Nostalgia - Past LFS Demise... Vancouver Area

[msjboy]

Is reef keeping a hobby on the demise or gaining in popularity?
Just wondering, does anyone remember LFS of the past being:
Aquaworld on Marine Way near the Knight Street Bridge.... I recall them having great prices ( eg. Yellow Tangs: $9.99, Sebae nems: $9.99 ) and big selection on fish...I think they went under back in the early 2000's. Anyone know what happened to them? Also, how about Perky's over in New Westminster; I recall being there in around 2005 - just browsing thru the store which was fairly big. I think the advent of the internet specialized forums such as Canreef and mail order probably put a dent into the old store concept of business where they were the sole place to get your livestock. However, I am not sure if Reef Keeping is a hobby on the rise or declining which brought on their demise, especially in larger cities where people can only but smaller tanks to accommodate their smaller homes, especially in Vancouver. Any thoughts on this?

msjboy