Best reef stores Lower Mainland for corals

JohnM99 · #1 08-06-2004, 03:27 PM

Which stores in the lower mainland do you like for good quality and selection of corals? I live in Victoria, and only come over once in a while. I have been to J&L, and have ordered a lot online from them. Also been to Big Al's Coquitlam and King Ed.

Which other ones do you like - worth driving to?
Paul's? Ocean Aquatics?

Thanks very much.

Zerandise · #2 08-06-2004, 03:33 PM

The boys at Ocean Aquatics are great. By far the best i have delt with in the lower mainland. They have got more selection than anyone. Its not a big prety fancy store but what they didnt waste in overhead they put into stock and care. If you get the chance do get out to see them! they are not far from the boat anyway.

ree-fready · #3 08-07-2004, 04:11 AM

Definetly O.A. in Delta

reefnut · #4 08-07-2004, 06:51 AM

where abouts is o.a?

Zerandise · #5 08-07-2004, 03:00 PM

In delta just off marine drive.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...66&submit.y=15

ree-fready · #6 08-07-2004, 03:27 PM

I think you mean River rd. It`s easy to find. Go along on River rd. until you come to the Huskey gas station and turn south on that road, go till you come to your first driveway on your left, ( 1 or 200 ft or so ) go in there and go straight until you come to the building that runs north and south. You`re there.

JohnM99 · #7 08-07-2004, 03:46 PM

How is Paul's for corals?

trilinearmipmap · #8 08-07-2004, 04:23 PM

How far of a drive is Ocean Aquatics from Vancouver Airports? And are they open regular business hours or do you have to call ahead?

ree-fready · #9 08-07-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM99

How is Paul's for corals?

Very limited. Best to call first.

Zerandise · #10 08-07-2004, 08:20 PM

OA is about 20 min from the airport. They are open on Sunday from 10 till 4. I think you can call them and set up times as well. They are great for that. Jack is a wealth of info.