Shipping Information

Riptide Aquaculture Shipping Policy

📦 Shipping Information

🛡️ Live Arrival Guarantee

  • Pickup Orders must be collected within 4 hours of availability.
  • To report DOA (Dead on Arrival), email a clear photo of the coral in its original bag within 2 hours of delivery to Manager@riptideaquaculture.com.
  • Late claims may be reviewed at our discretion. If approved, you will receive store credit.
  • Do not reject delivery or discard coral without approval—this voids the guarantee.

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🚚 Shipping Details

  • We ship via UPS Next Day Air.
  • Shipments go out Monday through Thursday only.
  • We may delay shipping due to weather or holidays to protect your corals.

❄️ Winter Shipping Guidelines

  • We include 40-hour heat packs in colder months.
  • Packages are labeled “Live Coral” and “Fragile”.
  • Be home for delivery or select a UPS hold for pickup location.

Read our full Winter Shipping Guide here.

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