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Is that bidsite supposed to be cheap?

Unfortunately rainbows aren't very commonly seen in lfs around here. I've occasionally seen Boesemanis and praecox but no others.

I really appreciate all the replies and ideas

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There is water at the bottom of the ocean

I wouldn't buy threadfins locally unless you find a really good store. They don't seem to do well in lfs tanks and usually succumb to ich. Plus places that get them in regularly charge a fortune. $12 per fish here. For some reason they ship great and acclimate great to an established tank at home but the lfs that likes to carry them has tried 4 different sources and always had trouble with them after the first few days they are there. I think they get stressed out from the somewhat bare tanks, crowded conditions, and all the commotion and people going by everyday. I got some of mine off aquabid, some were from azgardens when I did my only fish order from them but their shipping is too high for me to suggest that source, and I can't remember the last site. I never lost any of those. Then a local store got in a bunch of them without even knowing what they were so they sold them for only $3 each and I bought 3 more.

liveaquaria.com is selling both threadfins and celebes, but as of this morning, only the celebes were in stock, so you may want to check them out.

Theresa, what did you decide to go for in the end?

Theresa, what did you decide to go for in the end?

I still haven't decided There's a good fs about an hour from here with a great selection of fish, I think I need to set aside some time for a drive...

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There is water at the bottom of the ocean

The best fs around me are an hours drive. Sometimes its worth it. Let us know if you pick up any fish!/:'

*Kristin*