Vivid Aquariums

Chitownpw · 02/17/2019, 09:47 AM

If I order anything online, I generally order from Diver's Den. However, they didn't have what I wanted so I found what I'm looking for at Vivid Aquariums. I've done some digging but it doesn't look like there is much online (at least that is current) about this place. The website implies that they quarantine but an older post states they don't. I also saw some coral pics on their website that look little photoshopped. Anyone with insight / first hand knowledge of their website ordering practices / system, including (but not limited to) whether or not they quarantine and whether or not they sell fish only that they have in stock.

CoralsAddiction · 02/17/2019, 02:31 PM

I’ve shopped there in person over the years. Vivid Aquariums store has a fairly decent size QT system in the back of their store where they keep new arrivals. I don’t know if they treat the new fishes and what their QT procedure is but the system does exist.
I’ll just add that in my somewhat limited DD experience their QT protocol is a little overrated BUT their guarantee/DOA policy is the best in the industry.

Chitownpw · 02/17/2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CoralsAddiction

I’ve shopped there in person over the years. Vivid Aquariums store has a fairly decent size QT system in the back of their store where they keep new arrivals. I don’t know if they treat the new fishes and what their QT procedure is but the system does exist.
I’ll just add that in my somewhat limited DD experience their QT protocol is a little overrated BUT their guarantee/DOA policy is the best in the industry.

Thanks for the info.

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Reef Bass · 02/18/2019, 07:58 AM

I've had very good experiences with coral from Vivid over the years. Healthy, quality stock, packed well, pest free.

02/17/2019, 09:47 AM	#1
Chitownpw Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 218	Vivid Aquariums If I order anything online, I generally order from Diver's Den. However, they didn't have what I wanted so I found what I'm looking for at Vivid Aquariums. I've done some digging but it doesn't look like there is much online (at least that is current) about this place. The website implies that they quarantine but an older post states they don't. I also saw some coral pics on their website that look little photoshopped. Anyone with insight / first hand knowledge of their website ordering practices / system, including (but not limited to) whether or not they quarantine and whether or not they sell fish only that they have in stock.

02/18/2019, 07:58 AM	#4
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	I've had very good experiences with coral from Vivid over the years. Healthy, quality stock, packed well, pest free. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

02/17/2019, 02:31 PM	#2
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	I’ve shopped there in person over the years. Vivid Aquariums store has a fairly decent size QT system in the back of their store where they keep new arrivals. I don’t know if they treat the new fishes and what their QT procedure is but the system does exist. I’ll just add that in my somewhat limited DD experience their QT protocol is a little overrated BUT their guarantee/DOA policy is the best in the industry.