mouse,
I used to go to sea world to get my fish too, but about 4 weeks ago I went there and there were dead fish in a bunch of tanks. I felt the same way u did. I was disgusted and vowed never to return. It's really too bad, cause I've gone there a lot and I think the main problem is that besides Chris (and maybe Roger) I don't think that the employees there care that much about the fish. I can understand that they get a bad shipment of fish, but why put them on display and then leave the dead (or dying) fish in there? Potentially causes an ammonia spike which puts the healthy fish at risk. That's what I have the problem with. If I ever do go back there, I'm saying something to someone.
There are other LFS around the area, but not sure how many of them are close to you. There is one close to Sea World, called Aqua Addicts. I've only been there once, and he was pretty much out of all his livestock at the time ( I guess it goes fast ). But from what I've read on another board, it's a pretty good place. I think they get their shipments in on Tuesdays.
Have you been to Tropic Isle in Framingham?
I buy all my equipment online. And I've gotten one fish online. Have you thought about doing that? People here say great things about the fish/corals/lr from SWF.com.
post your email and I will send you some more info that may be helpful to u.
Todd
