Where do you sell your fish and coral?

rhyan · Nov 28, 2017

I'm having to downsize to one tank and don't have enough space for everything, so I wanted to see where you sell your fish and coral.

I just tried posting a colony of xenias on the OfferUp app, but the post was removed because they aren't allowed to sell animals on that platform anymore.

I thought about contacting my local fish store to see if they'd buy anything from me, but I doubt I'd get as much as I would selling directly to people.

I also had the idea to list some online, but I've never shipped livestock before. I think I could do it, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

If I were to sell locally, where should I advertise my stuff?

Thanks everyone!

kschweer · Nov 28, 2017

Hello. I edited your post. If you would like to sell anything you may do so in the “livestock selling forum.” When posting please list specific items with firm asking prices.

Also you can look through the “local club forums” on here to see if you can find anyone local.

HB AL · Nov 28, 2017

I sell my corals to my lfs I've been going to for the last 30 years 3 miles away, Quick and easy, they always take them and all I ask for is store credit. They always give me a fair price as they have to resell them to make money. I usually just use the credit for lots of fish food and water. I realize I could sell them private party a make more off them but I really don't want to deal with a hundred questions, the tire kickers trying to low ball you, the guy asking for a warranty on a private sail and not to mention buying styrofoam containers and heat packs, taking the time to pack the corals well etc.... then shipping the stuff across the nation. It's just a fun hobby for me and at this point the lfs works for me.