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Old 06-07-2005, 11:48 PM
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I'm in Calgary on business for a week. Just wondering which stores would be worth looking at. If you have any suggestions, please give me an idea of where it is in the city. Just remember, I'm a BC boy and i'm feeling anti-clausterphobic in this vast expanse.

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Old 06-08-2005, 01:10 AM
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There are 4 that I would recommend.

Golds on 17th Ave SE (Forest Lawn)
Wais Aquarium on 16th Ave (west of Edmonton Tr.)
Big Als Aquarium (Heritage Dr & McLeod Tr S)
Oceans Aquarium ( Centre St at about 25th Ave NE)

There is also Riverfront Aquariums on Riverfront Ave.

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Old 06-08-2005, 02:32 AM
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stopped by gold's today. nice shop. lots of fw tanks and some nice sw tanks.
going to try & get to wai's and oceans tomorrow
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A lot of people frown on Riverfront Aquariums but I've had really good luck with their livestock despite the appearance of the store.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:19 PM
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yeah riverfront is not very welcoming.. but i dont think they're that bad.. only been there a few times though.
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I dont like riverfront that much. Plus there prices are pretty steep even compared to other stores. My order of stores to visit would be Golds, Big Als, Wais, Riverfront.
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hah i would probably prefer riverfront over wais if it were closer
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hah i would probably prefer riverfront over wais if it were closer
They're only 18 blocks apart... How much closer does it have to be?

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Is Oceans still around?

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Yup, Ocean's is a good source too. Nice and clean.
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