how far would you drive for nice corals w nice prices

[fishguy242]

how far are you willing to go for great deals on fish and corals

 

[krash7172]

Currently, 30 mins. I have some good stores nearby.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

It really depends on how good a deal is. If a colony that sells for 300, then you can get it for 100, I don’t mind drive 3-4 hours round trip.

 

[Indytraveler83]

I drive for visits with the inlaws every few months, and they live 3 hours away. There's a huge lfs there I buy fish and corals from (including my flasher wrasse's). I'm not sure if I'd be comfortable transporting fish much further than that.

Going just for fish/coral and no other reason for the trip? Maybe an hour each way.

 

[Pau Hana Reefer]

40-45 mins. I have 8 LFS within that range, including TSM Aquatics.

 

[C2cexoticfiahandcorals]

Depending on the deal 30 minutes-3 hours or make it a trip if longer

 

[AZMSGT]

Several things factor in.
What’s your time worth?
Wear and tear on vehicle.
Fuel expenses.
VS
Road trip

Once you consider all the above then decide if it’s enough of a savings.

 

[Silent]

Maybe 4-5 hours. That is how far reefapalooza is in New Jersey (in June) from me in Maryland.

 

[ScottB]

For a frag swap or reefapalooza, etc I'll make a 90 minute trip each way on a Saturday. Otherwise half that maybe.

 

[Brad Waddell Wrath's Reef]

I driver 15 mins most of the time but could be 2 hours round trip if it's worth it. Now the being said, I am going to Orlando this weekend and WWC or TSA...... LOL

 

[andrewkw]

7-8 hrs. I live in the middle of no where. There is one reef store about 3hrs from me, but I figure if I go there I might as well go back to my former LFS and do my shopping there. Of course this does mean I have to stay the night but it is what it is.

 

[CavalierReef]

From what I have been told, when we move to VA this Spring, the closest good fish/coral store will be in Lynchburg 62 miles away. Guess that's how far I'll drive. Maybe, to Richmond at approx 100 miles.

 

[Peace River]

Definitely 3-4 hours and I have travel farther in the past.

 

[Silent]

From what I have been told, when we move to VA this Spring, the closest good fish/coral store will be in Lynchburg 62 miles away. Guess that's how far I'll drive. Maybe, to Richmond at approx 100 miles.

Richmond has a huge reefing community. You should go that route.

 

[CavalierReef]

Richmond has a huge reefing community. You should go that route.

Thanks, Silent. I checked out the Richmond Reefers site a few months ago and it doesn't appear to be very active. I have looked at a couple of their stores on-line that look positive.

 

[Quietman]

I would only drive if I lost internet and had to go to Starbucks (Library is closer, but no coffee) to order online. So far I have not purchased any fish/corals from an LFS. I did give a fish away to local hobbyist...had to drive 2 miles to McD's parking lot.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

From what I have been told, when we move to VA this Spring, the closest good fish/coral store will be in Lynchburg 62 miles away. Guess that's how far I'll drive. Maybe, to Richmond at approx 100 miles.

Pet and Aquatic Warehouse is where I go a few times a year. Its worth the drive.

 

[nereefpat]

3+ hours one way. I have no "local" fish stores. There is a Petco about an hour and a half away...Otherwise the closest fish stores are 2-3 hours.

 

[Silent]

Pet and Aquatic Warehouse is where I go a few times a year. Its worth the drive.

I hear Tiki Corals is good also

 

[ReeferSteve]

7-8 hrs. I live in the middle of no where. There is one reef store about 3hrs from me, but I figure if I go there I might as well go back to my former LFS and do my shopping there. Of course this does mean I have to stay the night but it is what it is.

Man, that’s tough. Where do you live? If you don’t mind me asking.