What should I do if my local pet store doesn't have the fish I want?

Go to the next local pet store to you. Or you could ask them if/when they'll be getting the fish you want. So then you could just wait and come back another time.
 
1.Go to another fish store.
2.Try asking them if they can order the fish for you, even if they don't have it at the store.
3.Buy online. Monsterfishkeepers.com or aquariacentral.com are forums with a section to buy/sell things. Aquabid.com is like an ebay for fish. Craigslist if you want to buy from people in your area.
 
Most fish stores...(not chain ones, like petco or petsmart) will order fish for you.
If there is something you want let them know.

OR
You will have to buy online.
Look for an online fish seller that is relatively close to you because you will have to pay for fast shipping.

I live in california and I like AZgardens.
I have also bought from ebay.
 
Sometimes you can find online fish stores which can actually ship fish to you, though I've never done this so I'm not sure how reliable they would be. You can ask the fish store if they can special order one for you, or ask them where another store is which might carry the fish. Usually if you can find an actual tropical or saltwater fish store they will have a plethora of choices. And chances are the fish will be healthier too, as per my experience. The website as my source seems to be one where you can purchase live fish, as well as other accessories.

Hope this helps!
 
go crawl under a rock and cry by yourself because you didnt get your fishy. T_T
 
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