Can you return coral?

[itselenababe]

We just got this torch today and once putting it in our tank we hate it. It looks like fancy aptasia

has anyone had experience returning or exchanging coral to a LFS? Is that even a thing? It was $500 and looked way better in their system. On the plus side we got a beautiful pink encrusting chalice as well! I’m pretty sure she said it was called pink *******, it’s like glowstick pink and purple underneath.


the one time a coral looks better on my phone than in the tank

 

[blaxsun]

You can always ask...

 

[dsayo]

I’m sure if you explain to them, and they want your business, they would give you a store credit or something.

 

[workhz]

What made it look better in their system? Color or size or what?

 

[Big Smelly fish]

You can ask , wouldn’t hurt, but if it looked good in their tank enough for you to buy, maybe give it time to adjust to your tank and light.

 

[Gtinnel]

Like others have said it doesn't hurt to ask. My guess is that with only the reason of you don't like it the answer will likely be no.

 

[tehmadreefer]

Typically no, but can ask. Just don’t get offended if they look at you like your cray cray

 

[ccole]

It might color up. It’s looking a little bleached to me. Is it whitish/translucent in person? Gold torches tend to look the best under blue light.

As for if you can return it, I think that would be dependent on the LFS. Do you shop there often? If so, they’ll probably take it back.