Newbies be Carefull!!

FishyFishy! · #1 08-26-2011, 09:57 PM

I really hate to say it brew, but if you expect "warranty" of marine livestock, you need a new hobby..

Aquattro · #2 08-26-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

I really hate to say it brew, but if you expect "warranty" of marine livestock, you need a new hobby..

Agreed.

kien · #3 08-26-2011, 10:22 PM

Can you PM me the name of that store as well?? I would really love to know where I can start buying livestock with guaranteed warranty!

No one in the city that I know of offers warranty on livestock of any sort. Sure, there are some stores that if you develop a great relationship with will cut you some slack if something dies, but typically marine livestock does not come with warranty in this hobby. Local fish stores would likely go out of business if they did. Kinda like what happened to Petcetera which did provide guaranteed warranty on all fish including their marine fish. That's something newbies should be aware of.

Aquarium_Medics · #4 08-26-2011, 11:06 PM

I know of 2 stores in Calgary that offer a "limited warranty" If the fish dies within 15 days they will credit you 1/2 the value, which to me is better then nothing.

Flash · #5 08-26-2011, 11:37 PM

We at Blueworld have 72hour live guarantee. I know many others don't.

Sorry about your experience you the other store.

lee9 · #6 08-27-2011, 12:31 AM

Not sure if one of those is the same store that I thought had a similar guarantee... but only for 5 days.... until I read the fine print.

"This guarantee does not apply to marine livestock"

Please PM me the store names if you don't mind

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Aquarium_Medics

I know of 2 stores in Calgary that offer a "limited warranty" If the fish dies within 15 days they will credit you 1/2 the value, which to me is better then nothing.

Aquarium_Medics · #7 08-27-2011, 01:39 AM

Upon further investigation, the "warranties" are only on Freshwater fish, not marine. Sorry, figured if they warrantyed one type of fish, why not others?

lorenz0 · #8 08-27-2011, 02:11 AM

price. fresh water fish cost 0.05-1.00 at wholesale. I remember reading a list where i worked and couldn't believe it. Thats why they can afford replace so many fish.

Oilers · #9 08-27-2011, 04:43 AM

Please PM me. Thanks.

globaldesigns · #10 08-31-2011, 05:03 PM

As others have stated, don't expect a warranty. I would also say, that to purchase a membership to obtain warranty is also very rare. Personally I would never purchase a membership for just a warranty, but it could be a nice perk.

I have lost $150 fish overnite, it happens... You just chalk it up to experience or lack of.

Sorry to hear about your loss, but death can happen and is expected. Warranties are not.