Online retailers

[panda0310]

Im looking for an online retailer/ reputable supplier where I can buy my corals, fish, copepods all from one place. Any suggestions?

 

[Bear22]

The reality is that if you have specific corals and fish in mind then you'll most likely have to purchase from two or more vendors.

 

[Isaac Alves]

I don't think you'll find good service across all of those animals under the same supplier. I would focus on specialists vendors for each.

 

[panda0310]

I don't think you'll find good service across all of those animals under the same supplier. I would focus on specialists vendors for each.

Who would you recommend for corals?

 

[slingfox]

The major auction sites are worth checking out:

reefnbid.com - Specivially, Pieces of the Ocean is my go to seller

tckcorals.com - Mix of economical and high end stuff

calikidcorals.com

 

[JumboShrimp]

Agreed. Probably no one-stop-shopping if you want the best of all worlds. It's probably best if you see something you like, and then ask the group here about their thoughts on the particular vendor. For example, I would give Tidal Gardens high marks for corals.

 

[Isaac Alves]

The best deals for corals (healthiest, aquarium conditioned and larger) are from your local reefers or from known sellers here on R2R. Most online retailers are going to be somewhat disingenuous with their coral representation or their pest control. You want to avoid importer/chop shops.

Look for vendors who grow their own stock and have strong quarantine procedures that they publicly declare.

 

[FLighthouse3]

Im looking for an online retailer/ reputable supplier where I can buy my corals, fish, copepods all from one place. Any suggestions?

You may need to divide and conquer here depending on what you’re looking for. On the East Coast, World Wide Corals (WWC) in Orlando is the real deal. I’ve been there in person and it’s the most impressive/high quality LFS I’ve seen. Top Shelf Aquatics in Orlando is also solid. You could also check out ORA/Eye Catching Coral (ECC) for fish/inverts/corals through Bulk Reef Supply. BRS also offers a variety of copepods via Algae Barn.

 

[JumboShrimp]

WWC and Top Shelf each have video-tours online of their coral farms.