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Robert Shrimp Breeder

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because its a grey imported brand. only guppies stocks it. Go to your lfs and get a hailea 150a for $350.

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torface Shrimp Master

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Bummer, I really wanted that JBJ.

All my LFS are run of the mill "pet shops" and i doubt they'd stock chillers. Even if they did, they'd be pricey. The dedicated aquarium shops near me only seem to stock Teco...

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MrShrimp Shrimp Breeder

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We are in autum now and weather is starting to get cold. You have untill spring to get a chiller so there is no rush. Most people turn off there chiller during the cold season.

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torface Shrimp Master

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I'm in QLD and it's still warm. My living room tends to retain heat pretty badly so my tank sits at 27+ and I am meant to be getting my first CBS next week :(

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Robert Shrimp Breeder

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Get the JBJ from Guppies then, Youre in queensland, they are in queensland so it shouldnt break in shipping. For $300 its a cost that even i would be happy replacing every so often.

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Dont waste your money with guppies unless you are spending less than $50. They are renowned for their lack of customer service and you need that if you are spending a few hundred for warranty reasons. They wont even listen if it breaks during shipping.
Get the JBJ from Guppies then' date=' Youre in queensland, they are in queensland so it shouldnt break in shipping. For $300 its a cost that even i would be happy replacing every so often.[/quote']Contradiction? LOL!
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Robert Shrimp Breeder

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Not really. Im just saying if thats the specific chiller he wants then get it. I bought a light that was only $50 and they managed to break it before it even arrived. Sent them an email and never heard back.

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torface Shrimp Master

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Hmm... Guppies is actually less than 5km from where I live but, strangely, they don't allow warehouse pick up. The chiller is $450ish which is a fair amount to lose if something goes wrong. Not really sure what to do now! :(

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Robert Shrimp Breeder

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I remember reading over at AL they allowed someone to pick up from their warehouse. I dont think the issue with you is shipping but its about after purchase service particularly warranty

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torface Shrimp Master

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I just gave my LFS a call and they recommended an Aqua One chiller to me. I know they'll give me excellent after purchase service and ongoing advice so it might be worth buying from them even if it is a little more pricey. But does anyone rate the Aqua one chillers?

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torface Shrimp Master

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I asked Guppies about Warehouse pick up and they said it wasn't an option. So i have to pay $10 for shipping which i'd rather just pick up... pretty annoying!

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JohnH Shrimp Breeder

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Which one did you end up getting torface? I'm going to dropping some hints for my birthday for one for my 3' tank.

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JonX Shrimp Breeder

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Contradiction? LOL!

I own 2 JBJ Antatica chillers. Perfect for 2 foot tanks. Kept my tanks cool all last summer. Worth it! Super quiet compared to hailea

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