CICHLID EXPRESS, LLC
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

We have been in business at our Daytona Beach storefront for over 30 years. Since our opening, we have carried a very large assortment of freshwater fish. Our stock has ranged from koi all the way to bichir eels and everything in between; but our main focus has been on the cichlid family of fish. We have been able to keep and grow the large variety of cichlids we carry by the strong connections we have made over the years with breeders, importers and our own breeding projects. We are a small family business made up of hard working folks. I hope we can provide you with the fish that you have been looking for. If you do not see it on our page, please dont hesitate to ask. Below are a few pictures of our store and property. Thank you for taking a look at our website! Welcome Aboard The Cichlid Express! We Are Central Florida’s Largest Cichlid Retailer! Over 30 Years Experience – We have over 30 years of experience breeding, raising and selling tropical fish. Dry Goods – We are a one stop shop for your tropical fish but we also have a nice selection of dry goods including food, decorations, pumps & other supplies. We can help you find what you are looking for. Call us at: The fish arrived at 11am in good order, despite the best efforts of my crabby post-lady! They are currently getting used to a 29g isolation tank while I work on making room in the Ruby Green's 75g for them. I was very happy with size and appearance of the fish, and was happy with the good communication and transaction between us. Thank you, and I look forward to doing business with you again. Thanks to Gary & Billy, Billy was helpful in answering a question via email and Gary spent a bunch of time with my son and I as we drove down from Jacksonville to get 10 cichlids for our 120g tank WOW!!! Absolutely stunning fish. Billy really helped out in picking a nice group of cichlids to go along with what i already had. Great communication and a definite enjoyable experience. You have a customer for life. Thanks! I live in Los Angeles and wanted to set up a Mbuna tank. The selection here in Los Angeles I found to be very limited so I went on line, i was very pleased when I went to cichlidexpress. Billy was extrmemely helpful and returned all my phone calls and email and there were quite a few in the selection process. i purchased 35 fish that he shipped from Florida at noon and i had them in Los Angeles by 9:00 that evening. Pick up was 3 miles from my house (Good Job Billy) and they look spectacular. I can not say enough about Daytona Aquarium and Billy except that I will do all my fish ordering from Billy. Thanks Again Being a new hobbyist, I wasnt sure what to expect. Billy was so helpful in sending me picture after picture of fish. after a few days of emailing back and forth, I was finally ready to order. I ordered 6 beautiful fish. The order came in perfect, the fish did very good in the new envirement . Thank you Billy. I will definitely order again. This is my first experience with African Cichlids. After hours of researching fish, equipment, etc. online, I decided I had to have a bunch of the beautiful blue and black striped demasoni. I set up a new 55 gallon tank, and while waiting an endless 6 weeks for it to cycle, searched around for a place to buy them. Not available in Jacksonville, but I came across several positive reviews about this place in Daytona that specializes in cichlids. Sent an email with a couple questions and received a prompt, friendly reply from Billy. When my tank was finally cycled, I made the 1 ½ hour drive down to Daytona. I’m glad I made the trip. Billy and Gary were so helpful—I was there for more than 2 hours looking at the amazing selection of beautiful fish, asking questions, and taking advantage of their years of experience to get as much advice as I could. In all, I bought 29 fish, including a dozen demasoni and various compatible Mbuna tankmates, plecos and catfish. All are settled into their new home, happy and healthy, but if I have questions or run into any problems, I know who to call. Gary even gives out his cell phone number in case of an emergency – now that’s real customer service! Hi Billy thank you for your great service. All 4 fish are doing well in their new home here in LA. I'm very satisfied these boys are very nice. Thanks again keep up the good work