While sitting in front of my tank and pondering of being "had" i then began to wonder, what is your suggestion for the adoring public of mfk. I understand that not using "so called reputable dealers" is the point of the thread. And I agree that when money is involved love for fish or a reputation most likly wont stop a dealer from embeishing the truth. You only buy fish when seen in person wich is definately a safe call. Does this limit you to the available stock at nearby lfs and local breeders in New Orleans? If so have you spent time pondering in front of your own tank upon limitations and the things that could have been? I live in the biggest city in our fine country, were Im sure there are many more lfs, importers, wholesalers, and distributers than to your stated location and yet I still find that some breeds are unobtainable at the times that I would like them in my posession. This is not an assault on your location or you as a person. I just feel that touching upon the tpoic that you brought up is an intro to a larger statement, half of a two sided coin. You have raised attention to a problem. What comes after pondering, options for the enthusiast? Hopefully there is another side to this coin.
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