Tom Gunner Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm moving to Wellington in a couple of weeks and was wondering what the situation is with good equipment and coral/livestock stores. Is there much choice? Who's the best? Any links or addresses of the local suppiers would be great. Also - Is there a Wellington Reef club? If so, how do I join? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Send a PM Pies, he'll let you know all the best spots Good to see a new face on the marine scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm moving to Wellington in a couple of weeks sorry :lol: From what Pies and Ira have said there arent any stores in wellington that sell marines but in saying that Pies and Steve both have very impressive tanks so it is doable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 There is one shop in Kapiti that has a very limited stock (but will order stuff in), he has one large fish only tank and a couple of nano's that he puts corals in waiting for sale (NB often most of his stuff is pre-sold because he orders in only what he know people are looking for), and one other in the Hutt that sometimes has things like sand and salt but otherwise will also order things in. Most of us tend to buy stuff from people we meet here, or via the internet. Be great to have another marine keeper in Wlg, we also swap frags etc between us locally and combine orders from Auckland to save shipping costs. There is no formal reef club, the Kapiti fish club is great and a few salties belong, but otherwise we generally know each other and visit from time to time If your planning on purchase large amount of rock etc to get started I would suggest you plan a trip and transport it yourself, the shipping costs are huge for heavy stuff same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I am coming to WGTN endish may, will have no luggage so could bring 20kg for you..... will be travelling to WGTN approx 1 or 2 per month soon. have done live fish runs in the past. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gunner Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Thanks for the tips guys - it's a shame there's no major suppliers in the area (maybe a hole in the market someone should fill). suphew - what is the shop in Kapiti called? Peter - thanks for the offer, but I have to get over there and buy a house before planning my tank setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Pethouse, the guy that owns it is really nice, but very old school, and doesn't know much about coral, take all his advise with a grain of salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 The shop in Kapiti is the one attached to and at the back of the mall, there is anoth shop round there that had marine tank, had no skimmer and was so dirty I could hardly see the one sick looking fish they had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gunner Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Thanks suphew, What are the best mail order/online stores in NZ? Is there something like MarineDepot over here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Where are you from, out of interest? I assume your coming from oversea's and if your bringing house hold goods, I'd stongly suggest you bring as much hardware as you reasonably can (skimmer, etc) most gear here is imported at a very low volume or as a one off and so the shipping costs are huge. for example one of the locals purchased an RO water filter recently I think he paid around usd$150 for the unit but the shipping was another usd$100 so almost doubled the price, and even at that price it was still cheaper the sourcing locally. As far as getting stuff from with-in NZ most of the shops either login here or there staff do, just post for anything you are looking for. Also check out the commercial section for contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Hey, Jetskisteve, you guys wouldn't happen to have any nice LPS left that I could get RnB to bring to Wellington for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gunner Posted May 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'm originally from Manchester, UK - but I lived in Vancouver, Canada for 4 years, before moving to Chch a year ago. Unfortunatly, my tank was given away to a good friend in Canada - so I don't have any hardwear brought over. I'm not so worried about livestock, as you say - forums are a great place to score frags. But I am concerned about the price of hardware and finding a good source of RO/DI water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Thanks for the tips guys - it's a shame there's no major suppliers in the area (maybe a hole in the market someone should fill). Several have tried but it is difficult to build up a clientele when you are completely incapable of demonstrating that you have a clue what you are doing. All of my stock has come from ‘up north’ with the exception of two anemones, one of which I got about 10 years ago from a guy in Petone who was having a go at marines (that shop is long gone) and the other I got about 6-7 years ago from Fins ‘n Fangs, also now gone. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joze Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I shop at the one with the dirty tank, at least there he doesnt try and give you dodgy advice and rip you off as I have found at the Pet house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 But I am concerned about the price of hardware and finding a good source of RO/DI water. Then buy what hardware you expect to need before you depart and put it in with your household goods. Just remember we use 240 volts / 50 Hz so pumps might be something you have to get here. Steve OOPs, see you are already here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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