Top shelf aquatics reviews?

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

Has anyone ever used top shelf aquatics? Im looking to order a bunch of sps corals as they have cheaper prices and im looking for some ora frags (hawkins, pearlberry to be specific). Any reviews would be helpful. Any vendors who carey these corals would be helpful too

GK3 · May 21, 2017

Are you looking at the top shelf aquatics that is in Orlando Florida?

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

I believe so.

mtraylor · May 21, 2017

Very cool site. Out of my price range

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

Some prices are high but for the ora sps its very cheap and has a good selection. Im just wondering if theyre a good vendor to order online from.

Branespikin · May 21, 2017

I have heard good things about them on the forums and FB. Never dealt with them though.

bubbaque · May 21, 2017

They are local to me and I go there probably once a week. Some local fish stores seem to focus mainly on fish and coral is kind of to the side, not at TSA, their shop is probably filled with more coral than fish, lol. I have never had anything shipped from them since I am local but if you are looking for coral their stuff is good.

If you google their shop, they come up with 4.9 stars out of 200 reviews.

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

I think im going to try them out and write a review within the next month. They seem legit. Im onky worried about shipping.

bubbaque · May 21, 2017

They post a lot of stuff on facebook and they use to sell on ebay, so I bet they don't have an issue with shipping.

Eva Rose · May 21, 2017

I have purchased corals from them at their store location and at their booth at Reef-A-Palooza the last 2 years. They are very professional, informative and I love their corals. All the corals that I have purchased from Top Shelf have done well. I highly recommend them.

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

Awesome. Thanks so much for the help everyone. Im sold. I will be putting in an order soon eith them. Im looking for a different email address. The one the have on the website is being rejected by gmail. Thanks again everyone. I love this forum!

SIJoe · May 21, 2017

Awesome. Thanks so much for the help everyone. Im sold. I will be putting in an order soon eith them. Im looking for a different email address. The one the have on the website is being rejected by gmail. Thanks again everyone. I love this forum!

rcpalmer1 · May 21, 2017

Try giving them a call. They have a lot of great stuff that is not on their website. I have about 15 corals from them. Everyone I have bought from them is still alive and doing well. They have some great deals sometimes. I am not sure why but about 3 months ago they had some goni's about the size of volley balls for $40. Tons of staff and everyone I have dealt with was knowledgeable and friendly.

GK3 · May 21, 2017

SIJoe said:
I think im going to try them out and write a review within the next month. They seem legit. Im onky worried about shipping.

They are my local LFS and I think they are great. I've never had stuff shipped so I can't comment about that. I think they are one of the best stores I've found if any place I have lived.

cainedog · May 22, 2017

One of my local shops too...never had a problem..

1stNoel · May 22, 2017

Ditto. I visit about once a week. Excellent staff.

Probably 25% of my coral comes from there.

If I had to say one negative: Just make sure you get an encrusted piece. There are times I see some fresh cuts offered for sale.

Other than that, great LFS.

Mjp83 · May 23, 2017

I was visiting and my bud took me to their store, they have a very large operation where they grow most of their own corals next to their retail store. All of my friends tank inhabitants came from them and have always been doing well.
They packaged 9 pcs and it all made the 12 hr trip back home just fine in a cooler. Price was very good, very knowledgeable and product selection was great!

OverHauler · May 23, 2017

Top Shelf is my go to LFS. I love the staff and they have never been anyt ing less than stellar ONE.

Ryan, Chris and Roc are fantastic and very knowledgeable. If you ask me, they're the best around.

Mike_J · May 23, 2017

I've ordered a couple times from them and they're great. One of a handful of vendors these days that have solid business ethics. You'll be happy!

SIJoe · May 23, 2017

Awesome feedback from everyone. I am def going to pull the trigger on this place. All reviews have been very helpful. Im looking to fill my small take with cheaper sps corals and this place has great prices on ora classics.