Safe to Buy?

[rossim]

My LFS just got in a shipment of percs. Is it safe to buy one today or should I give it a couple days and see how they look in their tanks?

 

[ka0z4allu]

It would be safe to buy one if you have a QT tank setup. If not then you would be taking a risk adding it to an established tank. Maybe the LFS would hold it for you?

 

[liquidskys]

yep agree about the QT tank..
although, I have always stuck by the rule of thumb that these fish have already been through ALOT of stress to that point of ariving at you LFS..
I really dont think it would hurt to wait a few days, this way they can de-stress a bit before being moved again to another enviroment, and also you can observe them some.
most fish stores will hold fish for a couple days when the first receive their shippments..
i know it sucks.. cause you see a fish and you wnt it..
at least thats how I am.. but With everything in this hobby its better to be safe then sorry!

 

[rossim]

I'm gonna wait. I'm on vacation next week, so I'll check when I get back and see if they have any left. If not I'll wait till their next shipment.
Thanks for the feedback!

 

[robchuck]

Good idea on waiting until you get back from vacation. Anything can happen after a fish gets added whether it's the display or a QT (I highly recommend the QT), and it's a good idea to be around to take action if needed. Plus, percs are really common and can be found pretty easily.