fish stores in calgary

Delphinus · #1 06-26-2002, 05:37 PM

Wellll ... a lot of stores I know are feeling the pinch of the summer slow-down right now and as such are not actively bringing a whole lot in. But there is of course stuff still there at those stores, so worth a look-see. There are three stores that I generally frequent. Big Al's down in the south, Wai's on 16th Ave NW (just across from Peter's Drive-in ... yum :D ) and Tail-n-Scales.

Wai's is the place to go visit if your interest is in corals. He also has nice fish and stuff, but if you like corals ... I guarantee you'll say "wow" if you check him out. Can be pricey though.

There is also Pisces, Oceans, Riverfront, and a few others. I checked out Oceans once, it's not bad. A little too far out of my way, as is Pisces, so I don't go to those ones too often. Riverfront is OK for supplies, freshwater, and reptiles if you're into those sorts of things. But saltwater ... let's not go there.

Hope this helps...

spikehs · #2 06-26-2002, 06:16 PM

i heard some bad news about tails and scales, he is having a hard time renewing his liscence or something like that (they dont like him running it out of his basement even though he as the required permits) so i think we should try to support him as much as possible, cause he has been great to me and he is very cheap all around!

Delphinus · #3 06-26-2002, 07:03 PM

Yeah, I kinda feel for them, the headache they're going through right now. For now they are still in business, and the best price on supplies in town.

puggirl · #4 06-26-2002, 07:54 PM

Hi, how do I get ahold of Tail-n-scale (he better not sell puppies!)

puggirl

Delphinus · #5 06-26-2002, 07:57 PM

Basement run business in the south end of the city (Shawnessy). Call 256-9227 and they'll set you up with how to find them.

No puppies... (phew!)

Whatcha coming down to Cowtown for?

Tau2301 · #6 06-27-2002, 12:51 AM

I believe the license issue is in the past. They had to apply for license that allowed them to advertise in front of their home.

The complaint was made by a LFS that parking their van that had their business name on it constituted advertising. So they upgrade their license to allow this.

Puggirl, give them a call. The last I had heard is they made a trip down south and purchased some newer more colourful corals.

puggirl · #7 06-27-2002, 04:46 AM

Hi I will be visiting Calgary in a few weeks. Where are the best places to go for coral? Your help is appreciated.

puggirl

Seriak · #8 06-27-2002, 12:33 PM

I was just looking at a map at alberta.com and it said Tails & Scales is located in the NE up by 16 Ave and 68St or so. Do you know if he has moved recently? I also would like to check out his stock.

Delphinus · #9 06-27-2002, 03:23 PM

Not even close. Maybe that is another business by a similar name.

They are down in Shawnessy (I live in Shawnessy and am in fact about 2 blocks away from them! :D )

Seriak · #10 06-27-2002, 03:38 PM

You were right, he is down in Shawnessy. He is actually only 3 blocks away from me and his prices are great. However; he said he is still having problems and he may have to close. That would be unfortunate.