Invert sources

[HawaiianReef]

I started reefing about 2 years ago and have gotten away with some bad practices, some bit me in the butt.
Now Im upgrading to a 125g and am going to try my best to set this up right.
I've got a 75g with corals thats 3 weeks fallow right now. My fish are in another 75 with no corals.
I want to add some inverts, but I dont want to start over on my fallow tank.
I just visited out lfs here and every tank I saw had fish.
Do you guys know any reputable source that sells inverts But also stocks them with no fish? My idea is, I'd like to contact them to see how long their stock has been fallow and start the 76 days from there.
Or maybe I'll just have to start all over once I add these new guys in. Or at least set up yet another tank for the inverts to sit in for a few months.
I'm looking to add an urchin, bubble bee shrimp and some snails.

 

[ScottR]

I started reefing about 2 years ago and have gotten away with some bad practices, some bit me in the butt.
Now Im upgrading to a 125g and am going to try my best to set this up right.
I've got a 75g with corals thats 3 weeks fallow right now. My fish are in another 75 with no corals.
I want to add some inverts, but I dont want to start over on my fallow tank.
I just visited out lfs here and every tank I saw had fish.
Do you guys know any reputable source that sells inverts But also stocks them with no fish? My idea is, I'd like to contact them to see how long their stock has been fallow and start the 76 days from there.
Or maybe I'll just have to start all over once I add these new guys in. Or at least set up yet another tank for the inverts to sit in for a few months.
I'm looking to add an urchin, bubble bee shrimp and some snails.

You could try ordering online. I’m sure if you ask the retailer, they’ll tell if they kept them in a fallow tank or not.

 

[HawaiianReef]

I'm considering online for them. I was looking for some recommendations.

 

[link81]

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[HawaiianReef]

I'll give them a call today.

 

[Tony R.]

I started reefing about 2 years ago and have gotten away with some bad practices, some bit me in the butt.
Now Im upgrading to a 125g and am going to try my best to set this up right.
I've got a 75g with corals thats 3 weeks fallow right now. My fish are in another 75 with no corals.
I want to add some inverts, but I dont want to start over on my fallow tank.
I just visited out lfs here and every tank I saw had fish.
Do you guys know any reputable source that sells inverts But also stocks them with no fish? My idea is, I'd like to contact them to see how long their stock has been fallow and start the 76 days from there.
Or maybe I'll just have to start all over once I add these new guys in. Or at least set up yet another tank for the inverts to sit in for a few months.
I'm looking to add an urchin, bubble bee shrimp and some snails.

I've had good luck with Pacific East Aquaculture. Great service!

 

[Silver14SS]

IPSF is my go to for captive bred critters - snails, crabs, worms, macros, etc. I think they use ocean water but don’t raise fish. Gerald is very helpful and responsive to questions.

 

[Hyde2406]

IPSF is my go to for captive bred critters - snails, crabs, worms, macros, etc. I think they use ocean water but don’t raise fish. Gerald is very helpful and responsive to questions.

Who's IPSF?

 

[Silver14SS]

https://www.ipsf.com/index.html

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve ordered from them. Never had an issue, every order has been great.