JoFish vs Fish Pro's
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INOKEA
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I like jofish also,
Jofish;
Pros, healthier livestock
Cons, every time I stop by theirs tanks are almost empty.
Jofish seams to carry less but healthier and at a good price.
Fish pros;
Pros, a lot of livestock
Down side though is a lot of dead or sick fish in almost all their tanks, I guess that's the pay out of too much livestock. Their prices are ok too.
That's my personal opinion.
Jofish;
Pros, healthier livestock
Cons, every time I stop by theirs tanks are almost empty.
Jofish seams to carry less but healthier and at a good price.
Fish pros;
Pros, a lot of livestock
Down side though is a lot of dead or sick fish in almost all their tanks, I guess that's the pay out of too much livestock. Their prices are ok too.
That's my personal opinion.
woodnaquanut
Active member
I agree with the above statements.
I've bought one fish from the new FP. Of course it went into QT.
Since I purchased that fish, their tanks have been looking worse. I've talked to them about it. Perhaps if other customers shared their concerns with the manager we could effect positive change. If they were up for it I bet we could put together a few 'experts' to make recommendations.
Several years ago I was there to buy a fish. All the fish they had of that species had ich. The employee told me, "No problem, you can treat that easily". I walked out and it was YEARS before I returned.
I understand the risks buying fish. I want to start with as healthy a fish as possible. No way am I going to START with an obviously diseased fish unless it's at GREAT discount (free?). Healthy fish cost the same a sick ones. I choose to spend my $$ on the healthy.
I haven't dealt with JF much. The staff is friendly and helpful. They don't seem like a retail FS. Every time I've been there there is almost no stock. If they were closer I'd visit them more often.
I want both these stores to succeed. Good for them and great for us!
I've bought one fish from the new FP. Of course it went into QT.
Since I purchased that fish, their tanks have been looking worse. I've talked to them about it. Perhaps if other customers shared their concerns with the manager we could effect positive change. If they were up for it I bet we could put together a few 'experts' to make recommendations.
Several years ago I was there to buy a fish. All the fish they had of that species had ich. The employee told me, "No problem, you can treat that easily". I walked out and it was YEARS before I returned.
I understand the risks buying fish. I want to start with as healthy a fish as possible. No way am I going to START with an obviously diseased fish unless it's at GREAT discount (free?). Healthy fish cost the same a sick ones. I choose to spend my $$ on the healthy.
I haven't dealt with JF much. The staff is friendly and helpful. They don't seem like a retail FS. Every time I've been there there is almost no stock. If they were closer I'd visit them more often.
I want both these stores to succeed. Good for them and great for us!
I agree
WalrusKisses
Member
"The Store On Piner" is officially the new name for that business, haha.
Rarend99
Active member
Hahahaha totally agree
woodnaquanut
Active member
I usually don't like to dis a LFS, but I have to agree. I've spent thousands there and am a stranger to them.
There WAS one employee that I connected with but he moved away to a far off foreign city on the east coast!
gonzalez78
New member
Ever since that incident at "The Store On Piner" between me and the manager I have never gone back.... While some of the clerks there do know me well I was not happy with the bad information I heard being given out to the customers just so they could make a few bucks out of them.... Would you recommend to add snails to fresh water tanks? would you say "oh no they don't reproduce quick"?.... Would you tell a customer that they can grow any coral under fluorescent lights?.... After I told those customers to take their money somewhere else where they would tell them the truth I walked out and vowed never to return there again.... As for FP and JF I do agree that JF has more healthier looking fish while FP has more corals.... The drawbacks is that they both had giant aiptasia in their coral tanks last time I was in their stores.
woodnaquanut
Active member
To be fair, if a misinformed employee stopped me from going to a LFS, I don't think there would be any place to shop!
I love snails in my FW tanks. Cleanup crew and indicator of over feeding if they are outta control.
I've seen some spectacular tanks lit with just T5s.
Almost any type of equipment works if you have the skill.
I love snails in my FW tanks. Cleanup crew and indicator of over feeding if they are outta control.
I've seen some spectacular tanks lit with just T5s.
Almost any type of equipment works if you have the skill.
gonzalez78
New member
Johnny boy you're not reading my post well I take it.... You're tilling me that you can grow any coral under fluorescent light bulbs? You know the ones found in the lights you buy at walmart that are for freshwater only.... I know you can grow great things with t5's but they were not talking about those lights. Also, I know it's good to have snails in your freshwater tank but to go as far as sayings hat they don't reproduce fast? Dude they're like freaking rabbits. Another thing is that it was not just one misinformed LFS employe but 2.... One who was supposed to the the replacement to James, their saltwater expert.
Out of the only 3 stores we have in Sonoma county
I like fish pros the best for costumer service, prices, and just feel welcomed to be there.
Frags are reasonably priced.
If you talk to any of the staff they will take the time to help you and answer all your questions.
Jofish has healthy fish and a few corals and there prices are really close to the store on Piner
The store on Piner, since James left, it hasn't been the same every time I go in there I get no help. They have no costumer service and I don't feel welcome at all.
When I was looking to get my tank I gave them the dimensions for the tank I needed and they told me that no body makes custom tanks anymore so I went to FishPros the same day and Jason the manager got my custom tank for me in two weeks at no extra charge and cheaper than CEASERS.
I live down the street from the store on Piner but if FishPros is open I would rather drive to Cotati.
That's in my humble opinion.
I like fish pros the best for costumer service, prices, and just feel welcomed to be there.
Frags are reasonably priced.
If you talk to any of the staff they will take the time to help you and answer all your questions.
Jofish has healthy fish and a few corals and there prices are really close to the store on Piner
The store on Piner, since James left, it hasn't been the same every time I go in there I get no help. They have no costumer service and I don't feel welcome at all.
When I was looking to get my tank I gave them the dimensions for the tank I needed and they told me that no body makes custom tanks anymore so I went to FishPros the same day and Jason the manager got my custom tank for me in two weeks at no extra charge and cheaper than CEASERS.
I live down the street from the store on Piner but if FishPros is open I would rather drive to Cotati.
That's in my humble opinion.
woodnaquanut
Active member
Oh No, I've been called 'boy'! 
Somebody needs glasses!!!! :bounce3::bounce2::bounce3:
Somebody needs glasses!!!! :bounce3::bounce2::bounce3:
