Petsmart coming to Newfoundland!!!!!!

[Megatrev62]

Good news today for all us hungry for more in this hobby.Rumors confirmed Petsmart is coming to our fine city of St.John's Newfoundland. We are very excited about this and apparently the store will be huge. We're crossing our fingers for saltwater. We only have one local store here and he's a pretty good guy-the others are out of business for understandable reasons. The more the merrier I say. Does anyone know if they carry saltwater in Canada? We're hoping and crossing fingers. Thanks

[almostazoo]

they do salt in AZ but you have to QT and treat everything you buy...

[duncantse]

I don't think PetSmart has a saltwater fish section. Checked the website and the Petsmart near our house. They do sell some saltwater stuff. My PetSmart sells salt and a 29 gallon nano cube. Will vary for different shops.

[BorHor]

Some carry salt water fish and others don't.

[savageAJC]

they dont carry saltwater fish..just a small supply section

[almostazoo]

sorry thinking petco... factory style

[Megatrev62]

Still hoping for salt. Not encouraging though.

[b85511]

petco carries saltwater fish never seen any at petsmart

[BorHor]

Actually now that I think about it again that is petco I saw salt water fish in not petsmart sorry.

[RyanTheLame]

PetSmart tested marine fish in some of their Arizona markets early in 2010 and did not see much success out of it. The serious hobbyists willing to properly make an investment mostly go to their independently-run LFS, not the big box places...

Most of them carry 4-8 feet of marine hardgoods, and they are always running sales on their salt it seems... so not a total loss!

[Megatrev62]

Thanks all. Jeepers

[Pittman]

There a LFS in Paradise that claims he cant keep much in stock because it sells so fast, and i'm going to assume the one your talking about is across from Stavanger Dr.

[chimmike]

excited about a big box petstore coming? really?
your expectations are ridiculous, lol.

[Wet Dreamer]

None of the Petsmarts in Alberta carry saltwater fish, just some of the supplies! Sorry man!

[Pittman]

excited about a big box petstore coming? really?
your expectations are ridiculous, lol.

Unlike yourself who lives in an area abundant in marine resources, we aren’t so fortunate. With a small population and such limited demand for supplies/livestock in the marine hobby why shouldn’t someone get excited about a company which MAY add some diversity to such a small market? St. John’s, NL is the largest City on the island and it roughly 20hours drive (including ferry) from the next city (Halifax, NS) for those who might ask “Why not just drive to the next city to get supplies/livestock”.

[Megatrev62]

excited about a big box petstore coming? really?
your expectations are ridiculous, lol.

Who are you? Alright for you I guess. We have nothing here. Bring it on...............

[Megatrev62]

excited about a big box petstore coming? really?
your expectations are ridiculous, lol.

My expectations and everyone elses. Asked a question don't need this garbage. Thanks

[Megatrev62]

There a LFS in Paradise that claims he cant keep much in stock because it sells so fast, and i'm going to assume the one your talking about is across from Stavanger Dr.

You're right on. The store you're referring to is closed. High time too.

[lacosta28]

Unlike yourself who lives in an area abundant in marine resources, we aren’t so fortunate. With a small population and such limited demand for supplies/livestock in the marine hobby why shouldn’t someone get excited about a company which MAY add some diversity to such a small market? St. John’s, NL is the largest City on the island and it roughly 20hours drive (including ferry) from the next city (Halifax, NS) for those who might ask “Why not just drive to the next city to get supplies/livestock”.

Not entirely a bad thing to the alternative. A super Wal-mart every 5 miles. Thank God they never attempted to sell SW fish. I feel bad for the FW fish they do have.

[lordofthereef]

I too have never seen saltwater livestock at a petsmart (and I have been to patsmarts in many states). They often have great sales and additional online coupons on dog food though. Many times I get it through them cheaper than I can through school! :)

[24galloneuro]

I would not trust any of those stores.. I have seen the way they care for there fish.. plus most of them have no clue about salt water tanks..

[thebanker]

Petsmart generally doesn't have saltwater fish, but I've turned to them many times for staple stuff, like Calcium, alkalinity, and activated carbon. They generally carry that sort of stuff, plus some crappy protein skimmers and some other random items. Nothing "reef geeky" but some really basic saltwater stuff that will work in a pinch.

Cheers man, I'm sure it will help with your reefkeeping.

[jdyer88]

Its a constant struggle for most of us in this hobby to find reputable local sources for livestock, so, we all feel your pain, to some degree. I have two lfs and a petco within ten minutes of my house, but still drive a half an hour (with no traffic) to one that I trust. I imagine that shipping to Newfoundland, or any of the maritime provinces for that matter, is a tricky situation. At least its almost spring though so load up on livestock while you can. Hopefully March goes out like a lamb for you!

[Bigdaddy_wood]

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