Great experience. PHOTOS

dastowers · 11-29-2012, 08:11 PM

I have been in this hobby for 30 years and these are the healthiest plants I have ever seen.

They are planted and the soil substrate is stirred up so planted photos to follow but these are the plants they sent. EXTRA's sent also. Actually they sent 3X the amount of Dwarf Sagittara I ordered.

For scale: the tiles are 12 inches by 12 inches.

MikeS · 11-29-2012, 08:22 PM

I just got my order too lol (but forgot to order a couple). I have always used them if I can't do local. You pay $ for shipping, but get what you want. I know you have a larger tank, and they have some nice large plants. I see you went for that large amazon sword....did that long ago. I just finished planting.

dastowers · 11-29-2012, 08:30 PM

Order total was $146.19 for the plants and $61.18 for shipping - a bargain!
Like a kid in a candy store.

I am located in the Tri-State of Ohio, WV and PA. Not a lot of choice. Actually I sell my trimmings to the LFS that has been here for the last 45 years.

MikeS · 11-30-2012, 04:05 AM

I could probably find some around here, or within a couple hours, but much easier and I get what I want, rather than driving for hours to multiple stores and hoping they have what I want. I have used them several times and always have been good.

dastowers · 11-30-2012, 06:28 PM

Tank was setup November 21, 2012. Just set up Nine days ago. I am a proponent of HEAVY HEAVY plantings right from the beginning. Have been doing this for years and works wonderfully. And I test everyday for the first month - ph, ammonia, NO2, NO3 I have been blessed with very good country water. Barely any cycle but does cost lots of cash.
Evening shot in the office. Very peaceful. Can't wait to see the new lights. They will be suspended a foot above the tank. New LED technology. Will support the most high light craving plants.

**SpecGrrl** · 11-30-2012, 07:26 PM

Beautiful tank and great plants!

If you have a chance please send me a private message with the name of your supplier!

Thanks so much!

tomfromstlouis · 11-30-2012, 07:59 PM

What a nice looking tank! Good looking angels too. And you are right to rave about the plants, but it would mean more to us if you told us where you got them.

HD Blazingwolf · 11-30-2012, 08:53 PM

its always nice to a have a place that can supply good plants or fish!!!

my LFS and i have an awesome arrangement
i supply my lfs with awesome plants, he gives me awesome deals on fish and other stuff

NWA-Planted · 11-30-2012, 08:56 PM

Yes please tell us your source, tank looks fantastic!!

Sent from a dark corner in my happy place

dastowers · 11-30-2012, 09:26 PM

Thank you all. The Moderator edited my original post as it was a review about the company. But if you put the words aquarium and plants together and add a dot com to it you will have their site. Hope that doesn't get me in trouble. Five star service all the way.

Just got a CF500-UV from Aquatop delivered. Goodness I am in love. I created a review in the Equipment section. Can't wait for it to do its magic.

In.a.Box · 11-30-2012, 09:33 PM

U pay $61 for shipping?
Shouldn't shipping be free if you order over $100?

secuono · 11-30-2012, 09:36 PM

Can you PM me where you bought the plants from?

secuono · 11-30-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dastowers

Thank you all. The Moderator edited my original post as it was a review about the company. But if you put the words aquarium and plants together and add a dot com to it you will have their site. Hope that doesn't get me in trouble. Five star service all the way.

Just got a CF500-UV from Aquatop delivered. Goodness I am in love. I created a review in the Equipment section. Can't wait for it to do its magic.

Oh, the red website?
I've bought from them before, fair plants. Never got 'extras' or anything special and one plant was rotted when it came in...

dastowers · 11-30-2012, 09:43 PM

I don't know what you mean by red?

Ok, it does have some red header. I wish I could explain how they went out of there way to help me get ready for the Aquascape seminar we are having at the computer shop. FYI, the seminar is more like fish lovers going to each others houses/business and discussing setups. LOL!
As far as shipping...it was a big box from SD and I am in Ohio..overnight and was here within 20 hours.

**fplata** · 11-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Lol their color scheme is red

11-29-2012, 08:11 PM	#1
dastowers Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 137	Great experience. PHOTOS I have been in this hobby for 30 years and these are the healthiest plants I have ever seen. They are planted and the soil substrate is stirred up so planted photos to follow but these are the plants they sent. EXTRA's sent also. Actually they sent 3X the amount of Dwarf Sagittara I ordered. For scale: the tiles are 12 inches by 12 inches. Last edited by lauraleellbp; 11-30-2012 at 05:41 PM.. Reason: removed vendor review

11-29-2012, 08:22 PM	#2
MikeS Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 748	I just got my order too lol (but forgot to order a couple). I have always used them if I can't do local. You pay $ for shipping, but get what you want. I know you have a larger tank, and they have some nice large plants. I see you went for that large amazon sword....did that long ago. I just finished planting. __________________ ~30 Rummy-nose Tetras, ~30 Balloon Lamp-eye Tetras, 2 Bristlenose Plecos, 4 German Blue Rams, 1 Rainbow Shark ~15 Amano Shrimp, 8 Roseline Sharks, 3 Clown Loaches, 2 SAEs

11-30-2012, 04:05 AM	#4
MikeS Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 748	I could probably find some around here, or within a couple hours, but much easier and I get what I want, rather than driving for hours to multiple stores and hoping they have what I want. I have used them several times and always have been good. __________________ ~30 Rummy-nose Tetras, ~30 Balloon Lamp-eye Tetras, 2 Bristlenose Plecos, 4 German Blue Rams, 1 Rainbow Shark ~15 Amano Shrimp, 8 Roseline Sharks, 3 Clown Loaches, 2 SAEs

11-30-2012, 06:28 PM	#5
dastowers Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 137	Tank was setup November 21, 2012. Just set up Nine days ago. I am a proponent of HEAVY HEAVY plantings right from the beginning. Have been doing this for years and works wonderfully. And I test everyday for the first month - ph, ammonia, NO2, NO3 I have been blessed with very good country water. Barely any cycle but does cost lots of cash. Evening shot in the office. Very peaceful. Can't wait to see the new lights. They will be suspended a foot above the tank. New LED technology. Will support the most high light craving plants. Last edited by dastowers; 12-01-2012 at 02:31 PM.. Reason: add text

11-30-2012, 07:59 PM	#7
tomfromstlouis Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 444	What a nice looking tank! Good looking angels too. And you are right to rave about the plants, but it would mean more to us if you told us where you got them. __________________ RAOK Club #76 220g altum, 75g high tech, 6g shrimp: one office, three tanks http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=183658

11-29-2012, 08:30 PM	#3
dastowers Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 137	Order total was $146.19 for the plants and $61.18 for shipping - a bargain! Like a kid in a candy store. I am located in the Tri-State of Ohio, WV and PA. Not a lot of choice. Actually I sell my trimmings to the LFS that has been here for the last 45 years.

11-30-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
SpecGrrl Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,571	Beautiful tank and great plants! If you have a chance please send me a private message with the name of your supplier! Thanks so much!

11-30-2012, 08:53 PM	#8
HD Blazingwolf Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 4,715	its always nice to a have a place that can supply good plants or fish!!! my LFS and i have an awesome arrangement i supply my lfs with awesome plants, he gives me awesome deals on fish and other stuff __________________ Sump Pimp #7 75G Rainbowfish Journal

11-30-2012, 08:56 PM	#9
NWA-Planted Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,047	Yes please tell us your source, tank looks fantastic!! Sent from a dark corner in my happy place __________________ Sump Pimp #8 RAOK Clubber #28

11-30-2012, 09:26 PM	#10
dastowers Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 137	Thank you all. The Moderator edited my original post as it was a review about the company. But if you put the words aquarium and plants together and add a dot com to it you will have their site. Hope that doesn't get me in trouble. Five star service all the way. Just got a CF500-UV from Aquatop delivered. Goodness I am in love. I created a review in the Equipment section. Can't wait for it to do its magic.

11-30-2012, 09:33 PM	#11
In.a.Box Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,119	U pay $61 for shipping? Shouldn't shipping be free if you order over $100?

11-30-2012, 09:36 PM	#12
secuono Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/94%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 663	Can you PM me where you bought the plants from? __________________ ~Arikun Plant lady

11-30-2012, 09:43 PM	#14
dastowers Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Liverpool, OH Posts: 137	I don't know what you mean by red? Ok, it does have some red header. I wish I could explain how they went out of there way to help me get ready for the Aquascape seminar we are having at the computer shop. FYI, the seminar is more like fish lovers going to each others houses/business and discussing setups. LOL! As far as shipping...it was a big box from SD and I am in Ohio..overnight and was here within 20 hours. __________________ The Fraternity of Dirt # 115 Last edited by dastowers; 11-30-2012 at 10:07 PM.. Reason: clarity

11-30-2012, 09:47 PM	#15
fplata Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL, United States Posts: 845	Lol their color scheme is red __________________ My ADA 120-H My high tech 300 gallon pond

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