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Reef Discussion => Fish => Topic started by: SweetReefOH on September 23, 2017, 21:23:29

Title: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 23, 2017, 21:23:29: Does anyone have knowledge of live aquaria's quarantine practice? Do you have experience ordering fish from them? If so, please tell me your thoughts/experiences with the fish.
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: joelbegt on September 23, 2017, 21:39:41: Liveaquaria drop ships from quality marine(wholesaler) so no qt. Divers den from what I understand "conditions"

http://m.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=377
They mention what they consider qt in the link under the fish system section
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 23, 2017, 22:02:56: Thank you. I will check that out.
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: kellyj on September 23, 2017, 23:47:55: I have ordered from liveaquaria multiple times with some success. Their prices are pretty good especially on sale. Best part is they guarantee for 14 days and I've never had any issues getting a credit/refund if necessary. I prefer to buy locally when possible to avoid shipment stress, but local selection is limited. Hope this helps.
Kelly
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 24, 2017, 08:58:51: I agree kellj, I would like to go local but the price for everything I want (assorted clean up crew, red macro algae, etc) just can't be topped. Plus, Gerbers is keeping their salinity so incredibly low that the last couple fish I bought from them didn't make it. Even with a 45 minute acclimation.
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: mtamorrow on September 24, 2017, 10:24:52: Check out reefcleaners. They have a top notch record for CUC's at great prices plus they have various macro algaes

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Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: Humphrey on September 24, 2017, 11:46:20: Just got some fish from liveaquaria. They came in about 1.019. I have a QT so I just match it, but up to 1.026 is a pretty big jump. I got some fish from divers den a few months back that come in at 1.025. Liveaquaria inverts came in at normal salinity ~1.025.

I have had good luck with liveaquaria, and on the couple of occasions I had trouble the credited as Kelly mentioned.
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 24, 2017, 12:34:21: Great info guys. Thanks!
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: Humphrey on September 26, 2017, 16:48:29: They've got 25% off $199 for the next couple of days, plus $99 free shipping. Lots of money but a good deal...
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 26, 2017, 18:20:33: Unfortunately my QT is taking longer than expected to cycle. Am=.25 NO2=1.0. Been up for 10 days. Still got a ways to go...
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: Heinbaughb on September 26, 2017, 19:18:23: Lazy sells live rock for a good price if you want to speed that cycle a little

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Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: Humphrey on September 26, 2017, 20:32:21: Couple tricks you've probably heard before, but someone might not have...

Dr. Tims one and only actually works (instant cycle). I have used it with no ammonia. I've also used stability which seems to work but the one and only seems a little better, and I've gotten bacterial bloom with stability before. Not a big deal but you have to watch your O2.

I wouldn't throw 5 big tangs in, but for a hospital or QT, they work pretty good in a pinch.

I also keep a sponge in my display sump which I can drop into a QT tank.
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 27, 2017, 19:32:17: Thanks Humphrey. I've only used BioSpira previously but I decided to try F&S's bacteria this time. Ya, I wouldn't recommend it. I came home today though and NO2 was 0 and I had 20 nitrates. Added some caulerpa and gonna ghost feed until I place my LA order
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: mtamorrow on September 27, 2017, 20:49:13: I have a few pounds of live rock I will give you since I am shutting down and moving. Just come and get it

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Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: SweetReefOH on September 27, 2017, 21:02:03: I would have taken you up on that 2 weeks ago Mike. Got all I need now.... thank you for the offer though. I hope you enjoy your new endeavors!
Title: Re: Live aquaria experience
Post by: mtamorrow on September 27, 2017, 21:17:10: Quote from: Reeferntraining on September 27, 2017, 21:02:03
I would have taken you up on that 2 weeks ago Mike. Got all I need now.... thank you for the offer though. I hope you enjoy your new endeavors!
Ok. I will be staying on this forum and keeping friends posted on the next tank!

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