CHoffman

I'm going to Wichita tomorrow and I found this LFS..I'm going to check it out..Looks like they have lots of cool tanks and it appears like they are taken care of..So excited...I'll be getting some new fish to fill my empty cycled tanks.. Hopefully
http://www.rainbowfishstore.com/rain....php?page=home

fishlover78

WOW! looks like a nice place. luckily I have a few nice stores like that not far from my house.

pepetj

Nice place... I noticed some Glossolepis Incisus (Irian Red Rainbowfish) there... lucky you!

Pepe
Santo Domingo

CHoffman

I'm excited to see what they have..Of course I'll have my kiddos with me..I'll be chasing them around 99% of the time..I'll have to just glance at tanks as I'm running by..lol...Actually they do pretty good in there..but it's still hard to look like I want.
I'm sure I'll see some fish in there that I"ll what to know about..I won't be able to take he LFS advice..I wish I had a laptop or something so I could get on here and you guys could fill me in..

Dozey

I used to feel for so many members that have to drive so many hours to visit a LFS as I have three of them within five minutes of my house. But thinking about it I guess I’m no better off. My 3 LFS’s are Wal-Mart, PetSmart and Big Al’s.

I see that the LFS you will be visiting sponsors the Wichita Aquarium Club. I’m pretty sure that my LFS’s sponsor the local Puppy Mill Society. I’d drive an hour to visit a decent LFS. I guess the days of the Ma & Pa LFS is gone in my area.

CHoffman

I would love to have a Petsmart in my town..We have a walmart but it doesn't sell fish and a tiny little part of the pet section is tanks, food, decor..Hardly any meds at all. This place is about 2 hours from me but It will be fun seeing it anyway. It is nice to see there are still non chain store LFS around here..maybe you should put one in Dozey..=-)..Get out of the car business and into the fish business..

Dozey

I will agree that when it comes to food, test kits, filters and heaters things are far easier for me. But after reading Bella’s horror stories I’m concerned about having to rely on these stores to stock my seriously under-stocked aquarium.

With only a RTS and a clown pleco, who do come out to feed but prefer to spend their time in their caves the biggest attraction in my tank right now is my pantyhose. I’m seriously concerned about purchasing my fish from these stores.

CHoffman

Pantyhose are entertaining..lol...I do know what you mean..that's a tough call...Bella had problems with Big Al's right??...I would go with Petsmart..But I don't know how your Petsmart is...Our's isn't great..but it's not terriable either..Have you decided what you want to go with your RTS and pleco?

pinkfloydpuffer

puffers.... puffers.... puffers.... puffers...

CHoffman

..lol..I will definatly be looking for some puffers..lol..Actually PFP..I was reading that he figure 8 needs a 15 gallon..Is that right??

Dozey

Yes... Bella's problems have been with Big Al's. And I don't feel any better about the over-stocked tanks at our local PetSmart. Our PetSmart is staffed primarily by teenagers who are more concerned about Friday night’s party then learning anything about fish keeping or their jobs.

I wish we knew what to start stocking with. FishLips (my wife) did post a thread in the “Socking Aquarium” forum but we have had almost no input on this thread. I had hoped to get one or two more RTS’s, but my research indicates that one is a better choice. They are so cute. So if you have any suggestions our ears are open.

[VERY IMPORTANT] To avoid attacks from angry wives. I DO NOT call my wife “FishLips”. This is the username she picked when joining FishLore. I do call her Hun, Love and Beautiful but never FishLips. Well… except on FishLore.

CHoffman

LOL..Wise Man..She was asking about Cherry Barbs..I tried to help but my knowledge on RTS is zilch..

pinkfloydpuffer

Yes, that is correct. But they are a low brackish. They'll need 1.005-1.008SG. Brackish tanks really are simple to set up and run. Definitely not like saltwater. My first tank was brackish.

CHoffman

It just so happens I have a 16 gallon tank sitting here with nothing in it..lol...It's not cycled yet though..VERY CLOSE..but not yet..I give it a day or two..So I'm going to take a look at the figure 8's to see if I like them more then the dwarfs..All my tanks need some live plants so I"m gonna check that out too.

Dozey

I know you did try to help and you did mention in your post that you had no experience with RTSs. So I was really hoping for some input from RTS experts as I do not want to turn our tank into an experiment.

DOH, I think I’ve hijacked another thread. But on the upside my own threads seem to really take on a dark side.

CHoffman

I don't mind..I put some compatibility links on the thread your wife started...also I figured someone might see it and have some info on it..Its really hard picking fish to go with other fish...You never know if your doing the right thing..

Dozey

And I do so much want to do the “right thing”. We’ve made so many mistakes and have tried so hard not too. Thank goodness we found FishLore!

Matt

Looks Like A Nice Place

-Matt

Mike19

nice, Good luck on your fish choosing adventure its not going to be easy

i have around 4-5 LFS around me. one of which is three stories *Tears Drop* LOL

Matt

LOL Mike

A 3-story fish store. That is amazing

-Matt

Mike19

it sure is, will be going there within the next few days to pick up some fish

Matt

Thats Awesome. I wish i could come along

-Matt

Mike19

haha, i want some clown loaches although i have some snails which i would like to keep

Matt

What do u mean "Haha" i am being serious. Ill fly over there tonight if you want me to and we can go and buy some fishies

Just Joking.

-Matt

Mike19

its good you were joking i would have thought you were crazy jokes haha, matt your a funny fella.

pinkfloydpuffer

I'll be getting a figure 8 myself in the next few months here. I think they're adorable, and so unique. They look alot like the GSP but are smaller and have a different pattern on them. Very cute.

Mike19

PFP !! Hey, do you know how big dwarf puffers get.

Mike

fishlover78

no offense to anyone, but you really don't want a petsmart, at least the one I used to go to. the employees don't know poo about any of the animals there, the tanks are disgusting, they are deceiving, especially on the subject of stocking an aquarium! I NEVER go to petsmart. I have purposely went into petco playing dumb. and I was with my sister when she got her aquarium. the guy explained the whole fish less cycling process, and sold us everything that I would purchase for my tank. and when we went back for fish (Ipersonally don't get fish there) he was there again! he was VERY honest about what she could and couldn't have and the tanks where pristine clean! I was impressed. I still shop for fish and most supplies at my friend's nice, small local pet shop. and all the fish come from local breeders! I occasionally shop for equipment and supplies at petco but I get good prices on fish at the pet shop, so I buy fish there. compared to the one I have no, you really don't want a petsmart. there bottom line is money. my friend worked at petco. and we had a talk about the strict rules and treatment of the animals and customers. If you really wanted a chain store, it would be petco. just in my opinion though. -fishlover78

Matt

Lol Thanks Mike I Take Pride In My FunnyNess

Although i wasnt trying to be funny in my dreams i was being serious


-Matt

fishlover78

LOL matt!