Livestock wanted

[Gluestick]

I am looking for a chestnut cowrie, fighting conch and a blue tuxedo urchin. The LFS says he won't get them in because they 'are hard to ship,' and I don't order from the internet. Please let me know if you know of somewhere that has them, or if you want to sell one. Thanks a lot.
Also, I'm looking for a porcelain crab (non-anemone kind), and no one around here seems to get them.

 

[hansnfrans]

Rod's Reef has blue tuxedo urchins. He's in DeKalb,IL.

 

[Gluestick]

Thanks. I'll have to see if I can get up there. That's a haul for me though

 

[hansnfrans]

Trust me gluestick, it is worth the drive. Ask any one else here about Rod's and they'll say the same thing. Not sure if you've ever been there before, but, Rod has got really good pricing on his corals and you'll enjoy seeing his onyx clowns and "Gus" . I live an hour away and would consider myself "lucky" to live this close. Normally I definately would not travel that far for a LFS, but Rod's is definately worth every penny of the ever-rising cost of gas that it takes to get there.

 

[anjhof]

why won't you order on the internet? I have ordered from Liveaquaria several times and have had nothing but great experiences.

 

[Gluestick]

I'm not against ordering from the internet, I would just rather see the fish before I buy it. Also, I don't like paying for shipping!!!

 

[budsnbuds]

100% worth the drive out there.(call ahead first!) My friend got a really nice pair of onyx clowns. Rod's corals and other livestock looked great too. Oh and be sure to ask him about his food, its good stuff.

 

[Teremei]

Order from www.premiumaquatics.com

They are in IN, and you can get UPS ground shipping for $10 or less. That's where I got my fighting conch from and he's still kicking 6 months later!

As far as shipping. You have to consider the prices! $1.60 each if you order 12 nassarius, astrea, nerite, or ceriths compared to some LFS prices of $3.00 or more each! You actually save money in many cases if you are ordering a small bag of snails! Their fighting conches are great if you just consider mine's still doing well and only $6!!

 

[Teremei]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7755692#post7755692 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by budsnbuds
100% worth the drive out there.(call ahead first!) My friend got a really nice pair of onyx clowns. Rod's corals and other livestock looked great too. Oh and be sure to ask him about his food, its good stuff.

Just picked up one of his corals for the first time and can finally say what the buzz is all about! The most vibrant green centered zoo's I've ever seen in one of MY tanks. And their MINE!!!

Don't forget, FREE expert advice too! (sorry rod, hope you don't get too many questions!!)

 

[Gluestick]

Awesome, I'll definetly have to check it out. No reason not to try it if you all had good experiences. Thanks bunches!