Buying PetSmart Tropical Fish [WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU GO!] - My 5 Tips for You
Before you go to Petsmart, Petco or any big box store that sells tropical fish and fish keeping supplies, watch this video before you go! Here are my 5 tips to ensure that you have the best possible experience when buying from one of the big box chain stores like PetSmart.
I know, some of you wouldn't buy a fish from a PetSmart or a PetCo. I get it. Some of you have had bad experiences. I get that too. Today I was surprised to hear about some of the changes being made by my local PetSmart, including the quarantining of new fish arrivals and a hospital tank for sick fish (instead of letting the fish become progressively more and more sick in the display tank and eventually laying their dead and on display for everyone to see).
I have, a few times in the past, purchased fish from PetSmart. It actually turned out okay. Now, years later, I know what questions to ask and these questions will help you to determine if this particular store is safe to buy from. Every Petco or Petsmart is not the same. Which are safe and which are not? Here are my top 5 tips for you to keep in mind when visiting a PetSmart or PetCo fish department that can help to ensure that your fish purchase turns out okay.
Do you have a big box fish store like PetSmart near you? Do you go there and buy supplies and fish? What's been your experience shopping there? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. I look forward to reading your comments since as you know, I'm always learning from you.
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