Livestock Ordering Question from tampbaysaltwater.com

Eb0la11 · #1 08-27-2009, 06:24 AM

Hey guys, Im thinking about buying some live rock and live sand from Tampabaysaltwater.com and am wondering if anyone has experience with them?

I am planning on getting probably 30 lbs of live sand and then 30 lbs to max of 50 lbs of live rock.

The website says this would take 3 to 4 "boxes" and there is an 8 dollar charge per box.

So I'm looking at around $230 for the order. Now this is USD so closer to 280 is what Im expecting it to come to.

So what I want to know is what can I expect to pay for shipping and handeling and are there any other fees associated with the order? Lastly, is it best to just pick up the box at the airport or should I get it delivered right to my house? (Im not sure if right to my house is an option)

marie · #2 08-27-2009, 06:32 AM

I could be wrong but I believe they no longer ship to Canada

KennyKen · #3 08-27-2009, 06:33 AM

well if it works out to be cheaper than $6/lb i would be interested in 100lbs....if we get a better deal?

Eb0la11 · #4 08-27-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marie

I could be wrong but I believe they no longer ship to Canada

I feel like their website has changed since the last time Ive visited it and yet their shipping choices still includes Canadian provinces. So I think they still do ship to Canada but I could be wrong.

fkshiu · #5 08-27-2009, 07:06 AM

untamed's tank is full of TBS rock but he had his shipped to Washington State and dealt with customs on his own.

lastlight · #6 08-27-2009, 07:42 AM

In his thread for the new dry rock he mentions that it is still possible somehow for Canadians to get his rock. Check there and ask him directly.

howdy20012002 · #7 08-27-2009, 08:58 AM

you have to have CITES to bring in LR.
there are fairly hefty costs involved (few hundred bucks)
I would be surprises if they did ship without CITES.
and even if they do, it could still be stopped by Canadian Customs.
just a heads up
Neal

just noticed this on the website on the shipping page

International Shipments

We are no longer shipping internationally, as the permitting process can take more than six months and the costs have become prohibitive.

Leah · #8 08-27-2009, 11:37 AM

I would look into buying locally or even J&L less headache and have it sent by bus and
always try to pick stuff up in person, if its an option less time for it to sit and wait or get lost. Borders are not fun to deal with, IMO. Good luck!! Let us know how it turns out.

Myka · #9 08-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marie

I could be wrong but I believe they no longer ship to Canada

I think they quit shipping to Canada a few years ago.

PS I will ship you some of my live rock. I have about 100 lbs for sale.

I'm sure you can find some locally though.

Eb0la11 · #10 08-27-2009, 04:25 PM

Dangit, I just want some straight out of the ocean. I have a good portion of LR/BR already to start my system, maybe 3/5 of what I need and this was going to seed what I have already so I got some cool stuff in my tank. Hmmmm I might investigate more. Thanks guys.