Tamberav Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Very sad to be losing these guys and feel bad for those who will lose their jobs. But just wanted to point out a liquidation sale going on today and things like Lifeguard, waterbox, JBJ tanks are like 40-50 percent off as well as RODI units and filters are so marked a large amount off. So if you have been wanting a RODI, now is probably the time. Many other items too… Tunze nano pumps and KPS. Some bigger tank items like a Gyre. 4 3 Quote Link to comment
pricewayne Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Was about to make this same post! Just ordered a ton of supplies to store for longterm use... snagged a waterbox 20 aio simply because it was such a good deal lol!! Suppose I have some planning to do 😝 I'm also sad to see MarineDepot go. I preferred ordering from them over other retailers. The people losing their jobs in this consolidation is what's most upsetting. We continue to watch corporations act in the "good of the company," but as technology quickly outpaces our human effectiveness we're bypassing the good of people. 2 Quote Link to comment
billygoat Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Huge thanks for sharing this @Tamberav! I picked up a sweet 17g Lifeguard Crystal tank plus everything I need (sand, heater, HOB filter, thermometer, etc.) to get it ready for my mangroves for $225 after tax. Giant bargain that I would not have seen otherwise. Much kudos to you for pointing this sale out. 🙏 3 Quote Link to comment
ECLS Reefer Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Yes nice post. I got several things including some sentimental MD stuff 😕. I haven’t really had a preference over either company, but it really sucks that everybody can’t be moved into some position rather than losing it, especially coming after last year. 2 Quote Link to comment
billygoat Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Just now, ECLS Reefer said: Yes nice post. I got several things including some sentimental MD stuff 😕. I haven’t really had a preference over either company, but it really sucks that everybody can’t be moved into some position rather than losing it, especially coming after last year. I also picked up some MD-branded cord labels and a sticker for my water bottle... it's a little weird to see them go, to be honest. Is there any other place to buy equipment besides BRS now? I guess saltwateraquarium.com is still around, but they don't seem to carry a lot of the popular high-end brands like AI, Innovative Marine, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment
DevilDuck Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Thanks for the heads up! I picked up some more RODI filters. They have a great deal on the Hydros WaveEngine. I just wish it was the regular Hydros Control. 1 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, billygoat said: I also picked up some MD-branded cord labels and a sticker for my water bottle... it's a little weird to see them go, to be honest. Is there any other place to buy equipment besides BRS now? I guess saltwateraquarium.com is still around, but they don't seem to carry a lot of the popular high-end brands like AI, Innovative Marine, etc. it's the saddest thing ever! I loved ordering from Marine Depot. Those guys were great! I was trying to think of other places to order from yesterday and completely forgot about, but remembered them this morning, Live Aquaria ! They also sell hardware. 3 Quote Link to comment
ECLS Reefer Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, billygoat said: I also picked up some MD-branded cord labels and a sticker for my water bottle... it's a little weird to see them go, to be honest. Is there any other place to buy equipment besides BRS now? I guess saltwateraquarium.com is still around, but they don't seem to carry a lot of the popular high-end brands like AI, Innovative Marine, etc. There’s some wholesale companies around that sell equipment, one that StinkyBunny always recommended always had pretty good prices. Think it’s on the east coast. They specialize more in Jebao brands and other Asian brands that work but aren’t necessarily Ecotech marine. 1 Quote Link to comment
DevilDuck Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, ECLS Reefer said: There’s some wholesale companies around that sell equipment, one that StinkyBunny always recommended always had pretty good prices. Think it’s on the east coast. They specialize more in Jebao brands and other Asian brands that work but aren’t necessarily Ecotech marine. I've had very good experiences with premiumaquatics.com. I bought my MP40 and skimmer from them, no tax to TX, free 2-day shipping on $35+ orders. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Thanks for the heads up. I just stocked up on RO/DI filters, T5 bulbs, and some misc items. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 5 hours ago, billygoat said: I also picked up some MD-branded cord labels and a sticker for my water bottle... it's a little weird to see them go, to be honest. Is there any other place to buy equipment besides BRS now? I guess saltwateraquarium.com is still around, but they don't seem to carry a lot of the popular high-end brands like AI, Innovative Marine, etc. Premium Aquatics is another. I don’t foresee BRS keeping all the same brands MD has so that is a bummer. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, seabass said: Thanks for the heads up. I just stocked up on RO/DI filters, T5 bulbs, and some misc items. Thanks for reminding me about T5 bulbs. I am not married to ATI so picked up some GIESEMANN for when the bulb change is due. 2 Quote Link to comment
FISHnChix Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 hours ago, Tamberav said: are like 40-50 percent off as well as RODI units and filters are so marked a large amount off. @Pjanssen maybe time to get a rodi from them before they sell out🤔 3 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Got rodi replacement filters and membrane. 4L of seachem fusion 1 and 2. Frag discs, coral cutters, Kent addictives, and more. I save money right???? My PayPal account says no.... 1 4 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, ninjamyst said: Got rodi replacement filters and membrane. 4L of seachem fusion 1 and 2. Frag discs, coral cutters, Kent addictives, and more. I save money right???? My PayPal account says no.... Haha ikr… I think I spent around 300 bucks but it was all refills for different consumable stuff which I would have bought eventually anyways and technically spent more over time…. 4 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Over $500 for me. I notice that more and more compelling items are becoming out of stock. A few other items I picked up: Various replacement impellers Algae: A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung $12 (only 2 1 0 left) Eheim heater Overflow box for a future project Tunze Turbelle NanoStream 6025 (now out of stock) Stainless Steel Pruning Scissors I still have a few new items that I picked up from the Drs Foster & Smith clearance sale. But all of these items are good for a long time, and I will have ultimately saved a bunch of cash. 4 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, seabass said: Over $500 for me. I notice more and more compelling items are becoming out of stock. Liquidation probably means they will no longer carry those specific items. Likely BRS has a comparable item or a contract with a different brand that has something similar. Really is a shame. I've never purchased from BRS because Marine Depot or Amazon has always been cheaper. It'll be interesting to see what their prices are like after the merger. 3 Quote Link to comment
billygoat Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, seabass said: Over $500 for me. I notice that more and more compelling items are becoming out of stock. A few other items I picked up: Various replacement impellers Algae: A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung $12 (only 2 left) Eheim heater Overflow box for a future project Tunze Turbelle NanoStream 6025 (now out of stock) Stainless Steel Pruning Scissors I still have a few new items that I picked up from the Drs Foster & Smith clearance sale. But all of these items are good for a long time, and I will have ultimately saved a bunch of cash. That Algae: A Problem Solver Guide is a cool book. I happen to have a copy as well and I consult it frequently when trying to ID pest algae in threads here on N-R. 😅 I went back to the sale again and spent some more today... picked up some MarinePure ceramic biomedia for my new planted project, as well as a backup Aqamai KPS for $70. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
ECLS Reefer Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I opened my wallet today and moths flew out, so no more spending for me 😢 1 6 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, kimberbee said: Liquidation probably means they will no longer carry those specific items. Likely BRS has a comparable item or a contract with a different brand that has something similar. Really is a shame. I've never purchased from BRS because Marine Depot or Amazon has always been cheaper. It'll be interesting to see what their prices are like after the merger. Ya they had different products and odds and ends which was nice. They had all the lifeguard, waterbox, and such. Plus they seem to want you to buy BRS branded stuff... they don't carry spectrapure for example. Less choices sucks! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, seabass said: Over $500 for me. I notice that more and more compelling items are becoming out of stock. A few other items I picked up: Various replacement impellers Algae: A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung $12 (only 2 one left) Eheim heater Overflow box for a future project Tunze Turbelle NanoStream 6025 (now out of stock) Stainless Steel Pruning Scissors I still have a few new items that I picked up from the Drs Foster & Smith clearance sale. But all of these items are good for a long time, and I will have ultimately saved a bunch of cash. Crap! Stop listing cool stuff! I went back for the algae book 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tamberav said: Crap! Stop listing cool stuff! I went back for the algae book 🙂 Haha... YES! But then of course you have to find another item to get free shipping. It never stops. Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, seabass said: Haha... YES! But then of course you have to find another item to get free shipping. It never stops. ya lol I was debating picking up a spare heater so was like well fk it... 1 Quote Link to comment
Zer0 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Got a bunch of stuff too, thanks for the heads up! 👍 2 Quote Link to comment
pricewayne Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I snagged Book Of Coral Propagation Vol. 1 Edition 2 by Anthony Calfo.. considering going back for the algae book now lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
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