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[Ab129]

I consider myself a wrasse collector, had 40 (mostly Fairy & Flasher) in my 450g tank till the seam split... Will probably have about the same # in my new 6'x5' 500g, BUT I will not even consider the orangeback again because they never did well in any of my tanks.

What sort of issues did you have with the orange back?
Just curious.

And apologies to the OP for unintentionally hijacking your thread!

 

[albano]

What sort of issues did you have with the orange back?
Just curious.

Poor color but mostly poor survival rates, tried them at least 4 times over past 10 yrs

 

[Ab129]

Sorry to hear that.
Hope I have better luck!

 

[hkgar]

Personally I have not had good luck with live aquaria.
Had fish arrive dead. Received others that look nothing like the picture ( and I mean not even close!)
Had another of theirs die in QT.
To their credit they have tried to make things right but who needs the hassle?
Rather pick out my exact specimens
Btw you can do that on LA in the divers den but the prices are much higher.

LA pictures of fish are NOT wysiwyg. DD is.

 

[Ab129]

LA pictures of fish are NOT wysiwyg. DD is.

Isn't that exactly what I said??
Did you read what you quoted?

 

[albano]

Isn’t that exactly what I said??

You New Yorkers talk too darn fast!
:eek2:

 

[Ab129]

Lol

 

[hkgar]

Isn't that exactly what I said??
Did you read what you quoted?

Not the way I read it
"Received others that look nothing like the picture ( and I mean not even close!)"

 

[Ab129]

And how do you read this??

Rather pick out my exact specimens
Btw you can do that on LA in the divers den but the prices are much higher.

I guess you don't!

 

[Icewing726]

And back to our regularly scheduled discussion... I found all the reviews for aquarium creations... Its pretty epic... Again if anyone has zoa stores please share.

 

[Icewing726]

Just sending a post purchase update.

Tidal Gardens- Wow, each specimen on a plug, each plug inserted in foam, each foam piece cut to fit a plastic cup so the specimen never touches the sides. Amazing service over email as if I was their only priority (seriously 10 emails or more back and forth). I'm sure someone could go wrong here but I think you'd have to try after my experience.

Austin Aqua Farms- These guys also had great customer service and the Zoas came in larger then other stores I've purchased from. Definitely a place to look.

BTW, when I said the reviews on Aquarium Creations were epic, I meant Epicly Bad. Don't go near them.