Sweet Aquatics of Hamilton, Ohio

**gheitman** · 10-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I was looking to restock several of my tanks with plants and last month placed my first order with Sweet Aquatics in Hamilton, Ohio (see http://www.sweetaquatics.com/). I chose them for several reasons:

1 - they sell regularly on AquaBid.com
2 - they have over 1,200 positive feedback ratings on that web site
3 - they have a good selection of plants
4 - they offer free shipping on orders of over $35

I placed my order via their web site and it arrived a little over a week later (they ship on Mondays and Tuesdays via USPS Priority or Express). Some of the plants that I ordered included: Cryptocoryne crispatula, Cryptocoryne ciliata, Nesaea pedicellata, Cryptocoryne petchii, Cryptocoryne undulata and Echinodorus rubin. The plants were all wrapped in damp newspaper and then placed in plastic bags with the identification of the plants written on each bag. They arrived in good condition and were exactly as ordered. I liked my experience so much I just placed a second order with them. I would highly recommend ordering from Sweet Aquatics as opposed to some plant nursery that is overseas. They accept payment via credit card, money order, cashiers check and PayPal.

nismo tetra · 10-23-2009, 07:17 AM

I just received plants from them today. I only spent 10 bucks as to see what shape they would arrive in before I ordered a bigger order. I got 3 bunches alternanthera reineckii var. roseafolia(8 inches) and 5 clumps narrow leaf chain sword (pretty tall). They came exactly as you described. Very professional looking and healthy plants. I will be ordering some more plants in the future from them after these grow and fill in a bit.

Amazon · 10-23-2009, 03:18 PM

I ordered from them via Aquabid before. I was quite happy with the order, the condition of the plants, how they were packaged, etc. I would recommend them too

RedFocks · 10-23-2009, 03:40 PM

Good to hear good reviews on them. Was considering purchasing some plants from them, and picking them up as I'm only 10 minutes away from their location

Will do for sure now.

**gheitman** · 10-23-2009, 08:22 PM

Well my second shipment from them arrived yesterday. I was impressed with the size of the potted Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red', the number of stems included with Hygrophila difformis (10-12) and the size of the Java moss (about 4" square). The contortion vals and baby tears were also quite good.

**greenisgood** · 10-29-2009, 03:48 AM

Just got my order from them today and am delighted. Plants were packed well and clearly labeled. Plants were generous sizes and very healthy.

Delivery was fast.

Prices were great.

I would (will) definitely buy from him again.

DK

Wasserpest · 10-30-2009, 06:21 AM

Please do not post vendor reviews and/or aquabid links.

10-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
gheitman Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 187	Sweet Aquatics of Hamilton, Ohio I was looking to restock several of my tanks with plants and last month placed my first order with Sweet Aquatics in Hamilton, Ohio (see http://www.sweetaquatics.com/). I chose them for several reasons: 1 - they sell regularly on AquaBid.com 2 - they have over 1,200 positive feedback ratings on that web site 3 - they have a good selection of plants 4 - they offer free shipping on orders of over $35 I placed my order via their web site and it arrived a little over a week later (they ship on Mondays and Tuesdays via USPS Priority or Express). Some of the plants that I ordered included: Cryptocoryne crispatula, Cryptocoryne ciliata, Nesaea pedicellata, Cryptocoryne petchii, Cryptocoryne undulata and Echinodorus rubin. The plants were all wrapped in damp newspaper and then placed in plastic bags with the identification of the plants written on each bag. They arrived in good condition and were exactly as ordered. I liked my experience so much I just placed a second order with them. I would highly recommend ordering from Sweet Aquatics as opposed to some plant nursery that is overseas. They accept payment via credit card, money order, cashiers check and PayPal. __________________ Gene Heitman 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking Last edited by Wasserpest; 10-30-2009 at 06:21 AM.

10-23-2009, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
nismo tetra Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 155	I just received plants from them today. I only spent 10 bucks as to see what shape they would arrive in before I ordered a bigger order. I got 3 bunches alternanthera reineckii var. roseafolia(8 inches) and 5 clumps narrow leaf chain sword (pretty tall). They came exactly as you described. Very professional looking and healthy plants. I will be ordering some more plants in the future from them after these grow and fill in a bit. __________________ 1,500 gal fish room. (mostly amazon predatory fish) one matamata turtle tank. I dedicated a 20 gallon tank to plants and smaller fish lol. Got to start somewhere http://community.webshots.com/user/nismosilvia240

10-23-2009, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amazon Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 20	I ordered from them via Aquabid before. I was quite happy with the order, the condition of the plants, how they were packaged, etc. I would recommend them too __________________ Current Tanks FW: 65g w/Eheim 2026 2 x 96w PC SW: 180g w/150g sump 3 x 250w MH

10-23-2009, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
gheitman Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 187	Well my second shipment from them arrived yesterday. I was impressed with the size of the potted Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red', the number of stems included with Hygrophila difformis (10-12) and the size of the Java moss (about 4" square). The contortion vals and baby tears were also quite good. __________________ Gene Heitman 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking

10-29-2009, 03:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
greenisgood Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (62/100%) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PA/MD/DE tristate area Posts: 116	Another delighted customer Just got my order from them today and am delighted. Plants were packed well and clearly labeled. Plants were generous sizes and very healthy. Delivery was fast. Prices were great. I would (will) definitely buy from him again. DK

10-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
RedFocks Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 7	Good to hear good reviews on them. Was considering purchasing some plants from them, and picking them up as I'm only 10 minutes away from their location Will do for sure now.

10-30-2009, 06:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wasserpest Born to be mild (View User Tanks) PTrader: (72/100%) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 10,578	Please do not post vendor reviews and/or aquabid links. __________________ All my tanks Cheap Autodosing Cheap Water Change Cheap Filter Acrylic Filter Pipes The Wasser-Controller

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