Top Shelf Aquatics
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
Good to know. I've looked at them several times
I also bought 10 pieces during their auction. All came in alive, was packed well with heat packs, and arrived on the date as scheduled. I found underneath several plugs multiple gelatinous globs and one bonus mini star. I thought the blobs were aiptasia or some kind of eggs and scrubbed them off. I was later informed by TSA that they were probably tunicates as they have several types of them in their systems. Two bonus hitchhikers, and I threw one of them away before learning that they were not harmful! I did think the coral frags were very tiny for auction sale prices but I WOULD definitely purchase from this company again.
I am no means an expert when it comes to coral inspection or care. I know vendors do all they can to keep pest free systems. It's their livelihood! I believe it's up to the purchaser to ensure anything that escapes a vendors' watchful eyes is addressed by dipping and careful observation of coral plugs and the corals themselves. Just don't do what I did and throw away the good stuff! LOL TSA did reach out to me to address my concerns. This proves they care about the coral they ship and about pleasing their customers. A+ rating! :)
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I was in Orlando today near @TopShelfAquatics so I stopped in to look around, ask a few questions, and get a few things. Their selection of fish, corals, and equipment is strong and appears to be high quality. They were gracious enough to also provide a quick tour of their coral farm. I was impressed with what I saw and would definitely recommend this vendor. As I've mentioned in other posts I continue to be underwhelmed when visiting LFSs as I travel so, in contrast, this is a LFS that is worth seeing if you're in the area. Whether you are looking to make purchases online or get a chance to stop by when you are in Orlando for vacation or for MACNA2019, it is worth considering Top Shelf Aquatics.
