Sean,
I can't speak for Overtons, but if I had to guess, because of your purchase numbers, he was trying to save you a few $$$. My experience with fish is, some handle the ride better than others. I just try to get them to my BOW, get them acclimated, and get them introduced to their new ecosystem ASAP. I purchased and stocked CC and BC last Friday from Overtons. Upon arrival at my place, the CC seemed more lively than the BC....my pond temp was 94 degrees, so I grabbed the BC and stocked them in the deep end first...then the CC last...they all seem fine.
Charlie
