Hey anyone ever purchased from these sites?

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  1. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    MarkSReef1382 Astrea Snail

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    Most look pretty reputalbe. Also try Foster&Smith and fishtanksdirect.com
     
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    Reef-a-holic 3reef Sponsor

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    Premium Aquatics was always good to me when I used to order fairly large orders from them...they even set up some truck shipments on pallets for some of my huge orders. I mention that as I think they will work with you more than any other company I know. I've had good luck with Aquacave the few times I ordered from them, but never had any special arrangements, so I can't say how they are to work with on non-standard orders. I don't guess you know anyone in the US that could receive shipments on your behalf and then forward them on to India.
     
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    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Never dealt with socaltropical fish online, but have been in there retail store and things were great. Really happy with everything I have bought through them. Very helpful, and decent service.
     
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    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    I can likewise vouch for aquacave. Have ordered from them a couple times, mostly just replacement T5 bulbs but everything was processed, quickly shipped and arrived in perfect condition.

    I would be pretty leery about shipping bulbs that far of a distance, but if thats your only option. I would contact them prior too and see if they can do some additional packing measures.
     
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    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    I got my skimmer from Aquacave a year ago with no problems. Good prices if I recall.
     
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    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    i have purchased from aquarium specialty and aquacave, both i have never had a problem. just started buying from aquarium specialty, have bought from them twice, aquacave is one of my always check places to see if they carry what I'm looking for. Bulk reef supply is another good place.
     
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    darkxtremes Flamingo Tongue

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    I have shopped at Salty Critters store before since its local. They have a nice place with a good selection of fish and corals. They are very helpful as well.
     
  11. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    well i saty in india and these sites do ship here. i ordered from premium aquatics and stuff reached in 6 flat days. everything was perfect. just wana know about other sites. some of the sites are cheaper for me coz of shipping charges. thanks guys. any other sites? dr.smith and marinedepot dont ship to india.