posted 03-05-2004 01:48 PM         

1. Gaiser Pets: A nice, honest and friendly staff. The store is very clean, although items tend to be a little expensive. I was in there the other day over half the tanks had post its on them that said "Ick". I was just shocked that they took the time to let the customers know. Most pet stores will just sell you the sick fish. Also, they will generally tell you how large a fish will get before you buy it. A clerk there really didn't want me to buy my clown loaches because he told me they would get over 1 foot long. Its nice to see honest sales people!

2. Fins and Feathers: Not a bad store. It is kindy gross looking and the tanks never look that great but their fish ALWAYS live. They also have a great 14 day guarantee. If you can get over the nastyness of the store they have some neat stuff. The staff isn't that great and don't seem to be too knowledgeable but I like this store just for the fact that I know my fish will live (I think the fish get used to the gross conditions at the store and love the nice conditions at my house! and maybe that's why they always live).