[canadawest]

I think we all tend to shop for price, especially considering how expensive our hobby really is.

I also find John and Allen quick to nip at other retailers when mentioned, but thier only foundation to boast are thier prices and selection of livestock. As with every LFS, they are going to have opinions and recommendations, and we should always take them with a grain of salt.

And while I do often shop there because of thier prices, I don't often talk anymore about my setup or other purchases because it just seems to hit a soft spot with them. Ask me if I mention anymore that I use a Prizm skimmer on my tank. You should hear the list of disasters that are waiting to happen on my tank because of it!

And Christy I agree they don't have much remorse for lost livestock. I wrote Allen an email about a Yellow Tang that died 5 days after I got it, and the response I got was "sorry to hear about your tang".

So for price, yup I'm guilty I'll look there first, or go MO. But for that "feel good about my shopping experience" I'll be elsewhere, like Animal House.

It's too bad Animal House doesn't have a website to compare prices and see what's available, or I'd travel out that way more. (Hint, hint Dale)