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Old 11-20-2004, 02:17 AM
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Default Mail Order Junkies...Whom do you use?
I am setting up a 125g reef at my office. I have found with the dollar being what it is that alot of money can be saved going cross border.
Which online Aquatic stores do you use.
I have been using www.customaquatics.com
I have found them top notch. great service and great prices. They however, don't carry some of the items I am looking for. So hence this post.
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Old 11-20-2004, 02:36 AM
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Marine Depot has excellent stuff and their prices are good, when I dealt with their staff it was nothing but professional. I have used custom aquatics as well - they both are good.
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Premium Aquatics - top notch and they ship USPS.
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Old 11-20-2004, 03:00 AM
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Premium Aquatics. They use USPS as mentioned before, and they know how to produce the proper documentation so your package doesn't lag in customs.
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I go with Premium Aquatics. In addition to the above, I also found that they are good at responding to Emails unlike several other places.
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I go along with the above. Premium Aquatics are my choice. Great service, and above all USPS.

As far as Canadian online sevices, I use MOPS most often, and J&L please note. They allow me to use PayPal, and charge no more than $6.95 for shipping. They use the Postal service instead of that annoying UPS. Top notch service also.
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Old 11-20-2004, 04:39 AM
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I agree with the the above, Premium Aquatics only because they always have everything in stock. Yes the prices are good but I do try and suport local first then Canadian but no one ever has the stock. Just got a shipment today from Premium, cool new toys! Custom A. is the only other US supplier I have used no problem with them.

So really IMO buy local if they have it. If not the two suppliers mentioned seem great. Best of luck with your setup!
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Old 11-20-2004, 06:58 AM
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1. Premium Aquatics
2. MOPS
3. ReefGeek

BTW Premium Aquatics has the "Powerbuys" on reefs.org, this month I think EuroReefs are on sale.
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I was just on there site and sort of found it hard to find my way around and actually find a specific item. Do you guys find the same thing?
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Old 11-20-2004, 05:29 PM
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jlaquatics.com
reefgeek.com
premiumaquatics.com
marinedepot.com
myreefcreations.com

Have ordered from all of these, and had very good service.

Would definitely recommend AGAINST using express US Postal service - cost is a bit less than courier - but VERY SLOW.

UPS is OK, FedEx is the best - especially at getting across the border - UPS brokerage fees often higher than FedEx even though their courier price is a bit lower.

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