Place to purchase high quality fish

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  1. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Guys, I am lookin for a place (probably) online to purchase quality fish. I have recently heard some conflicting things and was hoping for some advice. Thanks in advance
     
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  2. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    I always like to see fish before I buy them, so, I buy them at at local fish stores. Sorry, probably not what you were looking for.
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    There's only a handful of online WYSIWYG sources for fish.

    Anything less doesn't interest me. I'll always take the LFS before I blindly order something.
     
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  4. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    divers den is pretty reputable. you see actual pictures but once again, not in person
     
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  5. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    The problem I have, is living in Billings Montana I don't have access to anywhere that meets the bill within 8 hours drive
     
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    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    IMO, Liveaquaria's Divers Den is my 1st choice. My Achilles, Purple Tang, and Photon Clownfish are through there. However with living in WI, the facility is only an hour and 10 minutes away. I usually pick stuff up on their tours. But they have always been top notch if there is an issue and they have a 14 day guarantee! :)
     
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  7. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    what do you guys think of vivid aquariums versus Live aquaria?
     
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  8. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    1+ I also like to see the personality of the fish i'm buying to.
     
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  9. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Vivid Aquariums is one of my LFS that I really like!!! Good clean specimens and they are really meticulous on any imperfections or any sign of illness on fish. 80% of the fish in my system are from Vivid.
     
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  10. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I finally put together an order. I really wanted to go with several places, but selection and availability of what I wanted all in one place (for free shipping) tipped the scales to LA. I will write a review once i receive them
     
    tom.n.day, Dec 11, 2011
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