Has anyone used zomania,com

[gusto1]

has anyone used zomania to buy rics, I was thinking of buying some from them, if anyone is also interested in getting a group order together let me know.

here is a link

zomania


thanks

[imlocke]

I think I may have to order one of those packs in the next few days...If you want to wait then I'll tell you how they come out.

[yeahcheetah]

Looks quite alluring.
I may want to jump in for a 10-pack rics. Do you know they mean 10 different kinds or just random 10? It would be nice if I can see them before sending my money.

[jgiordano]

Not recommended;

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...17&hl=zoomania

I like to use fragglereef, also heard awsome things about zoanuts.

[yeahcheetah]

Blacklisted

[gusto1]

I saw a few post like that, but that was a few years ago so I wasn't sure. I'm not 100% sure about this but I did find out that all the problems were from the old owner and someone new had taken it over, when I checked out his website it now seems to be ran out of a LFS in St. Louis. there were a few guys in the Corallimorpharians forum that bought from them recently and seem pretty happy. of course I'm still not sure if they're a good vendor, I just cant seem to find any good rics or Yuma mushrooms at a good price in any LFS. I find some on Manhattanreefs sometimes, but if your not watching the site every second someone else's seems to buy them.

if anyone finds any info. on them please let me know.

also I figure if a few people get together, including myself, to buy maybe a small 10 pack just to check them out, It's not that much of an investment.



thanks Gus

[jerl77]

sealife inc i got from him i like better them zoomaina

[jgiordano]

Try them out and report back but, IMO there are so many other really great vendors online why risk it.

[gusto1]

do you have any that you recommend?

Thanks

[jgiordano]

I like fragglereef, I don't know if he has a sponsor forum here but check out the responses from people in the feedback forum on nano-reefs. I have ordered from them 3x and have had awsome orders.

I ordered from coralfanatics and was happy with the pieces I got, although there was slight confusion with my order.

Premiumaquatics has some corals and they have AWSOME customer service, although I never ordered corals from them. I got 35lbs live rock and most of my dry goods and equipment.

[chadscamaro]

ZoMania is under new Ownership and Nic the previous owner that scammed people is no longer involved and doesnt even live in the u.s. anymore. We are trying to make people aware of that and turn the business around to be a premier website for livestock. Chad

[jgiordano]

Sorry to knock your company and if I offended you; but why not change the name, especially when you have an online company.

Usually people keep the name of a store when it has a good reputation.

If you bought the company and are starting over then I would post on both forums b/c a quick search revealed many more negative postings than positive.

Good Luck!

[chadscamaro]

No, I understand. Trust me this is not the first time I have had one of these conversations,since buying zomania. I kept the name because beleive it or not there was a lot of people that had good results and the business had good flow of customers and seemed to have a good search ranking bringing people to the site. I also still have my other site and just run both.

[gusto1]

Chad,
I guess now that your in this thread, do you give a variety when someone orders a 10 pack or more, I'm looking for about a 10 pack and just want to make sure I don't get the same ones, also if any one is interested in ordering also maybe we can get a group order together.

Gus

[chadscamaro]

Gus, I do not want to tick off any mods since I am commercial, so please email me or pm for more info,but yes always a colorful variety for sure. Thanks, Chad

[imlocke]

Well, I just sent in my order for the 10 pack of ric's from zomania.com so we'll so how well that works out... maybe I can get you some more business from LIRA members if you do me right..

[gusto1]

Hey, I started the thread LOL

[imlocke]

You snooze you lose.. :P

[gusto1]

you got me there

[imlocke]

I'll take some pictures as soon as I get them, I'm expecting them to be here Tuesday.

[gusto1]

Great, Thank you

[imlocke]

No problem, I'm pretty excited, I had been wanting some rics ;D

[Justjoe]

I was in Ohio last week speaking at two aquarium clubs and stopped in at a store that had a wonderful collection of corals, actually the best I've seen in a long time. Not only quality, but quantity and also a nice selection of frags they do in store.
Serdar, who owns the store was very nice, I hand picked some great corals and he shipped them to me upon my return back to NY. The packing job was also excellent.
He also has an online service at:
http://www.phishybusiness.com/

[imlocke]

Well I talked to chad, and he can't ship out my rics on monday, so we worked out shipping out on wednesday, i will get them thursday and have the pics up by thursday night at the latest. ;D

Chad seems like a really nice guy, and got back to me right away about not being able to ship it when I asked and was more than willing to work something out. I'd recommend zomania.com, definitly can't wait to get them

[dickenscd]

Originally posted by jgiordano
I like fragglereef, I don't know if he has a sponsor forum here but check out the responses from people in the feedback forum on nano-reefs. I have ordered from them 3x and have had awsome orders.

I ordered from coralfanatics and was happy with the pieces I got, although there was slight confusion with my order.

Premiumaquatics has some corals and they have AWSOME customer service, although I never ordered corals from them. I got 35lbs live rock and most of my dry goods and equipment.

It's always helpful to share the experience if you know some good vendors.

I have been buying dry goods and equipments mostly from Champion Lighting for the past 15 years and are very happy with their service.

Recently I tried several orders direct with Premium Aquatics after participating the Group Buy with NJ Reefer Club in Sept., I was amazed by the services and prices from them. Immediately after the shipment, I received email notices of the invoice and UPS tracking, I can click the UPS tracking link and know exactly where the shipment is, it is expecially helpful if you are not a good planner and always do not place your order until the last minute.

Different from some vendors not telling you which items are out of stock when you place the order, and you are angry and upset to find that the most important item is missing when you receive your shipment 10 days later, their web site clearly indicates those items which are out of stock, and they seem to have good inventory. I ordered 4 units of Wavysea by 1pm Thursday, and received the shipment by 10am Monday. Their customer service is also very knowledgeable and friendly, I hope one day our club can organize some group buys similar to NJ Reefer Club and help the members save some money.

I still buy some items from "Marine Depot" because they have the best website, and I feel guilty by just using their website without buying anything. They are too far away from New York, and mostly their prices are higher than Premium Aquatics and Champion.

I was not aware that Premium Aquatics selling live stocks, I will possibly give them a try.

Looking forword to showing you the mess of my 400G new tanks setup in our LIRA monthly meeting which will be hold by 7pm this Friday at my office.


James