Online buying

jobu28 · 12/08/2009, 06:33 PM

Not new to the hobby, but new to internet buying. Not sure if this is allowed here but where do you guys recommend ordering online from corals to fish. Currently looking for a moray.

cidermaster · 12/08/2009, 06:39 PM

Look at all the sponsors at the bottom of the forum page most have reviews...live aquaria is always good!

ginnboy · 12/08/2009, 06:46 PM

+1 live aquaria

MHannon · 12/09/2009, 11:31 AM

jobu28 I see you live in NY. Although most reputable online reef vendors (most of the sponsors here on RC) package their shipments with heat/cool packs depending on the season, it is especially chilly up there now. I'm in MD and have had a couple shipments arrive dead. I used 2 big name vendors that are sponsors here on RC and it was not their fault. They were shipped with heat packs and were overnight shipped, but it was just way too cold. Again I'm not bashing them at all, they did everything right. I just don't suggest ordering livestock during winter.

xxjdmcivicek9xx · 12/09/2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MHannon

jobu28 I see you live in NY. Although most reputable online reef vendors (most of the sponsors here on RC) package their shipments with heat/cool packs depending on the season, it is especially chilly up there now. I'm in MD and have had a couple shipments arrive dead. I used 2 big name vendors that are sponsors here on RC and it was not their fault. They were shipped with heat packs and were overnight shipped, but it was just way too cold. Again I'm not bashing them at all, they did everything right. I just don't suggest ordering livestock during winter.

I agree especially, as it gets closer to christmas and more and more people are sending packages theres usually alot more delays and more time for your shipment to get cold. if you have any local fish stores around you i suggest buying from them at least until the holiday season passes.

jobu28 · 12/09/2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I ship reptiles using heat packs with no issues(hopefully didnt jinx myself), but i guess fish are a little more delicate. Will keep it in mind.

NirvanaFan · 12/09/2009, 05:25 PM

If you do find something online, try to pick it up at the local fedex/ups location. Your packages won't be stuck in a truck all day that way, and you can pick them up when they open in the AM.

jobu28 · 12/10/2009, 04:57 PM

Thanks guys for all the help.

peasofme · 12/15/2009, 12:39 PM

ccritters.com has the best prices

LamboBoy · 12/15/2009, 08:20 PM

Aside from LiveAquaria.com there are also
BlueZooAquatics.com
Vividaquariums.com

jobu28 · 12/16/2009, 05:15 AM

Thanks, ill check them out.

Frogmanx82 · 12/16/2009, 08:23 AM

Ordering in the winter is riskier, watch the weather and at least try to time it with some moderate weather.

12/08/2009, 06:33 PM	#1
jobu28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	Online buying Not new to the hobby, but new to internet buying. Not sure if this is allowed here but where do you guys recommend ordering online from corals to fish. Currently looking for a moray.

12/09/2009, 11:31 AM	#4
MHannon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (Cecil County) Posts: 800	jobu28 I see you live in NY. Although most reputable online reef vendors (most of the sponsors here on RC) package their shipments with heat/cool packs depending on the season, it is especially chilly up there now. I'm in MD and have had a couple shipments arrive dead. I used 2 big name vendors that are sponsors here on RC and it was not their fault. They were shipped with heat packs and were overnight shipped, but it was just way too cold. Again I'm not bashing them at all, they did everything right. I just don't suggest ordering livestock during winter. __________________ "Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." Current Tank Info: AGA 90gal W/ megaflow, 75gal sump in basement, Mag18 return, Vortech MP40 & MP10, six bulb 48" 54w TEK T-5, ASM G-3 W/ gate valve mod, softies, LPS, SPS, clams, lots of live rock & sand, & a 12 Gallon Nano Cube Deluxe w/ 70watt halide

12/16/2009, 08:23 AM	#12
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	Ordering in the winter is riskier, watch the weather and at least try to time it with some moderate weather. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

12/08/2009, 06:39 PM	#2
cidermaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tilton,NH and Lexington,KY Posts: 137	Look at all the sponsors at the bottom of the forum page most have reviews...live aquaria is always good!

12/08/2009, 06:46 PM	#3
ginnboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: jesup,ga Posts: 124	+1 live aquaria

12/09/2009, 04:27 PM	#6
jobu28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	Thanks for the heads up. I ship reptiles using heat packs with no issues(hopefully didnt jinx myself), but i guess fish are a little more delicate. Will keep it in mind.

12/09/2009, 05:25 PM	#7
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	If you do find something online, try to pick it up at the local fedex/ups location. Your packages won't be stuck in a truck all day that way, and you can pick them up when they open in the AM.

12/10/2009, 04:57 PM	#8
jobu28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	Thanks guys for all the help.

12/15/2009, 12:39 PM	#9
peasofme Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,405	ccritters.com has the best prices

12/15/2009, 08:20 PM	#10
LamboBoy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 306	Aside from LiveAquaria.com there are also BlueZooAquatics.com Vividaquariums.com

12/16/2009, 05:15 AM	#11
jobu28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	Thanks, ill check them out.