Has anyone ordered any fish from the site Liveaquaria.com? I would think the fish would be totally stressed out, if not dead by the time they arrived?
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I don't know about Liveaquaria but I just, this very minute!, got my fish from Flaringshutter. The Betta is fine, the otos are a little freaky but I think they usually are. I am so happy!!!
How do you think they arrive to the fish stores? They come via trucks, etc to the fish stores too and do OK.
I've heard good things about liveaquaria.com. Currently I'm awaiting a mail order from another member here of Cherry Shrimp. Fish can be surprisingly resilient.
I've heard good things about liveaquaria.com. Currently I'm awaiting a mail order from another member here of Cherry Shrimp. Fish can be surprisingly resilient.
I have ordered from LiveAquaria several times. Their customer service and quality of fish is excellent. Only drawback is the expensive shipping and minimum order amount. I have never had a fish arrive dead or especially stressed, and all have done quite well once acclimated to my tank. They do have an arrive alive guarantee and they guarantee the fish for 2 weeks after as well. I've had my tank set up for over a year, and I have not had one single disease yet - I know many people who buy from the LFS who have just had parasite after bacterial infection after parasite.
And yeah, just like Rainbow said, I always think it is strange that people are weary of having fish shipped by a reputable company that does it all the time -- they are shipped to the pet stores the exact same way, and to the wholesaler before that the same way, only often across oceans in a plane.
And yeah, just like Rainbow said, I always think it is strange that people are weary of having fish shipped by a reputable company that does it all the time -- they are shipped to the pet stores the exact same way, and to the wholesaler before that the same way, only often across oceans in a plane.
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I've ordered from them and had no real issues. Shipping is expensive anytime you talk about overnight. Many (including me) have shipped fish via Priority which is much cheaper, but does offer more risk and less guarantee.
Dangerdoll
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There are risks involved. Some fish do die from shipping and or get sick later from the stress of shipping.
I have ordered from LiveAquaria many, many times, and never had a problem. I have ordered fish, plants, and products from them. They are, IMO, as good as or better than most. Good luck.