Coral Ocean Aquarium - Page 2

Mak · #11 02-16-2003, 06:07 AM

Sent you a PM. Don't think all post the stores name just in case.

Van down by the river · #12 02-16-2003, 07:56 AM

It is a small store but he usually has a few treasures, unfortunately he had a tank disastre a few weeks ago I'm not sure of all the details but I think it involved a novice store employee , his reef stuff and probably alot of cursing. Give him awhile to recover. His salt fish are almost nonexistent but I believe that "jems" are often found in some of the smaller stores. Sorry if I made you go way out of your way. Sometimes it's worth it to call ahead and ask when the next shipment will be. Saves time and you might get first dibs. I find the cream of the crop is usually gone in the first 2 days at any store.
Good luck(Same goes for Coral Ocean)

BCOrchidGuy · #13 03-03-2003, 04:40 AM

I've been in Coral Ocean a couple of times, and like Van says his hours are flexible, best to phone ahead because he just doesn't show up to open the store sometimes which is a pain when you work shifts. I go up there and have sat for over an hour with out him showing up. When I have been in...... oh well, it isn't my favorite store thats for sure.

BC_Grl · #14 03-03-2003, 04:45 AM

Is it anywhere near King Ed's?

BCOrchidGuy · #15 03-03-2003, 04:56 AM

It's not far from King Eds, King Ed is on Kingsway, so is Coral Ocean, Coral ocean is just past Boundry road if you are heading back to Vancouver, it is on the left hand (south side) of Kingsway almost kitty corner to the BC Tel (Telus) boot.

BC_Grl · #16 03-03-2003, 05:02 AM

So are you telling me it is not within walking distance? Sorry, I'm not overly familiar with Bby. I know how to get around by bus or ALRT, but that is about it. I can look it up though.

BC_Grl · #17 03-03-2003, 05:09 AM

hmm, I may be alright if I took a bus down Kingsway to Vancouver...
I guess I will have to wing it when I get there. Thanks for the info.

Van down by the river · #18 03-03-2003, 09:04 AM

BC_Girl
It is in between Joyce and Patterson, maybe 10min walk from Patterson.
Definitely call first. Try to go right after a new shipment.

BCOrchidGuy · #19 03-03-2003, 06:59 PM

For busses, the 19 Metrotown goes right past there from down town on its way to Metrotown, the 19 Downtown goes past there from Metrotown. If you were coming from King Ed pets, get on the 106 to metrotown and get off at Edmonds sky train, then tank the sky train to Metrotown and catch the 19 Downtown from there.