Moving to the Okanagan

LeeR · #1 08-05-2007, 04:01 PM

Hey i just moved from vernon to langley last month and ya AJ's pets and things is pretty much the only place in vernon thats got anything salt water. a bit expensive for corals but its to be expected in a small town. Live rocks like 11.99 a lb so if you can bring what you have with you. as for kelowna witch is 45 mins from vernon, there is a basement based business called ReefKeepers there website is www.reefkeepers. ca. i havn't actually been there but i heard they were pretty good. Thats pretty much it for the stored i know. if you cant find what you want there or think its to much you can always make a weekend trip down to the lower mainland.

cav~firez22 · #2 08-05-2007, 04:26 PM

Welcome to BC. I live in Kelowna, and ya, A.J's is the only one in Vernon with salt water, and yes,. Slightly expensive all around.

There is Reefkeepers in Kelowna, they just built a shop in their back yard, dedicated to the store. They have 2 very nice display tanks, and about 8 breeder tanks with livestock for sale as well. They have the usual, Chromis, Damsels, Yellow Tangs, Clowns, and then ever few weeks, they get a batch of nicer fish...

Best bet is as MacheteAvenue said, make a weekend trip to the lower mainland. Get great deals there.
HiddenReef in Abbotsford, J & L in Burnaby, Ocean Aquatics in Ladner/Delta, thats just a few i know of, and that i frequent..

Gools · #3 08-05-2007, 05:17 PM

Thanks guys.
Looking forward to meeting you guys once I get established.
Thanks for the info on places. I know AJ's well when I was living in Vernon 6yrs ago, so it's time to move back.

Doug · #4 08-05-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gools

Thanks guys.
Looking forward to meeting you guys once I get established.
Thanks for the info on places. I know AJ's well when I was living in Vernon 6yrs ago, so it's time to move back.

Sure, leave us here in the cold.

Chaloupa · #5 08-05-2007, 07:44 PM

OOOH lucky!!!! I loved living in the Okanagan....I lived in Peachland for several years and boy was it nice! Good luck with your move!

Gools · #6 08-05-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Sure, leave us here in the cold.

And I sure won't miss the mosquitos!!!

It's been a nice 6yrs here in Winterpeg. But time to head back home!! I miss the fresh fruit, yummy.

LeeR · #7 08-05-2007, 08:59 PM

what part of vernon are you moving to? if you dont mind me asking. My parents place was a few blocks up from the lake, it was a awsome veiw! I miss it already.

Doug · #8 08-05-2007, 10:26 PM

Now dont tell me there be no skitters in BC.