[shrimpchips]

Are you going to be getting around by car here? Are you based in the east or west end or north?

To the north of the city, there's Sea U Marine - it's probably one of the best SW stores in the GTA and IMO a must go.

To the east there's North American Fish Breeders - they bring in a lot of stuff and usually cheap. Getting there on shipment day usually means you'll come away with a gem or two for not a lot of coin. There's also the Big Als in scarborough, which, of the Big Al's I've been to in southern ontario, is among the better ones in terms of staffing and livestock. They get some interesting pieces once in a while.

Centrally, if you're into smaller stuff, odd ball nano-friendly fish, Menagerie pet store is a great shop. Harold (manager) is great to chat with too, and I usually spend an hour talking to him when I go.

To the West there's a bunch of shops in a small cluster. There's Big Al's (I don't bother going here), Aquatic Kingdom (been there twice, won't make a special trip out there), and Reef Raft. Jay and Jensen at Reef Raft get some really really nice pieces in - just know what you're looking at, and you'll be well taken care of there.

Further west is Oakville Reef Gallery. I haven't been there, but they do have some spectacular shipments - but I never really feel pressed to go there.

All in all, we have a few very good SW stores in the area. Hope you have fun touring the shops here - I always like visiting new LFS, so visiting them in other towns is a great fun usually.