Does Petco ship live fish?

How long do you quarantine fish at Petco?

Petco recommends that all new Live Fish & Invertebrates be quarantined for 14 days. Petco will not refund or replace any existing Live Fish & Invertebrates that is injured or becomes ill as a result of introducing new Live Fish & Invertebrates to your aquarium.

Does Petco ship fish and invertebrates?

There are no additional hidden charges for shipping, boxes, heat or cool packs, etc. Petco is a name you can trust. All Fish & Invertebrates are shipping via Next Day Shipping. FREE! If you are unable to receive your shipment during the week, Saturday Delivery is available for an additional $12.50 per order.

Does Petco give you a new fish after 14 days?

They give you a new fish or your money back if the fish didn’t survive for at least 14 days. It’s laughable that most LFS and online vendors do not have enough confidence in their fish handling to offer 14 days live guarantee. Pointing the finger at Petco is probably not fair.

Does Petco quarantine fish?

Quarantine the fish too it was fine hense carrier that diesnt show synptoms of get sick anymore. I was ticked and hated petco. But it happens to local stores too. A new local shop that opened in northern virginia. Sold a discus to a guy and he ended up with discus plague as well wiped out all his discus.

Does Petco do refunds on fish and invertebrates?

If you are not available to sign for the package, Petco can only guarantee a refund of the price of the Live Fish & Invertebrates and not the shipping cost. If regrettably your Live Fish & Invertebrates arrives deceased, Petco will gladly issue a refund or a replacement.

Does Petco guarantee their saltwater live stock?

from what my local petco said they will not guarantee their saltwater live stock. But this may vary location to location. have not bought fish from LFS so I never asked that question. Most LFS don’t guarantee fish either. Petco gets their fish from the same exact wholesalers as everyone else.

What is the return policy for freshwater fish&invertebrates?

Freshwater fish purchased in-store can be returned with a receipt within 30 days for a full refund to original form of tender. Returns or refunds cannot be offered on Live Fish & Invertebrates that you decide you do not want. Please ensure the items you order are what you want before finalizing the order.

How long do aquarium fish stay alive at Petco?

All Freshwater Aquatic Life purchased on Petco.com are guaranteed to stay alive for 30 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money. Freshwater fish purchased in-store can be returned with a receipt within 30 days for a full refund to original form of tender.

Can I return a fish to Petco?

Please do not mail any specimens back to Petco. Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants refunds may only be given by contacting Customer Service and cannot be given at any Petco store location. Live Fish, Invertebrates, & Plants CANNOT be returned to any Petco or Unleashed by Petco stores.

What is Petco’s return policy for returns without receipts?

Petco electronically scans your information solely for the purpose of preventing return abuse. Petco will not sell the information obtained through this process. Returns without a receipt or made after 60 days are eligible for in-store only merchandise credit equal to the lowest company-wide price at which the returned products were sold.

Should we be quarantining fish from Petco?

We should be quarantining fish from any source unless you know the source and trust them. We should especially be quarantining fish from Petco but I heard quite a few great deals being had at Petco (like 25$ purple tangs and such). But you can’t judy toss them into the DT.

Is Petco’s 14 day live guarantee on fish any good?

It’s laughable that most LFS and online vendors do not have enough confidence in their fish handling to offer 14 days live guarantee. Pointing the finger at Petco is probably not fair. We should be quarantining fish from any source unless you know the source and trust them.

Where to buy cheap fish for quarantine?

We should especially be quarantining fish from Petco but I heard quite a few great deals being had at Petco (like 25$ purple tangs and such). But you can’t judy toss them into the DT.

Why is Petco so bad at keeping fish alive?

It is no secret. For years, PETCO has had a real problem keeping saltwater fish and livestock alive. I’m not sure why they have this problem. It’s not exactly rocket science to keep basic water parameters in check, feed the fish and do water changes. The sad fact that PETCO as a corporation can’t do this. They don’t know how.

Where does Petco get its corals?

My petco gets its corals from ORA and other big name companies. Same eith their fish. 95% of my fish in my 135 came from petco. I got velvet once from it and it wiped out my fish.

Do fish live longer in captivity?

Scientists believe that fish have a longer life expectancy in captivity than in the wild because there’s no predation, food is always available and their environment is less harsh. Life is just easier in an aquarium! (In theory).

Does Petco keep fish alive when they arrive?

Petco takes great care to ensure that the the Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants you order arrive safely and in healthy condition. All Aquatic Life purchased on Petco.com are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money back to the original form on payment.

Can I return items to a Petco store?

Personalized items and prescription food cannot be returned to a store. Exchanges can be made at any Petco or Unleashed by Petco store location. If exchanging for a different item, you will receive credit for the amount paid as listed on your “Returns to Store Receipt.”.

How do I get a refund from Petco for fish?

Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants refunds may only be given by contacting Customer Service and cannot be given at any Petco store location. Live Fish, Invertebrates, & Plants CANNOT be returned to any Petco or Unleashed by Petco stores. Please have your order number available when contacting Customer Service.

What is the return policy for unleashed by Petco?

Items purchased prior to 12/1/21 will remain eligible for return or exchange with proof of purchase for 60 days. Your local Petco or Unleashed by Petco store will gladly accept the return of your petco.com order within 60 days of the initial shipment date.

Should I buy fish from Petco?

Fish from any source can have infections and parasites. If you look through the disease forum you’ll find very few people buy from Petco, but there’s still a lot of disease.

Does Petco have a guarantee on fish?

Guarantee Petco takes great care to ensure that the Live Fish & Invertebrates you order arrive safely and in healthy condition. All Freshwater Aquatic Life purchased on Petco.com are guaranteed to stay alive for 30 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money.