How many times have you purchased a coral based upon supplier promises of brilliant and healthy specimens, only to be disappointed? Throughout my years of dealing with both commercial and private coral vendors, I’ve had spectacular experiences and absolutely dreadful encounters.
Reef Hacks isn’t just a resource for aquarium equipment advice and setup tips. After all, without beautiful corals, the accuracy of lighting or water flow rates are relatively void of purpose. One of the founding principles of this website is to provide reefers with a solid resource for establishing a reef tank ecosystem, but that’s not all. I’ve aggregated my industry contacts to save you, dear reader, time and money.
When it comes to finding a solid, reputable and professional coral supplier, few are as capable and pleasant to work with than Legendary Corals. As its name suggests, when you purchase a coral species from this innovative vendor, you’re not getting just any coral. You’re receiving coral that’s simply legendary. ( Hello to all the MMORPG gamers! FOR THE HORDE! )
Of course, I’m not in the business of blindly recommending vendors or suppliers. The following review of Legendary Corals is my personal experience with this capable, quality-driven coral supplier.
About The Vendor.
When I first started my adventure in reefing, there was only a handful of coral vendors open to the general public. While my knowledge of suppliers was limited, I learned what to look for to prevent getting my hopes up. These include:
- Experience in the industry.
- Quality-driven approach to selling corals.
- Level of social engagement.
These may seem like pretty standard characteristics, but if you’ve spent any time trying out different vendors, then you’re well-aware just how difficult it can be to locate a vendor who holds these three qualities. In a world of underwhelming vendors, Legendary Corals is truly one-of-a-kind. So, why is this vendor recommended over others? I’m glad you asked.
Founded by Passion, Friendship and a Desire for Greatness.
When you have a vendor with such a powerful name as “Legendary Corals”, they’re either trying to pull the wool over your eyes, or are trying to inform potential buyers exactly what to expect.
So, which is it?
In a world where businesses continuously attempt to overhype their quality, the following statement is a rarity: Legendary Corals earned their name not for marketing reasons, but because the founders are truly committed to providing truly legendary coral species.
Founded by three avid hobbyists - Darwin Ngo, Alvin Nguyen and Joseph Gacayan - Legendary Corals started not solely as a means to earn money, but to combine the vast array of experience and deep-rooted passion of these three friends for the benefit of all hobbyists.
The beginning of Legendary Corals was, well, not that legendary. As these three friends continued to explore their own talents and passions within the reefing hobby, they realized that each has a unique skill for raising brilliant corals. After some time, an idea came to these reefing buddies: why not set their knowledge and skills free?
Combining their refined skillsets and knowledge, Legendary Corals was formed as a safe haven for all hobbyists. Unlike so many other coral vendors, who are in the industry to simply turn a profit, Legendary Corals was founded upon - and still adheres to - one simple code:
Provide reefers with quality, prices and service they themselves desire. As stated by the founders, Legendary Corals is constantly seeking “that next piece to fuel your addiction.”
After experiencing the quality of this vendor, you’ll soon agree. Legendary Corals truly are legendary.
How To Order.
Okay, now that we’ve covered the basics of Legendary Corals, how can you place an order? Thankfully, ordering from this quality vendor is as easy as you’d hope.
The best way to browse their current selection, which is constantly updated, is via their website: Legendary-Corals.com
The ordering process is relatively quick and easy. Essentially, if you’ve ever purchased anything online, then you already know what to expect. Their website is fully secure and encrypted with the latest security protocols, so your information will always remain safe from prying eyes.
Make sure that you check their website throughout the year as they have some pretty fantastic annual sales events that you shouldn’t miss. The best way to keep track of what these three coral aficionados are up to is via their official Facebook Page, Instagram account and on the forums like Reef2Reef and Nano-Reef.
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Here’s a fun tip: don’t be surprised if you find a freebie added to your order. Now, I’m not going to say what you’ll find, but if there’s one thing Legendary Corals is, it’s generous.
Shipping.
After purchasing, my order was scheduled for delivery before the 4th of July, which I obviously had doubts about. If you’ve ever had a package slated for delivery around a holiday, then you know what I mean.
While things seemed to be going smoothly, the FedEx truck was delayed at one of the transit locations, which then meant my corals were delayed due to the holiday. Ultimately, my original order was stuck in shipping limbo for three days.
However, this was at no fault of Legendary Corals.
Although you’d think this experience would cause some serious headaches on both our ends ... because the corals were packed so well (cold pack and all the necessary protection) corals arrived alive and I was able to restore all the color and brilliance after about a week. This was completely unexpected!
After all was said and done, each coral was able to regain its coloration, strength, health and resistance to stress within a week. This is one of the greatest testaments I can give regarding shipping quality and overall coral robustness. If I could only say two words about my experience, they’d be: amazing quality.
Corals.
As I mentioned earlier, the delay in shipping due to errors with FedEx caused corals to arrive in a not-so-brilliant state. However, the underlying health and quality was greater than I could ever imagine. After a week, the corals were back to being truly healthy and perfect.
Here’s my general experience with their corals:
- Every coral is packaged inside a protective cup and each coral is encrusted on the frag plug.
- Corals are shipped in double-sealed bags for optimum protection during transit.
- Coral health and resistance to stress is some of the best I’ve ever experienced.
- Coral really do look as brilliant in person as they do on their website (no, seriously, they do).
Summary.
Official Reef Hacks Recommended Vendor.
In closing, Legendary Corals are exactly what you’d expect from a company with such a specific name. It’s rare that you deal with a company that truly loves what they do. Everything from initial communication to packaging is done with a genuine passion for our hobby. Included in every package is a handmade stamp, Legendary Corals sticker, business card, and wait for it, even a piece of candy!
Overall, Legendary Corals is one of my go-to resources for the highest quality corals. I absolutely recommend this pleasant, professional and passionate vendor!
P.S.: Make sure that you pay attention to this company throughout the year. Occasionally, they offer Frag Packs, which give you multiple frags at an incredible discount. Lastly, they also offer local pickup if you’re in their area.