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Aqua Botanic: Salem, OR

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by eeyipes, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. eeyipes

    eeyipes Thread Starter New Member

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    Aqua Botanic
    Location: 1745 23rd St SE
    Salem, OR 97302
    United States
    Phone: 503-922-2846
    Fax: 503-336-4451
    Website>http://www.aquabotanic.com/


    Has anyone ordered from Aqua Botanic before? Thumbs up or down?
     
    eeyipes, Aug 11, 2008
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  2. Anthony

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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    I haven't heard of it.
     
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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    i just checked out their site, it doesn't look so bad.
    you should call and see how they treat you when you ask
    a bunch of questions.
     
    trajik ink, Aug 11, 2008
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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    i am with ink on this one when you call act like a total newbe and ask the silly questions if they try to sell ya stuff you know you dont need or blow you off then ya know will need to do about 3 calls tho to make sure it just isnt the salesperson
     
    noshow discus, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. eeyipes

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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    I don't know if I can bring myself to be quite that annoying, lol. I will drop them an email, tho. Their description of the dwarf hairgrass is a little sketchy and could use some clarification (even tho I already know all about it). I like it that they have several shipping options that don't cost $30 (!) like other places I know.
     
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  6. Anonymous

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    I have purchased 3 times from Aqua Botanic. It has always been great. I recieved my plants in 5 days. You can buy a thermal pack for a additional 3 bucks or so it really works good.
     
    Anonymous, Sep 2, 2008
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    yeah, annoy the hell out of them and then order something from them, chances are they spit in your hairgrass.
     
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  8. eeyipes

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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    Well, as long as I don't have to eat that hairgrass ...

    They shipped an order for me yesterday, looking forward to some of the red plants to color things up a bit. I'll get it Thurs or Fri.
     
    eeyipes, Sep 3, 2008
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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    I haven't actually ordered anything from them yet, but I live in the area where it is from. Robert Hudson is the owner, from Salem, OR. He is involved in the aquatic community and is even organizing a regional plant swap meet next month.
    From my own searches on the internet, I would say his is possible the best site for plants. Plants are really the only thing he does. January will be his 10 anniversary for his company. I hope to make it to his open house. I would like to see his operations.
     
    yikesjason, Sep 30, 2008
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    Re: Aqua Botanic?

    I got to meet Robert Hudson this last Sat. at a plant swap meet he organized here in Portland. He was very nice and knowledgeable. I asked him about his business and he told me about how he got into it. He has a small shop with two rooms of tanks. He orders his plants from farms in Florida mostly along with a few imports.
    He even writes a column for a magazine.
    I would recommend him to anyone looking for plants for you aquarium.
     
    yikesjason, Oct 22, 2008
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