Why Buy Aquarium Supplies Online?

It used to be that both novice and serious fish hobbyists would set aside weekends to travel to their favorite pet/fish store to see all the latest aquarium fish and supplies. With the advent of the Internet, you can now shop online for aquarium accessories, and even livestock, from the comfort of your home, at any time, on any day.

The advantages of buying aquarium supplies online include: a larger selection, lower prices, and convenience. How many times have you read about a new aquarium filter, for instance, and driven to your local pet store, only to find that they don’t carry the item or it’s out of stock? It can be very frustrating, hunting down local sources for many aquarium supplies. You may find a pet chain store nearby, but if you have questions or need information, customer service is often unavailable, or lacking. Most pet chain store employees do not have in-depth department-specific knowledge.

At online stores, you have a much wider selection to choose from. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at one web store, other stores are just a click away. Information and answers to questions, are also at your fingertips, and you can easily comparison shop to find the best deal, saving money, time and gasoline.

How to Find a Good Online Aquarium Supply Web Store:

Most importantly, only shop at an online store that has a secure website, clearly states its policies, and has a good reputation. Good online stores will have knowledgeable Customer Service representatives, and support systems in place to make your online shopping experience that much better. The best web stores also provide reference information, up-to-date educational materials, expert advice, and forums, for tried-and-true information and solutions for your specific needs. You can easily compile a quick list of favorite web stores, one of which is sure to carry what you’re looking for.

To get you started, here are some reputable web stores, which have made our “Favorites” list for online aquarium supplies and livestock:

OCReef.com: "Everything for a happy, healthy aquarium” (freshwater, saltwater and reef aquariums). Their online support is quick to answer any question you throw at them. They offer many sale items and discounts, including Monthly Specials, Gold Box Deals of the Day, Coupon Codes, Rewards Points; and great Customer Service. They even have a special feature where you can “Request an Item” if you can’t find it on their site. In most cases, they’ll quickly track it down for you. “But wait! There’s more!” OCReef.com isn’t just for shopping – they have informative and educational hobbyist articles; fun games and contests; and even a special page for “Kidz”.

LiveAquaria.com: This is the online fish livestock Division of “Doctors Foster and Smith”. They guarantee that any fish they sell will survive for at least 14 days, or they’ll refund your money. Everything is shipped by FedEx, straight to your door.

eTropicals.com: This is another Division of “Doctors Foster and Smith” specializing in fish, coral and invertebrates from the Caribbean only. They provide lots of helpful info about their livestock, as well as a 14-day Livestock Survival Guarantee.

AquaFX: They do water purity filtration, and do it well!

Petsmart.com: A large selection of freshwater aquarium supplies, at good prices.

MarineDepot.com: Very good customer service, and a large selection of reef aquarium supplies.

So if you’re new to the Hobby and/or buying online, relax and browse these great web stores, and enjoy a safe, fun, and informative shopping experience.

Author Resource:->  Orange County Aquarium Supplies
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