Starting a new tank in Montana

[reddjosh]

Hey all. I have a legitimate place to live again and trying to get a new tank going. Figured I'm join R2R and see if i could connect with other folks. I live in Butte Montana and am finding it really difficult to locate any shops that sell reef supplies. There was a great shop in Bozeman but they seem to have closed. I drove up to Missoula a few days ago to check out Reef Missoula and their store front was empty as well. Is there any shops in Montana anymore? Or am i going to have to get all my stuff from PetCo?
Help if you can. Thanks-

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[fishguy242]

Hi, Welcome to the reef...
I do see a few members here from your area, @bigbugoutfitters is one that comes to mind...

 

[jsker]

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[ReeferHD]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Just John]

 

[bud_rick]

Welcome! Good luck finding your fish store.

 

[wzf106]

Welcome! If all fail, you can always buy online

 

[bnord]

Welcome and glad to have you....

hope you can find someplace close.

And remember - slow and steady

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[RedoubtReef]

Hey all. I have a legitimate place to live again and trying to get a new tank going. Figured I'm join R2R and see if i could connect with other folks. I live in Butte Montana and am finding it really difficult to locate any shops that sell reef supplies. There was a great shop in Bozeman but they seem to have closed. I drove up to Missoula a few days ago to check out Reef Missoula and their store front was empty as well. Is there any shops in Montana anymore? Or am i going to have to get all my stuff from PetCo?
Help if you can. Thanks-

Welcome! I'm in the same situation with Petco being the nearest supplier for saltwater fish. Our local Petco in Coeurd'Alene is run by some local hobbyists and actually has a pretty good selection. Other wise, it's a 45 minute drive to Spokane.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

 

[bigbugoutfitters]

Hi, Welcome to the reef...
I do see a few members here from your area, @bigbugoutfitters is one that comes to mind...

Yep, im in montana! Big state though so about 6 hours away from butte! Im up by the Yaak. I haven’t been to the shop in bozeman, but i have bought some things from reef missoula. Knew the previous owner pretty well but he sold it last year. Ive ordered a fish or two from the new owner but ive got mixed feelings about the shop now. Honestly though, I usually go to the couerdalene idaho petco which is actually really good, or spokane washington to the reef store there if i want to buy in person. Unfortunately in Montana it seems to be best buying online. Wish i had a reefstore within 150 miles but i suppose thats a problem with living in the middle of nowhere!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[BamaCoastPyrat]

Welcome! Are you looking for livestock or equipment? Both can be found online. That may be your best bet

 

[LeannaBanana]

Welcome to R2R! My local Petco is a great shop with staff that really cares and orders carefully. You might be ok! (But of course do your homework first. )

Can't wait to follow along.