Reef Cleaners (Consistently Awesme)

BlueFynn_Ian · Jan 24, 2023

I'm constantly amazed by the quality of everything I get from Reef Cleaners. Just had an order get delivered with turbos, astraeas, nassarius, dwarf ceriths, bumblebees and some halimeda plants. Every snail was clean, lively and moving around the tank cleaning within seconds of introduction. I usually try to stick with my LFS but really cannot beat getting inverts from online with Reef Cleaners. Thanks again!

D3DPrintedThingz · Jan 24, 2023

BlueFynn_Ian said:
I'm constantly amazed by the quality of everything I get from Reef Cleaners. Just had an order get delivered with turbos, astraeas, nassarius, dwarf ceriths, bumblebees and some halimeda plants. Every snail was clean, lively and moving around the tank cleaning within seconds of introduction. I usually try to stick with my LFS but really cannot beat getting inverts from online with Reef Cleaners. Thanks again!

I remember a post similar to this one, but written by me. You simply cannot beat the service that John provides. I mean the dude says his crabs eat bubble algae, if they don’t then he sends a different one. What a guy! And always good prices

PigDaddyF15E · Jan 24, 2023

What shipping option did you use? Priority mail? or UPS next day?

Reefer Matt · Jan 24, 2023

I like them, but have to get UPS everytime. Even then, it is about 50% survival on astrea snails. Still cheaper than the stores I guess.

w8lifts · Jan 24, 2023

Can confirm as well, my whole CUC from them.

Tamberav · Jan 24, 2023

BlueFynn_Ian said:
I'm constantly amazed by the quality of everything I get from Reef Cleaners. Just had an order get delivered with turbos, astraeas, nassarius, dwarf ceriths, bumblebees and some halimeda plants. Every snail was clean, lively and moving around the tank cleaning within seconds of introduction. I usually try to stick with my LFS but really cannot beat getting inverts from online with Reef Cleaners. Thanks again!

Did you UPS or overnight?

I need snails at some point here.

BlueFynn_Ian · Jan 24, 2023

PigDaddyF15E said:
What shipping option did you use? Priority mail? or UPS next day?

UPS next day and it is a 32 degree snowy day here in NH.

SaracensRugby · Mar 17, 2023

Any concern about introducing pests to your systems through them? I have been burned by Brook and am very very cautious as a result now.

Cell · Mar 17, 2023

SaracensRugby said:
Any concern about introducing pests to your systems through them? I have been burned by Brook and am very very cautious as a result now.

No concern.

EricR · Mar 17, 2023

SaracensRugby said:
Any concern about introducing pests to your systems through them? I have been burned by Brook and am very very cautious as a result now.

Here's a snippet of what John (ReefCleaners) said last year,,, so just for reference:

It is always best practice to quarantine anything you receive, no matter the source really. We try to reduce risk of contamination by keeping our invertebrate tanks coral and fish free. When we do have coral it is separated from invertebrates to reduce the risk that coral pests can hitchhike. We do not carry fish.

happyhourhero · Mar 17, 2023

I live in the Florida panhandle and just got an order yesterday. Used priority mail. Everything except 1 peppermint shrimp was lively. Took 2 days. Their order system is great with regular updates and John always sends a personal message to thank you. I love that they have stuff you don’t regularly see too.

ScubaFish802 · Mar 17, 2023

I have snails in my tank from them that have been going a couple of years now - the LFS ones always struggled to make it

mfinn · Mar 17, 2023

SaracensRugby said:
Any concern about introducing pests to your systems through them? I have been burned by Brook and am very very cautious as a result now.

None

exnisstech · Mar 17, 2023

I recently added 15 peppermint shrimp from John. 1 was doa which I didn't even bother contacting John about. 14 out of 15 is pretty good success shipping from Florida to Ohio in winter IMO. Now if the aiptasia starts to disappear like the shrimp did when placed in the 180g with lots of rock I'll be even more happy

mrpontiac80 · Mar 22, 2023

I was about to post a new thread but I’ll tag onto this one…

Has anyone filled out the form on their web page for a recommended cuc? I filled one out this weekend and haven’t seen an email yet. Just curious if it takes a while.

D3DPrintedThingz · Mar 23, 2023

mrpontiac80 said:
I was about to post a new thread but I’ll tag onto this one…

Has anyone filled out the form on their web page for a recommended cuc? I filled one out this weekend and haven’t seen an email yet. Just curious if it takes a while.

I haven't ever used the form, but you might be better off just emailing John directly. try [email protected]

JoJosReef · Mar 23, 2023

I always order from John unless I need something in a pinch--haha, like "I need a turbo RIGHT NOW!"

John is very helpful and answers all your questions with honest opinions.

collins.jason.k · Mar 23, 2023

John runs a great great business. I only get my cuc from him. Waiting now to get my next set for my newest tank. Have some snails from him that are almost 2 years old now.

xCROv · Mar 24, 2023

Make sure you're QTing your CUC, even from Reefcleaners. I had some hermits come through with Aiptasia and Hydroids. I know it's bound to happen but wish it wasn't some of the first livestock added to the tank lol. John was pretty quick to correct it.

Lilman446 · May 10, 2023

happyhourhero said:
I live in the Florida panhandle and just got an order yesterday. Used priority mail. Everything except 1 peppermint shrimp was lively. Took 2 days. Their order system is great with regular updates and John always sends a personal message to thank you. I love that they have stuff you don’t regularly see too.