I only buy from a LFS(Uncle Neds) over an hour away, carries quality cichlids that I can't find around here, have 2 cheezy LFS, petco & petsmart near me.
I buy most of my fish from a two very nice LFS in my area. I also purchase online from friends on various forums and off of aquabid on occasion. I only order online if I am placing a larger order though because shipping costs are not worth it otherwise. I am also joining a fish club in my area, so I am sure I will purchase fish at the auctions as well.
i buy when i see what i like, and have or can make room far..i ahve driven well over an hour to buy fish from a guy from a local fish group.
we have a cool lfs here that i buy from.. i can get bigger c/sa cichlids from.. that is mainly what they have..very few africans.. i buy all my part and supplies and food from them..they are about 30 min from the house..
we have a petco,and petsmart with in 20, i occasionally buy from..i have even bought some of my favorite fish(gold severums) from my local walmart..i picked up a nice pair of jack dempseys i grew out a lil from walmart and they are quite pretty fish..
i ahve ordered some online and got great fish.. fish did great, till my tank busted and well... thats for anotherr thread
im not picky as long as the fish is what im looking for and they are healthy
Local fish club auctions, other hobbyists, Ken Davis (fishfarm) b/c I don't have to pay shipping, and occasionally fish stores if they can special order something I want or have a good deal
I have that LFS here that does anything to please their good paying customers. There are about 10 in my area that I can go to but 8 are in it to just make a buck. And the other just sells cichlids.
i dont live near lfs but the city wer i work about an hours drive their are lots of lfs at competitive prices and i cut out durring work to go there while im on payed time..so i get twice as juiced shopping at the lfs i goto...
i would buy online but id like to choose my own and not have to pay and wait for shipping