Hi, I want to buy some good fish and supplies, but I can't find any good sites. Can you help? Please don't give:
www.liveaquaria.com
www.justrarefish.com
www.jeffsexoticfish.com
www.fish.com
www.themarinecenter.com
www.thepetplace.com
www.saltwaterfish.com
and please don't tell me just to go to yahoo! or google and type in fish!
2006-12-02 15:11:30 · 4 answers · asked by Howdy 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Try craigslist.com , fishforums.com and ebay.com , as well as your local fish store (they can usually order fish / products if they don't carry them)... Other than those and the ones you listed, there isn't much else, sorry. Try your local aquarists' society...
2006-12-02 15:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best site for supplies, food, filters, air line tubing, pumps and other hardware is (IMHO) Jehmco.com. They are not wholesale, but their prices are VERY reasonable.
Dr.s Foster and Smith is a reputable site for buying fish.
If you live in or near a large city, you should check in your area for tropical fish clubs. I live in Cleveland and within one hour of the city, there are no less than six clubs that each have fish, plant and hardgood auctions 2 or 3 times a year. You can also buy fish from the other members very reasonably and expect that the fish will be much healthier than what you get from the big box pet stores (lfs). Auction prices are much cheaper than retail or online.
Most of the fish I have now have come from auctions in my area or friends I have met at the club meetings. I am a member of the Great Lakes Cichlid Society, the Cleveland Aquarium Society and about to be a member of the Ohio Cichlid Association. They are all great organizations with very knowledgeable people who are more than willing to help out a fellow hobbyist. I am sure you can find a club in your area, if not, consider starting it yourself.
Good luck.
2006-12-03 00:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking to buy from online, then I apologize but the sites are the sites... You can research their reputations as for stock deliveries if you like.
If you are looking for information on fish and supplies, i suggest WetWebMedia. They have been a phenomenal fish information site that covers pretty much everything you need to know and more as well as having a place to ask questions where you will get answers from experts (not just people who have seen a fish and have a picture of one).
Link: www.wetwebmedia.com
Also, this site covers fresh, salt, and brackish systems so the bases are covered. :Bows to WWM:
Ken
2006-12-02 23:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ken N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've ordered live fish and live rock from the first web site but the second is supposed to very good.
www.drsfostersmith.com
www.petsolutions.com
2006-12-03 00:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by someone from nowhere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋