Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium...

Rye_84 · 03-25-2008, 03:18 PM

Has anyone had any experience with either of these two vendors? I was looking at purchasing one of the zoanthid frag packs from them along with a few other corals.

These are the two different packs. Pacific East has the better price-

http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.co...x?CategoryId=2

Your Reef Aquarium Supply Zoanthid Frag Packs

AQTCJAK · 03-25-2008, 05:00 PM

Your reef is actually a customer of mine they are very well respected in CA

Rye_84 · 03-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Do you know if the majority of the frags are brown or not? I ordered a frag pack before and I got pretty much nothing but brown and was a bit disappointed. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth it to buy a frag pack or not or if I should just invest in wysiwyg. I would just like some brighter colors.

framerguy · 03-25-2008, 07:05 PM

I have had exceptional experiences with PEA and would recommend them to anyone. The people are very nice and seem to really want to satisfy you. The animals I recieved were in top health. I've had no experience with Your Reef.

DaveK · 03-25-2008, 07:11 PM

I have used Pacific East Aquaculture, and found them to be excellent. However, they are almost a LFS for me. I usually make a day of it, and drive down. It's about 2 1/2 hours each way for me.

AnotherLousy1 · 04-29-2008, 02:05 PM

I agree about Pacific East. WOW! Just got a package from them today and can't say enough good about it. Their corals are TERRIFIC and livestock GREAT as well. Beth over at Pacific East is a real jewel.

I will be buying again from them for sure!

BoomerD · 04-29-2008, 02:50 PM

I've never done any business with Dr. Mac, (pacific east) but he has a VERY GOOD reputation, and Your Reef is a very highly respected retailer here in Northern Kahleeforneeya. John started out as a hobbyist, then coral farmer, and has taken it to the retail level. The local clubs all speak VERY highly of him, and everyone I know who's done business with him raves about the quality of his service.

IMO, you can't go wrong with either seller.

vdituri · 04-29-2008, 04:00 PM

Your Reef is local for me.
They usually don't carry the run of the mill corals. Especially in SPS.
I recently purchased these zoos from them.

Like a light metallic raspberryish? lol

I've never ordered any frag packs from them though.

boozeman · 04-29-2008, 07:16 PM

I was just speaking to Dr. Mac at the MR frag swap this past sunday.
I will post a pic tomorrow of his display so you can get a good idea of the type and quality of his frags.

03-25-2008, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rye_84 Fire Coral Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... Has anyone had any experience with either of these two vendors? I was looking at purchasing one of the zoanthid frag packs from them along with a few other corals. These are the two different packs. Pacific East has the better price- http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.co...x?CategoryId=2 Your Reef Aquarium Supply Zoanthid Frag Packs

03-25-2008, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,031 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... Your reef is actually a customer of mine they are very well respected in CA __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

03-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rye_84 Fire Coral Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... Do you know if the majority of the frags are brown or not? I ordered a frag pack before and I got pretty much nothing but brown and was a bit disappointed. I'm just trying to figure out if it would be worth it to buy a frag pack or not or if I should just invest in wysiwyg. I would just like some brighter colors.

03-25-2008, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... I have had exceptional experiences with PEA and would recommend them to anyone. The people are very nice and seem to really want to satisfy you. The animals I recieved were in top health. I've had no experience with Your Reef. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

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DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 648 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... I have used Pacific East Aquaculture, and found them to be excellent. However, they are almost a LFS for me. I usually make a day of it, and drive down. It's about 2 1/2 hours each way for me.

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AnotherLousy1 Somewhere Beyond The Sea Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salty Haven Posts: 259 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... I agree about Pacific East. WOW! Just got a package from them today and can't say enough good about it. Their corals are TERRIFIC and livestock GREAT as well. Beth over at Pacific East is a real jewel. I will be buying again from them for sure! __________________ Lynnette Keep up with my small piece of the ocean 58 Gallon Reef Chronicle Or just go directly to the 58 Gallon webcam to see what's happening today. Web Cam userid: rsreefers password: reeffun Click the single tab and you're all set to view. HAVE FUN! "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" - Dr. Seuss

04-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,634 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... I've never done any business with Dr. Mac, (pacific east) but he has a VERY GOOD reputation, and Your Reef is a very highly respected retailer here in Northern Kahleeforneeya. John started out as a hobbyist, then coral farmer, and has taken it to the retail level. The local clubs all speak VERY highly of him, and everyone I know who's done business with him raves about the quality of his service. IMO, you can't go wrong with either seller. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

04-29-2008, 04:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,728 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... Your Reef is local for me. They usually don't carry the run of the mill corals. Especially in SPS. I recently purchased these zoos from them. Like a light metallic raspberryish? lol I've never ordered any frag packs from them though. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-29-2008, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pacific East vs Your Reef Aquarium... I was just speaking to Dr. Mac at the MR frag swap this past sunday. I will post a pic tomorrow of his display so you can get a good idea of the type and quality of his frags. __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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