Best reef stores Lower Mainland for corals

[JohnM99]

Which stores in the lower mainland do you like for good quality and selection of corals? I live in Victoria, and only come over once in a while. I have been to J&L, and have ordered a lot online from them. Also been to Big Al's Coquitlam and King Ed.

Which other ones do you like - worth driving to?
Paul's? Ocean Aquatics?

Thanks very much.

[Zerandise]

The boys at Ocean Aquatics are great. By far the best i have delt with in the lower mainland. They have got more selection than anyone. Its not a big prety fancy store but what they didnt waste in overhead they put into stock and care. If you get the chance do get out to see them! they are not far from the boat anyway.

[ree-fready]

Definetly O.A. in Delta

[reefnut]

where abouts is o.a?

[Zerandise]

In delta just off marine drive.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?addtohistory=&country=CA&address=7621+Vantage+Way&city=delta&state=bc&zipcode=&submit.x=66&submit.y=15

[ree-fready]

I think you mean River rd. It`s easy to find. Go along on River rd. until you come to the Huskey gas station and turn south on that road, go till you come to your first driveway on your left, ( 1 or 200 ft or so ) go in there and go straight until you come to the building that runs north and south. You`re there.

[JohnM99]

How is Paul's for corals?

[trilinearmipmap]

How far of a drive is Ocean Aquatics from Vancouver Airports? And are they open regular business hours or do you have to call ahead?

[ree-fready]

How is Paul's for corals? Very limited. Best to call first.

[Zerandise]

OA is about 20 min from the airport. They are open on Sunday from 10 till 4. I think you can call them and set up times as well. They are great for that. Jack is a wealth of info.

[Locke]

O.A. is definitely great!!! That new guy at Animal house in Chilliwack is very very knowledgable though!

[JohnM99]

I did go to O.A. Sunday - got some great frags - great price, too. Thanks, Jack.

[eel]

I just pick up some Bali's fishes and corals from Coral Ocean Aquarium, the guy called Colin. He offered a really good price to me.

Any comments about this shop ?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

My friends & I really like Colin & his shop. He will actually advise against selling you a fish or coral if it is difficult to keep alive or unsuitable for your set-up. He's a one-man show so as long as you realize that you have to call ahead of time to make sure he's going to be there when you are, then it's generally not a problem.

His direct shipments usually come in in awesome condition & he keeps his prices low.