Coral in Edmonton

Trevor Robertson · #1 04-08-2003, 01:25 AM

Hi All,
Well I am ready to add some simple coral to my tank I am looking for suggestions on what is good for a newbie like me that will do fine in lower light situations and where is the best place for price/value to buy in town.

PS does anyone know if Dad's (is that the name place one south side just of white ave) does salt water?

Thanks for the help

Quinn · #2 04-08-2003, 04:42 AM

by far the best selection of corals in edmonton is to be had at aquarium illusions in the west end.

16630 109 Ave NW
483-7027

i would look into mushrooms, zoos, star polyps to start with.

CHEAPREEF · #3 04-08-2003, 04:48 AM

Dad's dosen't do salt. You could also try Big Al's on the south side they seem to have fair prices and if you talk to Simon you might get a deal.

Clinton

Beverly · #4 04-08-2003, 12:40 PM

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You could also try Big Al's on the south side they seem to have fair prices and if you talk to Simon you might get a deal. Clinton

Was at Big Al's this past weekend. Am never impressed with their stock compared to AI, in selection, price and quality of stock. But since it's probably on teevee's way into town, why not stop in for a browse anyway.

teevee, I've got a very nice bright green plate coral that our spotted hawkfish is kind of abusing. Have tried moving it in the tank so he doesn't kick sand on it all the time, but the dang fish keeps finding it and using it as a quasi-hiding place. I'd let you have it cheap, if you want it. Needs medium light and a good place on the sandbed to spread and grow. Also am willing to frag a piece from the green star polyps in our 42 for you if you like. They can get by on lower light. I usually place mine lower in the tank as we'll be getting our halide lighting today or tomorrow

That'd be a freeby, btw.

Beverly · #5 04-08-2003, 12:48 PM

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But since it's probably on teevee's way into town, why not stop in for a browse anyway.

teevee, I've got

Oops, I thought teevee started this thread.

I'm pretty stupid this early in the morning after the change to daylight saving time

Trevor, the same corals I just offered teevee, I want to offer to you if you're interested. PM me and we can set up a time for you to drop by.

Quinn · #6 04-08-2003, 01:37 PM

yes, wasn't me looking, however, can i take a raincheck on that free frag?

Beverly · #7 04-08-2003, 01:40 PM

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however, can i take a raincheck on that free frag?

You bet! Just let me know when you're ready

CHEAPREEF · #8 04-08-2003, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beverly

Was at Big Al's this past weekend. Am never impressed with their stock compared to AI, in selection, price and quality of stock.

Never said they had better stock than AI, just thought i'd mention there is another place in town to buy salt water stuff. Not a bad place and fair prices, just another option. AI is not the only place in town you know.

Clinotn

Quinn · #9 04-08-2003, 02:07 PM

certainly big al's would be my second choice. however i am displeased about the number of difficult or ill-suited species they insist on carrying, ie. nudibranchs, filter-feeding corals, aptasia anemones... just please avoid that garbage dump down the road on gateway, you know which i'm talking about - "hey check out our display tank, containing a hawkfish, a lot of base rock and even more hair algae!"

Beverly · #10 04-08-2003, 02:56 PM

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just thought i'd mention there is another place in town to buy salt water stuff. Clinotn

There is also Koi on Stony Plain Rd, Saltwater Fantasies in the north end website http://www.saltwaterfantasies.com/, and PJ's on the south side a few blocks from BA's. These are all places we have seen marine livestock, and have even bought stuff from some of them.