You might be right, Aquarium Co-op is open about where they get fish, and I’m sure there are limited number of wholesalers so it makes sense that there’s some overlap. I do know that one of the shops in Port Orchard strongly prefers to buy locally raised fish, and it seems like the shop on Whidbey buys at least some fish from Europe. Overall I think all the newer shops have cleaner looking tanks and generally healthier looking fish.
Overall I strongly prefer to get fish from Aquarium Co-op but I live south of Seattle so it’s not always practical. 😪
Well said!