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Online vendors! Theres a ton of them, but which is your the one you like the most?


If there is one not in the post please post a URL, and a quick refrence of the online vendor. Also it must be a first hand experience, no hear say please.

Thanks,

~The Hermit

I've bought more stuff from Marine Depot than any other, and have always gotten good service. Foster and Smith is right behind as far as stuff I've bought goes. So far I havent had a single problem with any vendor and after the sale service has always been top notch. I've also purchased from The Hidden Reef, Premium Aquatics, Pet Solutions, Seacrop, and Aqua Corals.

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I have used these guys 3x. Not any problems yet. Very nice phone people. UPS ran over one box and the company overnighted the replacement. Prices are great.

http://www.petmountain.com/category/6/1/aquarium.html

One more Dr. Fosters and Smith...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/

Very good product at a great price - shipping could be faster if ground from WI.

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Marine Depot here pay a little more, but I get my stuff straight away.

Pet Solutions and Aqua Corals as well...she is actually local to me but I can guaruntee she comes with good praise even if a bit pricey. However the quality of her store...the simple beauty and comfort of the place and the quality and care she gives her corals is second to none.

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Depends on what I'm looking for. For dry goods and equipment, I use Marine Depot and Foster & Smith alot. For frags/corals, Ultimate Frags is second to none imo.

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Also, Live Aquaria at Drs. Foster and Smith's 14 guarantee on fish can't be beat either. I ordered a 5 bar mystery wrasse for someone on an order I placed a while back. The fish came in dead, and they never even questioned it. Refunded my credit card on the spot with no questions asked.

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Good shop, good prices

I'm not a big fan of online buying for certain dry goods when I can get it in NH and tax free unless there's hard to find special item.
I've only used Fosters and Smith once. The liquid in a 64 oz. container leaked out all over the other goods, melted the corn starch packing material. What a mess. I let them know about and also about one strip of tape to seal the top and one strip for the bottom. I was sent a 16 oz of the same liquid that leaked.
As far as corals, I have not ordered online. I'm still researching prices and shipping. I'm hoping to jump in on a group buy provided the one placing the order is local and reliable. I'm watching this thread to see what others say.
I watch ebay sellers of corals with a good feedback only and reasonable shipping without all kinds of extras added into their S&H description. Never buy from those that use the USPS, a guaranteed DOA.

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90 Gallon, Softies, LPS, SPS
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www. zoanuts.com but would rather buy from other reefers

I like Marine Depot despite a little higher prices, but have also used Ultimate Frags. I have had very good luck with both.