Where do you shop for supplies?

[Gvtv44]

Doing some research, and also thought it would be interesting where the majority of purchases are made.

Why you shop where you do may also be interesting!

 

Thanks!

Gvtv44

[StevieT]

I shop at inTank, I go in the warehouse, take what I need and adjust out inventory.

[altolamprologus]

I shop at inTank, I go in the warehouse, take what I need and adjust out inventory.

[Gvtv44]

How could I forget inTank!? Updated

 

 

If only I could do that :/

[tinkerer]

bulkreefsupply as well, in my back yard and they are helpful happy people.

[StevieT]

lol thanks. It has it's convince but it's not like it's totally free.

[altolamprologus]

I mostly shop at LFS's. I have about a dozen within a 30 minute drive so at least one will usually have what I'm looking for. But I will shop online for other things. InTank, reefcleaners, and theshrimpfarm are the ones I go to.

[Kazooie]

Homedepot for what I can, other reefers for everything else usually.

[Swanwillow]

Bulk Reef Supply. My friend. And I shoulda taken stocks out on them before I started buying things for my tank

[yoshii]

LFS, unless I have to order it online

Don't have to wait, don't have to pay shipping, and you get (hopefully) good customer service as a bonus

[Gvtv44]

Many more at their LFS than I thought! Is BRS publicly traded?

[tam]

N-R Classifieds, RC classifieds, Craigslist, BAreefers classifieds.

 

I find that most of the things I would need at the LFS are over priced and I'm never in a rush. Hardware items would come from the cheapest (incl. shipping) trusted vendor, so there is no go-to for me.

[iDream]

LFS because I like giving them my business, if not them then where ever has whatever I need cheapest.

[StevieT]

I was at a few LFS's this weekend. A koralia 750 for $70, good luck with that one

[jbowen21]

I live about an hour away from That Fish Place in Lancaster, PA. I go there about 4 times a year to stock up. I usually get my livestock from fellow reefers.

[fewskillz]

Usually Foster&Smith. Tough to beat $8 flat-rate shipping. I've ordered quite a bit from Marine Depot as well.

 

My 2 LFS' are about worthless, especially for dry goods.

[AZDesertRat]

I always give my LFS first shot at any purchases before jumping online. They have surprised me many times, especially when I was still using fluorescent bulbs. Their prices were almost identical to the online sources when shipping was added in.

 

My first choice online is www.customaquatic.com. They are in the San Diego area and normal shipping is often next day to Phoenix if I order early in the day. Rarely more than two days.

 

Next would be the Drs.

[wankreas]

WHen I lived in the States, I used to order form the DRs (mostly 'cause their catalogues are so...glossy), but now that I am back in Canada, I get most of my supplies from MOPS (http://www.aquariumsupplies.ca/). If I need something in a rush, I will go to the Big Al's beside my work

[Ezsharkman]

i only buy dry goods from a LFS if its a freaking emergency. too much $$$$$

I Mostly is use MD and Dr F & S., but I have also ordered from TB Aquatics with great results and prices from all.

 

My Birthday is in 2 weeks and i told my family Marine Depot gift cards is all i want. =) MP10 here i come!