LFS worth a visit across the border?

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Myka

Is it even worth shopping in the US with the dollar so crappy?

Oh I don't think I'll buy any aquarium stuff. Groceries and gas are still winners in 'Murica though.

Would love to see some nice fish/coral, just window shopping.

[Myka]

I was actually commenting on the groceries/gas more than aquarium stuff. What's gas in Coquitlam these days? I just filled up at Costco on Sunday and it was 76.9 cents per liter. I know my buddies in the US were complaining when they were paying $4/gal and we were at $1.30 and I was like "you guys have no idea".

[rishu_pepper]

I just filled up today and it was at 101.9. Right under $40 full tank for my little Mazda.

Haha well, some goods in Costco in the US is just so much cheaper than us, and the quality is better too (Costco-brand food for example).

In totally unrelated news, the Onyx clowns are doing very well, Mindy! Eating brine, mysis, NLS, anything, and almost never leaves the sebae. The blacks are colouring up a bit more too.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

I just filled up today and it was at 101.9. Right under $40 full tank for my little Mazda.

Haha well, some goods in Costco in the US is just so much cheaper than us, and the quality is better too (Costco-brand food for example).

In totally unrelated news, the Onyx clowns are doing very well, Mindy! Eating brine, mysis, NLS, anything, and almost never leaves the sebae. The blacks are colouring up a bit more too.

Doesn't Costco in Coquitlam have Costco brand? Costco here is full of Costco brand stuff, you're right it's good quality. Love their meats. I'm surprised your gas is so much higher than here. I thought it was crazy when it dropper below $1.00 but now it's the same price I paid when I was in highschool (in mid-90s).

Awesome the Clowns are doing so well! They should color up in the next few months.

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Ryanerickson

If your Grocery shopping you can't bring chicken and egg back right now 😀

Really? No eggs? Never heard of this. Is this a recent regulation?

Originally Posted by Myka

Doesn't Costco in Coquitlam have Costco brand? Costco here is full of Costco brand stuff, you're right it's good quality. Love their meats. I'm surprised your gas is so much higher than here. I thought it was crazy when it dropper below $1.00 but now it's the same price I paid when I was in highschool (in mid-90s).

Awesome the Clowns are doing so well! They should color up in the next few months.

Coquitlam Costco has Costco brand foods but the US Costco stuff is better. For example, their tortilla chips are far superior than our stale offerings. One of my favourite items, pickled asparagus, is $8 USD for two bottles, while here it's like almost $7 for one bottle... I literally wolf those down, had my folks pick up 10 for me last month lol.

Another reefer just came by to pick up some rocks and he was surprised at how "cheap" I got the clowns for We named them Kessie and Bo.

So... after almost one page, still no suggestions on LFS across the border lol

[Samw]

Barrier Reef is worth a visit.

http://www.barrierreefaquariums.com/

Remember, you can't bring back stuff that are on Cites. This includes most corals that have skeletons (SPS, LPS) and some other endangered animals. Check the list to be sure.

[Ron99]

Barrier Reef and Oceans by Design are both great but in Seattle. If you are looking in Bellingham there's only Crystal Reef Aquatics. They are small (they are in one quarter of a larger store dedicated to hydroponics) but good. If you stop in tell them Ron said hello

[gobytron]

Wouldn't you be visiting for the better selection rather than better pricing where livestock is concerned?

I've never shopped for aquaria in the states, but I always just assumed they have a better offering overall...

[Myka]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Another reefer just came by to pick up some rocks and he was surprised at how "cheap" I got the clowns for We named them Kessie and Bo.

Well that's interesting. Tell him I can double the price if he's interested. In all seriousness though, tell him to send me a PM if he is interested in a pair.

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Myka

Well that's interesting. Tell him I can double the price if he's interested. In all seriousness though, tell him to send me a PM if he is interested in a pair.

I'll let him/anyone know if they're ever looking for good, healthy clownfish to come your way. Then I'll get a finder's fee