[markgardner]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lam Nguyen I believe that another etiquette while at a dealer's shop is to never point out any negative things such as a dead or sick koi or how the water is not clear or the filter smells, etc. I am sure that the dealer already knows these things if he/she is a good dealer. Anyways, just my thoughts.

I'm sorry but i fundamentally disagree, specifically with a dead or sick Koi. Yeah, they may know about it, they may not know about, enquiring about it should provoke a reasonable explanation, if it's a dead Koi they have no idea about they should at best thank you for alerting them!

As a responsible hobbyist surely everyone should point out dead or sick fish?

If the dealer couldn't give a toss when you tell then there are questions to be asked!