debfife, i kinda figured that the tank was new.
phyl, i travel alot and go all over from allquatics>hidden reef> aquaoceans>aquarium discount>pets plus.though, each of these stores has their own perks and flaws. i know that(usually)a LFS will have higher prices than online and my first impression, I DID take this into account. and i think since i travel alot, i need to see lineatus fairies,flame wrasses,rhomboid fairies, black tangs,and gem tangs to impress me...lol(just kidding... at least about the gem). like i said, ill give them another chance.i know im a tough sell.mind you, some of my favorite stores, i actually thought sucked until i gave them second chances. based on that, id say they are a step up because im neutral with AO.
and about the friendly people there, i went in there with my wife about 7pm or so on a wed or thurs and was in there for about 10, 15 minutes max and there were no other customers, just one young looking guy. he was cleaning out a few tanks and didn't say hardly anything, i think he said "hey" because i walked in and said "hi".my wife and i looked the stock over said a few words to eachother and off we went.so, as far as friendly, not my first experience.
phyl, i travel alot and go all over from allquatics>hidden reef> aquaoceans>aquarium discount>pets plus.though, each of these stores has their own perks and flaws. i know that(usually)a LFS will have higher prices than online and my first impression, I DID take this into account. and i think since i travel alot, i need to see lineatus fairies,flame wrasses,rhomboid fairies, black tangs,and gem tangs to impress me...lol(just kidding... at least about the gem). like i said, ill give them another chance.i know im a tough sell.mind you, some of my favorite stores, i actually thought sucked until i gave them second chances. based on that, id say they are a step up because im neutral with AO.
and about the friendly people there, i went in there with my wife about 7pm or so on a wed or thurs and was in there for about 10, 15 minutes max and there were no other customers, just one young looking guy. he was cleaning out a few tanks and didn't say hardly anything, i think he said "hey" because i walked in and said "hi".my wife and i looked the stock over said a few words to eachother and off we went.so, as far as friendly, not my first experience.