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Best Tips For Buying Aquarium Fish Online, Tank Talk Podcast Episode 4

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In this episode of Tank Talk John and Lisa discuss the ins and outs of buying aquarium fish online. What are the signs of a reputable dealer and what should you look for to give you the confidence to spend your hard earned money.
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@endy7985 Год назад

Retired truck driver here, i had to rescue another driver that broke down “mid summer” hauling for a big box “pet” store. There were probably thousands of fish’s life in jeopardy that would have been baking in the trailer if someone wouldn’t have switched out the tractor. So shipping them doesn’t seem all that bad!

@lam4517 Год назад

Thank you so much for helping. Those poor fish.

@randaldavis4880 7 месяцев назад

unless your the USPS, in my case . i order plants from MO and i live in indiana, that ended up in DC and to my local post office and now they are 65 miles at another post office. something is big time wrong with the USPS ..

@DansFish Год назад

Thanks for the shout out, John and Lisa!!!

@hummingbird3771 Год назад

@Dansfish Wow, not a single negative review on aquabid!! We're both in the Rocky Mountains, is your water super hard, too?

@bradadams3474 Год назад

I totally trust Dan’s fish. I purchased 8 fish in 1 order. Each one in its own bag. The box was insulated and a heat pack was included. Communication during the purchase and shipping was fantastic, and if there is a problem, he immediately takes care of it. I believe his success rate in live arrivals is 98%. Check him out. Oh KG Tropicals is fantastic too. I purchased filters, not fish.

@angiebear8727 Год назад

Didn’t previously know about Dan’s fish. Might just check them out next time I’m looking for fish

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

What’s the site?

@hummingbird3771 Год назад

Dan's Fish has an impeccable reputation on Aquabid. Not a single negative review with over 200 buyers. His shipping rates look pretty reasonable as far as live fish go, too.

@BenOchart Год назад

Congrats on that tank Lisa. Sounds like it’s going to be an amazing project 😀👍🏻

@BenOchart Год назад

Spot on John

@pufferchris8491 Год назад

I always read bad reviews first. Then the best reviews. I just try to read between the lines

@jerrygoebel9152 Год назад

I placed two orders about two weeks apart from Imperial Tropicals in Lakeland, Florida. They ship UPS Next Day Air and arrive by noon the morning after they were shipped to my home in NC. Total of 24 juvenile Mbunas, they all arrived safely and are thriving. Like John and Lisa said, you have to research beforehand. Totally recommend Imperial Tropicals; in fact, he does a live stream most Fridays at noon (eastern time) where he tours his facility and will try to show specific fish that you request to see during the stream. And yes John, you pronounced my name correctly.

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

I purchased from there once 4 total fish, 2 died 1 had a deformity and the other not sure the issue I still have the other 2 but they are still small I’ve purchased other fish that are bigger than them now by inches and I’ve had them a year now, I had put them into a grow out tank so they can eat without competition but I put them back in with the others now they are getting bigger but still like I’ve said I have fishes that I’ve had a shorter time that makes them look like babies lol

@jerrygoebel9152 Год назад

@@WolverineXXX21 I have to ask the same question John asked last night - how long did you have the fish before two died?

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

@@jerrygoebel9152 roughly a couple weeks it wasn’t a shipping issue or anything but like I stated one fish was deformed a bit the other seemed normal not sure what was wrong with it but they were very tiny baby fish

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

@@jerrygoebel9152 but I’m not necessarily bashing them just sharing my experience but as a consumer you’d like to get what’s pictured/advertised idk if they breed them or getting them from somewhere else and reselling but do you know of any other good sites that sell peacocks?

@napoleonhardin7954 Год назад

Hi, John & Lisa. 👋👍🏾

@kenjiro2676 Год назад

Yeah I prefer to buy in person for the reasons you mentioned. You get to pick out the healthiest and most nicest looking fish, whereas if you are ordering online sometimes you don't know the exact body condition of the fish. The only image of the fish they have are a representative. But this also depends on the fish, with betta fish they usually show the picture of the exact fish, the same cannot be said for schooling fish. I ordered 7 GREEN corydoras aeneus, but I received 4 green aeneus and 4 bronze aeneus, and all 4 of the bronze that I received were short bodied deformed fish. I bought from a reputable seller that people hold with high regards, which made be very disappointed that they had to screw up my order. The only silver lining is that they all arrived healthy and were healthy since day one. But I did not get my money's worth of fish.

@Whips_World Год назад

Don't forget tonhitbthe thumb on the waybout!

@user-qn5kl7jl6e Год назад

Hi guys first time here. I’m from new jersey

@napoleonhardin7954 Год назад

Hi. I’m in Georgia. 👋

@angiebear8727 Год назад

Have had really good experiences for the most part buying online. Have used flip aquatics, aquahuna, and aquatic arts. Also have bought a betta from Lisa. He’s doing great. Was packed well. His name is Sunny. There aren’t any pet stores close to me or i’d support them rather than buy online but it is what is. Lots of friends seem surprised when they find out most of my fish have come to me by mail but I say what you guys said “how do you think the fish get to the store?” Lol❤

@hummingbird3771 Год назад

I almost ordered from Aqua Huna but their water is super soft while mine is liquid rock.

@angiebear8727 Год назад

@@hummingbird3771 my water is also pretty hard. I’ve found as long as I do a slow drip acclimation about 90% of the time they do well. Flip and aquatic arts are definitely my go to online stores currently. May cost a little more but they have great customer service and have honestly never had an issue with either. Best wishes

@angelikazak1392 6 месяцев назад

Not long ago I bought shrimp online,seller almost 100%positive..should check for what he sold as by look of it he never sold shrimp. Upon arrival it took 2 days by the way,but they were packed in an envelope ,inside there was tapper box (the one they give u at take aways shops) wrapped in sandwith bag . In that box a bag with 7dead shrimp without any plant or moss to hold on to. I was fuming to say the least. Felt so bad for those shrimp

@charleskuntz1393 Год назад

I've become quite cynical in my old age so I research ANY purchase these days. Recently I have been doing business with Tampa Bay Cichlids. Great selection of offerings, method of packaging, and customer service. Only had 1 DOA (If you do this enough its gonna happen) which David promptly replaced at no cost to me. Outside of that, all of the other Peacocks are thriving. I highly recommend them. Also, I want to thank John and Lisa! I was out of the hobby for quite some time. Your content refreshed my memory and you have taught me quite lot as well.

@noel32169 Год назад

My guppies had babies 2day Holy crap there's so many 😳 how do i feed them ?? Mom's in a little floating box so she wont eat them...

@KGTropicals Год назад

You can use a flake with high protein. Like krill and crumble it so it's a powder. The babies will eat it up

@djg4653 7 месяцев назад

Had a Bearded Dragon get trapped in a surprise snow storm for a week, popped out of the box and started eating. I was so lucky on that one.

@terrygorsch386 Год назад

Good show tonight 🤓🐠🎸

@reggie2803 Год назад

Of the eight tanks I have, seven are stocked with fish/shrimp purchased in line. IMO the fish online are much more healthier.

@barbaraabsher5736 Год назад

Thanks!

@KGTropicals Год назад

Thank you Barbara 😊

@barbaraabsher5736 Год назад

The plants are great and the seachem ammonia and ph alert are great. Thank you, you all are doing a great job.

@barbaraabsher5736 Год назад

@@KGTropicals thank you and I love everything about y’all I’d like to ask y’all a few questions where is the best place?

@rootsnwhiskers8351 Год назад

Kgtropicals@gmail.com

@wallyklw5 Год назад

I would buy online any day vs local store. My local stores look like breeding grounds for disease

@chaddavis8751 Год назад

I've had 100% success ordering from eBay

@brianhaig1971 Год назад

I would love to be able to buy from you guys but I'm in the UK watched you both for years love your content . Probably like prime time you one of the honest creators out there. Unlike certain creators who (cough) never loose fish , until they get called out and what ya know they do loose fish , or even worse creators who do beautifull tanks then a few weeks later the tanks redone and fish back in the store just to make content , at least when you guys move fish you make sure you have space for fish if anything was to go wrong , or want a change

@djg4653 7 месяцев назад

We don't even offer anything but overnight shipping. Set a minimum cart price, and offer free overnight shipping. Don't even let people do that.

@BrainHealth- Год назад

Yayyy a surprise to come. Awesomeness!

@M4ss4Shut1ns Год назад

I placed two orders from Dan’s fish… 30 fish total all arrived well and are still swimming

@zeuslea1 Год назад

I purchased some fish online. Shipment delayed a day. UPS's fault. Lost 2 out of 5 of the fish. Totally not the sellers fault.

@bobmennel137 Год назад

Watched the next day, I really like your new format of covering the topic first!!! Chat interruptions and side tracking the topic are frustrating for me (all live streams). I also like the new John's World and Lisa's World. Thanks for the efforts you both put into content to present us.

@doxiediane6274 Год назад

John! After u mentioned Sound of Freedom, I watched the trailer and I’m SOO going to see it. I haven’t hear of this one! Thanks!

@robertking55 Год назад

I'm glad you discussed shipping in the winter and hummer, I was wondering about this because of the heatwave encompassing so much of the USA--here it's 75 degrees--but it can get hot sometimes, so would it be best to order fish on the spring and autumn or does it really matter--not need to answer, just brought that question to mind--also, it's Spo-can (Spokane) WA--or Spookaloo at times in the '70's (Expo 74) .

@Crazyfishlady7106 Год назад

I'm still learning I lost my koi betta female cause stupid me I put her in my just set up tank with a brand new filter so I clean the tank and I'm just letting it filter ate with no fish so when I get a new fish it will have some bacteria

@ponygirl1624 Год назад

Dan's fish for me and Imperial Tropicals!

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

One thing that kind of turns me off from buying online is the uncertainty and high prices I love to go to the store and see what I’m buying but my stores I usually go to get good selections from time to time but mostly the same ol I’m looking for more u unique color peacocks now that my space is getting limited

@mikejejenich-pb5zx Год назад

Good points. With the reviews. Lisa. 👋. Definitely. True

@noel32169 Год назад

Love your content btw 👏

@darthplagueis3400 Год назад

I'm in Texas where it gets to over 100 each day and go to work during the week so it's a little tough for me at least during the summer

@chaddavis8751 Год назад

My local Post office won't deliver fish to your house. They keep them there so they don't get too much of a temperature change in the mailbox.

@draidt Год назад

Received a shipment of Lisa's Ramshorn snails a couple of days ago they all arrived alive. 5 stars

@terrygorsch386 Год назад

Dan's fish always look pretty good 🤓🐠🎸

@WolverineXXX21 Год назад

What’s the site?

@ValleysMam Год назад

Bought 5 khuli loaches online. They arrived in a small plastic bag wrapped in a single sheet of paper in a cardboard box. And that was it. No insulation, no heat pad and nothing on the box to say there were live animals inside. Needless to say, 2 were DOA, and 2 more died within the hour.

@KGTropicals Год назад

Sorry to hear that!

@marija71ful Год назад

I bought some fishes from you guys and they were just perfect, still are :)

@dominickgreco1575 Год назад

Did you ever find out about the head stones on your land?

@BrianDickens4 Год назад

In the Netherlands, animals sold by legitimate companies/dealers have a one year warranty as required by law. Yeah, that leads to lots of discussion and potential lawsuits... They're going to change it back to a six month warranty as I've understood it.

@creepycreepersthekingofcre3379 Год назад

Hey what is a fish that is fresh water and small that looks like a gar but the top part of its mouth is small and move like a jaw

@emma-janesadler8251 Год назад

Could be a halfbeak?

@creepycreepersthekingofcre3379 Год назад

@@emma-janesadler8251 yes thank you i could not remember the name thank you

@darthplagueis3400 Год назад

On reviews I always look for the negative reviews to see what they say and base it on that. Not all negative are valid or credible

@Slawsers Год назад

Luckily i have a great lfs exotic fish store so dont have to do much onlin3 searching for what i need

@simonbuys Год назад

This new podcast format is great!

@reggie2803 Год назад

The only time I give a bad review is only after I have given the vendor an opportunity to make it right. If it is something I did wrong, then it’s on me and not the seller.

@prochaliha Год назад

Great topic and really helpful information... Thanks for sharing

@jamesgordon5789 Год назад

Great commentary

@ReginaK2 Год назад

Some people are never to blame for anything.

@Ozsmouse Год назад

Hoping to order one of your betas I saw in your online store. Concerned about the heat. I live in the Dallas area , so thinking it may be better to wait a month?

@stewartfooter3580 Год назад

thanks you two,great vid

@tanyaroberson9629 11 месяцев назад

I don't think the controversy about Sound of Freedom is about the movie. The controversy is about the main actor, who is Qanon, and spreads conspiracy theories about elite cabals making adrenachrome out of babies and drinking it. He was spreading that theory on the press tours for the movie. The movie itself is criticized because its based on a true story but wildly exaggerated to make the hero super human and more entertaining. Also, organizations that combat human trafficking don't like is portrayal of human trafficking in the movie because the situation in the movie is not how most people fall into human trafficking.