Here's something to think about...

When me and hubby were at WalMart (he had to get oil), we walked by the fishies and there were bristlenose for $3.97, oscars for $6.97 (give or take a few pennies), and cichlids for ranges from $2.97-4.97. And that is why they always sell outmore than the little LFS......Littles aren't that bad in fishie prices...At least we know they are well taken care of......The one me and hubby go to the owner is very well educated on all the fish he has...and that is why we like him....
 
couple of the walmarts around here tend to have serious ick and tail /fin rot problems ...
I have seen too many dead fish in their tanks.

It depends on the skill level of the fish department employee's.

Besides better safe than sorry
 
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