Buying fishes

[ytpmzy]

I have notice that some people recommend asking the LFS to feed the fish before you purchase.

I am just wondering if it is rude ? Have anyone tried it before?

[asg]

Can ask. But experience reefer knows the answer even before asking whether fish feeding or not liao... ah beng no, ng couple no, iwarna mostly no, TFC mostly yes...

Other bros welcome to add in...

[RayL]

TFC yes they hand feed pellets. Fishes are very well trained.

Ng couple mostly no. Those leftover fishes in tank they feed mysis shrimp.

AM also handfeed various pellets size, nori also. So well trained that my naso tang n algae blenny doesnt eat any frozen food

[kenyee]

Sharing my experience thus far..

TFC ok to feed..ask

AM ok to feed..ask

LCK 201 ok to feed..ask

Ah Beng u can ask them..depend on when the fish arrived, which tank the fish is put, what fish..

If u r free to feed, note that u try feed a bit (2-5 pellets) n monitor..do not throw too many as u just want to see if the fish feed, not pumping it fat for the LFS..I usually throw 1 pellet try upon given the green light..

Note that a fish feed in LFS doesn't mean it will feed in ur tank..the water & community might cause a stress & it will not feed..but a feeding fish in LFS is better than not feeding at all..if the fish peck at the glass is also a good sign of a feeding fish..after u purchase, the fish's future lie in ur care & luck liao..

cheers

[ytpmzy]

Great responses. Thanks everyone.

But I don't really know what LFC are TFC and AM , could I get their full name and location ? I might want to check them out.

[ahchris]

Great responses. Thanks everyone.

But I don't really know what LFC are TFC and AM , could I get their full name and location ? I might want to check them out.

The Fish Channel LLP and Aquamarin

[ytpmzy]

Thanks . Getting the address from their website now haha , will check them out soon

[kenyee]

TFC = The Fish Channel

AM = Aquamarin

LCK 201 = New Trio Fisheries

[ytpmzy]

I see...

LCK 201 is out of my reach. ~Sigh~

[nwyk153]

If a fish at the LFS swims to you and not hiding or swim away from you, is another good sign.

[RayL]

If u net the fishes and it is splashing around, also a good sign

[yq33]

What about ml?

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[ytpmzy]

Okay will bear those responses in mind when I am buying fishes next time.

Thanks for all your responses.

What about ml?


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ml?

[nwyk153]

Okay will bear those responses in mind when I am buying fishes next time.

Thanks for all your responses.

ml?

I think he meant the abbreviation.

ML = Marine Life