My master MO plan...

mtreef · 02-08-2002, 11:38 AM

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 · 02-08-2002, 12:12 PM

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 · 02-08-2002, 01:23 PM

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 · 02-08-2002, 06:55 PM

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 · 02-08-2002, 07:20 PM

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 · 02-08-2002, 08:06 PM

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 · 02-08-2002, 08:44 PM

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

mtreef · 02-08-2002, 11:21 PM

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 · 02-09-2002, 11:13 AM

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 · 02-09-2002, 10:39 PM

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

02-08-2002, 11:38 AM	#1
mtreef Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	My master MO plan... 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/

02-08-2002, 12:12 PM	#2
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	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? __________________ http://members.home.net/jasonco6/fulltank

02-09-2002, 11:13 AM	#9
alf3482 Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Venus Texas Posts: 251	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. __________________ Robert L. Brady See My Tanks through the links below: 125 Gal 120 Gal 55 gal 20 Gal SeaHorse Tank If you get a chance come check out at the RAG

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02-08-2002, 01:23 PM	#3
mtreef Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	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?

02-08-2002, 06:55 PM	#4
WannaBeAReefer Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 46	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.

02-08-2002, 07:20 PM	#5
WannaBeAReefer Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 46	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.

02-08-2002, 08:06 PM	#6
PerryinCA Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 2,103	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

02-08-2002, 08:44 PM	#7
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	Premium aquatics is good, except for the aiptasia I got from them!

02-08-2002, 11:21 PM	#8
mtreef Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	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.

02-09-2002, 10:39 PM	#10
mtreef Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	Just ran across a pretty cool site yesterday http://www.cquarium.com. Looks like you pick a specific coral and it's yours.

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