they gotta get here somehow

[Okguy]

Originally Posted by Oscar

I notice some posters from Kelowna. I am in the reserach stage at this point. Where do you normaly get your hardware and livestock supplies?

If you're in the research stage I would suggest going on a road trip to Vancouver and hit all the stores down there to get ideas. Something I wished I had done before starting to purchase materials up here. Usually things are about 40-80% cheaper down there. That way you can get ideas on what things should cost before purchasing locally. That said I would really try and support the local stores. I think it's a shame that a population the size of the Okanagan doesn't have more selection. By buying locally maybe the number of shops will increase......

Locally there is Reef Keepers in Kelowna http://www.reefkeepers.ca/
I've heard it's run out of someones basement (I've never been)

In Vernon there is AJ's. He has a really nice display tank (for ideas) plus 4-5 tanks of corals and 4-5 of fish. Things are a little costly there but if you know what it should cost AJ is usually willing to bargain (especially if you're buying a lot). I got most of my equipment and livestock from him but usually had to negotiate to get the prices down.

Hope this helps,

Kevin

[Oscar]

Thanks Kevin, I have not been to AJ's before. I will check them out next time I am in town.

I have visited reefkeepers and I will probably visit again.