California

[DrGonzo]

I'm out on the left coast this week. In Southern California (Orange County) in particular. Anyone know of any good LFS's out here or any other reef related must see's?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Well if you go to atlantis http://www.atlantisaquarium.net/frags1.html Please pick me up a frag of the superman digitata. item # frg-122. I will pickup and pay cash. Pic http://www.atlantisaquarium.net/images/montibluered.jpg


About a 1.5 inch frag would be great.

 

[prattreef]

PM Cali-reef. He lived there for a long time and knows the scene well.

 

[vanceny]

Here's a list for ya!

http://bareefers.org/Resources.aspx

I was out in SF last month but didn't get a chance to buy anything. They do seem to have access to different live stock. I didn't want to take the chance of getting it confiscated at the airport. Not sure how you could get it on the plane with the 4oz rule unless you put it with your luggage at check-in.

 

[prattreef]

Guys, Orange County is not near SF.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Sorry but I have never been to CA before and probably will never in my life so I don't know the distances etc.

 

[kigs]

visit Awesome Aquariums & Reef and post some pics for everyone please.

 

[tsinkoy]

If you can drive maybe 4 or 5 hours north, you can visit the Monterey Bay aquarium, and go kayaking in Monterey Bay. The Pacific Coast(al) Highway is very scenic and worth the trip!

 

[lfsmarineguy]

I just know the wholesalers out there but that's mostly LA anyway.

 

[bad coffee]

scripps aquarium is in la jolla (san diego) It's a great little aquarium. Definately not worth a long drive but if you're in the area.

http://www.aquaticwarehouse.com/site/index.cfm

http://maps.google.com/maps?num=100...latlng=33634216,-117917007,234955239852275115

 

[Brian65901]

Check around LAX

Most of the big distributors are around LAX the LA airport, thats were most of the pacific stock comes into the country. I think Blue zoo is there you can call (888) 479-BLUE (2583) also ReeferMadness I cut this from there site

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm - No appointment necessary!

Warehouse Address
Reefer Madness
20920 S. Normandie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90502
We are located 15 miles south of the LAX Airport.


General Manager Kris Wray's cell phone: 310-728-5297.

Have a nice trip

 

[DrGonzo]

Unfortunately, I am not able to drive up north to SF or LA. I guess I should have prefaced my original post with me having grown up here and lived in SF for a while as well. I hadn't yet discovered reefing back then. My searches of LFS's have been unimpressive.

 

[DrGonzo]

Ok, I found a small brand new LFS here. They have a ton of frags at very reasonable prices. I might pick up some for myself and the some for the swap. Has anyone transported livestock via airplane? I'm thinking a small cooler and checking it.

 

[cali_reef]

For OC, Jeff's Exotic Fish have a few locations. Tong's in Fountain Valley used to be pretty good. Post on the SOCAL forum on RC for more current reef hot spots, I have not been there looking for corals in a few years, I do miss all the LFS and selections, much better than NY.

 

[DrGonzo]

I found a store with 1000 gal reef tank yesterday in Anaheim. I didn't have my camera on me. I picked up some bulkheads for $4 a pop. Not bad.

 

[crox99]

http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/index.php