Can You?

[Angry_Platy]

I went to a few LFSs yesterday, simply because one of them was a 1/2 hour drive and there were 3 along the way. I was REALLY good, I could have bought 10 fish....but I only bought two. Though I didn't go to buy fish, or supplies or anything really. I just wanted to check out a newish LFS (and they just happened to have some nice swordies and platies).... And some really cool driftwood which would look really good in my tank, but I didn't get it as I need an excuse to go back there later this week to get it "I have to have it" kind of trip.

My fave LFS gets their fish in on a Friday meaning I always go there on Saturdays. Its like a religion with me. I don't want someone else getting a fish that was meant for me If you know what I mean.

 

[pica_nuttalli]

yes, but only if i buy plants. or say "hmm... i might come back for that one."

 

[juanveldez]

I do all the time but that is because the only lfs that I will go to won't sell my any other fish than new world cichlids cause the owner knows me well enough to know what will happen to any other fish.

 

[Snailguy101]

When ever I go to the lfs I must buy somthing *Drools*

 

[Fishy411]

i have to at least look. im still waiting for the zebra plec to show up and be mislabeled so i can buy it for 10$

 

[shuhu]

A better question could be.... Can you pass by a LFS without having to take a look around???

I usually like looking at fish I "migh" buy, but I also like watching other pets (I've always loved dogs over fish btw) )

 

[wuvmybetta]

Can you go to the LFs without buying fish?

I can because I go often for supplies and whatnot. I haven't even been to the lfs in three weeks. I went in tonight and the shop owner had thought I'd found a new store

As for fish, I sometimes see some that I would love to have. But,of course, they won't go with any of my current set-ups,and at this point in time I don't want a new tank, and I already have my 'tank future' planned so..I have to resist. I haven't bought a new fish in a long time, at least six months (not counting bettas).

shuhu~ I hardly ever, ever even browse the fish section.

 

[Synirr]

Most of my tanks are completely stocked now, and I'm looking for specific things for the ones that aren't, so it's pretty easy for me to avoid buying fish lately. I always have to browse, though. Gotta say hi to my old friends who have been there forever waiting for an owner (like the pair of large oscars)
I went today and they had in a beautiful 6" white midas, probably previously owned and given to them because he killed everything in his tank ( ). I would have definitely bought that guy if I had room, but I'm sure someone else will get him. It's sad when you get to the point where you want every single member of a species you favor that you see. Midas, oscars, and bettas are like cute little kittens to me -- I have yet to see one I didn't think was adorable

 

[@ombomb]

It depends which one.

I use one of three shops for supplies as these are all very close to home, but another, a little further away to buy fish. I only ever buy fish that one place these days, so if I make the effort to go that little bit further afield, I WILL come back with something.

 

[Nospherith]

I go and browse, see if there's any new driftwood or plants (usually there aren't) and I end up not buying anything. I feel bad, but I guess I'm just not a consumer.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I used to buy fish almost everytime i went to my lfs, but now all my tanks are fully stocked and i promised myself i wouldn't buy anmore fish until i got my new tank a couple of months ago...well apart from 2 amoured shrimp and a couple of guppys i've stuck to that promise, but usualy in the past when i completely stocked a tank i just bought a new or larger tank, there's only 1 fish i'd actualy buy if i saw the right one at the mo and that is a betta as i've been looking for the right one now for months...
But yeah i always take a look at the fish in stock at my lfs, its just to hard to resist

 

[Mr Miagi]

I dont neccessarily go too buy something. But i do spend along time starring and pricing items!

 

[Purplesmurf]

I dont neccessarily go too buy something. But i do spend along time starring and pricing items!

QFE Exactly.

The LFS is my therepist.

 

[LifeBear]

I can never tell. Sometimes I will go in saying, "If I find anything, I will get it." And then not find anything I have to have. But that is rare.

Usually it is more like "I am just going for Amquel. Just Amquel, NO FISH" and I come out with Amquel...and fish, of course.

When I bought my two used 55g tanks the dude told me he always goes to a small town about an hour away where the lady really knows her fish. I have been avoiding going (lucky for me it isn't close) but sometimes it calls to me, especially when the stpres around here do something that annoys me.

Right now I am looking for 3-line cories. If the local shops don't get any soon I may have to go...for Amquel, of course.

 

[Morrgan]

I rarely get any fish I haven't planned to get. Mostly I just go to the LFS to have a look around and plan future tanks. It's more likely that I'll walk home with a plant or some jar of food. I want to plan fish purchases beforehand, so that I can be sure the tank fits them.

However, when I stock my tanks I leave a little bit of room in them, so that if I ever happen to find a rare fish that would fit in, I can buy it without worrying about overstocking.