Online Fish

Waffo · Mar 19, 2014

Ive never purchased a fish online.. Always local but they don't ever have a nice variety.. What web site would you guys suggest i should look at.?

Squishie89 · Mar 19, 2014

We have tons of wonderful sponsors here- Reef 2 Reef - Sponsors of R2R
I always reccommend Liveaquaria.com, especially the divers den. I have only had one fish die from them, and they refunded me the money very quickly and without hassle.

repru04 · Mar 19, 2014

I've ordered FW fish from online sources before. While I haven't experienced the sponsors here, online fish shopping is mostly satisfying.

Waffo · Mar 19, 2014

Yes i does look like a very good site. I was already thinking of going with them.

Waffo · Mar 19, 2014

I was always afraid of their health because of the long trip.

powdermonkey · Mar 19, 2014

LA Divers Den, top notch!

SeahorseKeeper · Mar 19, 2014

Most of the fish I have are online, including my seahorses. I would recommend checking out the feedback section and the guarantee of the company that you are planning on ordering from. I also opt for priority shipping or pick up at Fed-Ex or UPS. This way I know my shipment will be at my house early or I can pick it up. I also only get shipments when I know the weather is good and when I have the day off.

Kano · Mar 19, 2014

Agree with everything posted above. Have you tried talking to your LFS and asking if they can get in something specific you're looking for? I know in Idaho it takes some time for it to be available but they try their best to get something if I ask for it. You could also expand your LFS to places a bit farther of a drive but call in advance to see if they have a better selection or would order something as well. If you do it online any of the choices listed should be fine. GL!!

Waffo · Mar 19, 2014

Yeah i thought of doing that before theirs only a petco about 20min away but i don't trust their tanks no more. My other source is one 45min away and i have to go threw a highway clogged with traffic..and i work everyday and i don't have extra time for it.

guidedbyechoes · Mar 19, 2014

I purchased all of my fish from blue zoo

Bry · Mar 20, 2014

I agree completely with Live Aquaria and Divers Den. Several orders from both and not one issue!

Waffo · Mar 20, 2014

How often would you guys say the add new fish to divers den?

SeahorseKeeper · Mar 20, 2014

They add them daily. I would recommend signing up for their diver's den alerts.

Waffo · Mar 20, 2014

That sound very nice.. And i will. Thanks guys..

NC2WA · Mar 20, 2014

Waffo,

All of my large angel collection (8 and counting..) has come from Divers Den section of LiveAquaria...they are the only ones I am aware of that perform a 2wk QT procedure....however, I still recommend that you QT your fish for another 2-4 wks......they have a 14 day guarantee policy that the honor no questions asked..will give you store credit or back on your credit card.

I am planning on purchasing 2 more angels from them in the coming months....

Waffo · Mar 20, 2014

Yeah I'm going with LiveAcuaria.. But i think i have the velvet parasite in my tank because me clowns had it. So i have to wait or start a new tank.

guidedbyechoes · Apr 26, 2014

Waffo said:
Yeah I'm going with LiveAcuaria.. But i think i have the velvet parasite in my tank because me clowns had it. So i have to wait or start a new tank.

just wait

Longnose Hawkfish · Apr 26, 2014

Don't want to steal the thread, but does live aquaria QT all their fish?

evolved · Apr 26, 2014

Longnose Hawkfish said:
Don't want to steal the thread, but does live aquaria QT all their fish?

Depends which side you're ordering from.

Live Aquaria orders ship from Los Angeles wholesale and are not QT'd.

Diver's Den orders ship from Wisconsin and all go through a QT/conditioning process.