rizon25
Active Member
I just put in an order with Dr. Reef. Communication is excellent and I was able to add in additional livestock while the fish were being qt. I’ll try and post pictures when I receive the fish.
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cdnco2004
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My order took 6 weeks was told would take 2 at time of order. Next morning early delivery and one of the fish was almost dead and extremely skinny under weight. I was able to nurse her back to health.
MnFish1
10K Club member
Great - would this be a positive or negative review - Curious which fish?
It's great that you were able to nurse a fish from 'almost dead' Seriously - most people here find that close to impossible. Oh - yeah - did you talk to the vendor?
cdnco2004
Valuable Member
I'm neutral at this point I have talked to Dr Reefs when the fish arrived. I took pics and sent. Told them I was trying to nurse her back to health. They said they would take care of it if she died. She was floating sideways in the bag breathing so moved her into my waiting hospital tank turned the air stone to high. Took 2 days before she started to move and swim around. Another day or 2 before she would start to eat. After a few weeks had her plumped up and moved her to the DT. She is doing well. I will give Dr Reef another purchase. Female Blue Jaw trigger in this Pic in the center.
cdnco2004
Valuable Member
2 Blue Jaw Triggers male and female. And I will give them another purchase. Like I said they did say they would take care of it had she not survived. I was not happy about how skinny she was or how long it took when they said 2. So neutral review for now.
cdnco2004
Valuable Member
That's a 5" molly in the Pic. Freaking monster molly.I'm neutral at this point I have talked to Dr Reefs when the fish arrived. I took pics and sent. Told them I was trying to nurse her back to health. They said they would take care of it if she died. She was floating sideways in the bag breathing so moved her into my waiting hospital tank turned the air stone to high. Took 2 days before she started to move and swim around. Another day or 2 before she would start to eat. After a few weeks had her plumped up and moved her to the DT. She is doing well. I will give Dr Reef another purchase. Female Blue Jaw trigger in this Pic in the center.
EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal
Just another girl who likes fish
Off topic, but love the lavender tang!I'm neutral at this point I have talked to Dr Reefs when the fish arrived. I took pics and sent. Told them I was trying to nurse her back to health. They said they would take care of it if she died. She was floating sideways in the bag breathing so moved her into my waiting hospital tank turned the air stone to high. Took 2 days before she started to move and swim around. Another day or 2 before she would start to eat. After a few weeks had her plumped up and moved her to the DT. She is doing well. I will give Dr Reef another purchase. Female Blue Jaw trigger in this Pic in the center.
Alpha_and_Gec
Well-Known Member
I'd pay big bucks for a molly that big...I'm neutral at this point I have talked to Dr Reefs when the fish arrived. I took pics and sent. Told them I was trying to nurse her back to health. They said they would take care of it if she died. She was floating sideways in the bag breathing so moved her into my waiting hospital tank turned the air stone to high. Took 2 days before she started to move and swim around. Another day or 2 before she would start to eat. After a few weeks had her plumped up and moved her to the DT. She is doing well. I will give Dr Reef another purchase. Female Blue Jaw trigger in this Pic in the center.
EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal
Just another girl who likes fish
What size tank?
Gill the 3rd
Well-Known Member
I just placed my first order from dr reef yesterday. I'm hoping it goes well since I plan on placing a couple more large orders to stock my tank. Will update with what happens.
Gman83
Valuable Member
I've ordered from him several times, and will continue to do so. My first order, one fish had some issues with shipping and didn't make it. No issues with submitting a claim. Can't go wrong with them
temphermitcrab
Community Member
I purchased 2 more fish from Dr. Reefs that arrived last week. They are a Purple and White Tail Tang. The Purple Tang is captive bred and a juvenile and was bred by Quality Marine. They both look beautiful and are very healthy. Dr. Reefs was able to send both Tangs in the same shipment so they could be added to my tank at the same time.
I've also bought 4 fish from Marine Collectors which I would highly recommend for quarantined fish as well. I'm lucky that I can pickup the Marine Collectors fish locally. Their fish look perfect and are acclimated to frozen foods and pellets.
I've also bought 4 fish from Marine Collectors which I would highly recommend for quarantined fish as well. I'm lucky that I can pickup the Marine Collectors fish locally. Their fish look perfect and are acclimated to frozen foods and pellets.
I think Dr Reef deserves high marks. any alternate fish source is an LFS who likely hasn't taken any steps towards disease identification before shipping. I'm not paying for bulletproof service, zero fail rate, I'm paying for someone taking the verified extra step with the animals well above alternate market options, then I take it from there. if some degree of fish had a breakthrough illness it wouldn't freak me out because this is an imperfect game. I'm paying for the trusted effort, I don't think any fish vendor attains 100% perfect transfer + long term sustain rate. he weeds out bad specimens handily
EliMelly
Valuable Member
Dr Reef is by far the best fish vendor out there. Incredible customer service. Mistakes happen no matter the industry but Dr Reef always takes accountability and puts customer service first. Plus I always get a great discount on already well priced fish. If Dr Reef has what you’re looking for definitely go with them.
