








Reef Cleaners in Port St. Lucie, Florida has built a devoted following among saltwater reef keepers across the country — and for good reason. Run by John Maloney, this online-focused operation specializes in one thing and does it exceptionally well: clean-up crews and marine invertebrates.
From blue-legged and scarlet hermit crabs to trochus and nassarius snails, feather duster worms, Pom Pom crabs, tiger conchs, anemone shrimp, and macroalgae like mermaid's fan, the selection covers just about every reef tank janitorial need you can think of. What sets Reef Cleaners apart is the consultation-driven approach. Customers with tanks ranging from modest cubes to 320-gallon mixed reef systems report that John personally asks detailed questions about tank size, problem areas, feeding habits, and even requests photos before recommending a custom clean-up crew package.
That level of individual attention is rare in online livestock sales. Multiple reviewers highlight how John responds quickly via email and text, follows up after delivery, and genuinely wants to know how the animals are doing. Shipping is a strong suit.
Orders typically ship the day after purchase with overnight delivery, and customers from Arizona to New York consistently report livestock arriving alive, active, and well-packaged. Each species is individually contained where needed — anemone shrimp, for instance, arrive in separate bags with tiny structures to grip during transit. Clear acclimation instructions are included with every shipment, tailored to the different animals in the order.
Bonus snails are a common and welcome surprise. On the rare occasion that a DOA occurs — sometimes due to carrier delays or cold weather — reviewers note that John makes things right promptly and without hassle. The pricing is competitive, the animals are notably larger and healthier than what many hobbyists have received from big-box alternatives, and repeat orders are the norm rather than the exception.
For reef tank owners looking to source quality invertebrates with real customer care behind every order, Reef Cleaners delivers.
Cameron Smith
3 reviews
Fantastic quality across the board! I ordered one of their clean up crew packages for a 37G cube. It’s been several hours since acclimating (they give very straight forward and easy instructions for the different animals) and as far as I can tell everything survived the trip and transfer. Excited to see them get to work!
Brandon
First time buyer. I got my shipment with overnight delivery. Everything was packed securely/insulated and all came alive and healthy. The colors of the hermits/snails/etc looked just like the pictures and the prices were good! I would certainly buy again when I need more additions! Also he shipped the package the day after ordering, so very quickly. Everything in the order was correct. Feather Duster worm, Pom Pom crab, blue legged and scarlet hermits, ninja star snails are what I ordered and everything was healthy and of good quality!
Mike Fogel
2 reviews
Great assortment and packed with care. The crew is doing well and got right to work cleaning the tank.
erika landry
6 reviews
I had a great experience purchasing inverts from this company. I ordered online, and was able to choose the delivery day, which was a huge plus. My order was shipped the day after I purchased, and I received it the next morning. Everything arrived healthy, in great condition, and very active. The inverts were packaged with care, and there were clear and helpful acclimation instructions included. They threw in some bonus snails as well, I ordered 21 and received close to 30. Absolutely would recommend this company, and plan to order from them again in the future. Solid 5/5 stars.
Heath Carnicom
252 reviews
UPDATE: both tiger conchs and all of my trochus/nassarius made it through acclimating per the website's instructions. I even got a few extra nassarius which was cool! 5 stars for customer service alone. John was ready to answer all of my questions and concerns, and I can't wait to get my new inverts!
Joe
46 reviews
I've just placed my third (or fourth) order with Reef Cleaners. Great outfit. The livestock has always arrived in great shape, shipping to Arizona. There's good info on the website as well.
Griffen Stapp
155 reviews
A fantastic place for all your invertebrates and cleaner needs. I found this place through forum boards and I do not regret it! I have used numerous other devices for invertebrates for our salt tank, and more of the orders are over priced, dead, or have numerous missing creatures. I got so tired of being disappointed but luckily I found this site. They have great pricing, great variety, and best of all the service and shipping is perfect! They even follow up on every order! Check this place out!
Patrick Long
28 reviews
Great experience, excellent communication, the shipping was as quoted, packing was perfect with no losses, healthy stock sent. Definitely will use again and recommend to others.
Todd Reynolds
11 reviews
I have a 320 gallon mixed reef tank and was in dire need of renewing my clean up crew. I contacted reef cleaners using their custom order service. They asked for many specific details about the tank, my problem areas, feeding, etc…even asked for pictures. Within hours I had a return email telling me exactly what they recommended for my specific needs. I worked with John Maloney who was fabulous and professional. I placed my order that night and the next day my order was shipped. It arrived the following day well packaged and the livestock was healthy. As you can imagine I had a large order with a large tank. My order was spot on. The livestock was healthy and I don’t think I lost a single animal. Within 24 hours there was a noticeable difference in my tank! I was impressed with the prompt and professional service. John communicated very well. I got both email and text follow ups about my delivery and they wanted feedback back about how it turned out. I was truly impressed because John seemed genuinely grateful for my business. Most of us have purchased elsewhere especially when you are starting out and don’t know anything. The livestock wasn’t like the other places I’ve shopped. It was healthy and large (except for the small guys I bought to get in cracks) unlike those pea sized animals you get in clean up crews elsewhere. I must say I would pay a higher price just because of the customer service and quality but here is the best part. Their prices are very competitive and I felt like I got what I paid for and with some of the stock more than I paid for. Having had this experience and having been in the hobby for years, I won’t ever shop anywhere else!! My thanks to Reef Cleaners and John.
Em Quillinan
11 reviews
I have ordered from Reef Cleaners three times now. Their communication is spot on. You are given an opportunity, at the time of order, to add a note for any special requests. My latest order included a mix of inverts, from the tiniest snail to the complex feather duster, and all survived the trip. Thank you, Reef Cleaners!
Note: Store information and services may change. Always call (772) 905-9096 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Reef Cleaners.
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2190 Reserve Park Trce STE 7, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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