| When scoping out a new fish store, there are a | | | | be diverse. Many quality stores contain both |
| variety of different things to look for. Learning | | | | saltwater and freshwater tanks. This is especially |
| whether or not the store is a quality one may | | | | ideal if you're looking for a creature that is |
| take a few visits, though there are a few instant | | | | particularly rare or difficult to take care of, but |
| turn offs that should send any dedicated fish | | | | even if you're a new tank owner, having a wide |
| owner scurrying for the door. These include dirty, | | | | selection of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other |
| neglected tanks, tanks with obviously sick or | | | | creatures is ideal for introducing you to species |
| dying fish that haven't been labeled as a sick fish | | | | you may have never learned about otherwise. |
| tank, or fish tanks that are overcrowded or full | | | | Similarly, if you check out a wholesale tropical fish |
| of fish that are simply too large to thrive there. | | | | store that specializes solely in saltwater products, |
| If your wholesale tropical fish store reveals that it | | | | be sure that the store is well stocked with |
| takes care of its fish, there are other things to | | | | different salts, live rock, well developed coral |
| consider. Are the staff well educated? There is a | | | | polyps, and more. As with freshwater stores, be |
| difference between a staff member who will | | | | sure that the contents of the tank look healthy. A |
| recommend different foods, plants, and even fish | | | | good sign that you have encountered healthy, |
| based on educated facts and an employee who is | | | | happy fish is that they are darting around |
| just trying to sell you something. A good fish | | | | energetically or making use of the sleeping or |
| store worker will inform you if he or she thinks | | | | hiding places within their tank. If you encounter |
| that your purchasing decision is ideal for the | | | | fish that look listless and unhealthy, or live rock |
| overall health and safety of your tank. They will | | | | that is covered in brown mold, it's time to check |
| also be able to give you advice regarding disease | | | | other wholesale tropical fish stores. Learn more |
| treatments, introducing new fish, and much more. | | | | today! |
| Finally, a good wholesale tropical fish store should | | | | |