Is BlueZoo Aquatics a "good seller"

[SlugSnorter]

How to they stack against other sellers? I was gonna go with Dr Reef, A few things from reef cleaners and LiveAquria, but then I saw that BlueZoo had a Goby I was looking for already pared to a shrimp. What site should I use?

 

[Tamberav]

I haven't used them in a long time but they were better than Live Aquaria. I tried to use them recently but they oversold the fish and didn't have one to ship me.

They are not QT like Dr Reef.

 

[mackbamf]

I used them about 6 months ago with great success. They had a hard to find fish at a good price, came in fat and healthy.

 

[WVNed]

I have had a 100% success rate with them including orders that got held at terminals a day late and difficult fish like lions and butterflies.

But

They are not QTed fish. Just really well shipped regular ones. You will have to do whatever you do for diseases and get them to eat yourself.

 

[SlugSnorter]

I haven't used them in a long time but they were better than Live Aquaria. I tried to use them recently but they oversold the fish and didn't have one to ship me.

They are not QT like Dr Reef.

Okay, thank you.

 

[SlugSnorter]

I have had a 100% success rate with them including orders that got held at terminals a day late and difficult fish like lions and butterflies.

But

They are not QTed fish. Just really well shipped regular ones.

I am aware, would It be better to get pre paired un-QTd or pair a QTed fish myself

 

[MONTANTK]

Never ordered from them but I wouldn’t hesitate to. Prices are pretty fair and I’ve been following them for years. They seem to have a solid reputation and a much larger variety, albeit a lot of it isn’t in stock but was at some point

 

[Tamberav]

It is easy to pair shrimp with gobies from my experience. Especially in a smaller space. They always eventually found each other when I had them.

 

[WVNed]

I am aware, would It be better to get pre paired un-QTd or pair a QTed fish myself

That entirely depends on you, your experience and comfort level. I am an old guy that started keeping fish before QT was a thing and never started. If you do you may lose fish. If you don't you may lose fish. It is the nature of the hobby sometimes.

All of the fish from Blue Zoo have been in excellent health when I received them. Even that may change the next time I order. That is also the nature of the hobby unfortunately.

 

[J.D.]

I've used Blue Zoo on several occasions, I don’t have any complaints. Pricing is fair, customer service is responsive, items were correct & shipped quickly. In general, the livestock seems to be in better condition that some of the larger online retailers. I'm also on the West Coast, I try to support shops that are more local to me when I can.

 

[Lyss]

What about inverts? Following this b/c I've been debating a purchase from them -- a sea squirt, a conch, and possibly more snails. They were the only place, LFS included, I could find to have all the things I want under one roof and available rn.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

There is a recent post on here with people having negative experiences. Try doing a search and I’m sure you’ll find it.

 

[SlugSnorter]

What about inverts? Following this b/c I've been debating a purchase from them -- a sea squirt, a conch, and possibly more snails. They were the only place, LFS included, I could find to have all the things I want under one roof and available rn.

Im getting a pistol, and invert care and fish care tend to be similar in the same seller. so likely fine. Also GL with that squirt I hear their tricky.

 

[Lyss]

Im getting a pistol, and invert care and fish care tend to be similar in the same seller. so likely fine. Also GL with that squirt I hear their tricky.

IDK, I'm still debating it TBH. It's this kind of squirt but I can't find out much more info about it other than it's less tricky than other species, so I'm thinking maybe wait until my tank officially hits the 1 year mark. I can always stop by my LFS and pick up a conch and some snails.

Let us know how your BlueZoo order goes! I'm def still interested to know.

 

[fermentedhiker]

I've always had good experiences with them as a seller. Live stock is has never been anything but healthy(fish or inverts).

 

[SlugSnorter]

IDK, I'm still debating it TBH. It's this kind of squirt but I can't find out much more info about it other than it's less tricky than other species, so I'm thinking maybe wait until my tank officially hits the 1 year mark. I can always stop by my LFS and pick up a conch and some snails.

Let us know how your BlueZoo order goes! I'm def still interested to know.

yeah, make sure tank is older and have some phyto on you

 

[SlugSnorter]

Nevermind, Dr Reef got some red banded stock in !


thanks for all the help either way everyone!