I was just thinking that lack of knowledge on the district level in charge of the fish dept. seems to be the problem. I think this is understandable. They probably came up through the system and learned the same misinformation that they are out there perpetuating as managers now. Obviously they have no experience as hobbysists themselves.

The staatement that experienced aquarists don't by from Petco sounds like the lamest thing I have ever heard. In saying that he seems willing to resign himself to the fact that he is willing to give on 90% of the market. Its not like we wouldn't buy from them if price and quality were there. Well, maybe not. I would rather support the local LFS that actually has experience and knowledge.

Because of their size and buying power, I'm sure they are getting livestock at such a low wholesale price that they are willing to accept losses that would put any LFS out of business.