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Where does Cory buy his fish? In the past, he's ordered from wholesalers that have been around for a long time and people that he's met in person that he trusts. Recently, he's been buying a lot from Dan's Fish because of the health and quality of fish, ease of hassle, and amazing stocklist of rare species. Their excellent customer service has helped Cory find specific fish and certain genders, and their practice of individually packing each fish means that they have an incredibly high number of fish that arrive alive. Full disclosure: Aquarium Co-Op is an affiliate member of Dan's Fish, so visit dansfish.com/catalog/ref/aqua... and use the code aquariumcoop to save 5%.
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[@AquariumCoop]

FYI Aquarium Co-Op is an affiliate member of Dan's Fish, so visit dansfish.com/catalog/ref/aquariumcoop and use the code aquariumcoop to save 5%. Hope you enjoy your new fish!

[@ladydiane4126]

Excellent to see this Collab Love Dan's Fish, thanks for the glowing review, he deserves it!

[@punkrockpapa84]

I've been ordering from Dan for about 5 years now. 100% agree; the BEST place to buy fish online! I've never had a loss in shipping, never had to wait for communication, never been disappointed. Thank you Dan, and thank you Cory for promoting such an awesome site!!

[@BenOchart]

Dan's was a pleasure to work with and has provided me with some great fish. I've got to start using that discount code, LOL!

[@bruce_lero1]

So glad to see this partnership is working out. Seemed like a perfect match for two companies pioneering/trying to improve the hobby while providing excellent customer service 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@striderdavid]

Been a Dan's Fish customer for years, I have always had extremely good service and top quality fish from them! They are higher priced because of the amount of time and money the company spends to get healthy, amazing fish to the end customer. They don't buy fish from the cheapest sources, only the ones who will meet their ethical sourcing and care requirements before getting to the US and they pay more for those standards. Once imported, they spend a minimum of 2 weeks quarantining and medicating the fish before they allow them to be listed and sold, and won't list them if they aren't rock solid. I've almost totally stopped buying live fish from my local stores because they are essentially fish puppy mills. They sell the cheapest fish they can get as quickly as possible, so you have to quarantine carefully and medicate them yourself. I'll gladly pay $3-5 bucks more per fish for them to be healthy, full bellied, and not abused in order to get to me. Have been hoping for a couple years to see the Dan's Fish - Aquarium Co-op partnership happen because I believe their ethics and customer service focus are very similar! Glad to see both companies grow and impact the Aquarium hobby for the better!

[@fishandfloral]

I’ve ordered from Dan’s multiple times and have never had a DOA or fish dying right away. Yes, his prices and shipping costs are higher, but this is definitely a case of you get what you pay for.

[@vampgaia]

Glad y’all have partnered up. I’ve been ordering from Dan since he was in his garage.

[@MikeEBoy42]

Something I liked about ordering from Dan's Fish is that, shortly after placing my order, I received an email telling me what day they planned on shipping the fish. I thought it was a really nice touch. I once oredered some Rainbow Tetra from somewhere else where there was no communication for weeks, only to later find that this was because they were ordering them from Columbia. I got fish that were sent to me straight after arriving from Columbia. Not what I thought I was buying.

[@plantsandfish5512]

I’ve had nothing but good experience with Dan’s fish. Healthy fish delivered in a timely manner over multiple orders. The website is fine for me but they definitely need to step it up for the general public. I hope they continue to improve and they thrive for years to come.

[@trochartist]

It’s not easy to take time out of your life to entertain the haters-you deserve to be compensated dude

[@Scaperoot79]

I just received my fifth order from Aqua Huna and couldn't be happier with my fish and the buying process. The shipping cost is a big plus as well. I hope to some day be able to afford something rare from Dan's Fish. Something to look forward to!

[@TheRealJimmyP]

I 100% agree. I have made several purchases at Aqua Huna, and have never been disappointed. I also believe in supporting smaller businesses. Dan's Fish is way too expensive for me.

[@Kraus-]

I hope using videos to show stock catches on. knowing that you're seeing the actual fish in the tank where they're kept is a huge benefit. It's even better because you can show appropriate hardscape or plants and how the fish interact with it.

[@11GoodBassist11]

I just got in to the hobby and love watching these videos from aquarium co op! thanks for all the good info. Also love the podcast as well

[@kurtbrutting5118]

Aquarium Co Op & Dansfish = Dream Team

[@MountainDewbies]

Thanks for the awesome information always!

[@johneverson5538]

I have been watching your videos for years and OMG,long way from the book shelf behind you. congrats on your success and all the best wishes for you and your team!

[@LakeMissoulaAquaticsandPlants]

Thank you Corey for all you do!

[@JenniferDoRego]

Cory, If you would like to visit Dan's, you could attend his 4th of July event. I believe it is set up as a meet and greet. Thanks for a great video! BTW Happy Belated Birthday.😀

[@dang.8743]

The Wet Spot has been the only place I’ve gotten fish in years. They’ve never sent me a dead or sick fish and their service is excellent. I like rare or newly discovered tetras. The next time Dan gets something I haven’t seen before, I’ll definitely give him a shot.

[@TheRealJimmyP]

I like the Wet Spot as well. One of two online stores, that I shop.

[@wickleman]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jmp1220]

Recently just placed my first order with Dan's Fish in January. It was an order of 12 Kerri Tetras and it was the best packaging I've ever seen so far (i've used a lot of online vendors in both fresh and salt water). Each fish was individually bagged and very healthy. All 12 Kerris are still thriving 3.5 months later.

[@allonewordcaps]

Thank you for the honest review

[@joannepoleski2666]

If you are looking for Endler live bearers, I have ordered from The Endler Shop many times. The fish are healthy and beautiful and the packaging is amazing! He really cares about the fish he sends.

[@j3lny425]

Where I live, NYC, there are fewer and fewer walk in fish shops. This is useful information

[@AquaLust]

I never bought fish online but after getting not so great pea puffers from my LFS that perished quickly I took the recommendation from the Coop and ordered some Peapuffers from Dan's fish. It's been 3 months and they are thriving! I was worried but the service and quality put my mind at ease. Thank you for the quality referral. (And I got a discount! 😊)

[@melwohl37]

I can vouch for dans fish being amazing and a go to safe ethical place for sure ❤

[@adfadfasefasefadsf]

The Wet Spot is amazing. They get very rare fish all the time and I've had nothing but good experiences with them.

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Love this peek behind the curtain - Dan's and yours! Very informative and interesting.

[@sfephenmarkham1917]

Great tip great info!

[@TonyBeam271]

Thanks Corey...I've never seen his website. Great information.

[@mlrausch7708]

Support Dan, great quality!

[@user-tl3sg5hk7u]

That huge plant behind you Corey sitting in a super tiny pot is triggering my mental anxieties! LOL

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

Dan's Fish are pretty awesome. I have placed several orders and all fish healthy and thriving. I have even had several of the fish spawn and add to my population. He does a great job with quarantine, medication and he ships 1 fish per bag!

[@chevyfish4028]

I really like that Dan is being the example of what the aquarium fish industry "should" be . He has an on-site pest/disease fish health diagnostic person and we can be assured we are getting healthy fish. He makes the extra effort to assure his fish are at their best before shipping them to customers. I have not had any casualties in my orders and my fish have adjusted well. I also like that he starts getting the fish used to our prepared foods and that, is a huge plus for the new through seasoned aquarist. Dan's dedication to this hobby, the extra mile he goes to and his mission in the fish industry are absolutely commendable and I for one, truly appreciate it. Thanks for shouting out such a well deserved business.

[@christina7160]

I bought three of those $149 Gastromyzon Hillstream loaches and they are incredible ! Huge and really fun!

[@shownrose1191]

Just made my first order from dans fish a week ago and everything when’s great probably gonna make another order in a few weeks

[@beaka63]

I've been buying from Dan's the longest, and from Aqua Huna more recently, and have been happy with both.

[@littleblackdogsb706]

I just bought a group of neon blue gobies and a group of rummynose rasboras from Dans this week. They are doing great. I am a fan and will buy from him if he has what I want.

[@Outside-InAquatics]

Dans fish is absolutely amazing

[@NavajoNaturals_56]

Cory your the man

[@rattpoison1]

Going to give danafish a try. Have tried couple others, but this place sounds worth a shot.

[@charleswieand4445]

Back in 1978 I bought a pair of high fin lyre tail albino swordtails that had been outlined with florescent orange ink injected around all fins for $7 a pair. They were about 5 inches long. Never seen them again.

[@BardstaleGoldens]

I have always had a great experience with Dans Fish. Amazing, healthy stock. Worth every penny ❤

[@dlioncoulthurst778]

Good stuff as always....from Barbados, today I ordered some stuff from you, Thanks.....Hoorah🦁☠

[@purposebredlabs1992]

I just got tiger teddies from Dan’s Fish and couldn’t be happier.

[@despairr]

I'd actually been a little hesitant to buy from his store but I'm convinced after watching this vid.

[@dancurran8977]

A Cory recommendation is gold

[@garrenb8462]

Always had good experience withh Dan's fish. I do wish the shipping cost were cheaper.

[@robertrastetter7925]

What is the large plant in the background?

[@elvinsworld11]

Nice

[@CarlosDeLosMuertes]

What great timing, I am not having luck finding hillstream loaches locally. I even went 90 minutes to That Fish Place in Lancaster, PA, which is an excellent store (recommended to stop by if in the area, they even have a ray touch tank), they just unfortunately don't stock them and can't order them either. So I was just about to start asking the best place to order from online. Dan's does seem to have a huge range, definitely looks like a goto for rarer fish, but I've seen a bunch of recommendations for Aqua Huna and with them I can get almost twice the fish for the same price (not counting shipping). So I'm trying to decide between a smaller amount I know 99% will be great or a larger amount that might have some issues. The other thing I saw for Aqua Huna is that in orders of Hillstream Loaches, some just weren't Sewellia which right now I'm trying to decide for myself if that's good or bad lol. More variety sounds fun, but I also want to try breeding Sewellia and I'm unsure how some other related fish would impact that.

[@slinkysurfer]

The one thing that amazes me here is that Corey hasn’t heard of some of the fish for sale 😂.

[@marlasuiter9710]

I just received a order from dan’s. I always order from him. My fish are beautiful and healthy. I’ll pay more for quality.

[@kelleyforeman]

I've bought over 400 fish from Dan over the years because I like healthy fish that don't die!

[@beeawesome7140]

Dan's Fish is amazing, orders of magnitude ahead of just about any other online fish monger.

[@rickmay4261]

I have been buying and selling fish to Dan's Fish for a long time. I've bought hundreds and sold him thousands of fish. I've seen Dan's grow through many stages from his basement.... then he added in a separate garage... then I watched as he built the current facility from a slab to a finished facility. I've become a real fan of how Dan does business. His fish will NEVER be the cheapest, that just isn't feasible with the way he handles his fish. I've seen Dan's sit on an import for literally half a year before the fish before they were 'Fat and sassy' enough to meet his standards. Dan's imports his fish in low density which is maybe 1/3 of the the normal importers do. He does this to make sure they have a better chance to arrive alive, the downside side, is that it costs LOTS more to import the fish. Dan is my #1 place to get fish.

[@ShadowFighter122]

Are you a breeder if so id love to get in contact with you about purchasing fish for my online store.

[@zachhornberger]

Now that aqua huna is not an affiliate partner...will they ship to Washington State now

[@brianholdridge1860]

I have bought almost exclusively from Dan's Fish for two years. I am happy to pay a little more to get healthy and happy fish. He treats fish as pets and not livestock. A happy customer.

[@scottbrigner6950]

Dan's doesn't have a big selection of cichlids :( Africans in particular! I use Ron's cichlids. They have a huge variety and excellent packing to ensure live delivery!

[@ChucksFeeesh]

I have a grand wish list on Dan`s site, I just cant reason with myself to pay that shipping. I`m an ebay surfer lol

[@NickTheShark_]

I want that fish in the thumbnail

[@donnayelusich2496]

I buy from Live Fish Direct

[@jamesmoriarty100]

I was recently looking into this. How has your experience with them been?

[@carlosseptiencuevas1613]

Had a colony of dwarf gold and black platis,got eaten by mosquito fish I adopted,and have not seen them again 😢

[@NIGEL-MORGZZ1100]

Cory I buy a lot too but I’m private breeding 😂

[@dlattimer9949]

I hope you don't mind me saying but your teeth look fantastic. I also had braces as an adult.

[@sliverpenn199]

I get mine from Bioaquatix and Aqua Huna

[@oakharts]

Lets Goooooo

[@themortimerclan2187]

can't get fish from them because I don't live in America or Canada

[@Mattyv_]

I like the prices on the more common stuff but i wish they did like free shipping over $250 because ups next day simply doesn’t cost even $30 for a small box that weighs 3 pounds especially doing it wholesale pretty much i hate that people profit off of that

[@Murdant]

Never heard of Dan's Fish, so I checked them out. Can honestly say that I've never seen fish that expensive anywhere. Even common, readily available fish were insanely expensive. I'll stick with my local shops and Aqua Huna.

[@TheRealJimmyP]

Dan charges ridiculous prices.

[@robertjohnston25]

And after fish deaths and medications you’re probably still ballpark of dans prices for a lot of fish.

[@rickmay4261]

@@robertjohnston25 Agree, you really do get what you pay for. Pay less and you have a higher likelihood of introducing something to your fish room that could wipe out your entire stock. Also, medication is expensive. If you need to medicate every fish you bring in, you are doubling your cost for fish. Dan does this as part if his importing. So you get fish that have been cleaned up before they arrive to you . Quarinteen them for a couple weeks and you will very rarely need to do anything yourself.

[@madcowracing88]

Agree. Can't bring myself to pay the higher prices after having excellent results with other online sellers. Unless he is the only own that has something I will buy elsewhere. However he is only willing to pay you 25% shipped for your healthy fish if you are a breeder though. I get overheads but won't last considering prices.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

​@@madcowracing88your probably right, I still think Apple is not ever going to last either , they actually plan for customers to get the brand new phone every time they are available , like that makes any sense 😮

[@Bawkzers]

Your teeth look great btw. 😁

[@PeteQuad]

I ordered fish from Dan's fish, paid the premium, got my tank ready, and the day before they were supposed to ship they sent me an email saying they were out of stock and do I want a refund. I have no interest in dealing with that lack of inventory control so I took a refund and won't order from them again. I had good quick service from aqua huna. All my fish are still alive and thriving.

[@leftyo9589]

that would be agravating.

[@joseph7105]

Had a similar experience

[@mr.kalopsia3273]

There’s no comparing the 2, all my fish from aquahuna arrived sickly. Overall, Dans is light years ahead of aquahuna.

[@Rezzekki]

Aquahuna's selection is pretty basic. Nothing special. Way cheaper though. I buy Aquahuna regularly. Quality of the fish is pretty average. Really great if you're looking for a basic fish. If you want the real gems, Dan's is the way to go. Excellent health, and really uncommon fish frequently. The common fish are generally really high quality from Dan's too.

[@KhaeLikesCoffee]

So far I've had great luck with AquaHuna. Now the postal service leaves something to be desired at times...

[@milesnapue]

Of course this video is a bit of cross promotion, glad to see it. You're running a business and I would find it odd if people got mad at you for trying to sell them something. If he has a family member doing his website then kudos to them, functional is a big step, pretty is for later.

[@geoffsteever]

I don’t buy from Dan’s Fish because unless you are buying a pair of something, everything is unsexed. For example, Melanotaenia Boesemani "Aves Creek", they are listed as 1.5-2” and there is also a video you can watch. At this size, you can easily sex them and the video shows this too. If they included some language saying they will do their best to send a ratio, I would consider it. Expecting someone to buy 6-10 to improve their odds and keep their fingers crossed isn’t something I’m willing to do…especially at Dan’s prices. This is my opinion, to each their own, just providing feedback. Cory likely has implied leverage over Dan and gets whatever he wants and on top of this, I doubt he pays the same price everyone else pays.

[@petervandieren]

Seeing these prices, I am so glad to be living in Europe.

[@MargieB51]

Sniping is high and prices

[@kento7899]

Dan's Fish has got to be about the most overpriced expensive place to buy from that isn't a scam. I've bought quite a lot from Aqua Huna and will keep going back to them. Any seller that claims shipping charges have gone up and tries to charge you $70 or more for shipping is scamming you. Surprisingly, people say don't buy off Amazon but I've gotten just as good quality as other online sellers. You do have to be more careful which sellers you buy from, but it's not nearly as risky as we're told. You can sometimes receive dead livestock from any seller, no matter how much you pay. The nice thing about Amazon is they require their sellers to behave like a responsible business.

[@joelr773]

Never had a good experience with dans fish

[@andrewc9188]

Come on. This is a little ridiculous. You are partners with sans fish. I’m disappointed

[@salcedomark]

Dan's fish is comically expensive.

[@Shiny101]

To be fair, this isn't the best unbiased review considering you parter with Dan's fish and have a link to their store on your website where you make money off of your customers going over there and buying fish.

[@puirYorick]

Dude, he literally said all that at least twice within the video!!

[@mikeyfishtanks365]

😂😂😂😂😂 bias aside, show me some where doing it better or offering as rare of a selection.

[@Rezzekki]

He said that like 10 times in the video l0l. He's like "look at me I get paid if you go to Dan's Fish and buy stuff so assume I'm a liar if you want"

[@philipmathias1072]

Depends what you think about Cory, right? Is he doing it for the money? Or do you trust him as someone giving his genuine views? He talks about the company relationships. He says their fish are expensive. He points out what he thinks are good deals. Why have you showed up to make your unbiased comment?

[@AlsFishBarn]

You make a good point on one hand but on the other it’s good business. Partnering up with someone that you know you can trust and making a profit. Cory wins, Dan wins, you win and the fish win!! 🙌🏻

[@elc2468]

Honestly, this hobby is expensive and Dan's is just too expensive on the prices and shipping, for me. I watch his yt videos and browse the online store, just to see whats new in the hobby. There's just too many other options out there, that are more affordable. Jmo

[@FrankyFrankAlot]

Ive ordered from Dans about a dozen times. Expect dead fish in every order. He does a horrible paclaging job.

[@Cancertrain]

Sounds really dumb to order a dozen times then.

[@FrankyFrankAlot]

@Cancertrain fair. It's always a shame when we try to give a business the benefit of the doubt and they repeatedly let you down. I'll accept your desire to call me dumb though :)

[@Marioscorneraquatics]

Imperial tropicals is far superior!!!!

[@madcowracing88]

Sorry but WAY OVERPRICED. I get the overheard, meds, quality etc etc.....however if you are a breeder and you also provide the same quality of fish and do all the things he is only willing to pay you 25% of fish including shipping cost total. Greedy considering the 75%. Aqua huna is awesome and stands behind their products. There are plenty of hobbyist you can buy from online now through social media and forums. To each their own but unless you want something he is the only one that it i would pass. Eventually he will lower his prices / proft margin when as his business levels out. If not i dont believe it will survive and why he is wanting endorsed by companies like Cory at Aquarium Co-op. I remember Cory doing a video or ordering from him previously i thought and he was not impressed with his purchase and critiqued the shipment and cost.

[@Mutlap]

In my opinion, overpriced

[@majorspastic]

Where do you recommend purchasing turtles?