LFS worth a visit across the border?

[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

[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

[The Guy]

I filled up in Lynden last night @ 199.9 per gallon it's about 30% cheaper even with the money difference, worth the trip.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Costco & Fred Meyer in Bellingham are down to $1.89/gallon which works out to just under $0.60/liter with the exchange rate.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Costco & Fred Meyer in Bellingham are down to $1.89/gallon which works out to just under $0.60/liter with the exchange rate.

[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...

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by 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...

Normally this would be true but he's only going to be hitting smaller towns/small urban centers where the number of LFS & the selection will be a lot more limited compared to a major US city.

[gobytron]

I would still think with US importation laws and better locally bred offerings, even at a smaller, rural aquatic store you've got a pretty good chance of seeing something you might not on this side of the border.

Would a store have stock more similar to Canada's just because it's in a smaller town?

I would think that anywhere close to the border would try to have SOME unique livestock for those making the trip across the border...

Disappointing if not the case.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I think it would really depend on whether the LFS has a person who is very dedicated to ordering unique species or someone who generally orders the "bread & butter" fish like clowns, damsels & yellow tangs.

Just found ad on CL for:

Crystal Reef Aquatics in Bellingham. Maybe check that one out and let us know if its any good.