I wasn't thinking of buying anything right at this moment... but, I'm considering starting an 55gal A. Cichlid tank and they seem to have most of the fish I want... I'm looking at a Frontosa, Hap. Moorie, and a few of the smaller ones. I'm actually trying to plan the tank's residents before starting anything on the tank.
I've never ordered fish via mail order. I've always gotten my fish from one of the
LFS's around here. But, that's only cause I'm very satisfied with the quality of fish they have. About 5 or 6 other
LFS's around here really have bad quality stuff... dead floaters, infested tanks, clouded waters... really bad. But, this one place has a good selection and the workers are way on top of maintaining.
My hardware and accessories I've always purchased online. I believe in supporting the
LFS, and I'll generally get items that cost a few dollers from there, but unfortunately I can't spend almost double the price on a $200 filter in the
LFS when I can get it for so much cheaper online.