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Originally Posted by adpiucf
For what it's worth, I worked at a Petsmart in HS. The aquatics and rodents departments were managed by people who did not have formal training outside of Petsmart's special "school." That being said, where should you buyaquarium fish?
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It is my understanding that it is impossible to purchase "some" fish without going to a wholeseller... Fish are not governed the same way as the wonderful furry creatures or even the scaly ones...
However, if you want non-tropical freshwater fish, you can "adopt" them from some university laboratories who will not need them for any usage. Those fish are governed by OLAW and have been treated...
Saltwater fish should probably be purchased from a "qualified wholeseller". And Koi should be purchased from an actual Koi-group farm--like the seller is part of a Koi society and you have seen his or her exhibits on several different occasions... Like the Koi person has won several awards with different societies, etc. Or they are truly a certified aquarist or an aquaculturist or a vet with an aquatic/marine animal board certification.
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