Would you buy from an LFS that dodges questions?...****** Apology*******

[reefwars]

Couldn't agree more with the last three posts and it's completely on the buyer to make smart choices.....I guess if we never brought them in they wouldn't be in our hobby in the first , at one time just about all the fish we have in our hobby were considered impossible to keep alive by the average hobbyst, but as time goes by technology gets better and people make breakthroughs with hard to keep fish

Personally I wouldn't buy a copperband but I know of those who have done well with them so hopefully someday it will be possible to own one for it's full lifespan

Although I do see what you mean pat, and a good lfs should answer all your questions and support their product

[paddyob]

Thanks Denny.

It just bothers me when the retailer STATES about poor survival rate then won't answer the "hard" questions in regards to it. This is not about who is right and who is wrong. Or who can keep a tiger alive (it was simply a comparison that came to mind).

I just want a question answered with respect. IF A DEALER/SPONSOR does not want to address questions regarding their POSTS, maybe they should stick to the Penny Saver.

it is obvious the retailer did not know the answer to my question, and covered ignorance with anger. There are many good sponsors on here who are more than willing to address any concerns we as reefers have. But we all know of a few who are questionable.

Sphelps, this is not finger pointing or anything. I simply feel, again, that an LFS should be able to answer questions. I was confused by his "facts" and he did not like having to face the questions. He replied with snarky comments and that is poor business.

Perhaps a "few specific" online dealers feel that since they don't see us face to face they can avoid the big issues. One more reason to stay local. Trust.

[paddyob]

I want to reiterate.... this is not a blanket statement about all LFS and people in the hobby. This applies, I am sure, to a small group.

Please be constructive while interpreting this thread. It is about an LFS and the lack of openness with the consumer. Not about telling the LFS how to run the business, etc, etc. At no time did I tell anybody how to this or that. I simply asked a question and was answered with hostility for some reason an insult.

Please, please remember this.