I finally got around to using my gift certificate!

Well I finally got around to using the gift certificate that I won last back in September and man am I glad I did! Before we get to the pictures of what I got let me say a couple of things about CoralProps, in particular about the quality of service that I received from them!

When I first got on their site I looked at what they had on it and though that the prices were pretty good but the selection was just OK. The one thing that struck me is I was looking at pictures that showed what the corals actually looked like or WYSISYG (what you see is what you get). They were not pictures of abnormally colored corals or corals with colors that I would most likely never see in my tanks, like the ones you see on most sites!

As far as the stock goes I inquired as to whether or not they had some other items in stock and Henk told me if ever I did not see something on their site to ask if they had it. I did and he sent me 4 more pictures of the items that I was looking for that were not on their site.

Then not only did they honor their Gift Certificate they informed me that if I waited a couple of days to have it shipped they would deduct an additional 15% off of everything on my order including the stuff I bought with the GC! Which of course since they were having a sale I just had to add some more items!

Then after adding those items they informed me that was only a couple of dollars short of hitting the free shipping mark, Sooooo I added another item which allowed me the free shipping. that last item once the shipping was figured in actually only cost me an extra $1!
and to make things even better they included 2 extra frags in my order!

To put it in a nut shell, as far as I am concerned you will never find a more accommodating group of people than these. Their stock is healthy and come to you that way. And their Prices are more than fair. I would not hesitate in ordering from them again and would Highly recommend them to everyone that wants to listen.

Now on to my stuff...and just so you know everything made it just fine! the Anemones are still looking a little unhappy but I think that is I had not turned the lighting back one after putting them in the tank per Henks instructions.

THANKS CORALPROPS AND REEF-GEEKS & a special thanks to HENK for being so helpful through out the ordering process

My 3" Derasa clam, and gang I am here to tell you this thing is every bit of 4.5" or more!


And my 2 year old Maxima next to my new Derasa notice how close in size they are, the Maxima is 5" from end to end.

My Mini Max Carpet Anemone's, there are 4 of them and one is at almost 3" across already!





My Yellow toadstool leather, this thing will make a perfect addition to the ORA Green one and my Devils hand that are in my display tank already.


and last but not least my two free frags, the picture of the zoa's isn't the best sorry but the Galaxia coral will have its own little corner in the tank, where it cannot bother anything else.

HOLY MOLY mike!!! .... you got some INCREDIBLE additions! .....I am sooooo lovin' those mini/maxi's! .....and that yellow toadstool is a "true" yellow! and the clam?! ....beautiful colors and pattern too! so the galaxia and zoa were freebies thrown in? now that's what I call a GREAT deal! ..........thank you for posting your prize and in such detail too - - we really appreciate this feedback! .......and even more, thanks for letting us ALL know how great Coral Props and Henk are!

I still havent gotten any of my contest prizes

Those are some nice additions, I love the deresa and the Mini selection. I am glad that they took such good care of you.

Originally Posted by D3monic

I still havent gotten any of my contest prizes

Well maybe if you had a fishtank you would have ordered something by now

Oh and Mike - great write up. I was looking at some of their stuff the other night. Guess I know I can order with confidence now. I appreciate the detail.


Nice pics too

Originally Posted by cdangel0

Well maybe if you had a fishtank you would have ordered something by now

havent gotten the gift certificate either way. Probably lost in a spam folder somewhere.

WOW!!! Nice looking stuff you got there.

Love the mini anemones and thats great to hear you had such a good experience with Henk. Ive talked to him a few times and hes a real nice guy

Thanks Mike for your feedback. I appreciate it a lot. I am glad that you had a good experience with your Coral Props order. We do try to differentiate ourselves on customer service (in addition to the great prices and quality), and glad it comes through. Anyone can ask for corals not found on our site, and if we have something in stock, we are glad to provide (or find it for you if not).

All the pictures on our site are made in our greenhouse. The light in the greenhouse changes every hour (color/intensity/weather); this makes it really hard to get consistent photo quality. In almost every case, the coral will look better in your tank than in the photo (depending on your light in your tank, of course).

Mike, please keep me posted on the health of your anemones. I want to make sure that they are doing fine in your tank.

Thanks again!
Henk
PS, I love the picture of your Derasa clam. Yes your 3” Derasa clam did grow a bit

Originally Posted by coralprops

Thanks Mike for your feedback. I appreciate it a lot. I am glad that you had a good experience with your Coral Props order. We do try to differentiate ourselves on customer service (in addition to the great prices and quality), and glad it comes through. Anyone can ask for corals not found on our site, and if we have something in stock, we are glad to provide (or find it for you if not).

All the pictures on our site are made in our greenhouse. The light in the greenhouse changes every hour (color/intensity/weather); this makes it really hard to get consistent photo quality. In almost every case, the coral will look better in your tank than in the photo (depending on your light in your tank, of course).

Mike, please keep me posted on the health of your anemones. I want to make sure that they are doing fine in your tank.

Thanks again!
Henk
PS, I love the picture of your Derasa clam. Yes your 3” Derasa clam did grow a bit

OK Henk - why did I just now notice that you are in SPOKANE???

This oversight is driving me crazy! How could I have missed this detail!!! I could be down there right now.... (well okay, its 10:30, maybe not right now) but soon to be looking at your livestock in person!

Yes we are located in the Spokane area, Green Bluff to be exactly. It would be great if you can come over! I love to show you my greenhouse. I just received two loads off clams (ultras and Polynesian), and the Polynesian are fantastic! They are the best I ever had. Give me a call sometimes during the week and we can set a day and time. I have a couple of field trips for a school scheduled in the coming 2 months. And that would not be the best time to tour you around (lots of 5 to 10 year olds…..) But it’s great to see their faces when they see a snail, or a rabbit fish or a starfish.
Looking forward to show off my greenhouse!
Henk

Henk, I am old enough that I remember the days when customers service was the most important part of doing business, unlike today where making the god almighty dollar is more important. And the treatment I received from you the last week of so reminded me of those days. That being the case I couldn't wait to tell everyone about you and your product. So Thanks are not needed.