You Still Ordering Livestock?

Are you still ordering livestock or are you going to wait it out?

  • I'm still ordering and not worried

    Votes: 323 32.8%
  • I'm ordering but being cautious about delivery

    Votes: 189 19.2%
  • No I am not ordering right now

    Votes: 428 43.5%
  • Other (please explain)

    Votes: 44 4.5%

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I put a coral order in yesterday for next week, Maine to Vermont, hope for the best. I always worry about shipping whether it is overnight or two day.
 

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Received an order from Reef Cleaners late last week, but I probably won’t order anything for awhile with how this is going.
 

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I mean the virus cant live on non living organisms for a long time at all so its pretty safe unless i guess the delivery person has it

This may not be true. Generally we are told between 1-3 days but in reallity we know very little about the virus. Some similar coronavs can live on surfaces for up too 2 years and this strain very well may be capable of the same.

I'm still ok with ordering livestock, but I will open it outside and throw out the packaging. Then wash my hands
 

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We have been shipping steadily and I myself have ordered countless times in the last week and everything has actually been early which is a plus.

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This may not be true. Generally we are told between 1-3 days but in reallity we know very little about the virus. Some similar coronavs can live on surfaces for up too 2 years and this strain very well may be capable of the same
who knows i mean most people prob already have it, i prob have it no idea but i mean yea
 

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The LFS in town have closed as of this week so online is the only option. I did make 2 orders with BRS this week- just no livestock orders.
 

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Ordered a pile of snails with out any issues. That will be my last order online for live animals for a while. Usually buy from LFS for fish.
 

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I received a beautiful 1.5" Asfur angel this week from LA that will eventually join my juvenile Scribbled and Regal angels in a few weeks after QT. Now I just have to figure out the best way to introduce it without it getting beat up! Maybe the other two angels will have to join it later in the QT system.
 

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I'm not currently ordering anything but that is because I took my tank down for a bit. If i was ready to buy livestock i would absolutely be ordering things now when I'm home all day to get it. I would take a couple small measures that i wouldn't normally, like cut open box outside and only bring the bag in, but otherwise it would be game on for me.
 

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With current events taking place and the priority in shipping changed how many of you are still ordering or have ordered livestock? I had a cleanup crew order come in last week and everything came in great and on time but that was over a week ago!

1. Are you still ordering livestock or are you going to wait it out?

2. What have you ordered recently and did everything arrive in healthy condition?


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I selected other. I’m working on upgrading all my equipment and seeking sponsorships. If interested I’ve created a Facebook page and YouTube channel to follow along with my build. https://www.facebook.com/Gods-Sea-Creatures-111239600518850/
 

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For some it probably depends on your job security as this drags on for possibly weeks. I fortunately am fine for now, but if it keeps dragging on for months that is anyone's guess. Hopefully that is not the case.
 

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