Why Top Shelf Animals?

This is more than just a business, it's what I'm passionate about. Every day I am excited to work with these stunning animals. I enjoy all aspects of this business, from tank setup, filtration, providing the best diet and more. No matter what I do, my top priority is the health and quality of the animals in my care.  I am completely dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of our stock. Providing only the best for my customers. We only import from the best breeders/exporters to ensure the quality is TOP SHELF.

My goal is to share this fantastic world of African Cichlids with you. To make sure your experience is exciting and positive.

About Me/My Story

My name is Connor and I am the Owner & Founder of Top Shelf Animals.

My hobby and passion turned into a dream career. It all started with a fascination for the aquatic world and one small fish tank. Several years later, my passion led me to the expansive world of African Cichlids.

Instantly I was drawn to these diverse and colourful fish, embracing the continuous learning experience I’ve been on since it all began.  After breeding Cichlids for over a year, I decided to get another tank and expand into Malawi Cichlids. This is when Top Shelf Animals went from a dream to a reality.

Today, I proudly manage over 40 tanks with a total capacity of over 1,500 gallons, specializing in breeding and selling a diverse range of African cichlid species. I’m also excited to announce that this year, I completed the Online Aquatic Vet Master Class and achieved one of the highest grades in my class. I am truly grateful for the support we’ve received and am excited about the future as we continue to grow and innovate.

I want to thank everyone for their continued support.