Where do you guys order reef supplies from? Any codes or discounts?

[TangChef]

Back in this freaking hobby after a 10 year lay off. Kids mostly hounding me and even my friends.
About to do the first upgrade into a modest 100 gallon.
Where do you guys buy supplies from. Marine depot and BRS was my go to’s and Tongs and some other LFS’s but I’m f’d up from an accident so I’m not as beastly as I once was to go in person to get reef crap.


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[Dipan00]

In person I like going to Ellis Aquatics in Compton, best shop in the area. Online I usually shop at BRS.

 

[jessesoto33]

BRS and Saltwateraquarium.com


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[tripinpn01]

Just got back into last year also after a lay off of several years. I've been using BRS and Amazon but try to support LFS when I can.

 

[joseserrano]

Do lfs if you can. They’ll match online (maybe make $10 on the sale, but it’s something).

 

[TangChef]

Will reach out to the LFs I would frequent. They have to make their dough as well. Part of the way to stay afloat.


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[Gedxin]

I shop mostly at PremiumAquatics (no tax but shhhh), SaltwaterAquarium, and for everything I can't find at those, then reluctantly BRS.

 

[isaacalves]

I usually go this route for reefing hardware:

1. Decide only on what you actually need before you buy -- don't get sucked into brand trends, or fancy looking threads. I've been guilty of this because I wouldn't just spend the time to plan for what I actually need and find the most cost effective solution. An IceCap 1K Gyre was a better deal for me than a more expensive Maxspect gyre and after two years of it running I'm more in love with its controller than I am with the Maxspect I saw at Reefapalooza.
   
   
2. Do a WTB post on a R2R or Socalireefs as well as look for used deals -- sometimes you get lucky and a distributor rep is lurking or actually selling something new at a deep discount (rare) but it's happened to me a few times.
   
   
3. LFS -- they'll order anything for you so you save on shipping, plus, you build a good relationship with someone local
   
   
4. Open Box buys on BRS, Premium Aquatics and Saltwater Aquarium -- sometimes the deals are super good.
   
   
5. Then I look on Amazon and Ebay -- but I usually end up going back to one of the major online retailers because customer service definitely is important for certain hardware. If you're buying a Jebao then you've got the luxury of buying rock bottom pricing and amazon is usually a great deal for these brands.
   
   
6. Then I'll hit back at BRS, Aquacave, Saltwateraquarium, and Premium Aquatics for specific hardware and I know these guys will replace or reship if there's an issue.

 

[five.five-six]

I shop mostly at PremiumAquatics (no tax but shhhh), SaltwaterAquarium, and for everything I can't find at those, then reluctantly BRS.

Aqua cave for me.

 

[reefsUP]

Back in this freaking hobby after a 10 year lay off. Kids mostly hounding me and even my friends.
About to do the first upgrade into a modest 100 gallon.
Where do you guys buy supplies from. Marine depot and BRS was my go to’s and Tongs and some other LFS’s but I’m f’d up from an accident so I’m not as beastly as I once was to go in person to get reef crap.


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brs if you want bulk Forsure.
Locally near gardena Ellis aquatics
By lax lax aquarium
Lawndale lotus aquarium

 

[fish590a]

aquacave.com still no sales tax.


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[TangChef]

BRS and Saltwateraquarium.com


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What up Jesse it’s Esteban from Gardena. Glad to see you’re still around.


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[Sicklid]

Saltwater aquarium and BRS
Saltwater aquarium.com has 10-25% off deals right now


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[Smite]

I mostly use premium aquatics for an online vendor.

dry goods, I like age of aquarium in signal hill. You don’t even need to ask them to match online, it’s usually already the same price.

 

[125mph]

BRS, save on points and go to one retailer. Then you can use your points.