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The goal of the American Livebearer Association is to gather, organize and disseminate the knowledge of livebearers, to promote fellowship among members, and to further the conservation of species and their natural habitat. All persons interested in the aquarium hobby are welcome, from the novice to the advanced fishkeeper. Participation in the public area of our forum is open to everyone interested in fishkeeping while more specialized areas are available only to ALA members.


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how do you post a picture in forum?

You can either use the "attach file" section below the post editor. or you can host your images on a server (e.g. photobucket) and post a link to the image from there.

i am looking for kio swordtails dose any body have them for sale. grecospets@msn.com

I have found that koi swords are offered at almost any of the local club auctions near me. Have you checked your local clubs for the next time they are having a sale? Club sales are usually open to the public since the clubs use then as fund raisers.