<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10952785#post10952785 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jgiordano
I like fragglereef, I don't know if he has a sponsor forum here but check out the responses from people in the feedback forum on nano-reefs. I have ordered from them 3x and have had awsome orders.
I ordered from coralfanatics and was happy with the pieces I got, although there was slight confusion with my order.
Premiumaquatics has some corals and they have AWSOME customer service, although I never ordered corals from them. I got 35lbs live rock and most of my dry goods and equipment.
It's always helpful to share the experience if you know some good vendors.
I have been buying dry goods and equipments mostly from Champion Lighting for the past 15 years and are very happy with their service.
Recently I tried several orders direct with Premium Aquatics after participating the Group Buy with NJ Reefer Club in Sept., I was amazed by the services and prices from them. Immediately after the shipment, I received email notices of the invoice and UPS tracking, I can click the UPS tracking link and know exactly where the shipment is, it is expecially helpful if you are not a good planner and always do not place your order until the last minute.
Different from some vendors not telling you which items are out of stock when you place the order, and you are angry and upset to find that the most important item is missing when you receive your shipment 10 days later, their web site clearly indicates those items which are out of stock, and they seem to have good inventory. I ordered 4 units of Wavysea by 1pm Thursday, and received the shipment by 10am Monday. Their customer service is also very knowledgeable and friendly, I hope one day our club can organize some group buys similar to NJ Reefer Club and help the members save some money.
I still buy some items from "Marine Depot" because they have the best website, and I feel guilty by just using their website without buying anything. They are too far away from New York, and mostly their prices are higher than Premium Aquatics and Champion.
I was not aware that Premium Aquatics selling live stocks, I will possibly give them a try.
Looking forword to showing you the mess of my 400G new tanks setup in our LIRA monthly meeting which will be hold by 7pm this Friday at my office.
James