Ordered a Tailspot Blenny but it was dead on arrival

[hds4216]

Ordered a tailspot blenny from Salty Bottom Reef Co., but it was dead on arrival. When I opened the box in low light conditions it did not look alive. It was floating upside down and had no visible respiration. Despite this, I know the shipping process can be traumatic, so I followed normal acclimation procedures, and after over an hour of acclimation the fish still showed no signs of life. Careful observation revealed lack of respiratory movement. Pretty sad, I was looking forward to having one. I submitted a complaint but haven't heard back yet.

 

[Turnage]

Yes that can happen. I stopped ordering Coral and fish online because of this. It's just too stressful for both me and incoming guest to make it worth it. Luck I have some awesome LFS near me to feed my addiction.

 

[hds4216]

Yes that can happen. I stopped ordering Coral and fish online because of this. It's just too stressful for both me and incoming guest to make it worth it. Luck I have some awesome LFS near me to feed my addiction.

Yeah, I've bought all my other stuff from my various LFSs, but none of them had this blenny in stock and I've been lucking for months so I decided to chance it. Unfortunately, he didn't make it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Oh no and great algae eater

 

[Spieg]

That is sad... sorry to hear. I also try to buy at LFS if possible (they're also pretty good about ordering fish/coral I want if they don't have in stock).

 

[Zionas]

Where did you order it from and how long was the transit time?

Hmmm this is seriously making me reconsider a Royal Gramma (yes). Why? Because in my part of the world (Asia) most LFS do not carry them regularly and I’ll practically have to source one online.

The Flameback Angel’s another fish I really like but being an African fish my LFS and most LFS in China also don’t carry them regularly so I have to source one online.

That also makes me concerned.