LFS vs. Online Suppliers

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Depends on the site. LA is pricey but very reputable.

 

I've always stuck with Live Aquaria, Happy Coral, Coral Morphologic, and Reef Pets and Reef Empire from Ebay. Never had anything go wrong with any of these companies and their livestock always looks exactly like their pictures.

 

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Reef Empire

These places have all been great to order from and I would go back anytime in need.

Reefhotspot has had some ups and downs from reviews, which made me second guess reordering from them... This is where I got my red tailed tamarin wrasse from and chameleon wrasse, both came packed well and are doing great. So they have my Kudos on that one.
Saltwater Fish, Anemones, Corals Frags, Aquarium Pet Supplies, Chillers, Skimmers & Lighting, Exotic Fish from your premier source at Reef Hot Spot

 

++++ reef pets..bought from them....got some more comming..

 

lfs
pros-
-good service(sometimes)
-healthy fish
-you know what your getting

cons-
-less of a selection
-prices probably a bit higher

online suppliers
pros-
-good selection
-good pricing
-good service(sometimes)


cons-
-if service is bad, its really bad
-you never know exactly what your getting
-more to lose(meaning you never know if they can be trusted, i once bought 25 pounds of liverock online and i recieved a box full of sand.)