Zoas in Canada

[nsreefer]

Hey all, i'm looking for a good supplier of zoanthids that will ship to canada, any ideas?

 

[geoxman]

try zomania.com

 

[nickb]

Any shipment of corals (e.g. zoas) across an international border is covered under the CITES treaty. Basically, it can't be done unless you get a very expensive permit and even then, you run the risk of lengthy delays in customs. I know of no US based lifestock store which will ship stock to Canada.

In Canada, there is a frag exchange group called 'frags.ca'. They often have zoas for sale, as well as many other types of corals. You can also look for other local hobbyists in your area (try the Canadian discussion forum: aquaria.com) or commerical groups such as J&L (jlaquatics.com).

 

[deep6er]

you can try a place called ocean aquatics. they sell dry goods, frags and colonies and yes they do ship in canada

 

[nickb]

Do you mean this store: http://oceanaquatics.com/ If so, they are based on BC, not the USA.

My comment addressed US stores shipping to Canada. There are number of Canadian based stores which will ship corals, etc. within Canada, including the ones I mentioned and OA, among others.

 

[Fishdisease]

check out www.coralscaping.com. Look at their coral propagation page, although the website hasnt been updated yet they are selling all of the frags listed. Just email them.

 

[bluemantr]

If anyone wants zoa frags I know a guy in Mississauga and he has awesome zoa frags with awesome prices. I just got 6 zoa frags today. And he ships them anywhere you want in Canada. PM me if anyone needs contact with him.

 

[Ephraim]

fragfactory.ca always has some nice frags

 

[deep6er]

ok then well then. It is illegal to ship corals from the USA to Canada or vise versa, without the proper paper work. You will need a CITES permit
http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/eng/sct3/index_e.cfm
good luck

 

[bluemantr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9154359#post9154359 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ephraim
fragfactory.ca always has some nice frags

IMO they are little overpriced.

 

[richardong]

Ultimatefrags.com

 

[richardong]

Unfortunately someone just mentioned that Rommel (Ultimatefrags owner) is closing the store. If you act fast I am sure he still can do the final sale.

 

[gflat65]

I've heard someone else is taking it over...

 

[MinibowMatt]

I wouldnt buy from the new owner either...

 

[nickb]

Ultimatefrags is located in California and can't ship to Canada without major hassles, etc.

 

[250G]

I generally have a few nice zoa frags in my frag tank and I am in Canada. PM me for more info - I am close to downtown Toronto.

 

[Patwa]

Re: Zoas in Canada

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9142274#post9142274 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nsreefer
Hey all, i'm looking for a good supplier of zoanthids that will ship to canada, any ideas?

Zach. You have a PM. please reply asap. thanks DJ88

I also sell lots of zoas..and ship cross country (last shipment was to a reefer in Summerside PEI)

....only thing these days is the weather.....i don't want to risk shipping when it's -20 out there! eek!

but hey...something to think about when the weather warms up a bit

Zach

 

[250G]

You think there is a Canadian equialent to Reefcentral Zach????

With insulated shipping containers (sealed styrafoam) and heat pack(s) there are no issues with shipping at this time of year, especially zoas.

 

[edwing206]

my friend snuck 3 baby turtles across the border (canada to washington) in coffee cups. maybe you can do that.

 

[nickb]

I wouldn't risk it. The penalties can be extreme, including confiscation of your car, fines and potential jail time.