Where do you buy your equipment?

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  1. Afterdark230

    Afterdark230 Flamingo Tongue

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    I am wondering where people buy from online? I buy my live stock from a shop that is an hour away but they don't carry some of the major equipment "kalc reactors, high end testing" so I am wondering where most of you buy from? I know we should support our sponsors and I will be.

    So who do you buy from? marinedepot? drfostersmith?

    let me know what you you use
    Matt
     
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  3. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    yes and yes :) basically whoever has the best deal.
     
  4. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    I hear Tangster makes some awsome Ca reactors, de-nitrator coils, and can get you just about anything - lights to skimmers for a great price. He won't sell any brand or model that doesn't work great either.
     
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    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    that's right! what he said!!!!!!!;D
     
  6. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I have purchased off of eBay, DrFostersSmith, MarineDepot and Tangster. Be careful on eBay. I would try Tangster first. There isn't a chance of getting ripped off there. And he'll let you know what the bottom line is for your system.....if you are making a good choice.

    Peace.......John.
     
  7. tedsalmon

    tedsalmon Astrea Snail

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    Ok I have heard about Tangster but where is it? Is it an online store? Can' find it.
     
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  9. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    it's a him and he works for a place who is a sponsor and I'm a bad person cause I forgot the name of the co.......pm him put what you're looking for in the subject line
     
  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I buy at the lowest price I can find at that time, but its usually at Marine Depot. Luna
     
  11. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    Fragglereef.com - has really healthy livestock (mainly coral frags), ive gone to them a few times in the past.

    Saltwaterfish.com - pretty good, there dry goods have a pretty decent price tag sometimes.

    Matty
     
  12. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    In the past have used DrsFosterSmith.com, MarineDepot.com, MarineandReef.com, Petmountain.com (whoever has the best price).

    Haven't bought from Tangster yet, but once I need more supplies, I will. He'll give you a good price, and he will make sure you're getting what's right for you, so I'd give him a try. You can PM him or try his website (Aquatic Art Technologies)