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05/26/2014, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Where do most of you buy your fish?
Do you buy from LFS or online? If online where is the best place to go?
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05/26/2014, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NYC
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About 50/50 for me. I have a couple of good lfs nearby, but have had good experiences with NY Aquatic and LiveAquaria.com.
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05/26/2014, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Home of 10,000 lakes
Posts: 917
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LFS, I like seeing the conditions and housekeeping. It will give me an clue on the care of the livestock.
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05/27/2014, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Memphis, Tn
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we have several LFS here in memphis so i bounce around I will be ordering from liveaquaria pretty soon though
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90g Reef Octo BH2000 Tek 8x54 T5s 100 lbs of fiji rock Tangs; Magnif foxface; clowns; bar goby; chromis; Cardinal Frogspawns; zoas; scroll; acans; red and blue people eaters; RBTA and Carpet Nems Current Tank Info: 90g and 36g Bow |
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05/27/2014, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 117
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Where do most of you buy your fish?
I used to get mine from Reefs2Go but they haven't had fish in stock for a while and their prices went up a few months ago so they're on the level with LiveAquaria now. Reefs2Go has been less than stellar messing up my orders and getting DOA fish. LiveAquaria has been much better. My LFS isn't all that great and overpriced so I order most of my livestock.
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05/27/2014, 09:36 AM
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Moved On
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,757
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If I had to break it down: probably 50% from Liveaquaria, 25% from Bluezoo, 25% from various LFS.
My success rate when ordering online, especially Liveaquaria, has been amazing. Almost no losses. But when I buy from LFS, it's 50-50. |
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05/27/2014, 11:11 AM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Stockton, CA
Posts: 14,854
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LFS.
I would much rather cherry-pick the livestock at various locations, than get stuck with what they send you in the mail. A Coral Beauty might be a Coral Beauty, but the colors on some of these fish can be quite exquisite. That's what I want. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/ft/index.php Last edited by cloak; 05/27/2014 at 11:54 AM. |
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05/27/2014, 11:13 AM
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Saltwater Addict
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vandalia OHIO
Posts: 11,624
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LFS, Reefanimals.com, and LiveAquaria.com
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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05/27/2014, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 456
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Lfs for me, I can't afford the shipping and I also like to observe the livestock before purchasing.
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05/27/2014, 01:19 PM
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Coral Hoarder
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 2,247
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There is an LFS every 5 mins from me. But I usually buy from 1 or 2 places. The petco actually has a decent clownfish inventory and they have a return policy so I bought my maroon clown from them. Little guy is going 3 years strong.
CUC I buy from Reefcleaners.org. Any LFS or Petco charges a STUPID amount for hermits and snails. I stand by John @ Reefcleaners.org any day. He is a great guy and has never disappointed.
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05/27/2014, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Seattle, WA
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Lfs. I worry about the shipping for the fish. I would hate getting something DOA or thinking about them suffering because of shipping delays. Besides I like to see what I am getting and am too impatient to wait for the shipping time.
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05/27/2014, 02:25 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: canada, toronto
Posts: 8,161
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my fish come from Ken.
the LFS. |
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05/27/2014, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Central NH
Posts: 1,241
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I got 5 from saltwaterfish.com overnight. I didn't feel bad about the shipping because I got 5...even though the tank police would bust me for adding 5 at once...they all arrived alive and are doing great in my tank. Because of the price I got the shipping down to $4.99 for overnight (really just the packing fee.) The rest I got from the LFS.
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05/27/2014, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Bellefontaine Ohio
Posts: 771
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live aquaria until they switched to UPS, now I won't even consider them. I've heard a lot of good about thatfishplace.com and vividaquariums.com
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05/27/2014, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wyocena Wi
Posts: 6,936
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About 60% Live aquaria, divers den open house and the rest from one LFS in the area.
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Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT |
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05/27/2014, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 58
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LFS or other reefers.. specifically for fish. Have ordered coral online a few times and it came in okay condition.
I always try to support the LFS when I can. They're there when you really need them.. Now hahah |
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05/27/2014, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Dallas, Ga.
Posts: 80
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Liveaquaria 100%, Diver's Den will be my downfall lol
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05/27/2014, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 54
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agree with rale2001 here in Memphis we got a handful to pick from so lfs most of the time I have had great success with liveaquaria.com. had some fish die a couple days after receiving them in qt. they refunded all I had lost
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05/27/2014, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 48
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LFS for fish (so i can see them eat,observe their stress,color ect)corals are ok to get online and i get allot of supplies from marine depot
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05/27/2014, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 104
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I've bought a derasa clam, some fruit loop zoanthids and an acro frag from ebay. All are alive and well but none look as photographed, especially the zoas from a Frag Junky. Total photoshop. From now on I deal with the locals so there's no surprises and no shipping costs.
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05/27/2014, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
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All my fish are from LiveAquaria Diver's Den.
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05/28/2014, 08:09 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 715
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LFS. I take a look at the entire stock and won't buy if there are any signs of disease or parasite.
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05/28/2014, 08:15 AM
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Location: Keys
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05/28/2014, 08:17 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 6,659
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I order or buy from my LFS. I have several close to chose from. I dont have to worry about DOA problems or shipping costs or if Ill be home to receive it. And they are usually pretty good on price.
I just walked into mine last night and ordered a MacNeils Assessor which run for $100 online. Im getting it from my LFS for $65. Id say good deal. |
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