Where Do you shop for aquarium stuff?

**Joonkun** · 03-20-2012, 08:22 PM

so i was having an issue with my aquarium, someone recommended trying some melafix and primafix. so i went to my local LFS and noticed the prices there are OUTRAGEOUS! the 4oz bottles were 10$ each, ive seen them online for EASILY 1/2 that price. SO im just curious where everyone else buys their fish and aquarium products. my LFS since there isint much around other than like petco / petsmart, i guess jacks the prices up sky high. any suggestions?

**patinthehat** · 03-20-2012, 08:26 PM

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/

this place is great. free shipping on orders over 49 bucks and their prices are great! also you can find some great deals on amazon too.

**MLBfan** · 03-20-2012, 08:28 PM

You can also try PETCO or petsmart. Probably cheaper than your LFS.

**Cliff** · 03-20-2012, 08:34 PM

There is one local family owned store in the city that I live in which get about 75% of my businesses. I like trying to support small business when ever I can

The rest he doesn't carry so I will order that on-line from a few different companies depending one who has the best price

**patinthehat** · 03-20-2012, 08:37 PM

yeah i want to support my lfs but when things are 2 and sometimes 3 times the price, i would just soon buy it online and save money. if the prices are close, i normally buy it from the lfs

**Lady Hobbs** · 03-20-2012, 08:42 PM

I used to shop at 5 different online sites. I am now down to this one only.
http://www.petsolutions.com/

Great company to work with, ship the same day you order and great customer service.

**Old Marine** · 03-20-2012, 09:24 PM

Pet Solutions

**chrisfraser05** · 03-20-2012, 09:51 PM

I support my LFS too, cannot see past them, even if its a little more expensive I'd rather keep them open so I can go buy fish there.

If something is massively different in price I ask, quite often they match, or reduce the price ;)

**Joonkun** · 03-20-2012, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by chrisfraser05

I support my LFS too, cannot see past them, even if its a little more expensive I'd rather keep them open so I can go buy fish there.

If something is massively different in price I ask, quite often they match, or reduce the price ;)

yeah i do most of my biz and shopping there, however, paying 10$ for what i see online for 3-4$ is way to pricey for me. the 4oz one there is more then the 16oz ones i see online.

**Crispy** · 03-20-2012, 10:07 PM

look for DIY melafix. I forget if it's melafix or pimafix, but one of them can be made at home with tea tree oil.

I agree, Dr.Fosters&Smith is a great place to buy from.