timmyg Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I bought a bunch of plants for my little sister's tank from www.Aquariumplants.com. I wasn't overly impressed with the root development of any of the plants we got. (plants were sold in bunches not potted, I suspect potted would be a better way to buy) The plants have taken quite well in the last month of being in the tank. Even with shipping costs the web was much cheaper than buying the plants at any store I know of in Edmonton. Any local recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 For plants its definately Nature's Cornerstore. They just got in a BIG shipement of plants and they all looked great. It will be more expensive then online but they are the store with the best plants. For really cheap plants, auctions are great but we just had our fall auction on Oct. 26th. The next one wont' be until next year. Or ask on the forum. You can find a lot of cheap plants as people are pruning their tanks and have clippings or runners to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomdweller_fan Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Nature's Corner Store has the healthiest and best selection of plants in the city IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangel Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 75% of my plants are from natures corner and 25% from auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm glad your experience is better than mine. I had customs problems(on an in country shipment), doa, missing items. Buying intown may be a bit more expensive, but you get a live plant this month and no extra headaches. I'll goto natures corner store from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'll buy them from any of the local stores- even some of the nasty chains that I'd never buy a fish from. Also from other hobbyists. I don't even mind too much if they're not in top shape. They perk up and grow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Most of what I get is from other hobbyists. If NC has something nice, and I have space, I'll usually buy it. That's about it, tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Im on the same page with werner. If I happen to see a plant I like somewhere, I will buy it. But here in Calgary the 2 stores with the best selection I find are pisces and riverfront. Or collecting them from other hobbyists is another great way. I also order some of my plants from spencer jacks on groups orders that are going through (his plants were in excellent shape) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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