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richard snyder
02/25/2009, 10:19 PM
What on line stores have you used for coral and fish purchases?
How is the selection and the live arrival rate? Who has the best deals?
karsco
02/25/2009, 10:36 PM
My experience,

The best I have used and continue to use is:

www.liveaquaria.com

I think I have had one fish DOA out of at least 15 orders, but they credited my account with no problems. They probably also have the best deals, and their shipping rates are one of the least expensive out there. I also have used www.marinecenter.com when looking for rare fish. I have tried to support my LFS, but I have given up due to poor quality livestock, poor selection, and the way they take care of their tanks.
strat24
02/25/2009, 10:43 PM
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/
karsco
02/25/2009, 10:45 PM
Srat, I forgot about them they are very good as well...
strat24
02/25/2009, 11:17 PM
Yeah, I have always had good luck with them. Most of the prices seem the same for the most part. I like to find someone close when buying livestock online.
MileHighFish
02/25/2009, 11:23 PM
I have used Bluezoo Aquatics with good success
divewsharks
02/26/2009, 01:06 AM
for coral: atlantisaquarium.net
aquatic-gallery.com
soutassaltwater.com
usmcmp2006
02/26/2009, 01:24 PM
i have ordered form saltwaterfish.com and was happy with them great packing as well
Jerm77
02/26/2009, 01:26 PM
+1 atlantisaquarium.net
ginger7286
03/01/2009, 08:59 AM
Blue Zoo Aquatics with great results. Everything has arrived alive and when they say it will.
daudelus
03/01/2009, 09:15 AM
extremecorals for pricing and packaging. Quality and customer service were good as well.
snorvich
03/01/2009, 09:16 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14485063#post14485063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by karsco
My experience,

The best I have used and continue to use is:

www.liveaquaria.com

I think I have had one fish DOA out of at least 15 orders, but they credited my account with no problems. They probably also have the best deals, and their shipping rates are one of the least expensive out there. I also have used www.marinecenter.com when looking for rare fish. I have tried to support my LFS, but I have given up due to poor quality livestock, poor selection, and the way they take care of their tanks.

I agree with all that is said above.
ispurlo
03/01/2009, 09:59 AM
+1 on live aquaria. I also have had success with vivid aquariums with fish and corals. vividaquariums.com
Reef Bass
03/01/2009, 10:05 AM
+1 for liveaquaria
+1 for extremecorals (sign up for newsletter and get $25 discount on first order)
+1 for pacificeastaquaculture
tomocean
03/01/2009, 11:34 AM
These guys are fantastic. Good prices, excellent service, and great selection. The shipping packaging was the best of any I've ordered online and the livestock was very healthy and exceeded what I ordered (in size).

http://www.vividaquariums.com/