Good tang advice from the LFS!

[Anonymous]

I was at the local LFS and and saw a guy order a beautiful Sohal tang, probably a good 7-8" long. The LFS guy was new and just a kid. He didn't ask any questions, just promptly bagged up the fish. Then, another LFS guy walked over and started asking the customer about his set-up and whether or not he new the requirements for the fish. The customer had a 90 and didn't seem to know much about the fish. The LFS guy explained that a Sohal requires a minimum 150 gallon tank and will be aggressive toward other tank mates. He suggested that a yellow tang would be much more suitable for the guy's set-up, and the guy gave up the Sohal for the yellow. It's nice to see that some LFS's aren't just out to make a buck.

 

[Anonymous]

That is a refreshing story! Good for the LFS guy!!

 

[fungia]

they arent all evil after all

j/k for any lfs owner reading this, i know there are some good guys out there!

 

[Tackett]

that makes me feel warm and fuzzy, it really does.

 

[fishfanatic2]

Now the next step is spreading this devotion...































MY AREA FIRST!!! :mrgreen:

 

[JohnD]

Especially because of the price difference between a sohal and a yellow tang. The one guy is sure a self-assured dude.

 

[Anonymous]

I used to (and thankfully do again) have an LFS like this..

The one I used to have was owned by a guy who now works for the MAC. - Now, one of his former employees has stepped up in his place.

Both are amazing people and excellent business owners. - I simply cannot say enough good about either.

If anyone finds themselves in Kalamazoo, look up Mothers Reef.

 

[danmhippo]

Even 150 is small for a 7-8" fish.

Nah......... He is still a LFS guy, better than the others, no doubt, but still not giving the full story.