Good online resource for ordering a clean-up crew?

Octoberfest · 02/16/2006, 06:46 PM

I'm looing for an a place on-line that I can order a clean-up crew. Can anyone recommend one?

Andrew · 02/16/2006, 06:49 PM

Well what kind of a clean up crew do you want? Phishy Business has really good deals on inverts.

http://www.phishybusiness.com/cuc.php

Octoberfest · 02/16/2006, 06:50 PM

not sure depends on the cost. I'd like to get a couple different types of snails and hermits for now and expand on top of that later on unless there is a good package deal.

Andrew · 02/16/2006, 06:52 PM

phishy business would be best because most of their snails and hermits are only $.50 each. You can't really beat that. Most lfs charge $2-3 for a single snail or hermit.

Octoberfest · 02/16/2006, 07:01 PM

yeah that's why I'm looking for something online.

Couple of questions though. I like this one...

"Name: A package deal 2
Items: 48 Astrea, 36 Nassarius, 2 Queen Conch, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, 6 Blueleg Hermits, 2 Scarlet Hermints, 2 Sea Cucumbers
Price: $135.00/shipping included"

But I don't know anything about hte Conch or Cucumbers as far as their care, their benefits, dangers etc. Also will the peppermint shrimp be o.k. with a large coral banded shrimp in the tank?

techrider62 · 02/17/2006, 06:33 AM

saltwater fish dot com

sundance1 · 02/17/2006, 08:03 AM

Anywhere BUT saltwaterfish.com

boodwah · 02/17/2006, 10:37 AM

I've not bought here but I am considerin them for my next purchase based upon reccomendations of others here on RC. I'm sure some others reading this will have had experiences and will give you and I both a better idea of how they are to deal with.
http://www.aquaticisland.com/index.p...8f7594ae23f699
They do seem to have the best prices, but that is not the ultimate bottom line. Good luck!

sugarmaltese · 02/17/2006, 10:50 AM

Try this site: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/s...cfm?pCatId=420

sundance1 · 02/17/2006, 10:56 AM

I have ordered from LiveAquaria and had a great experience with them.Everything was delivered quickly and as advertised.

boodwah · 02/17/2006, 11:17 AM

I just ordered a cleanup crew from them. It was a bit pricey but every single animal was alive and two days later they still are unless something has died back in a hole somewhere. The package arrived overnight FedEx and was black bags in a styrofoam cooler in a cardboard box with heat packs. They also send a nice acclimatization guide. They are a bit pricey but I think you are getting what you pay for with them. No-hassle guaranteed live arrival livestock.

inlandreef · 02/17/2006, 12:17 PM

www.reeftopia.com
Great place free shipping too.

jimbo045 · 02/17/2006, 01:28 PM

I think Country Corals on-line are very good packers and shippers.

02/16/2006, 06:46 PM	#1
Octoberfest Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NC Posts: 1,350	Good online resource for ordering a clean-up crew? I'm looing for an a place on-line that I can order a clean-up crew. Can anyone recommend one? __________________ 29 gallon bio-cube with 150w metal halide sunpod fixture, stock 14 gallon bio-cube

02/16/2006, 06:50 PM	#3
Octoberfest Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NC Posts: 1,350	not sure depends on the cost. I'd like to get a couple different types of snails and hermits for now and expand on top of that later on unless there is a good package deal. __________________ 29 gallon bio-cube with 150w metal halide sunpod fixture, stock 14 gallon bio-cube

02/16/2006, 07:01 PM	#5
Octoberfest Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NC Posts: 1,350	yeah that's why I'm looking for something online. Couple of questions though. I like this one... "Name: A package deal 2 Items: 48 Astrea, 36 Nassarius, 2 Queen Conch, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, 6 Blueleg Hermits, 2 Scarlet Hermints, 2 Sea Cucumbers Price: $135.00/shipping included" But I don't know anything about hte Conch or Cucumbers as far as their care, their benefits, dangers etc. Also will the peppermint shrimp be o.k. with a large coral banded shrimp in the tank? __________________ 29 gallon bio-cube with 150w metal halide sunpod fixture, stock 14 gallon bio-cube

02/17/2006, 06:33 AM	#6
techrider62 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nj Posts: 129	saltwater fish dot com __________________ Techrider62

02/17/2006, 10:37 AM	#8
boodwah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 145	I've not bought here but I am considerin them for my next purchase based upon reccomendations of others here on RC. I'm sure some others reading this will have had experiences and will give you and I both a better idea of how they are to deal with. http://www.aquaticisland.com/index.p...8f7594ae23f699 They do seem to have the best prices, but that is not the ultimate bottom line. Good luck! __________________ Boodwah Single handedly keeping the carpet cleaning industry in Nashville alive. Current Tank Info: 90 gal Glasscages w/overflow, 30 gal sump, Won 200 Skimmer, 115lbs live rock, 260w PC, 60w T-5, mad wife

02/16/2006, 06:49 PM	#2
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Well what kind of a clean up crew do you want? Phishy Business has really good deals on inverts. http://www.phishybusiness.com/cuc.php

02/16/2006, 06:52 PM	#4
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	phishy business would be best because most of their snails and hermits are only $.50 each. You can't really beat that. Most lfs charge $2-3 for a single snail or hermit.

02/17/2006, 08:03 AM	#7
sundance1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bedford,PA Posts: 230	Anywhere BUT saltwaterfish.com

02/17/2006, 10:50 AM	#9
sugarmaltese Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, IL Posts: 38	Try this site: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/s...cfm?pCatId=420

02/17/2006, 10:56 AM	#10
sundance1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bedford,PA Posts: 230	I have ordered from LiveAquaria and had a great experience with them.Everything was delivered quickly and as advertised.

02/17/2006, 11:17 AM	#11
boodwah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 145	I just ordered a cleanup crew from them. It was a bit pricey but every single animal was alive and two days later they still are unless something has died back in a hole somewhere. The package arrived overnight FedEx and was black bags in a styrofoam cooler in a cardboard box with heat packs. They also send a nice acclimatization guide. They are a bit pricey but I think you are getting what you pay for with them. No-hassle guaranteed live arrival livestock. __________________ Boodwah Single handedly keeping the carpet cleaning industry in Nashville alive. Current Tank Info: 90 gal Glasscages w/overflow, 30 gal sump, Won 200 Skimmer, 115lbs live rock, 260w PC, 60w T-5, mad wife

02/17/2006, 12:17 PM	#12
inlandreef Mike Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lodi, Ca Posts: 1,058	www.reeftopia.com Great place free shipping too. __________________ I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. - WC. Fields Current Tank Info: 120 with a 50G sump/fuge, Reef Octopus 150 Skimmer, Reef Octopus Reactor, Tek Elite 8x54 T5 fixture

02/17/2006, 01:28 PM	#13
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	I think Country Corals on-line are very good packers and shippers.