Success with shipping fish?

reef champ

Member
I was wondering if anyone has had success with ordering fish, inverts, or corals online and getting them shipped? My tank is still not cycled but I'm looking for some opinions and experiences with ordering online
Thanks
 

meowzer

Moderator
I live in the middle of nowhere, and I really have NO option but to order online....I have ordered 98% of my fish and corals from this site, and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of everything I have received...I also have been pleased with the customer service.
 

gio28

Active Member
i agree with meowzer. everything i bought from SWF has been great and their customer service is pretty darn good.
 

reef champ

Member
Good to know. The closest decent fish store to me is about a half hour away and the prices aren't very competitive.
 

gio28

Active Member
same here...i still saved even after shipping by ordering from SWF cause my LFS prices are wayyy to much for most stuff. Plus SWF has alot in stock compared to my LFS.
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3279393
same here...i still saved even after shipping by ordering from SWF cause my LFS prices are wayyy to much for most stuff. Plus SWF has alot in stock compared to my LFS.
LOL...My closest notsolfs is 90 miles away...so it is a big savings for me to order online...PLUS when you order online from here there is no tax....so there is also that savings there....
talk 180 miles round trip (gas in my mustang) of course you have to go shopping and have dinner :) Compared to $19.99 or less in shipping.....HAHA...the shipping is cheaper
 

aquaknight

Active Member
Originally Posted by Reef Champ
http:///forum/post/3279379
I was wondering if anyone has had success with ordering fish, inverts, or corals online and getting them shipped? My tank is still not cycled but I'm looking for some opinions and experiences with ordering online
Thanks
How do you think the fish/coral/inverts get from the wild or aquaculture center, to the wholesalers, then to either the online vendor (that then ships it to you) or to the local fish store? All done via shipping in plastic bags in styrofoam coolers, which is exactly how all online vendors ship to you.
 

acrylic51

Active Member
I'm very selective who I order from, and have never had an issue with livestock and such that I've ordered. I prefer to visually see my choices in person, but sometimes that's just not possible, but have to agree with AquaKnight.
 

luoxiaosang

New Member
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