Trying to make my mind on online fish order

[Lilys]

Hi all,
I'm starting my new 40g and trying to find where to buy my fish when the time will come. I love tiny gobies and blennies and it hard to find uncommon species in the lfs. I was wandering if some of you have an online store preference as for quality, prices and warranties. Which store did you have an overall good experience?
Thank you

 

[Nhgoalstop]

I'm in the same boat. I was looking at Cultivated reefs since they have the clowns I'm looking for.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

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[this is me]

If I can’t get it at the lfs, it’s liveaquaria for me.
Hard to beat the 14day guarantee and sometime they have good deals.

 

[TJ Reefer]

I just ordered from saltwater fish. Probably will try LA next time.

 

[jah-hoeva]

I have not had much luck with LA personally.

 

[Chris A.]

If I can’t get it at the lfs, it’s liveaquaria for me.
Hard to beat the 14day guarantee and sometime they have good deals.

You might want to see the new guarantee LA has and shipping expenses

 

[this is me]

You might want to see the new guarantee LA has and shipping expenses

Did it change?

 

[Chris A.]

Yes , a lot. Most people have deviated from using them.

 

[Nubyducky]

Humble fish fourm look up dr reef. He will qt for ya and such can save you money in the long haul

 

[Andy V]

Yes , a lot. Most people have deviated from using them.

What changed? I haven't used them in a while so I don't remember what it was. Still 14-day guarantee and free shipping over $149.

 

[this is me]

Lol.
I thought the same thing. 14 day and free shipping over certain amount and sometime they do gift card promo or extra discount. Couldn't find anything on the site last night.

 

[Chris A.]

They have a $10 box charge for all live shipments even if they qualify for free shipping. The DOA is sketchy as well, you need to contact them but still follow acclamation procedure like the fish is alive. If he has a disease you don’t quarantine your screwed and you know it. Then if after it dies take a picture on a white background , sprinkle salt on it and freeze it until they decide if they’re going to credit you or not.

 

[Andy V]

They have a $10 box charge for all live shipments even if they qualify for free shipping. The DOA is sketchy as well, you need to contact them but still follow acclamation procedure like the fish is alive. If he has a disease you don’t quarantine your screwed and you know it. Then if after it dies take a picture on a white background , sprinkle salt on it and freeze it until they decide if they’re going to credit you or not.

Thanks

 

[this is me]

They have a $10 box charge for all live shipments even if they qualify for free shipping. The DOA is sketchy as well, you need to contact them but still follow acclamation procedure like the fish is alive. If he has a disease you don’t quarantine your screwed and you know it. Then if after it dies take a picture on a white background , sprinkle salt on it and freeze it until they decide if they’re going to credit you or not.

I believe this has been in place for awhile.
Try to get your money back on a dead fish after you leave the LFS.

 

[jah-hoeva]

I never needed to acclimate a DOA fish for replacement. I never been charged a box fee either. So some changes have been made since my last order.

 

[Andy V]

I never needed to acclimate a DOA fish for replacement. I never been charged a box fee either. So some changes have been made since my last order.

The website says the policy was updated 10/09/19

 

[20gReef]

I've used LA fairly recently because of some sales on stuff i wanted and my order was perfectly fine. I've also used Saltwaterfish.com and all was well with them too. My most recent order was from Aquarium depot last week from their 50%off sale. I swear they fragged some of this stuff 5 minutes before shipping. The shipment didn't get to me until 4pm and the water in the bags was 65 degrees. Some stuff is still not opening. I'll be calling them tomorrow to find out it is their fault or UPS. Most coral overnight shipping has a time it needs to be delivered by atleast i've always gotten my shipments by 10am anyway.

I used to order from BlueZooAquatics and SaltyUnderground 10 years ago with good success but can't vouch for them any more recent than that.