Jim from OA

[reptile guy]

I don't want to get into all the details surrounding why we've closed that's not for me to address. This post is more about helping any customer in whatever way I can so there not left hanging and so they know how to get hold of me. That said the location was an issue for some people.

I hear a lots happening in and around Langley. I've heard of a store possibly opening in Cloverdale and potentially another in Langley. Have also found out the Petland on Fraser Hwy will be doing salt again and that Mike from Hidden reef is working there again and running it. You may be over run with saltwater in the future lol

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

How much did location play re the store's problems? Seems to me that a store that is big in corals needs a good location, so customers can drop by frequently to see what is new.

I am in Langley, and boy, do we need a salt water store (a real one) badly. Used to visit Fishworld probably once a week when Nick was there. It was a tough retail location, too, but at least I didn't have to drive 45 minutes to a store.

And Paul's place in Aldergrove is out of the way, too. Doesn't help that almost every time I decide to take a drive out there, he is temporarily closed for some reason.

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by reptile guy

I don't want to get into all the details surrounding why we've closed that's not for me to address. This post is more about helping any customer in whatever way I can so there not left hanging and so they know how to get hold of me. That said the location was an issue for some people.

I hear a lots happening in and around Langley. I've heard of a store possibly opening in Cloverdale and potentially another in Langley. Have also found out the Petland on Fraser Hwy will be doing salt again and that Mike from Hidden reef is working there again and running it. You may be over run with saltwater in the future lol

Hi Jim sorry to hear about OA shutting down, I am fairly new to the SW & reefing thing but always enjoyed talking with you and the advice you gave me, I 'm sure a guy with your knowledge will soon surface in another SW store in Langley hint, hint .

[spit.fire]

Originally Posted by Finisher604

Most assets went to fish world in Langley. They could use some serious help in salt water department why not check that out Jim?

Some?

[albert_dao]

... with all due respect, f__k that. They need to just shut down their SW section and stop dispensing crappy advice on unsuspecting noobies.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

... with all due respect, f__k that. They need to just shut down their SW section and stop dispensing crappy advice on unsuspecting noobies.

Where is the like button

[Finisher604]

Yes sir Albert I completely agree, I went in for some fish food and noticed the had lots of brightwell aquatics products and new something was up. Then to salt section I went and to my horror I see an entire tank of corals melting away, and at the top of this tank was the beloved green tongue coral from OA's main display tank

I afford some of my knowledge and was afford a job but I'm not in his hobby for money I'm in it to enjoy my underwater garden and keep my animals alive. It's just sad to see them imported and watch them die in the shops tank.

[reptile guy]

Not touching that one lol . Had heard lots of things from customers about that store but we had our issues too because lack of funds. Always tried to be straight up and honest and if I didn't know I wouldn't make up an answer I'd tell you I didn't . I know of stores that have sent newbies home with a new tank, live rock, clownfish and an anemone all the same day plus with a single strip non HO T-5 ( what could possibly go wrong lol ). I'd rather go under than do that to someone for sales ( oh wait we did go under nevermind lol )

Originally Posted by albert_dao

... with all due respect, f__k that. They need to just shut down their SW section and stop dispensing crappy advice on unsuspecting noobies.

[pterfloth]

Jim,

Are you able to tell me where I could get the big caulk-sized tubes of reef glue I used to buy at OA?