Wow, 20 to 30 is pretty cheap. I saw them in a Ft Pierce
LFS a few days ago. Hippos 1" size were $45 and 2" were $60. The little ones (1") were soooo cute. I understand the lure of a Nano reefer getting one but, must issue a warning to newbies that might read this thread. Don't get caught up in the cuteness of juvenile fish. Do your home work, research each fish you are thinking of adding BEFORE you make the purchase. Bring your questions to us at TR beforehand. The regular group of TR members, that respond to questions, are a dedicated and educated bunch of reefers with knowledge gained from research and experience. Our advice is free. That one wrong fish, coral or invertebrate purchase could wind up costing you hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
Here's a different take on an old quote...
"A foolish reefer and his money are soon parted by the unscrupulous LFS who only cares about profit."
Few
LFS owners or employees take the time to ask you questions about your experience and system. Taking time to get to know you costs money. Of course there are the exceptional
LFS that really care about you and their livestock. They "get it" and you should give them your business. It's better, in almost every incidence, to buy livestock from a good
LFS than to buy on-line.
If you (anyone) haven't read my,
"Nine Simple Rules to Buying Fish", it's a short read that will teach you how to buy the healthiest fish and keep them that way. Here's the link -
Nine Simple Rules
I hope this helps.
Dick
