Returning Fish to LFS

[wenliu51]

Hello,

When do you decide when it's time to return the fish to the store? And that you are unable to keep it?

I bought a Purple Queen Anthias yesterday. I did not realize this was a more fragile fish than other Anthias. It would not eat, sank to the bottom behind the air sponge. I had this happen before to a Dwarf Bicolor Angel and I did not want to make the same mistake by keeping a stressed out/unhappy fish for too long under my care. After 24 hours in my QT in hyposalinity (same as LFS), I decided to take it back.

It definitely looked much more chipper in the car ride than in my QT

 

[stylolvr]

Sorry to hear about this. I (we all??) have made the impulse buy that went sideways. Always good to know what you want, research before buying to prevent this. But, I'm as guilty as anyone. What did the LFS have to say?

 

[Bfragale]

I see your in LA. Do you wanna sell it? I’m in Gardena

 

[wenliu51]

Sorry to hear about this. I (we all??) have made the impulse buy that went sideways. Always good to know what you want, research before buying to prevent this. But, I'm as guilty as anyone. What did the LFS have to say?

I've done research on Anthias in general and anticipated buying one, but didn't realize a Purple Queen was on a higher level of care. LFS understood and took it back, they have a 48 hour live guarantee but I think they took it back as a return for credit because they know me. They also allow this if your fish shows aggression to new fish, etc. I'm just happy that I made the decision to return and don't feel that burden lol

 

[wenliu51]

I see your in LA. Do you wanna sell it? I’m in Gardena

Hello!! I'm very close to you and the Anthias was from LAX Aquarium. They have a handful more Purple Queens, reasonably priced at $39.99 and also running a 15% discount this week

 

[vetteguy53081]

Purple queens are more reactive to water quality and can be finicky feeders. An acclimation box may help her adjust but sort of a gamble. Lyretails do best

 

[stylolvr]

I've done research on Anthias in general and anticipated buying one, but didn't realize a Purple Queen was on a higher level of care. LFS understood and took it back, they have a 48 hour live guarantee but I think they took it back as a return for credit because they know me. They also allow this if your fish shows aggression to new fish, etc. I'm just happy that I made the decision to return and don't feel that burden lol

Glad to hear it worked out!

 

[Bfragale]

Hello!! I'm very close to you and the Anthias was from LAX Aquarium. They have a handful more Purple Queens, reasonably priced at $39.99 and also running a 15% discount this week

Cool, I’ll go check out hem out, haven’t been there in a while. thanks! Take care and happy reefing!