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Old 05-30-2012, 06:02 PM
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I'm going to be in Toronto for the next week for conference and was wondering if there we any good LFS to check out? Maybe comeback with some coral while I'm at it...
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Old 05-30-2012, 08:42 PM
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Reef Raft
NAFB
SUM

Those are the 3 I would check out. With Reef Raft being the first priority.
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Old 05-31-2012, 01:02 AM
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You should rent a car - cuz that's the best way to cover the distance between the stores. There is no store in Toronto proper that I can recommend, however, there are a number of good stores in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) that have already been mentioned. In no specific order:

1) North American Fish Breeders (NAFB): Located in Scarborough
For coral price, this one of the best places. Generally most things are $40 for a colony. Some items a bit higher. They also have a $10 frag section.

2) Sea U Marine (SUM): Located in Markham
The Best variety of Marine fish in the GTA generally. Coral prices range from $45 and up but generally speaking the quality is a bit better than NAFB. Rare/ ultra items are appropriately priced.

3) Reef Raft: Located in Mississauga
Generally the best quality and color of coral found in the GTA - BUT, be prepared to pay FAR more than you would for similar items in other stores.

4) Aquatic Kingdom: Located in Mississauga
Generally speaking I wouldn't have mentioned it except for the fact that a few weeks back I passed by and saw a handful of really nice and rare corals that grabbed my attention. Worth the mention as the store is just 2 or 3 blocks down from Reef Raft on the same street so you might as well check them out too.


The addresses and phone numbers can be googled as all 3 stores have web presence.




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That is an excellent summary.
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Thanks

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, if you do plan to purchase, best to bring some cash as most stores are cash and carry.

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Old 05-31-2012, 04:56 AM
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Oakville reef gallery is pretty decent too... also noticed a placed a called Reef Maniac
1539 Dundas Street W.
(lower level, rear of building)
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1T6

from an ad on kijiji.... really good prices and pics look promising but I have never been.

Ive also been dying to check this place out and will be doing so when I head back east in a few weeks. http://www.coralreefshop.com/ . From ads theyve had on other forums they look to be extremely legit with rock bottom prices. But again I cannot be 100 percent about that as I have never been.
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Also if you are going to check out NAFB you should call them and see when there shipments are comming in. Usual business is: massively large shipment comes in and will be posted a few days in advance online with livestock list and prices. That day comes and the next day the stock is gone, well most of the the nice stuff atleast.
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Also worth mentioning, you wont find 80% of the corals they sell in other stores....and there are no stores similar to RR. If I were to visit one store while you were here, visit RR. They always have nice stuff around, unlike most stores. You can also drive by 3 other fish stores within 5 minutes, on the same street.

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Generally the best quality and color of coral found in the GTA - BUT, be prepared to pay FAR more than you would for similar items in other stores.
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How can anyone spend their money at RR after the reef2reef debacle last year?

Not to mention the sh*tstorm Stateside from six years ago?

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customers who are looking for quality products and are not interested in the drama and stories the industry has to offer. since 2001 I have yet to find a better supplier of livestock.


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Not to mention the sh*tstorm Stateside from six years ago?

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