Live aquaria does not operate separately. It's owned by pet co. When you tour live aquaria pet co signs are everywhere.
I'm not sure where you get your information. I got mine from the VP of PetCo located in California. He is a 30 Saltwater enthusiast. The business joined in a mass purchase, however as @Dtackett stated. PetCo is NOT the one driving the requirements. Dr F&S is, try attending one of their quarterly investment calls and you will understand more of what I am talking about. You can find it on their (PetCo and Dr. F&S sites).
PetCo might be the name brand, but they do not operate under the same guidelines. (with the exception of legality and marketing)
PetCo is Required to improve their practices. But a majority of the animals in PetCo don't come from Live Aquaria. They come from A&M Aquatics of whom they have been in partnership with them for years.
Read this: you might begin to understand what I mean by PetCo will not change the goods and service of F&S
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/Petco-Buying-Drs-Foster-and-Smith/
Another good article and financials are listed below. http://www.thestreet.com/story/1296...imal-supplies-scoops-up-drs-foster-smith.html
Look up the info on "The Street", where I get most of my fiscal investment news.
I'm not trying to say prices won't shift, or that PetCo won't claim success, but the folks who run and build F&S are still running the show there. Not PetCo pukes.
That's all, I take very deep considerations and do ample research in my investments. And I invest in TPG Capital. The financial backers of PetCo.
You can still say and think however you wish, that's your right. I just wanted to provide people with a few facts and let y'all decide from there. Hope this helps someone.
If not, no intent up upset anyone.