Where To Buy Fish

[ilwayne]

I know the first answer is always my LFS but the nearest non-chain LFS is six hours away from me! I tried the chain that's only an hour away but no more. Though the fish aren't OVERTLY diseased, we've been having huge issues with swim-bladder disease and cysts. Is it going to be ok for the fish to do a proper LFS that far away or would I be just as well to do an internet fish store? If internet is the way to go, I'd appreciate some suggestions from people that have actually used them and had good luck.

 

[Tolak]

If you are talking 6 hours there & 6 hours back it's a total of 12 hours. I've bought & sold plenty of fish at auctions that are bagged for that long & longer. Bring a cooler with to transport the bags, it helps maintain temperature, and keeps them in the dark, which keeps them calmer.

 

[Boxermom]

If you're in the US, liveaquaria.com is great.