I noticed that at there are some places selling rainbowfish online, though I have no idea about the quality of the fish. There must be wholesalers in Australia that would ship to a US pet store. Maybe someone actually from there can help you out.
http://www.santafefish.com/listrain.html
http://unclenedsfishfactory.com/FreshPrices.html
(they're supposed to get some herbies and lacustris in Sept. 4)
http://www.fish2u.com/rainbows.html
-- Stephen
> Stephen said:
> >>I certainly can understand the frustration about getting
> good rainbowfish.
> Many people have experienced the same in the US, and it's
> certainly a role
> the >>RSG should try to fill. Nothing sparks interest in
> keeping rainbowfish
> more than having good quality rainbowfish available!
>
> The quality issue of rainbowfish has always been a problem
> here in the US
> due to the limitations of acquiring "new blood." Are there
> any venues
> available to the US for legally acquiring eggs or fish from
> SAHUL directly?
> I would be very interested. Contact me by personal email if need be.
>
> -Brett