Buying fish online

Hi all, sorry I've not been around for a while.

I know its not recommended, but I'm looking for a reputable online store to buy WCMM, Stone sucking loach, and a clean up crew of shrimp.  My travelling is limited due to ill health, So I'm stuck between buying from pet cemetary or online.  Hence any online recommendations.

Thanks in Advance.

Happyfish - Becky

Some people use Trimar and if you register with them you get offers emailed to you. I haven't tried them myself but I think Di probably uses them most. 

Thank you, I will contact them and see if they can get the stone sucking loach in for me. They have WCMM and maybe an apple snail would be a good clean up crew member.

 Many thanks

happyfish - Becky

A shop near me offer a postal service their site is www.dpfishways.com  

They have loads of fish and all quite cheep, may be worth e-mailing them 

Thank you I will re check the link later as it is currently down.

happyfish - becky

yes trimar is the best online fish shop that i know of, you can ring them and they are very helpful with suggestions.

http://www.tropicalfish.org.uk/

Hi

I use www.aquaticlifedirect.co.uk

They are very reliable. Next day delivery by carrier...even to remote areas. They give a 5 day life guarantee also. Fish have always arrived well packed & healthy. Can order online or by phone

Sorry fixed the link. 

Thanks, I has a look at the fixed link ideal place for online plants, so I've added it to my favorites. unfortunatly I'm not looking for bettas at the moment.

The chap at tirmar seemed very friendly in his email.  And hopefully he will be able to help me further.

Thank you every one.

Becky - happyfish

Good luck with your purchase, Becky

I'd like to ask a couple of questions to you all (sorry for hijacking your thread, Beck - I hope you don't mind )

DUMB QUESTIONS ALERT:

1) If you buy livestock over the web, what happens if you are out (at work, say) when the courier arrives? Do they leave the fish (or whatever) or do they take it away if they can't get an answer?

2) If they do leave the parcel unattended (or with a neighbour), how long will the livestock last in the parcel?

DUMB QUESTIONS OVER

TIA

Mike

1) If you buy livestock over the web, what happens if you are out (at work, say) when the courier arrives? Do they leave the fish (or whatever) or do they take it away if they can't get an answer?

 Usually they are sent by Parcle force or specialist delivery company with next day delivery it's it organised for a day when some will be home, and live fish will always be sent with a grrenatee on befor 1pm (some offer 11am). if not recived they will go back to depo where you then have to collect them.

2) If they do leave the parcel unattended (or with a neighbour), how long will the livestock last in the parcel?

If the fish are packed well (1 fish per bag) that can survive 2-3 days happily in a bag and by requesting something like ammo lock to be added this can be pushed to 5-8 days depending on the fish.
If it's cold the seller should also use heat packs, i use 40 houre packs just incase thy do get lost or something.

I've never lost a fish when posting
 

They agree with you a day to post and send them next day signed for, I always make sure im in, or get them delivered at work, di