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bagoegg Fingerling Posts: 26 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jul-2006	I have always been tempted to purchase fish from some online stores. I have always passed and went with more "boring" fish from my LFS. Has anyone purchased fish online and was it a good experience? Do you recommend any sites over others? Thank you!
Posted 20-Jul-2006 00:58
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	aquabid.com but if u are looking for a store store. i like. Fish2u.com liveaquaria.com thatfishplace.com aquariumfish.net
Posted 20-Jul-2006 01:05
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	www.drsfostersmith.com
Posted 21-Jul-2006 02:20
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	but be careful, because shipping costs will get you in the end... i have never seen any that dont cost under 40 dollars, just because it is next day shipping... so just as an fyi 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 21-Jul-2006 03:37
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	kim,, drfostersmith is a site of dry goods, liveaquaria.com is there live aquatic shop.
Posted 21-Jul-2006 03:38
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	ussually most places will give you free shipping if you order enough -Josh
Posted 21-Jul-2006 05:37
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	Liveaquaria charges $35.
Posted 21-Jul-2006 06:00
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	I'd love to see a site that gives you free shipping. Water is heavy, the fish can only be shipped certain days and in certain weather conditions, and it's got to be shipped overnight/next day air. The MINIMUM we've ever been charged at the shop was 26 dollars on a box, and it was a light one... Link me!
Posted 21-Jul-2006 07:38
bagoegg Fingerling Posts: 26 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jul-2006	The only free shipping deal i have seen is on liveaquaria.com. If you spend $225 they will ship for free. I think I am going to try and purchase a pleco online. My LFS doesnt have any others but the standard and the only other ones I have seen for sale are some rubber lips at petsmart. Thanks all for the sites!/:'
Posted 21-Jul-2006 07:41
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	Edited by jmara I'll have to apoligize. I have never oredered freshwater fish online. I have ordered saltwater fish a number of times and the shipping is always free if you spend a reasonable amount. I assumed it was the same for freshwater. For instance, saltwaterfish.com will ship free for only a $79 order. Sorry everyone! I wonder why saltwater fish are different than freshwater -Josh
Posted 21-Jul-2006 08:57
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Edited by GirlieGirl8519 Liveaquaria.com has a minimum order amount also, so remember that. I have never used them, but have heard that aquariumfish.net and fish2u.com were both pretty good. I think the latter has higher prices though. I'd definitely check aquabid.com first and see if the fish you want is on there. Many people on there have lower shipping costs than the online stores. The shipping costs is why I haven't ordered any fish online yet...but soon I will have to order online as my LFS doesn't have a great selection. *Kristin*
Posted 21-Jul-2006 16:50
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	When I had a FW tank the LFS was more than happy to order fish for me. I have done that with multiple LFS over the years. If they know they are going to sell the fish immediately, in my experience, they have no problem doing that. You might want to ask your LFS if they will order you what you are looking for. Just a thought -Josh
Posted 21-Jul-2006 17:27
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	key word, if you spend ENOUGH....that could be a whole lotta dough!!!! free shipping without spending an arm and a leg.. let me know the site in which you would find that too! 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 21-Jul-2006 17:55
bagoegg Fingerling Posts: 26 Kudos: 16 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Jul-2006	Good Idea Josh! I never thought about asking them to order stuff for me. Gonna have to do that on the way home.
Posted 21-Jul-2006 20:41
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Josh do you know if chain stores will order for you? I only have 1 LFS and I got them to order fish for me once but they died....I don't want to order from them again. I was just wondering if you've tried chain stores before. If the LFS will order for you, that is probably the best way to go. It saves you on shipping. *Kristin*
Posted 21-Jul-2006 21:29


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