Well, this
is one section I never really thought Id entertain for fear of reprisals.
You see, there is a certain parentage of people within the hobby who I
like to call the 'conspiracy theorists'...
Let me
explain....
Its commonly
the case when you become well known within the hobby, that its 'assumed'
your easily bought or coerced by companies and individuals alike who
would 'use' that presence to their own advantage....be it by way of
bribes, favours, or otherwise. What seems commonly brushed
under the carpet, is the fact that some of us are actually made of
slightly sterner stuff and can quite easily have a friendly relationship with
professionals inside the industry without selling our souls in the process, and can still
remain objective in our opinions of what's good and bad..
So, for all
those who may feel the world is a corrupt and dishonest place,
stop reading now..
But If your
more inclined towards a logical thought process whereby someone who
recommends a product or company may be simply doing it because they genuinely
'do' feel its worthy of mention....then
read on. safe in the
knowledge that your receiving an un-biased and above all 'honest'
recommendation from a
fellow hobbyist.
The following are
links to businesses or individuals that I have had very good dealings with
over the years. Each one in their own right are specialists in certain
areas or all. So please feel free to use them with my best wishes.
I'm hoping
to grow this list over time as I travel around, suffice to say this does
take time. so please bare with me.
If you feel
the urge to visit or use one of these businesses, please feel free to
quote Reef-Eden as your point of contact.
Russ and Glynn offer some superb
stock. good prices and are both extremely nice guys who are always
happy to help. The shop is simply huge and the range of dry goods is
mind boggling. absolutely everything you will ever need.
Nick sells a variety of dry goods
and has just got into Livestock with some lovely frags etc. Pop
along and visit his shop. If its plumbing you are after, then I cant
recommend a better place.
Owned By Rob. A massive amount of
stock options when it comes to lighting marine aquariums. You name
it, Rob Has it. Plus, he moves with the times. always looking
for the latest thing, he never gets left behind so you are sure of
the best deals around.
NB: I'm a firm believer in positive and truthful encouragement within the
hobby, and will under no circumstances knowingly publish either damning,
nor inaccurate information that may cause an individual or company harm..
This area, and Reef-Eden as a whole, is designed and managed as a
'Positive' informational area.