Found out my Chinese (online) seller sometimes imports ORA fish.

[Zionas]

I don’t know how frequently he does it, but he told me yesterday that sometimes his shop gets imported ORA fish. Yellow Assessors, McNeill’s Assessors, and C. argi. I’ll be able to get captive bred clowns easily regardless and he has them.

If he’s got ORA stock available, are they worth looking into? I’m willing to pay higher prices if I’ll be getting a hardier specimen and helping conserve coral reefs.

A pity he doesn’t import ORA or Biota Coral Beauties because they sell for very cheap prices when wild caught, he says they’re so common and not worth the time and effort or money buying those captive bred specimens. A real pity.

I could be getting a mixed group of Yellow and McNeill’s Assessors if it’s safe to do so (if so, how many of each should I get?).

As for C. argi, what are your opinions on this Pygmy angelfish? Is it hardy and long lived (can it do 10 years? Has anyone kept one for over 10 years?)

I know this is getting old but I still can’t decide whether one of the pygmies or one of the 4” dwarf angels is better for my tank (3 foot, 36”x24”x24”.)


I’d love your opinions on ORA, and you general opinions on captive bred vs wild caught fish in terms of hardiness and resistance to disease.

I’m also sure that I can find aquacultured corals here.

 

[Dr. Reef]

I buy directly from ORA and their fish are healthy and in good shape. Packing is awesome.

 

[Zionas]

How do you buy directly from ORA? I thought they don’t sell directly to hobbyists?

 

[Peace River]

How do you buy directly from ORA? I thought they don’t sell directly to hobbyists?

Live Aquaria sells ORA fish that are shipped directly from the ORA facility. I have bought ORA fish and have always had a good experience. I will be ordering more soon - probably in May.

 

[Dr. Reef]

How do you buy directly from ORA? I thought they don’t sell directly to hobbyists?


I have a quarantined fish business. So they sell to me as a business.

 

[Zionas]

@ Dr. Reef I know we’re in difficult times now, but would it be possible for you to ship internationally once the situation improves?

 

[Kyl]

Keep in mind that ORA's catalog isn't accurate, they have a decent bit of livestock that haven't been bred for a number of years still listed (like greenbanded gobies).

Always double check before getting your hopes up.

 

[Zionas]

Well they can’t ship directly to me in China, and I don’t know if my LFS or any LFS in my city ever imports their products. I’d love a Yellow and a MacNeill’s Assessor.

 

[Dr. Reef]

My shipping account only permits me to ship within USA.