Buying coral online

Discussion in 'Coral' started by juliew, Jul 14, 2010.

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  1. juliew

    juliew Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Our LFS has a few corals, but nothing like I've seen online. I'm a little nervous ordering livestock & having it shipped. Any comments or suggestions?

    TIA,
    julie
     
    juliew, Jul 14, 2010
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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Order on liveaquaria!! They will give you 100% refund if anything happens to the corals or fish. I have ordered from them many times and they are great!
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    just ask your lfs to get it for you
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I've had very good luck ordering offline. I would order from someplace that has a live arrival guarantee just in case. I myself have shipped corals all over the country with no major issues. I've also ordered from online vendors many times. I really like vividaquariums.com, they have decent prices and a nice selection.
     
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  5. juliew

    juliew Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks aquariaman - advice appreciated.
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  6. juliew

    juliew Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks Newreef15 & Guitarman - good suggestions!
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  7. samsdb0

    samsdb0 Bristle Worm

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    this.

    every piece of coral ive gotten from them has been great
     
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  8. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I like liveaquaria, and reef empire.
     
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  9. juliew

    juliew Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks for the information samsdb0 & blackraven1425!
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  10. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    +1 for ReefEmpire. Awesome corals. I've placed three orders from them and have never had a problem. Their packaging is impeccable.
     
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