Tropic Isle Tahitian Moon Sand

[doug_Z]

Anyone know of a Cdn distributor for this product?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=7324&prodid=13732&catid=725

Thanks!

Doug

[thegrandpoohbah]

Not the same brand but should be close enough: http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCatalog/ctl3664/cp17368/si1316425/cl1/carib_sea_black_tahitian_moon_sand_20_lbs?&query=tahitian&queryType=0&offset=.

[doug_Z]

Huh..

It should indeed, thanks!

Can't believe I missed it, there..

Anyone know of any Vancouver retailers that carry it?

[_Aaron_]

Mops carrys it as well

http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/skus/rs/RSCS-00821.asp?L+scstore+qlwx4316ffa5b2a5+1200891912

Looks cheaper too.

[doug_Z]

Quite a bit cheaper..

Dang!

Wonder what else they overcharged me on.. LOL

[KnaveTO]

Quite a bit cheaper..

Dang!

Wonder what else they overcharged me on.. LOL

Actually... pretty much everything!

If you are looking to plant with it then it is a few bucks more but the Flourite Black Sand is really nice! MOPS sells it as well for just ovwer $20.00 a bag.

[doug_Z]

MOPS WAS cheaper on just about everything!!

Guess I can cross Big Al's off my short list of good Cdn dealers..

The Flourite sand affects your PH a bit, whereas this other stuff doesn't, so..

[KnaveTO]

Seachem Flourish Iron 250 ml
Store Item #1317264
SKU 19289
$ 10.99 CAD(BA) 8.98(MP is 500mL) 6.79(PP)
Seachem Stability 250 ml
Store Item #1317518
SKU 20177
$ 12.99 CAD(BA) 6.49(MP) 6.99(PP)
Seachem Flourish Excel 500 ml
Store Item #1317212
SKU 19203
$ 16.99 CAD(BA) 8.98(MP) 8.99(PP)
Tetra Whisper 60 Air Pump
Store Item #1316088
SKU 14013
$ 26.99 CAD(BA) 20.08(MP) 18.99(PP)
Aquarium Systems Visi-Therm Stealth Heater-150 Watt
Store Item #1317030
SKU 17841
$ 28.99 CAD(BA) 28.15(MP) 25.99(PP)
Tom Aquarium Digital Temperature Alert Thermometer Fahrenheit
Store Item #1317180
SKU 18822
$ 29.99 CAD
Carib Sea Eco-Complete Plant Substrate 20 Lbs. x2
Store Item #1317038
SKU 17855
$ 69.98 CAD(BA) 46.98(MP) 64.97(PP)
Current USA Nova Extreme 48" 2x54W T-5 10,000K - Freshwater
Store Item #2949162
SKU 73712
$ 149.99 CAD(BA) 189.00 (PP)
Eheim Filter 2217- Plus Kit
Store Item #1319896
SKU 7644


Subtotal:
$ 555.37 CAD
Shipping:
$ 34.50 CAD



Alright I have too much time on my hands... LOL

But just to see I decided to recreate your order at MOPS and Petsandponds just to see... the results are mixed into your numbers above. Only priced those items that were exact... if there is no info then either of the other two do not carry it.
BA=Big Als
MP=MOPS
PP=Petsandponds

Conclusion... BigAls is a rip off!

I would call them and try to enforce their price match guarantee!

[doug_Z]

Son of a biscuit eater!! :mad:

Yeah, I'll for sure do that, thanks for tracking that stuff down, man!!!!!

[KnaveTO]

Something didnt come trough correctly on that list. Big Als was the only one to carry the lighting... so BigAls was cheapest on the canister filter... Mind you I personally think the Eheim are over-rated and went with Rena XP series for all my tanks

[hp10BII]

Huh..

It should indeed, thanks!

Can't believe I missed it, there..

Anyone know of any Vancouver retailers that carry it?

I don't know what the cost of shipping substrate would be from the online retailers. I've seen bags of Tahitian MS @ King Ed's Pet Centre in Burnaby. IIRC, around $30 per bag.

[_Aaron_]

I don't know what the cost of shipping substrate would be from the online retailers. I've seen bags of Tahitian MS @ King Ed's Pet Centre in Burnaby. IIRC, around $30 per bag.


Shipping from Mops is based on how much you spend

If you use Canada post

$0 to $99 is $6.95
$100 to $199 is $3.95
$200 & over is free

http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/sitepages/shipping.asp?L+scstore+gnbz9310ff7ac67a+1200963149

I have used them several times without problem.

[PPulcher]

Don't they and Pets & Ponds charge extra freight for heavy items (like substrate) and oversize stuff (like long light tubes)?

[_Aaron_]

Don't they and Pets & Ponds charge extra freight for heavy items (like substrate) and oversize stuff (like long light tubes)?


It does look like there is an additional charge but their website doesn't say how much.


Looks like it would be $10.78 per bag

[doug_Z]

Eheim are over-rated

How so?

[KnaveTO]

You are paying for the name and german engineering. Rena is a French company and their product is considered by many to be comparable and easier to prime and maintain than the Eheims at a lot less money.

When I first purchased my tanks I researched the Ehiem, Marineland and Rena lines and found Rena to be more value for money. Furthermore after talking to BA's (who kept trying to sell me the Ehiem...) I got the guy there to admit that priming is much easier and the basket system is a lot less messy.

[doug_Z]

Hmm..

Interesting..

Well, I guess I won't know myself till I try them both..

[thegrandpoohbah]

I've used both an Eheim Ecco 2232 canister and the Rena XP series. I now only use the Rena XP2 and XP3 on my turtle tanks. They are cheaper, perform at least as well as if not better than the Ecco series, have more room for media (which is also cheaper) and come with more options for mounting the intake and output pipes.

[doug_Z]

Yes, I've heard Rena makes very good cartridge filters, too..

[PPulcher]

Just one data point to add. I've only got one canister filter right now, because it's the only one I've ever had to buy! It's an Eheim 'Classic' model 2213 on a 29 gallon tank. It's been in continuous service since 1992, and I haven't had to replace anything mechanical or otherwise on it. I think some of the sponge media disintegrated at some point. It can be a chore to clean and prime. Also, the Ehiems have a lower flow rate than other canisters so this might be an issue if you need lots of current. It also come with green hoses and intake/output tubes that some find ugly looking.

When I bought the filter, the competition were Fluval canisters (that have had many design changes since) and Marineland Magnums, which I understand have been retired.

I can't really comment on any of the other offerings in the market, as I haven't had the need for another canister.

[doug_Z]

Yes, it'd be better if the hoses were clear..

Is that what the Rena's are?

[KnaveTO]

Yes the Rena hoses are clear. There is one catch to Rena that I have shortly become aware of and that is if you need replacemtn parts and/or hoses you have to purchase them from Rena. They use a 16mm size hose which is different from most others who use odd sided hoses.

[doug_Z]

Yeah, clear would definately be better..

But whatchagonnado? ::(:

[Melody]

Shipping from Mops is based on how much you spend

If you use Canada post

$0 to $99 is $6.95
$100 to $199 is $3.95
$200 & over is free

http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/sitepages/shipping.asp?L+scstore+gnbz9310ff7ac67a+1200963149

I have used them several times without problem.

This week (until Friday) you can get free shipping over a hundred dollars too, if you enter 'free shipping' in the comments (they'll take it off manually before charging you). However, it doesn't apply to oversize/heavy items. They've cut their prices to compensate for the strong dollar, so that might make up for a bit.