Buying Fish - LFS or Online Ordering?? Any Suggestions..? - Aquarium Advice

mikebranson · 12-02-2004, 01:04 AM

Waiting on Ick to pass and then im going to be looking for a few new fish. Not too happy with my one and only [acronym:b76a222d84="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:b76a222d84].
Anybody had luck with any particular websites or any [acronym:b76a222d84="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b76a222d84] in the dallas/shreveport areas? I'm in Tyler, TX.

[acronym:b76a222d84="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:b76a222d84],
Michael

**lando** · 12-02-2004, 10:27 AM

I have had good luck with liveaquaria.com They have a flat shipping fee and a decent warrenty on fish. I have had a couple losses from them and they credited my account, no questioned asked. Packaging was do nvery well.

cmor1701d · 12-02-2004, 12:09 PM

I just got a mandarin from LiveAquaria. The first shipment had the wrong zip code and did not make it fro my Saturday delivery. Needless to say, neither did the mandarin. I had them re-ship and that arrived fine. The mandarin is doing well in the tank. Just make sure you double check your shipping address with them.

mikebranson · 12-02-2004, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the info...
I'll check out liveaquaria.com...

**Fluff** · 12-02-2004, 09:00 PM

I've ordered fish from saltwaterfish.com and have been happy.

saberry · 12-02-2004, 11:23 PM

There is a nice [acronym:4b8927d243="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:4b8927d243] in Nacogdoches called Discovery Realm Aquatics - not too far a drive from Tyler. It's been a long time since I was there so you may want to give them a call before going but I remember the owner was very knowledgable.

mikebranson · 12-03-2004, 02:23 PM

Thanks

JeffH_1125 · 12-09-2004, 02:34 PM

If you're interested in corals, I've heard that Saltwater Paradise in Irving (O'Connor Rd.) is the best place to go in the D/[acronym:cba155c792="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:cba155c792] area. If you've got the money, Dallas North Aquarium seems to have a good selection, but I would be wary of the help and advice you get there. One place that surprised me was Pet-O-Rama (formerly Planet Pet) in Bedford (Harwood and Brown Tr). They had an extensive selection of saltwater fish, inverts and corals. I was only there for a bit, but the staff seemed to be pretty knowledgeable.

Good luck!

fishfreek · 12-09-2004, 02:49 PM

There is an article in our articles area on buying livestock online. It wont point to any specific website but it will give you information on things to consiter when picking an online store and things to be aware of when placing an online livestock order.

12-02-2004, 01:04 AM	#1
mikebranson Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 61	Buying Fish - LFS or Online Ordering?? Any Suggestions..? Waiting on Ick to pass and then im going to be looking for a few new fish. Not too happy with my one and only [acronym:b76a222d84="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:b76a222d84]. Anybody had luck with any particular websites or any [acronym:b76a222d84="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b76a222d84] in the dallas/shreveport areas? I'm in Tyler, TX. [acronym:b76a222d84="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:b76a222d84], Michael

12-02-2004, 10:27 AM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I have had good luck with liveaquaria.com They have a flat shipping fee and a decent warrenty on fish. I have had a couple losses from them and they credited my account, no questioned asked. Packaging was do nvery well. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

12-02-2004, 12:09 PM	#3
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,927 Images: 43	I just got a mandarin from LiveAquaria. The first shipment had the wrong zip code and did not make it fro my Saturday delivery. Needless to say, neither did the mandarin. I had them re-ship and that arrived fine. The mandarin is doing well in the tank. Just make sure you double check your shipping address with them. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

12-02-2004, 09:00 PM	#5
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,136 Images: 29	I've ordered fish from saltwaterfish.com and have been happy. __________________ ~Cindy

12-02-2004, 11:23 PM	#6
saberry Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Missouri City, TX USA Posts: 440 Images: 21	There is a nice [acronym:4b8927d243="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:4b8927d243] in Nacogdoches called Discovery Realm Aquatics - not too far a drive from Tyler. It's been a long time since I was there so you may want to give them a call before going but I remember the owner was very knowledgable. __________________ Sean Don't forget to check AA Sponsors first. www.macna2006.com

12-02-2004, 07:19 PM	#4
mikebranson Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 61	Thanks for the info... I'll check out liveaquaria.com...

12-03-2004, 02:23 PM	#7
mikebranson Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 61	Thanks

12-09-2004, 02:34 PM	#8
JeffH_1125 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 11	If you're interested in corals, I've heard that Saltwater Paradise in Irving (O'Connor Rd.) is the best place to go in the D/[acronym:cba155c792="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:cba155c792] area. If you've got the money, Dallas North Aquarium seems to have a good selection, but I would be wary of the help and advice you get there. One place that surprised me was Pet-O-Rama (formerly Planet Pet) in Bedford (Harwood and Brown Tr). They had an extensive selection of saltwater fish, inverts and corals. I was only there for a bit, but the staff seemed to be pretty knowledgeable. Good luck!

12-09-2004, 02:49 PM	#9
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	There is an article in our articles area on buying livestock online. It wont point to any specific website but it will give you information on things to consiter when picking an online store and things to be aware of when placing an online livestock order. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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