How often do you visit LFS (1 Viewer)

[RR-MAN]

Just curious how often do you guys/gals visit any LFS?
I'm happy if I can make it once a week. I don't see anything new anymore - pretty much same coral/fish. I think the online business is killing the local business.

 

[johntdaballa]

I try to visit Urban or FJW few times a week. Both close by my office .


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[gregg]

Once a week.

 

[Tenny]

Whenever I'm near one of them u try to stop by... But I rarely pass by any of them so it's about monthly.

 

[Matyas]

Once a month usually.

 

[steveb]

I try once a month. I wish I was closer to two in particular.

 

[PorpoiseHork]

It depends on what is going on and if I need anything. It's usually a couple times a month however, there have been times I was at my LFS 3-4 times in a week.

 

[sneezebeetle]

I always try to rotate between our sponsor stores (and hopeful sponsor stores [emoji6])and visit one every week or so to say hi and check things out even if I don't need anything. Sometimes I will just bring my jugs and get some FW just because (even though I have a RODI). All our sponsors are great and I enjoy catching up with them, lots of great friendships to enjoy. Only ones I don't really get to are ADG and OLA.

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[RR-MAN]

I try to visit Urban or FJW few times a week. Both close by my office .

Yeah that's what I do I go to Oceanlife on the way home.

 

[steveb]

I'm so far north.. I know others are farther north lol..
I wish I lived where one was convenient.

 

[Reefahholic]

Whenever I'm near one of them u try to stop by... But I rarely pass by any of them so it's about monthly.

Same here

 

[Reefahholic]

I think the online business is killing the local business.

Yep, but the big problem is the Indonesian ban. Most reefers don’t realize the HUGE impact its’s having on our hobby. LFS are basically trading corals at this point. Only a few places like Australia still shipping out corals and it’s not enough to really sustain these businesses. Every store I go too has about 50% less coral than what they had before the ban. It’s killing them... although they may not admit it. The future of the hobby depends on Aquacultured corals and facilities like WWC are gonna do well. Either that, or you better convert 1/2 the store to freshwater to make it through the drought. That’s if the drought ever ends. Some businesses are already closing down and others will hang on, but soon close their doors as well. Indonesia needs to open back up.

Go to 8:40 on this video and see for yourself what’s already happening:

 

[RR-MAN]

^^^Yeah saw the video - pretty alarming. Indo/Fiji shut down and imagine if Australia shuts down.

For now hold on to your corals - fish only tank is the new reality.

Yeah at LFS all same stock nothing new.

 

[steveb]

Yep, but the big problem is the Indonesian ban. Most reefers don’t realize the HUGE impact its’s having on our hobby. LFS are basically trading corals at this point. Only a few places like Australia still shipping out corals and it’s not enough to really sustain these businesses. Every store I go too has about 50% less coral than what they had before the ban. It’s killing them... although they may not admit it. The future of the hobby depends on Aquacultured corals and facilities like WWC are gonna do well. Either that, or you better convert 1/2 the store to freshwater to make it through the drought. That’s if the drought ever ends. Some businesses are already closing down and others will hang on, but soon close their doors as well. Indonesia needs to open back up.

Go to 8:40 on this video and see for yourself what’s already happening:

Yup exactly.

 

[Reefahholic]

^^^Yeah saw the video - pretty alarming. Indo/Fiji shut down and imagine if Australia shuts down.

For now hold on to your corals - fish only tank is the new reality.

Yeah at LFS all same stock nothing new.

We just need Indonesia and Fiji to open back up again. Otherwise this already expensive hobby just got a lot more expensive. Even if the LFS aren’t hurting that bad, they’ll use it to their advantage and make you believe they are to jack up the price of the corals.

But don’t worry...there are big profits to be made with those Indonesian corals. Shouldn’t be long before a smooth talker convinces the Indonesian government that mariculturing corals benefits everybody including the government. I’m sure they’ll have to pay off the government before the ban is lifted.

Meanwhile...WWC will keep growing corals so we’re safe. Lol.

 

[thenewone]

problem with me is that they close at 7 .i get off at 6 when i try to make it to a perticular store they closing. so i order online now.

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