where to get quality fittings/equipment in Australia

[shamrock]

calling all Australian members

apologies if this is very obvious... believe me i've looked and have found a few sources, but would like some experienced people to provide me with your pearls of wisdom. thank you

could you please provide your sources for obtaining equipment, tanks, plumbing etc? i'm having a bit of tough time finding gate valves, ball valves and a few other bits and pieces...

i've had a look at
ebay
bunnings
reece
LFSs

ps. you don't know how much choice you have in the US. most vendors won't even ship to us
thanks
sk

 

[Peach02]

For fittings most LFS have them behind the counter or on ask, I've seen a bunch at bespoke aqueriums on display but others seem to have them in storage. Otherwise you can check online

 

[shamrock]

Just curious about your opinions on LFS. I'm in Wollongong NSW. Got a few near me like majestic aquariums which I'm yet to check out. I need a friend In the US

 

[Scrubber_steve]

Just curious about your opinions on LFS. I'm in Wollongong NSW. Got a few near me like majestic aquariums which I'm yet to check out. I need a friend In the US

Contact Coral Madness in Kanahooka, Craig. He may have some knowledge.
In Shellharbour here.

 

[Peace River]

@samparker (Parkers Reef) has a YouTube series that includes a tour of several Australian LFSs. Good luck!

 

[shamrock]

Thanks for your input. I've had a look there but never thought to ask for some insider tips

 

[Peach02]

Just curious about your opinions on LFS. I'm in Wollongong NSW. Got a few near me like majestic aquariums which I'm yet to check out. I need a friend In the US

I’ve been to a few in the area, I live in Baulkham hills so a little different.
my faveroutes so far with what they are best at are

Bespoke - coral, rare fish, plumbing fittings and they have waterbox tanks on display and sell premade scapes

Fish tank - more mainstream fish and corals and have two orange hammers in currently and can order almost anything in.

Majestic - imported things and rare fish and sharks

Kellyville pets - sometimes have really good fish sometimes average but have a good variety of clowns usually their coral isn’t great though

 

[shamrock]

Great information. Will definitely have a look soon

 

[Tastee]

I’m on the South side of Sydney myself and for LFS I recommend Majestic Aquariums (Taren Point), Hurstville Aquarium and Aquaristic (Beaconsfield). Aquaristic has a very good online site. Hurstville Aquarium is a smaller store but good quality.