buying fish online

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  1. VT rules

    VT rules Bristle Worm

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    I'm getting ready to begin stocking my tank. Where does everyone shop online? Who has the best quality and prices?
    I got a lot of my cleanup crew from www.aquaticisland.com and was very happy with them.

    Thanks,
    Glenn
     
    VT rules, Apr 17, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Well, one of the best places i have used is www.liveaquaria.com I like this place because of their 14 day refund...this is helpful at the lab :S
     
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  3. Noble

    Noble Astrea Snail

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    I just bought from www.premiumaquatics.com I read this is a good place but sometimes the fish aren't there (I've been on backorder for two weeks) they have tank raised fish and wild. Otherwise I would go with www.liveaquaria.com they seem reputable.
     
    Noble, Apr 25, 2006
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  4. afishcionado.com

    afishcionado.com Plankton

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    I have access to livestock if you want me to look a few things up for you. i was in the business some years back. i was thinking of making a comeback cuz i miss it. currently cycling a 40G tank. e-mail me afishcionado@gmail.com. I can definitely save you money
     
    afishcionado.com, Apr 25, 2006
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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  6. gantnege

    gantnege Plankton

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  7. Salty Marine

    Salty Marine Astrea Snail

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    I would never buy from such a poorly layed out site. Adding charges manually after invoicing is a lousy business practice and should allow people to dispute charges with their CC provider and win it easily. Free livestock? Maybe I should abuse this now. Btw, never take a commerce site live before you have everything the way you want or you risk tarnishing your reputation which is what really counts in online sales. Btw, shipping and livestock guarantees should be prominent on all pages and not require someone to search to find. They should be your biggest selling point. Your site may get impulse buys but repeat traffic will be next to nil. Most people wont buy from a lfs which has dirty tanks and dead fish so why is it people think they would spend their money at a website with the same feel.
     
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  8. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

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    ya justphish that really is just a bad place www.saltwaterfish.com that is the best cheap and fast shipping great selection. min 80
     
    powdertang05, Apr 27, 2006
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  9. cerpin_taxt

    cerpin_taxt Bristle Worm

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    liveaquaria.com is the place for me!!
     
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  10. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    And your basis for that statement is?
     
    amcarrig, Apr 27, 2006
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