reefer Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 should i not shop here? they gaurantee all fresh water except for arrowanas and they seem to know what they are talking about. furthermore their fish and corals seem quite healthy. the only thing shady i have seen is what i think was an aiptasia in one of their LR tanks. i havent checked many other places since this store is very close to me and has a ton of stock, is this a normal statement for a LFS to make or should i beware? Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 few places ive been to actually guarantee saltwater fish. Most of them die during or shortly after shipping. Link to comment
palaegic Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Because most marine livestock is still wild-caught, very rarely have I come across shops that guarantee livestock - particularly corals. They have no control over what condition they receive the animals in, and no control over what kind of environment a buyer is going to be putting them into. So, as the consumer - caveat emptor. Make sure you know the differences between a healthy looking animal and one in poor condition prior to making a purchase. Link to comment
Crakeur Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 always watch the fish for a bit. see if they are exhibiting behavior indicitive to any problems. excessive scratching against substrate or rock, breathing oddly, swimming erratically etc. Always, always, always ask them to feed the fish. if it doesn't eat, don't buy it. don't believe them when they say the fish just ate and is not hungry. I've never seen a fish turn down a meal. never. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 That is not all that uncommon. Ask the LFS if they have a hold policy (the plaqces I worked did for 3 days) and that would give anyone enough time to check up and see if he feeds well. Wildcaught livestock doesn't come with a guarentee often.....too much risk. Cameron Link to comment
maroonclown Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 My LFS holds for free for one week, and up to a month for %5-%10 of the fish's cost. They don't gaurantee the fish, but if they don't make longer than a day, you might be able to get %80 of the cost back (with the body and a water sample). Link to comment
daFrimpster Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 My LFS will give you a 7 day gaurantee if: 1. You bring in a water sample whe you buy the fish. 2. Bring back the dead carcass 3 bring another water sample in a seperate container Link to comment
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