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Old January 12th, 2008  
Fish Mentor
 
Buying Fish off of Craigslist???

What does everyone think about buying fish off of craigslist. Obviously, I would go and see the fish before I bought them, but I don't know if it is a good idea to buy from someone who breeds their own fish at home? Would I be at risk of spreading diseases to my other fish?
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Old January 12th, 2008  
Galactic Overlord
 
I prefer buying fish from breeders.
They generally are of better quality and healthier fish.

We will be placing a list of what we have ready to ship and sell in about 2 months.

I have gotten koi with good results off of Craig's list as well as several hundred pounds of aquatic plants.
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Old January 12th, 2008  
Fish Mentor
 
I feel IF you know enough about fish diseases to recognize if the fish has something, it should be OK.

Please be careful though, and take someone with you. Never respond to something like that alone.....

I think it is a way to get fish that you wouldn't other wise see at your LFS....
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Old January 13th, 2008  
Master Of Fish Poo!
 
I think it's like everything on craigslist. Check it out and if you feel it's worth buying, go for it.
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Old January 13th, 2008  
Fish Helper
 
I say go for it. I keep looking on there for aquariums. Can never have enough aquariums, and if you can get them at a good buy what not!
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Old January 13th, 2008  
Fish Keeper
 
This coming Saturday, a friend and I are going to pickup an aquarium setup with fish that I found on craigslist. Even buying from a store there are risks. Just look at both and see what outweighs the other. Of course cost plays a roll too. Is the cost of what you might risk worth it?
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Old January 14th, 2008  
Fish Addict
 
I have bought 3 tanks off craigs list. All three of them came with at least one fish. I have also sold some of those fish back on craigs list. I agree with everyone else, as long as you know what to look for in the fish, check them out and you might be able to find a good deal or something not at your LFS.
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Old January 24th, 2008  
Fish Bum
 
I think if you know about fish then it would be worth it.
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