Buying Fish Online?

[Chuka1212]

I am a lover of tropical fish but am sorely limited in the types of fish I can get because of where I live.
I was just wondering if anyone has experience with ordering fish online? If so where are good places to go, do they send good quality fish (I really would be worried about not picking out my own), and is it reasonably priced, or do just pet shops do that kind of thing? And are there guarantees on buying fish in that way?

 

[luque]

i've heard good reports on aqaubid

 

[kelp]

You'll waste a lot of money through shipping costs. Try to get the pet stores near you to order fish for you. That way, you are still under their guarantee, and you can choose not to buy them if they look sickly. When I asked a pet store near me to order fish for me, they gave me a website with a catalog full of fish I could pick from.

 

[-*-MicHAeL-*-]

If your in the UK try www.tropicalfish4u.co.uk or www.tri-mar.co.uk, both great sites for buying fish online.

 

[Breeze7050]

We need to know where you are from so we can help you out better!

 

[Chuka1212]

You'll waste a lot of money through shipping costs. Try to get the pet stores near you to order fish for you. That way, you are still under their guarantee, and you can choose not to buy them if they look sickly. When I asked a pet store near me to order fish for me, they gave me a website with a catalog full of fish I could pick from.

Awesome Idea Kelp! I never thought of that, I'll go in today and see if they do that. Thanks for the replies all!

Sorry, I forgot to mention where I was from. The USA... Idaho to be exact.

 

[Breeze7050]

Ok, same here. Be sure to ask your LFS - not all of them can or will, but that is best to start. Aquabid is great for the most part. Be sure to order of people who have a good rating! Some people really rip you off on shipping, so keep an eye on that. Try www.bennystropicalfish.com his shipping prices are great. Also, you can look into ebay. Don't forget to try your local craigslist.org either. HTH and good luck!

 

[Teelie]

The LFS is not always a good or reliable source. It took 2.5 years of waiting for them to get my L. stappersi and they never did. I got them online overnighted and they arrived unharmed and healthy. It was expensive but the cost was offset by the years of waiting.