Good Reef Stores in Toronto, ON ?

The Saltwater Kid · 05/08/2007, 08:01 AM

I will be visiting some in-laws this weekend in Toronto, Ontario and they live on Lakeshore Blvd. W. and I was just wondering if there are any good reef stores close by that I might check out while I'm there?

eferna · 05/08/2007, 08:17 AM

Hi,
Big Als seems to be a popular place to go as there are too many places. They got a decent reef setup as well as a decent planted tank that you need to check out. They are on Kennedy Road.
Another place is next to kingston rd i dont remember the name but its right across the beer store. I know the shop owners name is John.

FB · 05/08/2007, 08:18 AM

What exactly are you looking for. That may determine which store is best for you.

I know of a couple in Mississauga and Brampton.

Reef Raft
http://www.reefraft.ca/
6-1650 Dundas Street East
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2ZE

Some fish - nice coral.

Where's The Reef
http://www.wheresthereef.ca/
755 Queensway Ave
Mississauga, ON

No Fish - Really nice coral

Aquarium Depot
http://www.aquariumdepot.com/home.html
7955 Torbram Road
Unit 20, Building "B"
Brampton, Ontario

Nice fish - Some nice coral

There is one in Oakville if you are willing to drive that far

Oakville Reef Gallery
http://www.oakvillereefgallery.com/
579 Kerr St. Unit 2A
Oakville, ON

Some fish and coral.

The Saltwater Kid · 05/08/2007, 10:52 AM

Mostly just looking at corals but unfortunately it's a 8 1/2 hour drive back home so nothing would survive the trip but I would definitely like to check some stores out but I don't know the city at all and my wifes in-laws are relatively new to the city themselves so probably wouldn't know where all the locations would be...are there any close by the location I gave above?

nsreefer · 05/08/2007, 11:00 AM

Things could survive an 8.5 hour drive if packaged correctly. Especially if bagged in pure 02

FB · 05/08/2007, 11:30 AM

Lakeshore blvd. is about 60 miles long. Do you know the cross street.

Another note. I'm not sure what the laws are about bring coral accross the border. I know to bring it into Canada from the US you need special forms. Just something to consider.

FB

chujai · 05/08/2007, 12:06 PM

some big houses and fancy places around Lakeshore blvd... haha

there is one place i just found called sea-u-marine

lots of live stock. insane.... google it up

AS11423 · 05/08/2007, 12:20 PM

dunno

The Saltwater Kid · 05/08/2007, 01:43 PM

Looks like it's near some place call Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. Windermere Ave Intersects just a little ways before where they live. Does this help? Yeah, I did wonder if there would be any fee's and forms required to transport corals across the border...hmmm.

FB · 05/08/2007, 02:20 PM

You are only about 7 KM's from Reef Raft and Where's the Reef. They are very close to each other. There is also a Big Al's near there. Those three would be your best bet.

Reef Raft's sign got taken down in a wind storm so it may be harder to find.

I would check out with customs before you buy anything. If packaged properly they should be able to make the trip.

Here is a GTA map of some stores
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF...a4ac&z=10&om=1

FB

The Saltwater Kid · 05/09/2007, 07:50 AM

I found out that the in-laws live at Waterford Condominiums. Yeah, i will check out customs before/if I make any purchases. What are the prices like in Canada for corals and fish (i.e.-if a Frogspawn costs $50 here in the U.S. would it be the $50 Canadian equivilant or more/less)?

FB · 05/09/2007, 08:15 AM

I only really buy SPS so I have not priced much else. I would bet the prices would be pretty similar.

SPS frags go from 20 (small), 40-70 (large).

Fish go anywhere from 19.99 - 200.00+ depending on what you want.

The exchange rate now is about ~10%. So you get a little discount on exchange.

taillonjohn · 05/09/2007, 08:53 AM

this link has ALL the LFS's in GTA:
http://chrismorris.ca/lfs/

FB · 05/09/2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by taillonjohn
this link has ALL the LFS's in GTA:
http://chrismorris.ca/lfs/

WOW. Look at all those store I didn't even know about.

Thanks

FB

smp · 05/10/2007, 07:37 AM

Reef Raft and Where's the Reef are the best stores IMO.
Both just had killer australian acan shipments last weekend, you might be able to see some still in the stores though they're all spoken for at this point no doubt.

Customs is definitly an issue, an stony corals that go across the border need a cites permit as far as i know.

Zacktosterone · 04/11/2014, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB

Lakeshore blvd. is about 60 miles long. Do you know the cross street.

Another note. I'm not sure what the laws are about bring coral accross the border. I know to bring it into Canada from the US you need special forms. Just something to consider.

FB

I obviously know this is Old, but I bring coral and fish from gaylord MI to Sault ste Marie Ont all the time. no questions, just classified as ornamental fish including coral

Zacktosterone · 11/09/2014, 06:00 PM

I'm going there next week. Any good shops I can go to? This forum is 7 years old. So some updates would be nice

Fury165 · 11/09/2014, 11:12 PM

Here is a Google map I made with the reef stores in the GTA https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...0.ktFkd6QZYQmA

05/08/2007, 08:01 AM	#1
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Good Reef Stores in Toronto, ON ? I will be visiting some in-laws this weekend in Toronto, Ontario and they live on Lakeshore Blvd. W. and I was just wondering if there are any good reef stores close by that I might check out while I'm there? __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

05/08/2007, 10:52 AM	#4
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Mostly just looking at corals but unfortunately it's a 8 1/2 hour drive back home so nothing would survive the trip but I would definitely like to check some stores out but I don't know the city at all and my wifes in-laws are relatively new to the city themselves so probably wouldn't know where all the locations would be...are there any close by the location I gave above? __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

05/08/2007, 01:43 PM	#9
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Looks like it's near some place call Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. Windermere Ave Intersects just a little ways before where they live. Does this help? Yeah, I did wonder if there would be any fee's and forms required to transport corals across the border...hmmm. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

05/09/2007, 07:50 AM	#11
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	I found out that the in-laws live at Waterford Condominiums. Yeah, i will check out customs before/if I make any purchases. What are the prices like in Canada for corals and fish (i.e.-if a Frogspawn costs $50 here in the U.S. would it be the $50 Canadian equivilant or more/less)? __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

05/09/2007, 08:53 AM	#13
taillonjohn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 753	this link has ALL the LFS's in GTA: http://chrismorris.ca/lfs/ __________________ John

05/08/2007, 08:17 AM	#2
eferna Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 283	Hi, Big Als seems to be a popular place to go as there are too many places. They got a decent reef setup as well as a decent planted tank that you need to check out. They are on Kennedy Road. Another place is next to kingston rd i dont remember the name but its right across the beer store. I know the shop owners name is John.

05/08/2007, 08:18 AM	#3
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	What exactly are you looking for. That may determine which store is best for you. I know of a couple in Mississauga and Brampton. Reef Raft http://www.reefraft.ca/ 6-1650 Dundas Street East Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2ZE Some fish - nice coral. Where's The Reef http://www.wheresthereef.ca/ 755 Queensway Ave Mississauga, ON No Fish - Really nice coral Aquarium Depot http://www.aquariumdepot.com/home.html 7955 Torbram Road Unit 20, Building "B" Brampton, Ontario Nice fish - Some nice coral There is one in Oakville if you are willing to drive that far Oakville Reef Gallery http://www.oakvillereefgallery.com/ 579 Kerr St. Unit 2A Oakville, ON Some fish and coral.

05/08/2007, 11:00 AM	#5
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Things could survive an 8.5 hour drive if packaged correctly. Especially if bagged in pure 02

05/08/2007, 11:30 AM	#6
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	Lakeshore blvd. is about 60 miles long. Do you know the cross street. Another note. I'm not sure what the laws are about bring coral accross the border. I know to bring it into Canada from the US you need special forms. Just something to consider. FB

05/08/2007, 12:06 PM	#7
chujai Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 188	some big houses and fancy places around Lakeshore blvd... haha there is one place i just found called sea-u-marine lots of live stock. insane.... google it up

05/08/2007, 12:20 PM	#8
AS11423 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 250	dunno

05/08/2007, 02:20 PM	#10
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	You are only about 7 KM's from Reef Raft and Where's the Reef. They are very close to each other. There is also a Big Al's near there. Those three would be your best bet. Reef Raft's sign got taken down in a wind storm so it may be harder to find. I would check out with customs before you buy anything. If packaged properly they should be able to make the trip. Here is a GTA map of some stores http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF...a4ac&z=10&om=1 FB

05/09/2007, 08:15 AM	#12
FB Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 1,305	I only really buy SPS so I have not priced much else. I would bet the prices would be pretty similar. SPS frags go from 20 (small), 40-70 (large). Fish go anywhere from 19.99 - 200.00+ depending on what you want. The exchange rate now is about ~10%. So you get a little discount on exchange.

05/10/2007, 07:37 AM	#15
smp Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 574	Reef Raft and Where's the Reef are the best stores IMO. Both just had killer australian acan shipments last weekend, you might be able to see some still in the stores though they're all spoken for at this point no doubt. Customs is definitly an issue, an stony corals that go across the border need a cites permit as far as i know. __________________ K.I.S.S Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon reef, 2 x 250 Pheonix 14k on icecaps, 2 x Aquascience 17.5 on workhorse, ER RS-135, Tunze ATO Kalk bucket, 30 Gallon sump, MRC CR1 reactor, 2 x phosban reactor (Rowa, Carbon), 2 x MJ Mod, mixed reef

11/09/2014, 06:00 PM	#17
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	I'm going there next week. Any good shops I can go to? This forum is 7 years old. So some updates would be nice

11/09/2014, 11:12 PM	#18
Fury165 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 160	Here is a Google map I made with the reef stores in the GTA https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...0.ktFkd6QZYQmA