Buying Fish Online

[christyj3]

There is only one local fish store in my area that sells saltwater fish. It's a chain pet store that doesn't have the best reputation for selling healthy fish, and they also do not have a lot of options to choose from. Most of their tanks are all clownfish. Best places to buy fish online?

 

[fishski13]

marine collectors or TSM aquatics, both quarantine all fish too

 

[Tamberav]

FisHotel is great. Sign up for the newsletter so you know when new fish are available as some sell out immediately. They are all quarantined and eating.

I also like TSM aquatics. They have a text messaging for new drops of fish, generally on fridays. They also QT fish.

 

[dstockwell]

Their are plenty Ocean garden, blue zoo, do some research on them

 

[christyj3]

marine collectors or TSM aquatics, both quarantine all fish too

Thank you for your recommendation!

 

[christyj3]

FisHotel is great. Sign up for the newsletter so you know when new fish are available as some sell out immediately. They are all quarantined and eating.

I also like TSM aquatics. They have a text messaging for new drops of fish, generally on fridays. They also QT fish.

Thank you for your recommendation!

 

[christyj3]

Their are plenty Ocean garden, blue zoo, do some tease arch on them

Thank you! I'll definitely look into several different ones.

 

[mehaffydr]

I really like drreefsquarantinedfish, I have bought from them a few times and always healthy and fully quarantined.

 

[christyj3]

I really like drreefsquarantinedfish, I have bought from them a few times and always healthy and fully quarantined.

Thank you for your recommendation!

 

[christyj3]

Thank you for the advice.

 

[christyj3]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you've had better luck ordering online since then.

 

[Lavey29]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you've had better luck ordering online since then.

I actually went to my LFS and he aquired fish for me and then kept them in his treated systems for a month. 100% survival rate well over a year now. He gets fish from a whole saler.

 

[christyj3]

I actually went to my LFS and he aquired fish for me and then kept them in his treated systems for a month. 100% survival rate well over a year now. He gets fish from a whole saler.

That's great! Glad to hear that you've had success with that. I wish there were more options for purchasing fish in my area.

 

[Lavey29]

That's great! Glad to hear that you've had success with that. I wish there were more options for purchasing fish in my area.

Well unfortunately if you don't have local shops then you have to go online. I'm sure there are a few proven reputable places to order from but if you want good QT prior to shipping be prepared to pay a premium.

 

[Lavey29]

That's great! Glad to hear that you've had success with that. I wish there were more options for purchasing fish in my area.

I would focus on Dr. Reefs or TSM aquatics. I have not used them personally but have heard good reports about their services and fish quality.

 

[christyj3]

I would focus on Dr. Reefs or TSM aquatics. I have not used them personally but have heard good reports about their services and fish quality.

Thank you for your recommendation! It's greatly appreciated!

 

[ThaBeast]

Marine Collectors is garbage. Don't waste your money there.

@Lavey29 curious as to why you posted this, havent seen any negative about marine collectors anywhere else...did you have a bad experience?

 

[Rtaylor]

I like reefbeauties.com

 

[OldRed1]

I really like drreefsquarantinedfish, I have bought from them a few times and always healthy and fully quarantined.

This is where all of my fish have come from! Huge fan of this vendor.

 

[Eric Cohen]

Toss me in the game. I’ve been around the industry for over 40 years and still love it and enjoy working with everyone. Hope to see you on my site. Check it out.
While we don’t qt for the entire process, we ship you healthy fish and give you the best chance for success. I do include a free packet of safety stop as well to dip your fish upon arrival.
Look forward to helping you!