LFS and equipment

[Xtremedave67]

So I did a small LFS tour yesterday...to see what stores are in the region (Seattle)


so I am from Bellingham, should i refer to LFS as LDFS in my case??? LOL

anyway saw some amazing live stock and corals....such as I dont recall seeing 8-9 years ago when I flirted in hobby with a 15 G nano.

things must have come along way.
I am beginning my dreaming phase of the big Build I want to do , hopefully in a couple years.

now what store in Seattle area do folks use for equipment? the stores I saw were primarily livestock with minor amounts of equipment ( pumps, lighting, etc...)
I do buy online for much stuff I seek, but those times I want to go get something because I dont have the patience to order and wait for arrival LOL
and on that note best online sites? in peoples opinion?

 

[Chichas01]

I use the Reef Frontiers Equipment for Sale forum:lol::lol:

 

[mal1099]

Well i use a red sea aquarium for most of my stuff. Rob can usually get the stuff you want in a few days to a week max. Online i use marinedepot they usually have great deals on stuff and if you spend 175+ you get shippping free. I always go over that 175 mark .

 

[NC2WA]

I dont have the patience to order and wait for arrival

Not a good mix for this hobby.

The key to most successful aquariums is time and patience.

 

[Xtremedave67]

LOL true, just sometimes I want something in my hand today to work on tomorrow. not wait till order is confirmed...wharehouse sends shipping info...fed Ex recieves shipping info...yadda yadda yadda LOL

 

[Xtremedave67]

Also I like to do scouting missions...I may still intend to buy online or cheaper. but I want to see it touch it get ideas about it before I buy online. see how big it really is etc...you get the idea

 

[Chichas01]

You're pretty close to Vancouver. Any good stores up there?

 

[Xtremedave67]

Good question I wanted to ask that as well, AND does ANYBODY know if US border and customs have restrictions of aquarium live stock????
I would think Vancouver area would have some out standing LFS's??????

one benefit is when I do travel south, I Get opportunity to see other members DT's that like to show off and answer my many questions LOL

 

[mal1099]

dont think you can transport livestock across international borders without some kinda permit. check us customs tho they should be able to tell you.

 

[lvsuckerfish]

if you were ordering online maine depot and hello lights I am going to order from TB aquatics to help out the sponsors also. But I loved marine depot when I lived in las vegas order before 1 pm and it was at your door next day @ 10 am got to love living closed to cali. but here I would imagine a few days. I try not to order from places on the east cost as it takes too long for the most part I feel you on the impatient part.....

NC2WA I believe that "rule" "impatient bad things happen"
falls to adding live stock not equipment. lol

 

[NC2WA]

I will give you that...