MarineCollectors.com Pre-QT'd Fish?

Urtie · Oct 17, 2019

Why can't I find a company like this in Europe? I'm jealous!

Chewbacca · Oct 17, 2019

So I guess they have a Dr. on staff for giving the fish a complete gold star inspection of health and free of all infections and parasites? Just wondering, Hmmmmm, still have to Quarantine when you get them yes? I know I would also test the water they are sent in. Just remember the thread started with a question mark. ??? Good luck with your purchase and keep an update going please. And yes that is a beautiful Tang.

CMO · Oct 17, 2019

Braves Fan said:
Here is what is written on their site

"" Fish listed on this page are stock items, the fish you purchase will not be the exact fish seen in the photo. The purchased specimens may vary slightly due to variances in species, gender, region, maturity, etc. After your order is secured all items purchased will go though our vigorous quarantine protocol. To learn more ""

I am not understanding this ,, I guess there is a difference between ,, stock items and in stock items ,, if its in stock and run thru their QT ,, why wouldn't the fish you buy be the same one posted on their site ,,, now if it said ,, stock photo's were being used on the site ,, thats another story ,,

I would be interested in using Marine Collectors ,, if they are buying the fish I want after I place the order ,, I am guessing they could also buy the fish I want in the size of the fish I want ,, thats kinda a big thing to me ,, with certain fish ,, would keep me from getting a smaller fish than I would want ,,

I agree it's a bit confusing and it's my understanding that all fish shown on their website are not actually in stock. They are just in stock at the wholesaler where he collects from after purchase (again my understanding).

Unfortunate my last dealing with Marine Collectors was not good so I'm not sure I'd still recommend them. I inquired about ordering two fish from Marine Collectors to which I received a reply that he would check stock and get back to me with a price and availability. After 2 follow ups I never heard back.

phatduckk · Oct 17, 2019

I’ve been chatting with them since yesterday to stock my tank. Super nice dude and very helpful. Looking forward to buying from them as everything seems super legit

Jmas4 · Oct 17, 2019

What about feeding? A QTed fish doent mean that it eats frozen. The tang in the picture looked quite thin.

Steve Elb · Dec 1, 2019

Jmas4 said:
What about feeding? A QTed fish doent mean that it eats frozen. The tang in the picture looked quite thin.

I tried Blonde Nasos 2 different times. Both didn't make it. Could never get them to eat.

mattzang · Dec 1, 2019

Steve Elb said:
I tried Blonde Nasos 2 different times. Both didn't make it. Could never get them to eat.

from marine collectors?

Maacc · Dec 1, 2019

Elliot is awesome. I haven't lost a fish that I have bought from them including a quoyi parrot that is healthy and fat. They are a go to on my very short list of fish sources.

Steve Elb · Dec 1, 2019

mattzang said:
from marine collectors?

Yes

Weevo · Dec 2, 2019

Marine collectors is awesome! If you don't have the tank or time to properly qt then Elliot is your man. They have fish on their website that already have been through qt or place an order for a fish he will find and the qt. Its is pricey but worth it if you don't qt and care about your tank. My pintail wrasse came in happy ,fat and eats like a pig

heliguy71 · Jan 16, 2020

Marine collectors is great!!

Lithoman · Jan 29, 2020

Well I ordered a yellow tang and purple tang from Marine Collectors about a week ago.. their site has a drop down tab to see if a size and if that fish is in stock. The ones I picked were.. should receive in a week or two..
Will post back on quality of fish.. fingers crossed!

phatduckk · Jan 29, 2020

I actually get my first 2 fish from Elliot tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.

Lithoman · Jan 29, 2020

phatduckk said:
I actually get my first 2 fish from Elliot tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.

post up how they arrived … what kind of fish did you get?

phatduckk · Jan 29, 2020

Lithoman said:
post up how they arrived … what kind of fish did you get?

I'll be getting a Borbonias Anthias and a Rhomboid Wrasse tomorrow

phatduckk · Jan 30, 2020

phatduckk said:
I'll be getting a Borbonias Anthias and a Rhomboid Wrasse tomorrow

They arrived safe & sound. They're floating in sump (temp acclimation) now but I'll report back once they're in the DT. Also Elliot's been active on text w/ any question i've had all morning. So far so good...

Lithoman · Jan 30, 2020

phatduckk said:
They arrived safe & sound. They're floating in sump (temp acclimation) now but I'll report back once they're in the DT. Also Elliot's been active on text w/ any question i've had all morning. So far so good...

Great... keep us informed... cant wait for my tangs! Good luck..