My master MO plan...

[mtreef]

I know this topic has been beat to death and I apologize for bringing it back to the top, but I have been trying to assemble my 'master plan' for good, reputable MO companies so I know where to go for what. I have to do pretty much everything MO.

This is what I have so far. If anyone has any horror stories or great out-of-body experiences with any of these, or other companies that I should consider, I would love to hear their comments...

Fish - FFE (used for years and like them), maybe Marine Fish Supply.
Supplies - FFE, Premium Aquatics, maybe Big Al's
Inverts/Corals - Dr Mac & Sons, FFE, Paragon Aquatics
Cleaning Crew/Refugium kits - IPSF or Inland Aquatics.

Also trying out Jeff's Exotic Fish as they have a great 9 for $99 deal.

FFE - http://www.ffexpress.com
Marine Fish Supply - http://www.fishsupply.com
Premium Aquatics - http://www.premiumaquatics.com
Big Al's - http://www.bigalsonline.com/
Dr. Mac - http://www.drmaccorals.com
Paragon Aquatics - http://www.paragonsales.com/
IPSF - http://www.ipsf.com/
Inland Aquatics - http://www.inlandaquatics.com/
Jeff's Exotic Fish - http://www.exoticfish.com/

[newreefman1]

Do you have no LFS near you that are reputable. When possible (which is all the time for me) I buy everything locally...I hate to buy MO cause I dont wanna chance shipping disasters..Obviously if you cant go to a LFS, then you have no other option...but I always suggest that first..

Where do ya live?

[mtreef]

I have one LFS, but they are very limited. I got frustrated and stopped trying to get stuff through them after getting bumped 4 times on a waiting list for a powder blue. When they get a load of LR, I understand there is a group of people fighting over every piece. No thanks.

Even though MO is sometimes risky, it is much cheaper and I get much better quality. Although I do have the occasional disaster, the loses are acceptable overall.

I live in northwest montana. Writing this made me think of an idea... maybe I need to start a LFS! Anyone interested?

[WannaBeAReefer]

I have been very happy with Marine Depot and Marine Depot Live... just received a order this morning... with everything in good shape and reasonable size.

[WannaBeAReefer]

I have been very happy with Marine Depot and Marine Depot Live... just received a order this morning... with everything in good shape and reasonable size.

[PerryinCA]

Marine Depot, Premium Aquatics, and Jeffs exotic fish are three that I have used and have nothing but good to say about. I highly recommend any of the three, although, Premium seems most accessable for customer service (e-mail wise at least) but Jeff gets back to you quick as well.

-Perry

[FishKid]

Premium aquatics is good, except for the aiptasia I got from them!

[mtreef]

Perry, I have an order from Jeff's coming on Tuesday. I have not used him before. Did you mail order yours or go pick it up? Had someone comment that the MO from Jeff's didn't do well. But I wanted to try him as his deals are great.

[alf3482]

Put www.themarinecenter.com on your list this is my most used and favorite MO company. They are great for that Rare and hard to find coral and quality is outstanding.

[mtreef]

Just ran across a pretty cool site yesterday http://www.cquarium.com. Looks like you pick a specific coral and it's yours.