Do smaller, independant fish stores cost less than the bigger chain stores?

I’ve heard that the best place to buy pet fish was from smaller pet stores that have more people that actually care about the fish rather than from a bigger chain store such as PetsMart, Petco, or Walmart, but I want to know which type of stores sell their fish the cheapest and the best quality? Thanks!!

Well in combination to the other two answers, you have advantages and disadvantages to both. One of the first things I’d say though, is that you’re more likely to get a better breed and more healthy fish from locally owned and operated stores, as well as more likely to get better advice. Those kinds of stores are more likely to make thier bigger end profits on equipment and medications though. I like chain stores for supplies, but when it comes to stock, I’m sorry but chain stores are just that, a chain store, and losses in thier stock mean very little to thier bottom line profit, and they just replace them on the next shipment. I prefer local stores to buy the stocking of fish from, because they are usally very experienced breeders, and you might pay a few more bucks for the fish there, but you’re getting much better quality and probably a wider variety to choose from.

JV

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