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	Petco vs. Petsmart
aquaman18 Enthusiast Posts: 151 Kudos: 125 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	A really quick question: I need to order some aquarium filters and such from an online company. The two I like the most are PetCo and PetSmart. What is everyones opionions on these stores? Which one is better? If someone has been ripped off by one of these companies I would really like to know! Thanks!!
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Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	The products are the same, go with the cheaper one.
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xxmrbui3blesxx Fish Master Posts: 1760 Kudos: 905 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Nov-2001	Are there any drawbacks to buying Petsmart's "Topfin" brand tanks?
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xxmrbui3blesxx Fish Master Posts: 1760 Kudos: 905 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Nov-2001	BTW, is it Pets-Mart? Or Pet-Smart?
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Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	I say pets mart. Kinda fits.. a mart for pets? Seeing as they sell stuff for pets... Top fin is a decent brand, made by 2nd nature if i remember correctly...
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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Ok I want to be politically correct here....I've ordered a few times from the first store you mentioned Three times I received damaged merchandise. Print a receipt from their webpage, go to the local store and there are no problems doing an exchange. But it was still a hassle. Have you tried BigAl's Online? They often have very good prices. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
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superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	It's PETsMART. But I want to say Petco is better because I work there. But with equipment like that there isn't going to be much difference (especially if it's the same brand). So buy what you want from whichever. Sometimes cheaper brands of tank kits come with equipment that will die sooner so you get what you pay for just keep that in mind and figure out what's best. ><>
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me is already in use Fish Addict Posts: 596 Kudos: 99 Votes: 25 Registered: 02-Dec-2003	BTW, is it Pets-Mart? Or Pet-Smart? I have always wanted to know that I tried to start a poll, but no premium member oops I have a topfin 55g aquarium, but I don't think the heater works The products are the same, go with the cheaper one. Yeah.
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Mn_Rick Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 105 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jun-2004	I prefer PETCO. At least where I live the workers there seem to be more knowledgeable. Not to put down PetsMart. I also have shopped there too.
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Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	i wouldnt use either if i dont have to. id rater order from Big Als Online. but ill choose petco since ive never been to PETsMART. btw its meant to be used both ways, thats why the letters are together. so u can call it Pets Mart or Pet Smart.
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Fishguy101 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 170 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	I like petsmart better. Only because the one by my house compared to the petco is alot cleaner and has twice as much stuff as petco.
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kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	I go to Petco more often, but only because it's closer to home. Petsmart is generally cheaper and has a better selection. At least, that's what I've noticed between the two stores in my immediate area. Of course, the Petsmart is also bigger than Petco, so the selection stands to reason. shrugs ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
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Fishguy101 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 170 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	Yea why are petsmarts bigger than petcos?
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superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	I think most Petsmarts are about the same size (pretty big) but Petcos range from quite small (mostly dry goods stores) to at least as big as Petsmart. I know at my job we have to redirect people for some things (larger cat trees... dog adoption days... etc) to larger stores in the area. ><>
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bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	petsmart has my vote but i think it only depends on the store.
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