Local sources for stuff (compiling a list)

[akunochi]

Ok add to this list. I have spent a lot of time tracking down some stuff and thought it might be useful to start a list.

PVC gate valves in all sizes up to 2" - Ace Hardware off Steilacoom blvd in Tacoma

Madison 8000 float valves- Grainger in Fife or Tukwila.

Seachem Cuprisorb media (for copper and metals)- Wild side Puyallup, Wa

 

[Myteemouse]

LOL you found them good for you!

 

[akunochi]

Novus and weldon Tap plastics.

Frozen mixed seafood bags (for DIY food)- Uwajimaya

 

[Myteemouse]

Or Kal tech plastics on 38th and pine in Tacoma for acrylic and weldon's 3, 4, 16, 40,
and needle applicators. And Novus

 

[Myteemouse]

The indoor plant place right next to Indoor reef has uniseals and Ballasts and all kinds of retro lights and DIY plumbing..

 

[Myteemouse]

Mclendons and Lumbermans have schedule 80 bulkheads..

 

[tamarindthai]

great info guys,,,keep on coming
i just found what i want the get from you guys in fo already
thanks

 

[Myteemouse]

Spanaway hobby store has IC-GEL tubes if you need some in a pinch...
6.99+tax on the corner of Cst and 122nd (I think its 122nd.)

 

[akunochi]

Iv lines for drip dosing.... ME!!!

Aluminum angle for Light racks is found at Lowes.

Indoor reef has small pumps for ATO/reactor uses for 5$ each used in a box.

 

[Myteemouse]

WILDSIDE PETS usually has live brine shrimp in a tank if you like to give your fish a treat..

 

[akunochi]

I'm bumping this back up cause I keep needing it.

 

[07FocusST]

Barrier Reef Aquriums has Novus 1,2 and 3. I bought mine from them. Mcclendons in Renton is where I plumbed my whole 180G out from.

 

[reedman]

TAP plastics has a scrap acrylic bin that is great for small projects

Lowes has most of the plumbing and electrical stuff I have looked for but when I can't find it there I turn to Barrier Reef

Rockler is local and has all you need when it comes to fasteners/hinges/rollers/ and much more

Grizzly has some awesome power tools

McClendons has the best selection of nylon fasteners

 

[akunochi]

The new lowes in puyallup carries double union ball valves and the like for good prices (cheaper than online).

Just verified grainger still carries the float valves in stock...picking mine up this afternoon.