Best places in JHB to buy Aquariums

[Jakkels1991]

Hey Guys

Seems there are some of you that keep fishies... I am in the market for a new tank. Currently sitting with a 40L looking at a 100-150L.

Any ideas where to get the best build quality as well as the best price. Seems most pet shops only stock Daro tanks, I currently have with no issues. I would prefer a handmade/custom tank.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Sinbad]

VIP pets, Northgate.

 

[Jakkels1991]

VIP pets, Northgate.

Are they Daro tanks or build by these guys?

 

[Sinbad]

Are they Daro tanks or build by these guys?

Not sure - go ask them. They may be able to refer you to a builder.

I used to get all my marine stock there...

 

[Jakkels1991]

Not sure - go ask them. They may be able to refer you to a builder.

I used to get all my marine stock there...

Cool thanks alot, had a look at their website, they only list Dymax tanks. But I will take a drive out there the weekend and have a look.

 

[MagicDude4Eva]

I just noticed that at Broadacres Shopping Centre (close to Mugg & Bean) a large petshop with a ton of aquariums and accessories opened.

 

[Sinbad]

There's also a decent shop at the Leaping Frog IIRC...
And one at Lifestyle centre.

 

[riverdusty]

If you want to save a buck, you can look at a second hand one.
If you do, fill it and test for leaks before you buy.
Even leaks are easy to fix.

Otherwise, move to cape town, because, reasons.

 

[Enzo Matrix]

Lifestyle
VIP Pets Northgate
VIP Pets Retail Crossing
Idol Marine Midrand
Dorry Pets Centurion
Wild on Pets Greenstone Mall
Jungle Aquatics Broadacres
Yuppy Pets, Bell Air Mall
Unknown one at Brightwater Commons

 

[Sinbad]

Oh and the pet shop on north rand road in boksburg? Forget their name now...

 

[AstroTurf]

If you want to save a buck, you can look at a second hand one.
If you do, fill it and test for leaks before you buy.
Even leaks are easy to fix.

Otherwise, move to cape town, because, reasons.

I was also going to suggest the 2n'd hand route.

Some great bargains available if you are willing to shop.

 

[Jakkels1991]

If you want to save a buck, you can look at a second hand one.
If you do, fill it and test for leaks before you buy.
Even leaks are easy to fix.

Otherwise, move to cape town, because, reasons.

I have a pretty decent budget so I would prefer new. I saw a 110L (915 * 325 * 380mm) at Pet Masters in Boksburg for R380. Not a bad price I presume. The rest of the stuff I want like nice substrait from them is *** expensive. But that's not a big hassle as I can get it pretty cheap from my LPS

 

[Enzo Matrix]

http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/

Check the classifieds section, there is also a SA tropical fish forum with classifieds.

 

[Jakkels1991]

Oh and the pet shop on north rand road in boksburg? Forget their name now...

Pet Masters

 

[GreGorGy]

I used to have two gold fish in a tank but I never saw them. Always hiding away except for feeding time. I think they were being a little coy.

 

[Sinbad]

I used to have two gold fish in a tank but I never saw them. Always hiding away except for feeding time. I think they were being a little coy.

ba-dum tish!

 

[Jakkels1991]

I used to have two gold fish in a tank but I never saw them. Always hiding away except for feeding time. I think they were being a little coy.

 

[GreGorGy]

That's what I was angling for.

 

[Jakkels1991]

That's what I was angling for.

haha +1

 

[Sinbad]

What's that fish on the reef with the bright shiny teeth?

That's a moray...