow of actual fish)

Rocketeer blue diamond (4 left)

Both types rocketeer Pigeon (roughly 4 of each left)

Large SMP (only 2 left)

High body white butterlies (NICE FISH- only 3 left)

4.5" Big Ring Leopards (Only 2 or 3 left)

all others are still in good quantity!

Thank you all so much!

Again, pics are of actual fish, I'm very proud of our stock :D

[Rossco]

Those Marble Pidgeons are really really eye candy to look at.
Also the best looking Tiger turks i seen to date.....i got some thinking to do.

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks Rossco!

We are really proud of our stock! We go through alot to ensure only the best of each shipment hits our sales rack.

Looking forward to helping you out, although mosaic marbles are becoming scarce now with all the excitement, so confirm numbers as soon as you can.

i ordered heaps of tigers so no worries there, the tiger size is also VERY good ( i think our supplier in Penang understated that one).

Regards,
Adrian.

[mcloughlin2]

Those rocketerrs are horrible, just seems like a marketing ploy to sell off poorly shaped discus which will ruin the hard work put in by breeders.

On the other hand, your other stock looks very nice and if you were in Sydney I'd be paying you a visit for sure.

Keep it up the good work, but maybe focus on standard shaped discus :lol: .

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks for your opinion, like i said some love em some hate em! The young ones are more emphasised here is an adult:
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2908/rocketpigeon5inchadult.th.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/rocketpigeon5inchadult.jpg/)

they grow into themselves like awkward teens!!!

But as i said, im quite comfortable with people not liking them, just here to provide variety.

Thanks for the possitive words of encouragement.

[axl]

Hi,
I have been buying of Exotic Aquatic for over 4 years now and there discus have been 2nd to none in the past. It now looks like they have a even better range of discus now. I travel 4 hours to buy discus of these guys and have always been looked after with excellent friendly service and top quality fish. You interstate people should really consider buying discus of these guys because you will be very satisfied when you get your new discus in your tank.


cheers tim

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks Tim!!!!

That was really good of you mate!!!

I'm glad to hear Ravi has been treating you well, his a top guy and a great asset to the hobby.

Thank you again, I look forward to packing your order this weekend and thank you for your continued support.

We are all about return customers, your very appreciated, its responses like this that make this so much FUN!

Kindest Regards,
Adrian@EA

[LEG-IT]

excellent person to deal with, excellent services couldn't of been happier! keep up the good work adrian :D

[Ghoti]

Hi Adrian,

Great to see online sales are keeping you busy. Hopefully not so busy that the plans for the have stalled. Any updates on when the more traditional shopfront will open?

I long to browse and dream :)

Cheers,
Scott

[Exotic Aquatic]

Thanks for your kind words Jonathan, we really appreciate the positive feedback.

Hi Scott!
No delays at all, infact PROGRESS! the shop leases are sorted, we will be opening in the second week of May some time! (in Carnegie).

I'll make it official when i know more

[huyey]

Very nice people to deal with, and very quick on their responses and service. I have only good things to say about these blokes who obviously know their fish.

[m.ingram]

Hey all
I have just got back from picking up my albino carnation from Adrian And Ravi . Im really happy with the fish i got exactly what i ordered .Thanks guys i look forward to my next purchase from you .

[luckytropical]

Albino carnation is one of the latest strain.
Non hormone at all with it's own color.

[Exotic Aquatic]

WOW, feedback direct from the director of the farm!!!!

- where else??

lol thanks Lawrence, again you continue to go above and beyond, your fantastic!

Thank You:D

[kimleung923]

Hi...do you have altum for sale at the moment?

[m.ingram]

I was in there about 3 weeks ago and he had i think altums 5 left