Algeabarn?

TK_KW · Apr 28, 2020

#teefsquad,

What are your thoughts? Are their macro truly pest free or has anyone had any bad experiences? Thinking of purchasing some pods and Macro

Crabs McJones · Apr 28, 2020

I've purchased from algae barn a few times and the algea always came in clean. I got chaeto, red ogo, and sea lettuce. No complaints :)

Silent · Apr 28, 2020

They do their very best. Pest free - with caution. Everything going into your tank should be quarantined or nothing should be.

mcshams · Apr 28, 2020

We've used them for chaeto and pods and have been very happy.

SuncrestReef · Apr 28, 2020

I have ordered pods from AlgaeBarn, and had no problems with them. However, be aware many of the pods are too small to see with the naked eye. I looked at a single drop of water from the pod jar under my microscope and confirmed there were tons of live pods, but without the microscope it just looked like dust in the jar.

I have also ordered pods from Aquarium Depot and prefer them because they are much larger, some up to 1/4” long, so they are a more substantial meal.

See https://aquariumdepot.com/amphipods-copepods-1000/

xxkenny90xx · Apr 28, 2020

Just today I read a thread on here where someone was concerned about a dragonette they got from algaebarn being smaller than advertised and algaebarn responded to the thread immediately and overnighted a care package of pods, food, and a few other items. That's awesome customer service. I'd use them without hesitation

Bryan68 · Apr 28, 2020

@AlgaeBarn when will you have some clean chaeto in stock?

TK_KW · Apr 28, 2020

xxkenny90xx said:
Just today I read a thread on here where someone was concerned about a dragonette they got from algaebarn being smaller than advertised and algaebarn responded to the thread immediately and overnighted a care package of pods, food, and a few other items. That's awesome customer service. I'd use them without hesitation

That's great

AlgaeBarn · Apr 28, 2020

Bryan68 said:
@AlgaeBarn when will you have some clean chaeto in stock?

Friday 3pm MST is when we release chaeto stock.

AlgaeBarn · Apr 28, 2020

TK_KW said:
#teefsquad,

What are your thoughts? Are their macro truly pest free or has anyone had any bad experiences? Thinking of purchasing some pods and Macro

Let me know what questions and concerns you have that we may be able to resolve!

Anthony Cusumano · May 10, 2020

I made my first purchase from algae barn few months ago. The “clean” cheato was full of little aptasias

AlgaeBarn · May 11, 2020

Anthony Cusumano said:
I made my first purchase from algae barn few months ago. The “clean” cheato was full of little aptasias

While we treat all of our macros thoroughly and often grow our own in environments that have never seen a tank, or fish, or any envrionment with potential for aiptasia, we also provide our satisfaction guarantee for all of our products. Did you happen to file a claim, speak with one of our representatives or get this taken care of at any time? Let us know, we are happy to sort this out for you.

ShepherdReefer · May 11, 2020

TK_KW said:
#teefsquad,

What are your thoughts? Are their macro truly pest free or has anyone had any bad experiences? Thinking of purchasing some pods and Macro

For me, so far so good. Pest free.

Anthony Cusumano · May 11, 2020

10 minutes after I put it in the sump I realized what was in the cheato and I went full damage control, drained the sump and spent an hour picking the aptasia out from inside the cheato. Didn’t take any pictures so I didn’t bother contacting @AlgaeBarn

Silver14SS · May 11, 2020

AlgaeBarn said:
While we treat all of our macros thoroughly and often grow our own in environments that have never seen a tank, or fish, or any envrionment with potential for aiptasia, we also provide our satisfaction guarantee for all of our products. Did you happen to file a claim, speak with one of our representatives or get this taken care of at any time? Let us know, we are happy to sort this out for you.

What remedy does the guarantee have for a tank that gets aiptasia? Is it sending another order of algae, sending peppermint shrimp to eat the aiptasia?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/what-did-i-get-with-my-clean-chaeto.718056/

Anthony Cusumano · May 11, 2020

^ That’s what mine looked like. Had about 20 inside. Ended up tossing it

AlgaeBarn · Jul 2, 2020

SuncrestReef said:
I have ordered pods from AlgaeBarn, and had no problems with them. However, be aware many of the pods are too small to see with the naked eye. I looked at a single drop of water from the pod jar under my microscope and confirmed there were tons of live pods, but without the microscope it just looked like dust in the jar.

I have also ordered pods from Aquarium Depot and prefer them because they are much larger, some up to 1/4” long, so they are a more substantial meal.

See https://aquariumdepot.com/amphipods-copepods-1000/

Yes, we like to send much younger pods. They have a much better chance at seeding your aquarium as opposed to becoming a quick snack for your fishy friends! :) ~Shaun K.