Do Hobby Breeders still exist?

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As the title really? - Are there still local, private, hobby breeders?

Years ago you'd go on a forum and they would be a good few breeders on there selling various fish you could go along and collect.

Dont see it these days?
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The only one I've seen near me is a shrimp breeder who started as a hobby and then turned it into a business.
I guess these days I'd need to look at Facebook groups but I gave up Facebook many years ago.
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Yep, there’s still hobby breeders and they’re all on Facebook. :)
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Ah im not on facebook - maybe I need to give in and sign up!
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Cory's 4 U is one I know, although he imports as well. They're more difficult to find these days as you're only allowed to sell on Facebook if you have a pet shop license. They close down selling groups pretty quickly via their algorithms now. There is an app called Band that people use instead, you just have to find the good groups!
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You'll find some here: Aquarist Classifieds
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We have a fish keepers club round here that have sales and auctions a few times a year Lee. Might be one round your way.
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Andys temperate tank wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 18:32 pm We have a fish keepers club round here that have sales and auctions a few times a year Lee. Might be one round your way.
How did you find that Andy?
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Lee_k wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:55 pm
Andys temperate tank wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 18:32 pm We have a fish keepers club round here that have sales and auctions a few times a year Lee. Might be one round your way.
How did you find that Andy?
I found out about it because my Karate club couldn't hold a grading event at out local community centre because the aquarium group were having an auction.

Then I found them on Facebook.
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Then he paid them a visit..... :O
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