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where to buy pet fish?

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  • 22-10-2009 9:05am
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    claralara
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    Not sure if there’s a separate fish forum but please redirect if there is.

    I’m looking to buy pet fish as a present. Something of the goldfish variety but maybe a little more exciting and unique.

    Any recommendations? I’m working near Grafton Street and living in Dundrum. Anywhere around even Stillorgan, Dun Laoghaoire etc?

    And how much should I be paying?

    Thanks in advance!


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    lorebringer
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    Petstop in Blanshardstown retail park have a big fish section upstaris, the whole floor is dedicated to fish and such. They also sell loads of accessories. Might be worth the drive out.


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    star-pants
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    Think Baumanns in Stillorgan do fish if I recall right - they're (if you're coming from dundrum) the left at/after the shopping centre, at the lights there, if you go left, keeping the shopping center on your left - just past it, on the left, always lots of cars and things, looks like a fish tackle shop (as it is that too) but down the back they have fish to buy as well.


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    Frisbee
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    If you can get there Aquatic Village in Blesssington is the best shop imo


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    ValerieR
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    Yes, Aquatic Village is a good shop - you also have Fintastic Aquatics in Dun Laoghaire which is another good one. Also, Wackers on the Long Mile Rd have a shop near the Ilac centre.
    Good luck with your shopping. Before you go ahead, make sure you have done your research. You'll need a tank big enough, a filter and also you need to cycle your tank before putting fish into it. Lots of info on the internet on this particular subject.

    Hope this helps.
    ValerieR
    www.irishfishkeepers.com


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    aboutimeilogin!
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    boardwalk pets are good, ask for clara


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    lrushe
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    The Seahorse Aquarium in Ballymount have started doing freshwater fish, worth a look!


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    Lauragoesmad
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    aboutimeilogin! wrote: »
    boardwalk pets are good, ask for clara

    Boardwalk are brillo! When I bought my tank from them, they made me set it up and come in two weeks later with a water sample. They won't sell fish unless your tank is running right. Brilliant selection and so helpful.:)


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    RaeRae
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    Breffni House Pets are really near Dundrum. Up near the mental hospital.

    Be careful when you're buying the fish though, don't get it a small plastic tank. Goldfish are actually recommended to need a lot more space than this.


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