what your fav. place to buy coral online?

[Buzz1329]

My most recent order was with SaltyUnderground.

For my 180 I ordered: Ora Blue Rim Derasa Clam; Pink Carpet Lobo; Red/Blue Lobo; Purple/Green Frogspawn ; Green Splatter Hammer, and got some free zoas, shroom, etc.

For my 75 I ordered: Red Lobo; Neon Green Hammer; Ora Red Goniopora; and got some free Ricordia and tiny Candy Cane frag (2 heads).

LPS/Clam were about 3-4”.

I received everything on 7/12. Initially, I was concerned. After acclimation and Bayer dipping, the Lobos and Frogspawn seemed to show slight tissue recession. Clam would not sit upright.

7+ weeks later and everything I ordered is doing well. Recession disappeared after coral got acclimated to tank. Derasa clam settled on its side and seems to be doing great.

Especially happy with Ora Red Goniopora. Really seems to be thriving.

I would definitely NOT order anything from Aqua Overstock. Mexican Turbo snails received in early July were DOA; blue gorgonian lasted less than a week.

And BTW, I've also ordered from Live Aquaria, Blue Zoo, and Vivid and was satisfied with what I got. Lots of good choices out there and a few bad apples.

Good luck,

Mike

 

[jdl242]

I feel fortunate to be in a location where frag swaps are within driving range because it is definately nice to be able to see what you are getting first hand. That said, after recently taking a tour of the "Diver's Den" facility in Rhinelander, WI I have no problem recommending them. Top notch and great reputation. While there I picked up two stylophoras (a purple and a green) and a scoylmia (green) about a month ago and they are doing great!

 

[homer1475]

I'm surprised no one mentioned Austin Aqua Farms located in TX. Great prices, but their shipping is a killer unless you order enough for free shipping(150$ now I think).

 

[devimik]

I've ordered a lot from Liveaquaria - both salt and fresh water fish, inverts, corals. All good and when there is an issue, they take care of it quickly.

 

[HWDylan]

I have dealt with:

Vivid
Cherry Corals
Jason Fox
Quality Marine

Really the only one I have complaints about is Quality Marine. Not a big deal for most because they are whole sale only but I had a fairly large die off after acclimating from Quality Marine. I talked to others that have dealt with them and heard similar stories. Could be a fluke could not be.

Other than that, Cherry, Jason Fox, and Vivid have been exceptionally great both customer service and quality of product wise. Shipping was fast and not a single thing has ever come in DOA or even looking poor. A+ experience with all of them.

 

[Queensreefer]

Divers den

 

[Ron Reefman]

I've had very good success with Cultivated Reef in Maine. I've done 4 fairly large orders with them now and the corals have all been high quality and well cared for. The owner is very helpful and if asked, is willing to do above and beyond what many other sellers won't do. Example: I wanted several rock flower anemones and Holly was willing to send me photos of individuals so I could pick and chose.

 

[JTL]

I have purchased over 60 corals in the last 4 months from a number of sources and by far my favorite place is the Candy Shop. https://www.facebook.com/CandyShopCorals/
Nice size, excellent quality and good prices. What more is there?

 

[brody83]

I usually buy from battlecorals. Nice selections and pricing.

 

[AZReef13]

Has anyone used WWC, BSA or Tidal Gardens?

 

[Crimson]

Has anyone used WWC, BSA or Tidal Gardens?

wwc- Jason Fox Altered Ego Montipora
$599.00

really...$600 for a montipora frag. It's like cornbread.

That's it, I am going to take a drive down the shore (I live in Jersey) grab one of these "corals" and call it south philly meatball and change $900

 

[rvareef]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2591723
I've got a nice mix of stuff on here

 

[64Ivy]

My go-to places (in no particular order) are:

Battle Corals
Jason Fox Signature Corals
LiveAquaria (Diver's Den)
Unique Corals
Rocky Mountain Frags
Cherry Corals

Had very good luck with all of 'em.

 

[RobZilla04]

wwc- Jason Fox Altered Ego Montipora
$599.00

really...$600 for a montipora frag. It's like cornbread.

That's it, I am going to take a drive down the shore (I live in Jersey) grab one of these "corals" and call it south philly meatball and change $900

Fancy names and ridiculous prices.