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Old 26-01-2006, 05:59 PM
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Default F.A.Q's on Stocks....

Well I decided to put this up based on several questions that I've received which at times seems a little too overwhelming for me to respond. No I am not speaking out against anyone in general, but hope I can answer the questions that some of you have posted to me here and not have to repeat myself over again.

1. Q. Got Discount arrr ??

A. Classic Question. In most circumstances the prices posted are what they are. Unless you are making a bulk buy (10 or more fishes), I would give you a reasonable discount. I have to clarify, that we do not make a whole lot of $$$$ from the things we sell. Some of u might say... "yeah right".... well, its really up to you to believe.

2. Q. I want to get this, this and that species, can they be put in a community??

A. I have to say, go do your research first before buying. You can post it in the general area, and see if anyone responds, I will try very much to try and answer your questions. If you do not get any response, then go to other forums (I'm sure most of you are active in other forums too) 'coz there aren't too many people here to answer you in compatibility issues.

3. Q. Can the fish breed?

A. I do not guarantee that your fish can breed. It's up to you to raise them in the proper conditions for them to be able to breed.

4. Q. Can you sex them ?

A. In most circumstances when the fish are small... we are not able to sex them and in some cases some are really hard to sex.So if you see that the size quoted is small, don't bother asking. We will try our very best to try to give you a male/female ratio.

5. Q. I wish to buy your fish, but I haven't got enough tank space.

A. It's really not my problem. I hate to sound blunt but I don't force anyone to buy my stuff. If you are ready then by all means come get it. If you are not ready then don't get it and please don't ask for quotations if you are not ready to buy them. It's really really annoying.

6. Q. Got what new fish ???

A. I really am not "God"....... if I have anything to sell at all I will announce it.

7. Q. Can you find me this, this and that species ?

A. My answer would be yes.... in most circumstances I can get hold of quite a few things. It's just the timing, size and the price factors. I tend not to hold too many stocks 'coz I don't have a shop, I don't have heaps of tanks that I can stock abundance and it's risky business to stock too many fishes coz the market in Malaysia is small for exotic or rare fishes. Thus as a re-seller.. I can't take too many fishes from the wholesalers at one go hence the prices. Size and availability really depends on what is available at the very moment. So it would be good if you would give me the size and numbers that you're actually looking for, so I can readily respond to you. As for availability, I can't really tell... sometimes things that are required aren't available immediately.. so if you can wait.. I will try my very best. Really its a timing issue.

I would also like to clarify that in some circumstances, I would refer some of you to other shops or AI for instance. This does not mean I don't want your business. Sometimes its really not viable for me to sell you those fishes for the mere fact that they are so commonly found and abundantly available and the numbers that are requested just does not warrant me to make a trip. I hope you all understand my predicament here.

8. Q. Wah, ur fish so small summore wan to sell so expensive arr?

A. Go fly kite.....

9. Q. Can you give me a list of the fishes you have ?

A. Fishes that are available are usually announced in this forum.

10. Q. Why don't you answer my P.M ?

A. I try to answer most questions.... but to tell you frankly, my inbox sometimes is flooded wif too many questions. So please only ask what is necessary and deemed reasonable (Reasonablenes is rather subjective huh??, but I take it most of you are of a reasonable man's standards), and I will readily answer you.

11. Can you arrange for the fish to be send to me in ...... (outstation places) ?

A. I usually can load them up into Express bus for a minimal fee (Around RM20 to RM30) and give you the contact of the bus drivers to pick them up once they touch down at your local bus station. I don't run a charity.. there are charges imposed and its not by me, its by the bus company. Alternatively, I can see if anyone is heading up to your area and tumpang them to carry the fish, in that case it would be FREE.

Ok ...... that's all I can think about now... thanks... again... I wish to reiterate I am not pointing my fingers to anyone in particular and by no means wish to offend anyone. Just hope that you all can understand. I thank all those who have suppported me over... and Happy CNY to all Chinese bro's and sis out there... others have a good break.

Cheers..............

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