Brs or saltwater aquarium.com
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GlassMunky
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yea, if the price is within a reasonable difference, im happy to pay a little extra for the convenience of getting it now, and supporting the local guys.
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I picked SWA.com. I used to do only BRS but as of late they are always out of stock on the items I need/want. SWA also has one of the best live clean up crew selections and has about a 90% arrive alive rate for me. The 10% DOA is refunded to me within the same day without any complaints. I've bought from others and they always seem to come the size of a pea.
Honestly I buy from whoever has the stock at the time as long as the price isn't inflated compared to others. I bought my new Trigger Triton 26 from aquacave because it was the same price as BRS during their huge sale. I had been eyeing it on BRS for a while but it was out of stock. They put it on sale while it was out of stock too.
Honestly I buy from whoever has the stock at the time as long as the price isn't inflated compared to others. I bought my new Trigger Triton 26 from aquacave because it was the same price as BRS during their huge sale. I had been eyeing it on BRS for a while but it was out of stock. They put it on sale while it was out of stock too.
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SA has no sale tax.
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I voted "other". Starting out, I found BRS first, so that was my go to. Now I tend to shop around. I probably favor BRS first, but will check prices before buying something
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Gtinnel
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I think the only reason I still use Saltwateraquarium in a because I want a whole set of their pint glasses that you get for free with a $100 order.
Of the two, SWA if the price is near the same. Most of what I buy is below the “free shipping” threshold for BRS but at or near the SWA free shipping plus I get a discount on SWA for Civil Service.
That said, most Neptune and other MAP products I buy from my LFS.
Otherwise it’s usually Amazon as the “free” shipping with prime makes the price difference negligible and faster shipping. BRS always takes a while for me (mainly because I cheap out on shipping but yea).
That said, most Neptune and other MAP products I buy from my LFS.
Otherwise it’s usually Amazon as the “free” shipping with prime makes the price difference negligible and faster shipping. BRS always takes a while for me (mainly because I cheap out on shipping but yea).
Lbrdsoxfan
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BRS is last on the list... Usually Premium Aquatics or Aquacave in that order. Occasionally dabbling with Champion lighting & supply as well. Also saltwater aquarium gets a nod.
I miss Marine Depot.
I miss Marine Depot.
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Haven't been reefing long, started with freshwater, but since BRS videos are pretty much what got me started that where I started getting stuff. These days I go for SWA first, if I can't find it locally. BRS is only if I need something only they carry.
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Premium Aquatics or Aquarium Specialty. Never BRS since the buyout.
