What is the cheapest place to buy from?

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  1. jeffers0n

    jeffers0n Feather Duster

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    Where can I get some cool coral and fish without breaking my bank?:confused:
     
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I don't think you can get fish on ebay.
     
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  4. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I had to look up to make sure, but yes you can! Would I buy fish from there...doubt it.
     
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  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Hmmm, didn't used to be able to, but that was 2001-2005 LOL.
     
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  6. morninwood

    morninwood Bristle Worm

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    I've bought coral from ebay before. Check the sellers rating before you purchase on there. Also check his feedback by clicking on his number next to his name. Ive gotten some pretty nice corals from there for the price. IMO i think its better to purchase from a LFS so you know exactly what you are getting. If you build a relationship with the owner of a LFS he might help you with what you can afford.
     
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  7. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I didnt think they did either but I guess things change. :s
     
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  8. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    Don't buy from the cheapest place. Its almost never the cheapest in the long run and the experience is less pleasant on the way there.
     
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  9. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    IMO the best place is your lfs. You can see if the fish is eating & how healthy it looks. By the time you get finished paying for shipping when ordering on-line the price can be the same as or higher than the lfs. If there is a particular fish you want, most lfs will special order it for you.
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I personally feel livestock I get off the internet (trusted sources like liveaquaria) is far better than my LFS. The LFS around me blow chunks.

    One of our sponsors sells all his coral via eBay and I've bought several pieces from him over the past few years.


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    Peredhil, Mar 9, 2011
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