Where to buy fish online?

[Tinnerito]

I create very specific, hard-locked stocklists for my tanks, so that I cannot be persuaded into buying what I can't keep. Therefore soon I will have to begin partially relying on online sellers. What online fish stores do you have good experiences with?
I currently have my eye on Live Aquaria, Vivid Aquariums, Barrier Reef Aquariums, top shelf aquatics, and Saltwater Fish.com

Which of these are reliable if any? What other stores would you recommend?

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i guess id stay away from live aquaria. i have been very happy with dr reef.

 

[JumboShrimp]

I live about 45 minutes from Top Shelf and can purchase fish there without the shipping; they have always been healthy.

 

[DCR]

I like TankStop and SaltwaterFish. Good selection, reasonable prices and well shipped. DrReef is great to deal with but I just had too many DOA's. Maybe it was just my bad luck. He is very honest and will cover any losses. It does often take 4-8 weeks after ordering to receive the shipment even for non-quarantined fish. NY Aquatic is good for rarer fish but I have had two shipments delayed an extra day by FedEx from NY coming west that resulted in one DOA. They did cover the loss.

 

[Holmes Grown Coral]

Reef Beauties is who i have been using lately and highly suggest them to everyone in my local reef group and on my coral page to customers and friends and no one has been disappointed!

 

[Bartanto]

Dr.Reef has been great. I stocked 24 out of 25 fish with him last year in my 110g. (plus inverts)

 

[Tinnerito]

i guess id stay away from live aquaria. i have been very happy with dr reef.

I've heard lot's of good, and bad about liveaquaria so I'll probobaly stay away from it to be safe.

 

[Tinnerito]

Dr.Reef has been great. I stocked 24 out of 25 fish with him last year in my 110g. (plus inverts)

Will look into that! Thanks

 

[Tinnerito]

Reef Beauties is who i have been using lately and highly suggest them to everyone in my local reef group and on my coral page to customers and friends and no one has been disappointed!

Good to hear!

 

[Tinnerito]

I like TankStop and SaltwaterFish. Good selection, reasonable prices and well shipped. DrReef is great to deal with but I just had too many DOA's. Maybe it was just my bad luck. He is very honest and will cover any losses. It does often take 4-8 weeks after ordering to receive the shipment even for non-quarantined fish. NY Aquatic is good for rarer fish but I have had two shipments delayed an extra day by FedEx from NY coming west that resulted in one DOA. They did cover the loss.

Glad to see another opinion on DrReef. I appreciate the details!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Dr. Reef is one I will always recommend!

 

[56longroof]

TSM Aquatics or Dr Reefs.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i looked into reef beauties after seeing it here. looks nice!

 

[braaap]

I love Dr. Reef. I have 10 fish and multiple inverts from him. I have 3 more on order and will be here next week.

 

[alprazo]

Check out School of Fish llc. Really healthy livestock and sound shipping. Pricey but I’ve gotten only quality stuff. NYAquatic has great prices. No intense QT procedure like school of fish but I’ve scored some great deals. I’ve never had an issue with disease but I know the fish are not in the store long. Violet aquarium is another I have been happy with. Good reviews but prices have skyrocketed. All three are pretty good with communication, texting, email, etc. I only now place orders with people I can either text or call and ask question and request pics / videos.

 

[LiquidSpace]

Reef Beauties is great. Violet Aquarium has a nice selection of WYSIWYG, I am considering them for my next purchase.

 

[2Flash1]

I have had 20 fish in the last month come from NY Aquatic and not one problem at all. I know He has mixed reviews.
From East coast to West coast…in 20deg weather.

 

[BasementBox]

I’d recommend my local hub, absolutely fish - they ship and have all fish in copper from the jump. I’ve never had a fish from them get sick. Their website may seem janky but I assure you. It’s an incredible store and THE place to visit if you’re in north New Jersey.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

I’d recommend my local hub, absolutely fish - they ship and have all fish in copper from the jump. I’ve never had a fish from them get sick. Their website may seem janky but I assure you. It’s an incredible store and THE place to visit if you’re in north New Jersey.

ooh sounds nice!

 

[Dr. D]

+1 on Dr. Reef. No experience with others.