I am dissapointed that this store sells "painted" fish. I purchased five not realizing the coloration was artificial. Upon floating the bag of newly purchased fish in my home aquarium it was only then, under better lighting, that I noticed the fins didn't look so well. After research I have learned of the practice of "painting" fish and sure enough the dye oozes back out of the wounds and the fish struggle to survive in their weakened state.
Andy Gallagher 04:56:45 9/20/2005