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Unread 01/15/2019, 12:32 PM   #1
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Where to Get Marine Plants & Macroalgae

Since the old thread on this topic has a lot a dead links and information about companies that have long since gone out of business, let's start a new thread. I'll periodically browse the thread to keep all the links in this first post. So, here's what we have so far. Feel free to add to this thread.

Algae Barn - https://www.algaebarn.com/

Aquarium Depot - https://aquariumdepot.com/aquarium-l...t/macro-algae/

Aquaticus Plants - https://aquaticusplants.com/

Florida Pets - https://floridapets.com/

Gulf Coast Ecosystems - https://www.live-plants.com/

Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories - http://www.gulfspecimen.org/specimen/marine-plants/

Indo-Pacific Sea Farms - http://www.ipsf.com/

KP Aquatics - https://www.kpaquatics.com/product-c...s/macro-algae/

LA Reefs - https://www.lareefs.com/collections/macroalgae

Marine Life (Europe) - https://www.marinelife.com/fr/algues-marines/

Reef Cleaners - https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquariu...nts-macroalgae

Reeftopia - http://www.reeftopia.com/Marine_Plants17826.html


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Unread 01/15/2019, 12:42 PM   #2
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Since the old thread on this topic has a lot a dead links and information about companies that have long since gone out of business, let's start a new thread. I'll periodically browse the thread to keep all the links in this first post. So, here's what we have so far. Feel free to add to this thread.

Aquarium Creations Online - https://www.aquariumcreationsonline.net/vip.html

Aquarium Depot - https://aquariumdepot.com/aquarium-l...t/macro-algae/

Florida Pets - https://floridapets.com/

Gulf Coast Ecosystems - https://www.live-plants.com/

Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories - http://www.gulfspecimen.org/specimen/marine-plants/

Indo-Pacific Sea Farms - http://www.ipsf.com/

KP Aquatics - https://www.kpaquatics.com/product-c...s/macro-algae/

LA Reefs - https://www.lareefs.com/collections/macroalgae

Marine Life (Europe) - https://www.marinelife.com/fr/algues-marines/

Pangea America - https://www.pangeaamerica.com/

Reef Cleaners - https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquariu...nts-macroalgae

Reeftopia - http://www.reeftopia.com/Marine_Plants17826.html
Thanks for putting this together!


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Unread 01/16/2019, 11:29 PM   #3
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You do know that this company

Pangea America - https://www.pangeaamerica.com/

Doesn't sell live plants right? Those are replicas

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Unread 01/17/2019, 07:41 AM   #4
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You do know that this company

Pangea America - https://www.pangeaamerica.com/

Doesn't sell live plants right? Those are replicas

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Didn't realize that to be honest. Removed that from the list. Thanks.


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Unread 01/19/2019, 05:03 PM   #5
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If anyone had a lead on some Sea grass it would be much appreciated. They are out of stock at all.the other places

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Unread 01/19/2019, 10:26 PM   #6
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Aquarium depot has turtle grass.


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Unread 01/28/2019, 12:31 PM   #7
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If anyone had a lead on some Sea grass it would be much appreciated. They are out of stock at all.the other places

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most sea grasses are seasonal, they will become available again around May/June


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Unread 01/28/2019, 12:35 PM   #8
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I thought they are protected. Haven't seen any star or paddle grass for a while.

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Unread 01/29/2019, 10:02 PM   #9
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I would also add algaebarn.com. They have a larger selection of macro algae and are planning on expanding their selection in the future.

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Unread 02/06/2019, 10:35 AM   #10
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I would also add algaebarn.com. They have a larger selection of macro algae and are planning on expanding their selection in the future.

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Unread 03/25/2019, 01:49 AM   #11
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most sea grasses are seasonal, they will become available again around May/June

I'm looking for shoal grass; if anybody knows of a source, please let me know! I can't find it anywhere, but hopefully some will turn up between now and June


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I’m looking for some type of algae that roots for a part of my sump with sand if anyone has any leads. Looked through the places mentioned here, and looks like they are out of stock of the ones I like.


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Unread 03/25/2019, 11:11 AM   #13
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Florida Pets dot com sells shoal grass. They were hit hard by the hurricane last year, so they haven't had it in stock, but keep an eye out.

Caulerpa prolifera roots in sand. It is available online, here and there.


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I was also thinking mangroves, but I’ve heard about many people’s failure to adapt them to reef tank salinity levels.


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Aquaticusplants.com sells seagrass


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Unread 08/03/2020, 01:38 PM   #16
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I think you should remove Aquarium Creations Online from the list, so people do not get scammed from this seller.


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I think you should remove Aquarium Creations Online from the list, so people do not get scammed from this seller.
I was thinking of buying from them. Can you elaborate on this?


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Did you have a bad experience with Aquarium Creations Online? Please explain.

I had them on my own list, but found their shipping cost outrageous, so I removed them. I also noted a long list of pre-excuses for not taking good care of customers, which was a big red flag.

I'm curious to hear your experience with them.


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Yes I did have bad experience with them. Their communication is horrible. Also, you can check their facebook and search on 'aquarium creations online', you can see many horrible stories about them.

Their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aquariumcre...homepage_panel


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Thanks MDboyz. Good to know. I had a feeling. The closer I looked, the worse they appeared. Sorry you had to go through that, but hopefully, you've saved some of us from the same misfortune.


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