Alexander
Reef enthusiast
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Pet Co Fish
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RyanG
Reef enthusiast
bump. When I was about a year into my freshwater system I made that fatal(for my fishes) mistake of buying one anglefish from petco, bad mistake, ended up with fin and tail rot that crashed my system. lots of hot water and bleach to say the least made their way into my life from that crumby store. I wont even buy dog food from that joint,
RAYRAY
Tiny Tank Club A+ Member
Pet Co. do not even sell saltwater fish in NEW JERSEY....I WONDER WHY !!
Altohombre
The Tennis Pro Reefer
actually some of the petco's in Jersey do sell saltwater fish. The one by me in Milltown off of Route 1 does, one near the Somerville circle does, and one near Woodbridge Mall does. However you can always find dead fish in their tanks.
bri74
Reefing newb
I asked my petco if they had any Joes Juice and he said whats that for. I said for killing off aptasia he asked whats that?
I drove down to a bookstore today and next door was Petco. So after this thread I thought what the heck. I was very surprised. All the tanks were clean, there were no signs of dead fish or fish ready to die. A problem with my lfs. The fish were all actively swimming and looked healthy. This was in both the fresh water and salt water. I talked to the girl who is in charge of the dept. She says she does her best and it's really individual store problems. I didn't question her on her knowledge. I figure if I don't know what I want going in then that's in part my problem too. KWIM
She did say that when she orders fish they are driven up from Atlanta (about an hour) and she makes sure they aren't in the bags longer than 2 hours. I might consider buying my fish from them, especially since they look a whole lot better than my lfs. I'll save the lfs for when I need RO water and info.
She did say that when she orders fish they are driven up from Atlanta (about an hour) and she makes sure they aren't in the bags longer than 2 hours. I might consider buying my fish from them, especially since they look a whole lot better than my lfs. I'll save the lfs for when I need RO water and info.
RyanG
Reef enthusiast
When you need info come hear first! The people on here aren't trying to sell you anything. THen go to the LFS armed with knowledge and bring enough to cut through the BS.
yote
In Memoriam
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Make a trip north on 75.There are 2 good stores in Chattanooga.Both are close to the interstate.Plus its only about an hours drive from you.
Make a trip north on 75.There are 2 good stores in Chattanooga.Both are close to the interstate.Plus its only about an hours drive from you.
yote
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7550 East Brainerd Rd.
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7550 East Brainerd Rd.
423-855-2858
5th Day Creations
1463 N. Mack Smith Rd
423-664-0500
Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce
If you make it up.Tell em Yote(Joe) sent you.
Altohombre
The Tennis Pro Reefer
Those are both very good fish shop names I have to admit. I give them much kudos.
In my salt water youth I really wanted an anemone. And since PetCo happened to have them for a whopping $7, I bought one. I asked the "dude" at the store if he was sure it didn't need any special lights, and he was like, "nawww dewwwwd They all good as long as you got yo tank near like a window or sumthin". So off I went to put him in my tank with my sixty something watt incandescent bulb above my 10 gallon tank.
it turned brown, and then died.
Must have been something I did. yup.
I personally don't use PetCo or any other "chains" that are located in my area for SW livestock or advice. I don't even support them for supplies unless I am hardcore desperate.
it turned brown, and then died.
Must have been something I did. yup.
I personally don't use PetCo or any other "chains" that are located in my area for SW livestock or advice. I don't even support them for supplies unless I am hardcore desperate.
