Websites with a reputable quarantine process for their fish before selling?

[mistergray]

What are some websites that have a reputable quarantine process for their fish before selling?

I haven’t purchased a fish yet for my new tank and I’m hoping to have a list of trusted sellers before making my first purchase. I’ve heard TSM Aquatics and SaltWaterFish are good. Any other good ones that quarantine their fish first?

 

[ExoS]

humble.fish has a vendor section on their forum that is only for vendors that quarantine: https://humble.fish/community/index.php?forums/#vendor-forums.30

Dr Reef (https://drreefsquarantinedfish.com/ also known as Quarantinedfish.us) gets the most hits.

I haven't used any of them but at least it will give you a few other choices and you can read feedback on the vendors.

 

[dedragon]

saltwaterfish.com does not quarantine as far as i know, what exos said plus marinecollectors.com

 

[zalick]

Adam at Ocean Devotion is a humble fish approved QT. And he’s super responsive. He gets rave reviews as well. Prices are a little higher but he’s not a giant outfit and he has a stellar product.

Saltwater Fish for Sale in Los Angeles, CA | Ocean Devotion

Ocean Devotion provides high-quality, healthy saltwater fish for your aquarium needs. When it comes to our fish, what you see is what you get!

oceandevotionla.com

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Marine collectors

 

[Zionas]

If you can afford it, Marine Collectors. They start at 149 bucks for any fish though due to the length and rigor of their QT protocol.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I've had great experience with Dr Reef. Great fish, very healthy!

 

[4kidsandapug]

I just received an from Dr reef today actually. It arrived at 12:32p, darn close to his noon arrival time! Packaged well, with styrofoam and a heat pack. I ordered: a CUC, 2 peppermint shrimps, tiger pistol, yellow watchman, pair of black ice and pair of black/white clowns. Everything looks great, acclimated well and overall I’m quite pleased. I’ll use him again for sure.

 

[infinite0180]

Dr reef is my go to. Ive received multiple orders! Hes a bit behind so it does take a bit but worth it! Also heard good things about tsmaquatics

 

[Bitcoin Reefer]

humble.fish has a vendor section on their forum that is only for vendors that quarantine: https://humble.fish/community/index.php?forums/#vendor-forums.30

Dr Reef (https://drreefsquarantinedfish.com/ also known as Quarantinedfish.us) gets the most hits.

I haven't used any of them but at least it will give you a few other choices and you can read feedback on the vendors.

Thank you!

 

[Bitcoin Reefer]

If you can afford it, Marine Collectors. They start at 149 bucks for any fish though due to the length and rigor of their QT protocol.

In general, with Marine Collectors and other reputable vendors. Do you trust them enough to not quarantine yourself? Or maybe just observe and black Molly test?

 

[PigDaddyF15E]

My first experience with DrReef was so good...I ordered my next batch from them (patiently waiting).

 

[Bitcoin Reefer]

My first experience with DrReef was so good...I ordered my next batch from them (patiently waiting).

Did you quarantine yourself after you received or just YOLO them into DT?

 

[PigDaddyF15E]

YOLO right into the DT. I've had no issues. They have a quarantine protocol you can read about that matches what most people would suggest if you were going to quarantine them in your own QT.

 

[Bitcoin Reefer]

Thanks! Did you hear that Doctor Reef is taking a break and lot of people complaining he isn’t answering?

 

[PigDaddyF15E]

Thanks! Did you hear that Doctor Reef is taking a break and lot of people complaining he isn’t answering?

No I did not. So far my order is progressing the same way it did last time (about six months ago). It was several months from my order to shipping. about 60 days from the time I got an e-mail about "fish acquired and quarantined" to "fish ready to ship". Since I only placed my current order about 5 Oct...I would expect a similar pattern.

 

[1Meshy]

Bump. Coincidentally I was going to ask this same exact question on here. Will follow along!