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

mistergray · Apr 4, 2021

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 · Apr 4, 2021

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 · Apr 4, 2021

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

zalick · Apr 4, 2021

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.

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RobB'z Reef · Apr 4, 2021

Marine collectors

Zionas · Apr 5, 2021

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 · Apr 5, 2021

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

4kidsandapug · May 5, 2021

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 · May 5, 2021

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 · Nov 2, 2022

ExoS said:
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 · Nov 2, 2022

Zionas said:
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 · Nov 2, 2022

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

Bitcoin Reefer · Nov 2, 2022

PigDaddyF15E said:
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 · Nov 2, 2022

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 · Nov 2, 2022

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

PigDaddyF15E · Nov 3, 2022

Bitcoin Reefer said:
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.