Puffer eating clownfish

[sphelps]

I agree with Wes and I stand by my previous statement that we hobbyists are to blame.

If you're against bringing in large fish or certain species of fish, despite what you might think, buying them doesn't help the situation. You're only supporting the exact cause you're against.

In order to make a difference you should not purchase the fish you're against bringing in. That way the retailer is more likely to sit on the fish and yes it might die but the retailer will loose money and might take further efforts to avoid bringing in the same fish. By purchasing the fish you may think you're helping but you're not, the retailer now thinks that the fish sold and he could sell another. Simple supply and demand, the theory of any business.

[Floop70]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Talking about ethics and bringing in large fish, you would be surprised how often retailers receive fish they didn't order. Retailers usually have to order direct rather than through wholesalers to compete with competitors and get a better variety of stock. The problems associated are usually related to poor communication capabilities. For example, sometimes you order a "large" tang and you'll get a 6" tang, another time you'll get a 16" tang. And sometime you'll get something you didn't even order and probably never would. There simply just isn't as much control as some might think or hope for.

Unfortunately it's more complicated than just blaming retailers, in the end we the hobbyists are to blame.

I have a friend who is a retailer and I agree with Steve on this one. It seems that at least one fish per shipment is wrong. Anything from the wrong species to the wrong size or even one he didn't order at all. Thankfully he hasn't received any 16" fish yet.

any fish that lives in my tank (unless you are clownfish),

That made me chuckle.

Hope your new puffer makes the trip from BC safely and enjoys his new home.

[my2rotties]

I know mistakes are made and that cannot be helped. I don't frown upon that at all. I also don't blame Danny for my fish. He has a whole store to run, and I cannot bear my puffer's liking of sushi on him. I just wish I knew there was a chance. At least I know he is eating...

I am really happy about the new puffer I hate the holidays but now I have something to look forward to. At least I have some time off to watch my tank and get some work done around this house.

Originally Posted by Floop70

I have a friend who is a retailer and I agree with Steve on this one. It seems that at least one fish per shipment is wrong. Anything from the wrong species to the wrong size or even one he didn't order at all. Thankfully he hasn't received any 16" fish yet.

That made me chuckle.

Hope your new puffer makes the trip from BC safely and enjoys his new home.