Is anyone else around the country having issues getting PE brand mysis? All the LFS by me on Long Island that usually carry them are saying they can’t get them and there’s a shortage. Anyone else hear this?
PE mysis shortage?
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I've not bought any in over a month so I'm not sure about around here. I do remember a post not too long ago where someone was having the same problem with shortages of PE but I can't remember where the member was located.
I will try out Hikari Jumbo mysis - they also were selling a version of PE mysis which they abruptly discontinued after it only being available for a year or two..
www.hikariusa.com
Rod's sells a Reef Plankton https://rodsfood.com/pacific-plankton-blend.html
It seems to be the same stuff as Hikari's Ocean Plankton - which seems like a saltwater version of large mysis
My fish seem to like it - but I haven't been able to find out much about it from other hobbyists.
Frozen Okanagan Lake Freshwater Mysis Shrimp - Hikari Sales USA
These Mysis relicta harvested from this glacier fed lake naturally offer an unusual amount of desirable linolenic acid, omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, arachidonic acid, EPA and DHA too. Additionally, they also contain a higher level of planktonic algae most fish love and offer a flavor...
Rod's sells a Reef Plankton https://rodsfood.com/pacific-plankton-blend.html
It seems to be the same stuff as Hikari's Ocean Plankton - which seems like a saltwater version of large mysis
My fish seem to like it - but I haven't been able to find out much about it from other hobbyists.
LunchboLobster
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Any new information yet?
In my case, Dr. Reef was not able to fulfill my order. I did contact PE mysis directly and they offered to sell direct. The only issue, I needed to buy a case, 10 packs of 40oz. I was quoted $650 shipped. The guy on the phone said there was not a shortage from their end. I end up buying 20 packs of various Hikari frozen foods from BRS.
BriansBrain
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Curious if the guy you spoke with on the phone was a rep from PE? *edit I see you said you talked to PE directly. Completely missed that*
I posted about a shortage in January too and it’s still nearly impossible to find at the several LFS I have along with others across the country. I’ve reached out to PE. Never got a response. If they’re stating no shortage, that’s BS.
One of the stores I mostly frequent is a regional wholesaler for many LFS. The LFS owner said months ago there was a shortage, and can’t buy at his level unless he purchased “unlabeled packs”, which he refuses to buy. Unlabeled packs seem very strange.
I called the number at the pe mysys official website, this number to be exact:
TOLL FREE: 1-888-220-2238
He had me on hold for like 3 mins or so since he had to look up the price. He was familiar with the dealer price. He said my order could ship the next day, we spoke on a Monday. That gave me the impression the packs are sitting there waiting to be shipped.
I also find it strange since WWC still only has the small and medium packs. I was there 3 weeks ago.
I could not stomach spending 650 at once, I would have used it in time but still. Not sure what is truly going on but it is frustrating. A 40oz pack will last me about 1.5 months. I purchased the 16oz packs and give it to my fish like a treat now. They know the difference between Hikari and PE mysis.
BriansBrain
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Thanks. I just want me some PE mysis dang it lol! Wonder if there was a harvesting issue, tariffs or what.
Yea I don’t blame you not spending that kind of money at all.
I’ve always used PE mysis since I started reefing. It’s by far superior to other brand’s mysis, but I’m not going to play games with them and pay silly prices for it.
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