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Wellll ... a lot of stores I know are feeling the pinch of the summer slow-down right now and as such are not actively bringing a whole lot in. But there is of course stuff still there at those stores, so worth a look-see. There are three stores that I generally frequent. Big Al's down in the south, Wai's on 16th Ave NW (just across from Peter's Drive-in ... yum :D ) and Tail-n-Scales.

Wai's is the place to go visit if your interest is in corals. He also has nice fish and stuff, but if you like corals ... I guarantee you'll say "wow" if you check him out. Can be pricey though.

There is also Pisces, Oceans, Riverfront, and a few others. I checked out Oceans once, it's not bad. A little too far out of my way, as is Pisces, so I don't go to those ones too often. Riverfront is OK for supplies, freshwater, and reptiles if you're into those sorts of things. But saltwater ... let's not go there.

Hope this helps...

fish stores in calgary
 

i heard some bad news about tails and scales, he is having a hard time renewing his liscence or something like that (they dont like him running it out of his basement even though he as the required permits) so i think we should try to support him as much as possible, cause he has been great to me and he is very cheap all around!

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Yeah, I kinda feel for them, the headache they're going through right now. For now they are still in business, and the best price on supplies in town.

fish stores in calgary
 

Hi, how do I get ahold of Tail-n-scale (he better not sell puppies!)

puggirl

fish stores in calgary
 

Basement run business in the south end of the city (Shawnessy). Call 256-9227 and they'll set you up with how to find them.

No puppies... (phew!)

Whatcha coming down to Cowtown for?

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I believe the license issue is in the past. They had to apply for license that allowed them to advertise in front of their home.

The complaint was made by a LFS that parking their van that had their business name on it constituted advertising. So they upgrade their license to allow this.

Puggirl, give them a call. The last I had heard is they made a trip down south and purchased some newer more colourful corals.

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Hi I will be visiting Calgary in a few weeks. Where are the best places to go for coral? Your help is appreciated.

puggirl

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I was just looking at a map at alberta.com and it said Tails & Scales is located in the NE up by 16 Ave and 68St or so. Do you know if he has moved recently? I also would like to check out his stock.

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Not even close. Maybe that is another business by a similar name.

They are down in Shawnessy (I live in Shawnessy and am in fact about 2 blocks away from them! :D )

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You were right, he is down in Shawnessy. He is actually only 3 blocks away from me and his prices are great. However; he said he is still having problems and he may have to close. That would be unfortunate.