Mail Order Junkies...Whom do you use?

bluetang · #1 11-20-2004, 01:17 AM

I am setting up a 125g reef at my office. I have found with the dollar being what it is that alot of money can be saved going cross border.
Which online Aquatic stores do you use.
I have been using www.customaquatics.com
I have found them top notch. great service and great prices. They however, don't carry some of the items I am looking for. So hence this post.
Rob

j83 · #2 11-20-2004, 01:36 AM

Marine Depot has excellent stuff and their prices are good, when I dealt with their staff it was nothing but professional. I have used custom aquatics as well - they both are good.

EmilyB · #3 11-20-2004, 01:42 AM

Premium Aquatics - top notch and they ship USPS.

Bryan · #4 11-20-2004, 02:00 AM

Premium Aquatics. They use USPS as mentioned before, and they know how to produce the proper documentation so your package doesn't lag in customs.

Samw · #5 11-20-2004, 02:08 AM

I go with Premium Aquatics. In addition to the above, I also found that they are good at responding to Emails unlike several other places.

Bob I · #6 11-20-2004, 02:28 AM

I go along with the above. Premium Aquatics are my choice. Great service, and above all USPS.

As far as Canadian online sevices, I use MOPS most often, and J&L please note. They allow me to use PayPal, and charge no more than $6.95 for shipping. They use the Postal service instead of that annoying UPS. Top notch service also.

monza · #7 11-20-2004, 03:39 AM

I agree with the the above, Premium Aquatics only because they always have everything in stock. Yes the prices are good but I do try and suport local first then Canadian but no one ever has the stock. Just got a shipment today from Premium, cool new toys! Custom A. is the only other US supplier I have used no problem with them.

So really IMO buy local if they have it. If not the two suppliers mentioned seem great. Best of luck with your setup!
Dave

trilinearmipmap · #8 11-20-2004, 05:58 AM

1. Premium Aquatics
2. MOPS
3. ReefGeek

BTW Premium Aquatics has the "Powerbuys" on reefs.org, this month I think EuroReefs are on sale.

bluetang · #9 11-20-2004, 06:15 AM

I was just on there site and sort of found it hard to find my way around and actually find a specific item. Do you guys find the same thing?

JohnM99 · #10 11-20-2004, 04:29 PM

jlaquatics.com
reefgeek.com
premiumaquatics.com
marinedepot.com
myreefcreations.com

Have ordered from all of these, and had very good service.

Would definitely recommend AGAINST using express US Postal service - cost is a bit less than courier - but VERY SLOW.

UPS is OK, FedEx is the best - especially at getting across the border - UPS brokerage fees often higher than FedEx even though their courier price is a bit lower.

John