Originally Posted by
Flower
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The creature is worth what you are willing to pay for it.
Some may be cheaper, but can you see if they are healthy? Sometimes you might say they are asking too much...you may not be able to find them later.
Don't do any impulse buys, look around. The tank fills up fast so be sure it is what you want. Make sure the creature will adapt to the tank type you have and enjoy your purchase.
When you are purchasing your specimen. get the healthiest, brightest, biggest you can find of whatever you want, if it cost just a little good, if it cost more...you paid for what you wanted. Don't beat yourself up because you paid more than Joe accross the street.
If you really want to save...look for someone who is getting out of the hobby, upgrading, or moving...they sell cheap. I practically gave my coral away when I was moving. There are coral swaps and frag swaps all over.
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