Cheapest place to buy new equipment in Canada
 

For reef tank or does it work out better to order from America??

With the current exchange rate, not likely you are going to find across the board good deals in the states right now. When the FX was closer to 90 cents I would say definitely there are deals to be had down south.

Cheapest equipment place in Canada
 

This is what I'm thinking so where in Canada?

Wouldn't you rather support your local fish store where you will get personalized assistance and form a good relationship?

For Fish and Coral 100% I would support my local fish store. But for equipment when I'm spending thousands of dollars every $50 difference counts.

Reef Supplies is my favorite for service and prices.

I think you're going to find that he variance from one lfs to another is pretty slight.

You might save a few bucks on one item at one, and a few on another at another.

If cost is a concern, you can always buy used.

Its actually ridiculous how many people just decide they want out of the hobby and aren't looking for a premium for goods.

Some items I'm thinking buying used but what is the life expectant like for a skimmer?.

Send a message to Dave@conceptaquariuns.ca if your getting a few items I'm sure he will hook you up plus they are in calgary ;) you'll find your equipment here cheaper than most others in Canada :)

10 minutes to 10 years lol

Guess I'm up that creek without a paddle.

What's best skimmer to buy under $500?.

Thanks

Give us some info
Tank and sump size, what kind of corals, how much live rock, how many and what size fish

JL Aquatics and Reef Supplies are both good and carry a lot of different products from one another. Even when our dollar was on par I still found JL to be cheaper than the US by the time shipping was factored in. They both also have good websites and carry a wide variety of items.

120 gallon tank, 55 gallon sump no fish yet no coral yet, forgot how much the rock weighs lol.

Curve 7 or 9 from bubble magus great skimmers and both under $500 with money left for something else:)

I asked about these items as it can have a bearing on how much skimmer you need.
No SPS and a small fish load requires a smaller skimmer than a tank packed full of SPS and fish.
If you're not sure, go with the larger-sized suggestions. Then you won't have to upgrade.
To a point, a larger skimmer won't hurt your tank, just your wallet.

Cheers you know I'm gonna get it loaded😁

Vertex omega 150!!

Moved to this forum.

Besides our buy/sell, not sure how you can do better than some of our sponsors.

+ 1 I had one on my 90 g and 50 g sump worked flawlessly for me. :thumb: bought it at J&L .

Thanks guys think I'm gonna try to support my local guy

LOTS of great skimmers that have been well taken care of in the buy and sell.

generally, a well taken care of skimmer body will last forever.
The pumps need replacing from time to time but a skimmer is one item you shouldn't worry too much about wear and tear.

I wouldn't trade my 7 year old Deltec APF 800 for anything...even though its currently collecting dust.