[spe934]

It saddens me to see so many LFS that aren't run very well. We have 3 LFS here in town (not including Chain stores). Two of them are OK, the third is great! It is on the other side of town for me, but I don't mind driving to get good service and sound advice. Check local aquarium clubs to see where they think good places to shop are (besides online). The LFS I frequent will order anything you want if he doesn't have it. It might take a little while to get it in, but you get what you want. I had them order a flame angel for me. I got one and then kept it for another 3 weeks to besure that it would eat and survive. While it was at the shop, he had a dozen people offer him money for it, but he kept it until I could get it. Some argue that I have spent more money because I buy from my LFS, but I feel that I am just paying for good service while supporting a local business. Just my thoughts...