Refused the sale of fish?

So I went to the same LFS (well, not so local actually) I usually go to to get most of my aquatic, fish & equipment. I have got most of my fish from there.

I went in to get some red phantom tetra for my newly cycled 110L tank and I was refused as my tank was set at 23c. He said it's against the law to sell anyone tropical fish who's tank is under 24c. Even though after researching the species they are fine at 22/23c. AND even though they've sold me most of my other fish and have never bothered asking any questions.

Is this true? Has anyone else experienced a refusal of the sale of fish? Is this a new law?

I mean, it's good that they're looking out for the fish but a 1 degree difference when I know the species is absolutely fine at 23c??

 

I said if it wasn't against the law to sell tropical fish unless they had a temp. above 24 degrees, which I suspect it isn't as many say they cn live in colder water. Then he would be lying.

Misinformed or even a bit over zealous maybe but I don't think I could in good conscious call it lying. Hopefully the managers of this store, if made aware, will help this young man out. Maybe he is a brand new employee and didn't want to make a mistake. I can't fault him for looking out for the fish but he does need to learn how to be a bit more flexible.

I think we have all learned something from this thread and that is what we are all here for. I am very glad we didn't get to the point of disparaging this store. And for the most part have been kind to each other.

 

As I said earlier any store, be it a fish store, clothes store, supermarket etc can refuse to sell to you for any reason they choose. The Op has been advised to speak to the manager/owner so now that is up to them whether they choose to or not.
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