Should I by from LFS or Internet?

nancysalt

nancysalt

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Dors it make a difference if I order fish and inverts online? Is salterwaterfish.com a good place, or is it best to buy from a LFS?
Thanks, Nancy
 
moneyman

moneyman

Member
Unless you have a large order, I would get the livestock at your fish store.
It is very stressful to be confined in a dark and spooky bag for 24 hr.
 
nancysalt

nancysalt

Member
My local fish store is twice the price as saltewaterfish.com, and I need the get a cleaner crew in my tank. I am starting over with LS. Thanks
 
bigarn

bigarn

Active Member
It's all personal preference .... I like to see what I'm getting in person before I buy. JMO though.
 
devaji108

devaji108

Member
Like bigarn said alot of people like to see what there are getting, however I have got 98% of my fish from SWF.com. the are very nice!! if you don't have a large order 2 get the free shipping ask other reefers in your area to see if they need anything.
goog luck nancy
Deva
 
scott9311

scott9311

Member
I think people shy away from buying fish off of the internet because they cringe at the idea of the fish being shipped to them in bags and a box. Well, guess what people? How do you think they make it to your LFS? Swim?
 
jds31788

jds31788

Member
they come in a box inside a box in the dark with many other fish.. if u order online ure just saving the fish a trip to the lfs. then they have to be acclimated at the lfs... then dumped in the tank with different water anbd many other fish .. then some1 will buy them and they have to be chased down and bagged again.. drove on another trip home .. acclimated again and dumped again into a tank with different water quality and different fish.. i say save the fish the trouble and stress. order online if its cheaper and easier. saltwaterfish.com gives a 15 live fish guarantee.. read it.
 
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