I stopped by Canada Corals...

Myka · #1 11-19-2015, 07:16 PM

...and these guys (and gals) are really awesome!

I took a trip to Ontario, and spent last Sunday touring reef shops in the GTA (the ones that were open). I actually didn't see very many, but the ones I did see weren't very impressive from a retail perspective. I know I missed a bunch of the better ones though. I saw some nice corals and some rare fish, but I was kinda disappointed...

...then I got to Canada Corals. The space is bright, clean, tidy, and VERY organized. The staff is helpful and friendly. These guys are like OCD tidy.

I've never been to a shop that is so well displayed. The frags were all so well organized and clearly marked. There wasn't even a stitch of algae on the eggcrate racks - I have no idea how they do that.

Do you guys change it out weekly or something?

They have put a lot of thought and care into designing their store. The cleanliness and organization gave me confidence that no corners were cut, and I was buying good quality, healthy corals.

I actually placed an order online as part of a (mini) group order for Saskatoon, then realized I could stop by and pick up our order, and check out the store. Well, why not?!

They showed me the corals I had ordered, and then I got distracted adding more...

I like to choose where I spend my hard-earned cash by supporting vendors that show their customers matter. By making their store such a nice, clean place to visit, it shows they care.

I'll be back. Online and in-store.

Thanks guys!

Bblinks · #2 11-19-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

...and these guys (and gals) are really awesome!

I took a trip to Ontario, and spent last Sunday touring reef shops in the GTA (the ones that were open). I actually didn't see very many, but the ones I did see weren't very impressive from a retail perspective. I know I missed a bunch of the better ones though. I saw some nice corals and some rare fish, but I was kinda disappointed...

...then I got to Canada Corals. The space is bright, clean, tidy, and VERY organized. The staff is helpful and friendly. These guys are like OCD tidy.

I've never been to a shop that is so well displayed. The frags were all so well organized and clearly marked. There wasn't even a stitch of algae on the eggcrate racks - I have no idea how they do that.

Do you guys change it out weekly or something?

They have put a lot of thought and care into designing their store. The cleanliness and organization gave me confidence that no corners were cut, and I was buying good quality, healthy corals.

I actually placed an order online as part of a (mini) group order for Saskatoon, then realized I could stop by and pick up our order, and check out the store. Well, why not?!

They showed me the corals I had ordered, and then I got distracted adding more...

I like to choose where I spend my hard-earned cash by supporting vendors that show their customers matter. By making their store such a nice, clean place to visit, it shows they care.

I'll be back. Online and in-store.

Thanks guys!

Any pics?

Myka · #3 11-19-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Any pics?

I didn't take any pics of their shop (they have posted lots), but I did just take pics of the corals I nabbed, and I'll post them up here shortly.

hillegom · #4 11-19-2015, 09:23 PM

Mindy, were you able to take the ordered corals on the plane without any hassle?
Ty

Myka · #5 11-19-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hillegom

Mindy, were you able to take the ordered corals on the plane without any hassle?
Ty

Canada Corals pack it up just like they're shipping it. Then when you check-in it counts as checked baggage, except depending which airline, you go through the checked baggage drop, but then you have to take it to the oversize/fragile area.

Myka · #6 11-19-2015, 10:33 PM

Keep in mind these corals were in a box for 12 hours, then got a Bayer dip, then sat in the QT for 30 hours, and finally moved into the display tank. They took it all well.