To all my Fraser Valley "Salties"
 

Many of us have never met, but that doesnt really matter. We all do what we do for the same reasons.
Just wanted to throw out there, that if any of you need stuff from shops like J&L, or King Eds let me know. I travel that way every day and their prices are WAAAAAYYYYY better than what we can find out here.
I always shop Van cuz im there every day. Went into a LFS the other day and was just disgusted. Bloody thieves are charging almost $60.00 for a 5 gallon pail of Instant Ocean!!!!!!! Anyhow, like I say, not many ways I can actually help my fellow reefers cuz still a virgin in comparison, but if I can help u all save some cash, and or get u access to stuff not found in ur LFS I can try to help. Have a great weekend all. Happy reefin'

That's a nice offer thanks a lot.

Will you drive to calgary too? Lol jk Nice on you bud wish i lived near you where i could hitch a ride to a LFS with someone

Ha ha! If I were a wee bit closer I'm sure we could work something out.

Errr, well, MSRP on that stuff IS more than $30. IO's insane sell-at-a-loss price structure is a result of a loss leader gone out of control, lol. Valley stores aren't crooks, they just aren't necessarily subscribing to the "f--- it" sales strategy that the larger mainland stores can afford.

It still does not justify those out here taking advantage of local hobbyists. And if I can help a fellow reefer save a few dollars im in every time.

For sure :)

i don't know if there's any lfs in the valley? I was thinking only rogers and oceanic

There are a couple shops. The one local shop here "dabbles" in salt. Their coral selection is 90% leathers stuffed into a couple shallow 40 gals and a few 20. Gallon tanks of low maintenance low end fish. Although they did think it was a good idea to try selling some Moorish Idols not too long ago. The same ones who want $60 for a 5 gal pail of instant ocean.
I have nothing against supporting local business. In fact I wish I could, but I work way too hard for my money to stomache paying that much for a pail if salt when 5 mins from my shop I can get same for $29

your the best
 

Thank you for the great offer Garry, I will take you up on it at some point.
I used to support that store as much as possible up until a year ago. ( no did not buy their $60 salt either) The sales person told a neighbor fellow reefer (newish to saltie) who was having an ich outbreak that the cooper based medication was safe for his tank, lost all his corals..shrimp...he knew enough to know that he shouldnt do it but was convinced by sales person it was ok. No explaining about quarantien tanks etc. Just a here take this give me your money, bu bye..sad

There is a new store that just opened not to long ago, got bare min at this time but hopefuly once established a bit better they will be a bit more competative.