New tank

[Zosime]

Yes, you watch, and point out the one you want. Also, be very very sure (which can only happen after you do your research) that the one(s) you point out are really what you think they are. I went to a well reputed LFS here, and they had a tank of "rasbora hetermorpha" that was labeled that way, and the employee said were a newly received batch. I asked if he was sure that was what they were, and he assured me that's what they were. Well, since that meant they were charging less than I typically see trigonostigma espei typically go for locally, I jumped on the deal, since that's what those fish really were. Knowing what I wanted (the espeis) as opposed to what was labeled enabled me to spot a bargain.

And yes, I can see how a better man than I would have alerted the staff to their error, but if they don't know what they have, that's *their* lack of education. They probably got the wrong order from their supplier, and just didn't know any better.

i honestly have no idea what ur trying to say lol

 

[Glabe]

i honestly have no idea what ur trying to say lol

He's saying to google the fish because you can't always rely on pet stores to have accurate information.

he's also encouraging you to STEAL! jk, I got an angelicus botia out of a less expensive yoyo loach tank. because google rocks!

 

[Zosime]

He's saying to google the fish because you can't always rely on pet stores to have accurate information.

he's also encouraging you to STEAL! jk, I got an angelicus botia out of a less expensive yoyo loach tank. because google rocks!

How could i get on google while i was at the pet store.... it was just a impulse buy because they didnt have what i wanted n i had 40 bucks on me so i bought some stuff and got a fish i thought was cool lol n i just asked them because i didnt know anything about them so id like to get a little info i know petco doens't always know everything and have no clue on how to care for the reptiles they have so i did kind of think the same thing for the fish n thats what brought me here... I didnt steal it was his fault for getting the wrong fish.. i dont know what a botia is or a yoyo loach lol im to lazy to look it up on google

 

[ZivaD]

How could i get on google while i was at the pet store.... it was just a impulse buy because they didnt have what i wanted n i had 40 bucks on me so i bought some stuff and got a fish i thought was cool lol n i just asked them because i didnt know anything about them so id like to get a little info i know petco doens't always know everything and have no clue on how to care for the reptiles they have so i did kind of think the same thing for the fish n thats what brought me here... I didnt steal it was his fault for getting the wrong fish.. i dont know what a botia is or a yoyo loach lol im to lazy to look it up on google

That is the issue - a pet, be it a cat, dog or fish is not something one brings into their life as an impulse buy. Laziness and pet ownership do not mix well. Could you go back in time, the better response to the urge would have been to go home, do some research and then move forward with the purchase.
As an FYI, the "jk" mean that Glabe was Just Kidding about the stealing part. However, the "fault" for the wrong fish being in your tank now falls to both parties - by your own admission, you had no idea what you were buying. At the end of the day, the fish is the one that pays the price for everyone's ignorance (which is why being informed before a purchase is so important)

 

[Zosime]

However, the "fault" for the wrong fish being in your tank now falls to both parties - by your own admission, you had no idea what you were buying. At the end of the day, the fish is the one that pays the price for everyone's ignorance (which is why being informed before a purchase is so important)

how the fish was in there for 2 days and i returned them both now i have 5 long fin zebra danios and 3 ghost shrimp and might pick up 5 more or danios or get some tetras