anyone know of a location to get "the real" S.A.E.'s in Los Angeles or close
vicinity?

They are usually mistaken for flying foxes. I found a couple in a LFS by
just observing their markings. I'm sure most stores will have a couple they
don't even know about. Go here http://www.thekrib.com/Fish/Algae-Eaters/ for
a good description of these tykes. Remember..stripe goes from nose to the
end of the tail. It has only clear fins and one set of barbels. It is also
non aggressive.
--
Dave Picklyk
www.picklyk.com/aquascape

"Christopher" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
anyone know of a location to get "the real" S.A.E.'s in Los Angeles or
close
vicinity?

Try Mark's:

Mark's Fish and Pet Supplies -- 12063 Ventura Place (@ Laurel Canyon); Studio
City, CA; (818) 762-7700 http://www.markstropicalfish.com/
Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm

been there before, actually where I normally shop, but what they had was
labeled "flying foxes"

"E. Mito" wrote in message
...
Try Mark's:

Mark's Fish and Pet Supplies -- 12063 Ventura Place (@ Laurel Canyon);
Studio
City, CA; (818) 762-7700 http://www.markstropicalfish.com/
Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm

Don't let the label concern you. In my experience they are almost never
labeled as SAEs. The LFS likely will not know the difference. Take in a
hard copy of the krib article when you go to be sure you are getting the
right thing. Suggest you leave the printed article with the LFS to help
educate them.


Bob Alston


"Christopher" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
been there before, actually where I normally shop, but what they had was
labeled "flying foxes"

"E. Mito" wrote in message
...
Try Mark's:

Mark's Fish and Pet Supplies -- 12063 Ventura Place (@ Laurel Canyon);
Studio
City, CA; (818) 762-7700 http://www.markstropicalfish.com/
Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm

In article ink.net,
"Christopher" writes:


been there before, actually where I normally shop, but what they had was
labeled "flying foxes"


I suggest you call and/or check again. He recently emailed a newsletter saying
he had SAE's on sale through the end of March. Although they may no longer be
on sale, they may at least still have some and should definitely know what they
are.


Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm

my LFS had them labeled as "siamensis shark".. so don't trust the label,
trust the markings.

the following is far the best discriminator amongst the various cyprinid
algae eaters and whatnot..

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/cyprinid.html

print it out and take it with you. once you know what you are looking for,
it's not difficult to see what it is and isn't..

as dave mentioned, they have clear fins (no black streaks in the dorsal,
pectoral, and anal fins), and the black lines on the side of the body
extends all the way from the face through the tail fin... barbels are
*tiny* so it may be hard to see to count...

if you see any black lines or gold on the dorsal fin , it most likely is not
SAE..

linda

"Christopher" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
been there before, actually where I normally shop, but what they had was
labeled "flying foxes"

"E. Mito" wrote in message
...
Try Mark's:

Mark's Fish and Pet Supplies -- 12063 Ventura Place (@ Laurel Canyon);
Studio
City, CA; (818) 762-7700 http://www.markstropicalfish.com/
Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm

mark is very knowledgeable, he's the guy who did the fish for "deuce bigalo"

"Bob Alston" wrote in message
.. .
Don't let the label concern you. In my experience they are almost never
labeled as SAEs. The LFS likely will not know the difference. Take in a
hard copy of the krib article when you go to be sure you are getting the
right thing. Suggest you leave the printed article with the LFS to help
educate them.


Bob Alston


"Christopher" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
been there before, actually where I normally shop, but what they had was
labeled "flying foxes"

"E. Mito" wrote in message
...
Try Mark's:

Mark's Fish and Pet Supplies -- 12063 Ventura Place (@ Laurel Canyon);
Studio
City, CA; (818) 762-7700 http://www.markstropicalfish.com/
Erica
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm