Any shops off i5 I can stop at on my road trip?

Ssteve · 10/13/2018, 08:07 PM

Headed to big bear from NorCal and wanted to see if there’s any decent reef shops along i5 I can stop at to break up the long drive?

moondoggy4 · 10/13/2018, 09:56 PM

Two Guys and Coral

DivingTheWorld · 10/13/2018, 10:42 PM

Not sure how far south you’re going, but if Anaheim is on your route, Reef Lounge USA is a cool store. Also Reef Raft, but seems it’s hit or miss if they’re open. I’ve always wanted to visit Vivid, but they’re just west of the 405.

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bowlopho · 10/13/2018, 11:13 PM

Are you taking the 5 to 210? Hmm maybe ultragem in Burbank . A little out of the way but not too bad. If you want more out of the way, than calikids in Whittier. Then reef lounge and 2 guys coral because you decided to ditch big bear and go to Disneyland

Ssteve · 10/14/2018, 06:07 AM

I’m going to big bear for a couple days and then Disneyland for a couple days. What’s near Disneyland that’s worth looking at?

Joe Kelley · 10/14/2018, 07:01 AM

Amazing Aquariums and Reefs in Tustin

bowlopho · 10/14/2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ssteve

I’m going to big bear for a couple days and then Disneyland for a couple days. What’s near Disneyland that’s worth looking at?

Reef Lounge USA and Two Guys Coral. Maybe Reef Raft if they're open

swk · 10/14/2018, 10:03 AM

Vivids shop is amazing but way out of your way. Used to be some good shops in sac but not much that’s im aware of.

Have a great time.

Jmason95 · 10/14/2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Kelley

Amazing Aquariums and Reefs in Tustin

This. As close to Disneyland as you’ll get. I think the shop is technically in Orange now though.

KWoo008 · 10/14/2018, 12:26 PM

I would also try to swing by Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood (btwn 5 and 101/170).

Ssteve · 10/18/2018, 07:50 AM

Stopped by Reef Lounge and Two Guys Corals yesterday. Both cool shops. Two guys was pretty cool and he let me shoot some images to play with a new lens which I though was pretty cool.

DivingTheWorld · 10/18/2018, 01:30 PM

Does Reef Lounge still have their floating rock display tanks? I thought those were super cool looking!

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euphoricgear · 10/18/2018, 11:25 PM

Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood is a small shop but packed with nice corals.

10/13/2018, 08:07 PM	#1
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	Any shops off i5 I can stop at on my road trip? Headed to big bear from NorCal and wanted to see if there’s any decent reef shops along i5 I can stop at to break up the long drive?

10/13/2018, 10:42 PM	#3
DivingTheWorld Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 1,963	Not sure how far south you’re going, but if Anaheim is on your route, Reef Lounge USA is a cool store. Also Reef Raft, but seems it’s hit or miss if they’re open. I’ve always wanted to visit Vivid, but they’re just west of the 405. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Tank Info: LeeMar Rimless (40x24x22), ATI 8x39 Dimmable w/Reefbrite XHO, 2x Vortech MP40w QD w/ Battery Backup, Apex Gold, Trigger Systems Ruby30S, Reef Octopus POV-DC1 w/Auto Waste Collector

10/13/2018, 11:13 PM	#4
bowlopho Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 684	Are you taking the 5 to 210? Hmm maybe ultragem in Burbank . A little out of the way but not too bad. If you want more out of the way, than calikids in Whittier. Then reef lounge and 2 guys coral because you decided to ditch big bear and go to Disneyland __________________ im nuvo 40 w/ XR30w G4

10/14/2018, 07:01 AM	#6
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	Amazing Aquariums and Reefs in Tustin __________________ 130 gallon LeeMar rimless 54"x28"x21" and 70 gallon sump cycling, rock and sand.

10/14/2018, 10:03 AM	#8
swk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wine Country CA Posts: 2,593	Vivids shop is amazing but way out of your way. Used to be some good shops in sac but not much that’s im aware of. Have a great time. __________________ Member of Wine Country Reefers Current Tank Info: 75 gal SPS dominant reef. Geo calcium reactor with masterflex pump, Deltec 1455 skimmer, 2 mp40QD, mp10wes, lit by a 6x54 dimable ATI sunpower and controlled by Reef Angel

10/13/2018, 09:56 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Two Guys and Coral

10/14/2018, 06:07 AM	#5
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	I’m going to big bear for a couple days and then Disneyland for a couple days. What’s near Disneyland that’s worth looking at?

10/14/2018, 12:26 PM	#10
KWoo008 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 2,526	I would also try to swing by Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood (btwn 5 and 101/170). __________________ Kelly

10/18/2018, 01:30 PM	#12
DivingTheWorld Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 1,963	Does Reef Lounge still have their floating rock display tanks? I thought those were super cool looking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Tank Info: LeeMar Rimless (40x24x22), ATI 8x39 Dimmable w/Reefbrite XHO, 2x Vortech MP40w QD w/ Battery Backup, Apex Gold, Trigger Systems Ruby30S, Reef Octopus POV-DC1 w/Auto Waste Collector

10/18/2018, 11:25 PM	#13
euphoricgear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north hollywood Posts: 3,286	Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood is a small shop but packed with nice corals.