Blue zoo aquatics

[Tanglover531]

Hey I wanted to know if anyone has ordered from blue zoo aquatics before? Just wondering if it was good or not. Any words of advise on ordering fish online?
(First time)

[sc50964]

My experience hasn't been great with them. It's 50/50 to get quality livestock that's free of problem and ready to eat.

[albano]

My experience hasn't been great with them. It's 50/50 to get quality livestock that's free of problem and ready to eat.

Maybe you should be ordering from Mrs Paul's ;)

[Dave & Monica]

I've ordered from them recently, and had a good experience. Ordered some fish and snails.

[AZBigJohn]

There is a vendor experiences forum, although you have to open up the date range pretty wide to see a range of vendors that has a wide range of experiences to go by. It can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8

[Rilelen]

I've ordered from BZA several times - all of their coral has arrived in good shape. I've had a few issues with some of the livestock (wrong fish sent, a DOA) but their customer service has been great and they've promptly credited my account and been very helpful with those issues. I would feel comfortable ordering from them again in the future, although I think I will be shifting more towards LA (I also have freshwater tanks and it's convenient that LA offers both fresh and saltwater species!).

[shifty51008]

My last order from them all came in great shape and healthy

[atrox]

Awesome! And the acclamation kit they send is such a nice touch.

[Reefer54]

My last order from them all came in great shape and healthy

ditto

[johnike]

I've ordered twice over the years, both good experiences.

[DaveWJunior]

Just got a delivery from them (first time) yesterday. Fish, nem, and shrimp all look great (although a touch smaller than advertized).

[snorvich]

Mixed experience. Also, note that they ship at a relatively low SG. Not all animals are guaranteed, and the guarantee is only for shop credit.

[Rilelen]

^ a good point if you do decide to go with BZA. I have my quarantine set-up in advance to match their lower salinity when I have fish coming in from BZA (and test and adjust once the fish have arrived). Getting shipped fish out of their bags and into the tank quickly is important - there's only a short window once you open the bags. By keeping the QT at the same salinity as the water they are shipped in I don't have to deal with trying to get the fish acclimated to my display tank's much higher salinity in a very short time.

[snorvich]

^ a good point if you do decide to go with BZA. I have my quarantine set-up in advance to match their lower salinity when I have fish coming in from BZA (and test and adjust once the fish have arrived). Getting shipped fish out of their bags and into the tank quickly is important - there's only a short window once you open the bags. By keeping the QT at the same salinity as the water they are shipped in I don't have to deal with trying to get the fish acclimated to my display tank's much higher salinity in a very short time.

Absolutely. This procedure is useful no matter what vendor you purchase from.

[hogfanreefer]

The shipments I've gotten from them were shipped at 1.022 which is higher than LA or NYA both of which ship at 1.017-1.018.

My experience has been good. Have a beautiful Lineatus wrasse in week 7 of QT and no problems.

[Seababies]

Also have good experiences going with BlueZoo Aquatics. I had previously ordered some fairly difficult fishes, i.e. Ventralis Anthias and Dwarf Golden Angels with success. Their free acclimation care package is a plus..

[Tanglover531]

Ok, thanks for the feed back and advice

[thenewguy997]

Id try liveaquaria, never had a dead fish

[zeebies]

I'd go LA as well. Had several problems with BlueZoo. I don't recommend them.

[grigsy]

I have ordered from them a few times and have never had any problems. I like them.