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Old 04-15-2005, 03:42 AM
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Im over on Van Isle so this will be a day trip thing.
Is ocean aquatics worth the detour?
If i judged soley by there website i whouldnt bother, but is the store more impressive?

About a month ago I did a bit of a venture around Vancouver. Last stop was OA, most definately worth the stop. I got 30lbs off Wendell fully cured. For the $5.99 or so its definately worth it. I haven't found anything on the Island worth a serious look, especially at $10/lb in Victoria.

Plus, its close to the ferry so its not out of the way. (from Tsawassen to either Swartz Bay or Duke Point)
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Old 04-17-2005, 12:29 AM
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From a bio-diversity point of view, I've yet to see any rock that compares to LR.com. It just takes too long to get the rock from Fiji to here...too much stuff dies on the way.

I want it to go from ocean to my tank instantly...and delay is compromise.

If all one wants is pretty, pink rock...that's an entirely different expectation.
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From a bio-diversity point of view, I've yet to see any rock that compares to LR.com.
If your going to go to the hassle of getting it shipped from the US, The only way to go is Tampa Bay Saltwater
You could spend hours reading the praises of these guys over at reefcentral.com
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Old 04-18-2005, 06:09 AM
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If your going to go to the hassle of getting it shipped from the US, The only way to go is Tampa Bay Saltwater
I haven't seen their rock personally...but based on their website it is likely to be as good as LR.com. (from a biodiversity point of view)
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Old 04-18-2005, 06:16 AM
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If your going to go to the hassle of getting it shipped from the US, The only way to go is Tampa Bay Saltwater
I haven't seen their rock personally...but based on their website it is likely to be as good as LR.com. (from a biodiversity point of view)
Not sure what "Lasselle-Ramsay" has to do with live rock.
I can't find it on their website..
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Old 04-18-2005, 08:28 AM
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LR.com = liverocks.com
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Old 06-27-2005, 06:28 AM
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Well I know for myself I have fallen in love with all the live rock and everything else that Hidden Reef has to offer.They always have great prices(on livestock,TANKS,and of course all the fishes ),courteous and informative staff, and of course always willing to help.Their live rock has been the Jakarta and extremely nice at that when you can get your hands on a shipment (like everywhere else ..its so nice and the price is right its hard to keep it in the store )
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Old 06-27-2005, 07:17 AM
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Well I know for myself I have fallen in love with all the live rock and everything else that Hidden Reef has to offer.They always have great prices(on livestock,TANKS,and of course all the fishes ),courteous and informative staff, and of course always willing to help.
your kidding right? ive been there a few times, impressive setup and sometimes they have some neato stock but their prices are pretty high.
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Well maybe on somethings their prices are a bit higher than others but thats also due to the fact that they arent a big superstore with the bulk buying power others have. I like to stick with the little guy ....they seem to be more attentative and willing to stand behind what they sell. Id prefer to pay a little more just for the attention to detail i know i will recieve for the duration of my tank should i need any help. Maybe i get in there a little more than you so i see the big differences....Like the 90G seastar they have with a cherry stand and canopy, plumbed with the overflows for 1100 bucks, or the other one (90G)with a black stand and canopy for 899 (dont qoute me though im not sure on that one). I also am taking into account all the other livestock and the prices of them. In the end i guess we are all entitled to our opinion and this just happens to be mine that Hidden Reef is the best in my books for service,quality, and assortment of goods.
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Old 06-28-2005, 05:06 AM
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....they seem to be more attentative
Yeah no kidding. I was completely blown away when Mike recognized me from the last time I was in there. (2 years previous and the only other time I have been there )
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