WHERE TO FIND SUPPLIES IN THE OVAS AREA???

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This alphabetical list is provided here as reference only and is compiled based of OVAS members' input.


AQUARIUM-SAFE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES

Acrylic, Advanced Plastics of Ottawa (Canotek)
Acrylic, Canus Plastics
Aquarium and Sumps (made to measure), Ottawa Inverts
Egg crate (Rona, Home Depot)
Glass
PVC Tubing - tunnels/caves
Silicone: GE Silicone I in the blue tube (get it anywhere)
Styrofoam Sheets - can be cut and molded
Sumps (ready made) Aqua Valley, Big Al's, Marinescapes


LIGHTING

Buchana Lighting: 129 Loretta Ave N Ottawa
Litemor, 1290 Old Innes Road, www.litemor.com
T5 Light Fixtures: B&B Hydroponics, 1780 Woodward Dr & Brite - Lite hydroponics Cryville rd.(Check for CSA or UL Approval)


PLUMBING

Air-line T's, valves etc - Home Depot (Irrigation section)
Aquarium Drilling (Check with OVAS members Groupie02 & sniggir)
Big Al's (some plumbing)
Bulkhead fittings, Dynamic Hobbies, Concourse Gate off Colonade Rd.
Home Depot and Lowes(Plumbing of all kinds)
Marinescape (Plumbing of all kinds including Bulkheads)
Ottawa Inverts (Plumbing of all kinds)
Plumbers silicone paste (to prevent leaks with rubber seal), Preston Hardware
Rona (Plumbing of all kinds)
Rubber Hose (clear with white reinforcement) Home Depot
Rubber stoppers: Defalco's 130 Robertson Road (Beside McDonald's)


VARIOUS

6g buckets with tight fitting lids, foodsafe: Corkery Winestores for $2 including taxes
Ammonia - Home Hardware (their brand)
Brass Fittings - Ottawa Fastener Supply and Lowes
Champagne Yeast: Defalco's
CO2 Cannisters: Davidson Fire Extinguishers in Ottawa, Pyromateck in Gatineau, Chris the Gas Guy (613-762-0294)
Dry Ferts: B&B Hydroponics
Measuring spoons - 1/16th, 1/32nd: Canadian Tire, Ikea



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Last updated on May 2nd 2020