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The semi-annual Kensfish Order is here!

Started by FishBuddy, May 12, 2015, 09:27:39 PM

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FishBuddy

Hi Everyone,

I have been asked recently when the next Kensfish order will happen.   I planned to place the order by late evening of Thursday, May 21.  If we have enough participants by then, I'll proceed with the order.  Similar to previous orders, here are some simple rules to follow:

-  gas money is $25.
-  border fee is $7.
-  shipping is FREE if the order is above $75.
-  HST of 13% on the entire at the border.
-  receiver fee of $5 per box of item.  I will calculate the amount for each person based on how much and what type of item(s) each of us ordered.
-  all fees and gas will be split proportionally (based on your total) so it's fair for everyone.
-  NO DELIVERY.  But I will be meeting you all at the parking lot of Home Depot Barrhaven.
-  cash only please; no cheques, Paypal, etc... but will entertain Interact payment by email.

Ken's website is here:

http://www.kensfish.com/

To avoid confusion/error, please list your item of interest by copying the actual link of the item (as well as the quantity) from Ken's website and paste it in this thread.   I'll be updating this heading from time to time to reflect this.

Here is what we have so far:

NOTE: red indicated it is out of stock at the moment.

fishbuddy:

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/parts-fittings/aquaclear-30-50-u-tube.html
1x 2lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-veggie-wafers.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/mag-float-glass-medium-replacement-pads.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-filters/ati-replacement-pro-sponge-5.html
1x 100ft
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/air-supplies/deep-blue-silicone-airline-tubing.html
1x 100
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/820-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/parts-fittings/fluval-404-405-impeller-straight-fan-blades.html

exv152:

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/uv-sterilizers/aquatop-inline-uv-sterilizer-18-watt.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/plant-supplies/ista-max-mix-co2-reactor-large.html

shawn84:

1x 100
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/418-water-tight-bags-2mil-thick.html
1x 100
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/620-water-tight-bags-2mil-thick.html
1x 100
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/5-18-water-tight-bags-3-mil-thick.html
1x 1/2lbs  
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/golden-pearls-300-500-microns.html
1x 1/2lbs  
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/golden-pearls-500-800-microns.html
1x 1.5lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/decapsulated-brine-shrimp.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/python-switch.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/water-treatments/seachem-reef-advantage-calcium-1-kilo.html

new_hobby:

1x 2lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-cichlid-flake.html
1x 3lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-floating-cichlid-pellets-35-mm.html

Al:

1x 1/2lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-earthworm-sticks.html
1x 1 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-spirulina-sticks.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-ultimate-mini-cichlid-sticks.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-vegetable-mini-sticks.html
1x 1 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-earthworm-mini-sticks.html
1x 50
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/820-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html
1x 50
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/1022-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html

lucius:

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/deep-blue-battery-operated-digital-thermometer.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/plant-supplies/seachem-flourish-2-liter.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/plant-supplies/fluval-88g-co2-bubble-counter.html
1x 1lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-earthworm-sticks.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/parts-fittings/fluval-406-impeller-shaft-bushing.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/kent-pro-ii-replacement-blade-pad-3pack.html

k1ng:

1x 100ft
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/air-supplies/deluxe-flexible-airline-tubing.html
1x 100 count
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/418-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/tom-dip-pour-large.html
1x 1/2lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-tropical-green-granule-18-mm.html

daworldisblack:

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/50-watt-jager-submersible-heater.html
2x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/test-kits/api-5-in-1-test-strips-25-count.html
1x 90%
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/brine-shrimp-eggs.html

2x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/plant-supplies/ista-max-mix-co2-reactor-large.html
2x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/deep-blue-battery-operated-digital-thermometer.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/aquaclear-20-power-head.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/aquaclear-quick-filter-attachment.html

tigger:

1x - Alita AL-15A Air Pump
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/air-pumps/alita-al-15a-air-pump.html
1x - Aquatop GH Submersible Heater 50 Watt
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/aquatop-gh-submersible-heater-50-watt.html
1x - Maxi-Jet Pro 400
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/maxi-jet-pro-400.html
1x - Zoo Med Aquasun 30" T-5 HO Dual Fixture
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-lighting/zoo-med-aquasun-30-t-5-ho-dual-fixture.html
1x - Zoo Med Flora Sun T-5 HO Bulb (24 Watt)
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-lighting/zoo-med-flora-sun-t-5-ho-bulb.html
1x - Aquaclear Leveling Device
http://www.kensfish.com/parts-fittings/aquaclear-leveling-device.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-lighting/wavepoint-red-wave-t-5-ho-bulb.html

vic622:

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/finnex-hc-0800-heater-controller.html

1x 5lbs
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/water-treatments/sodium-thiosulfate.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/filter-media/seachem-purigen-1-liter.html

missavgp:

1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/decapsulated-brine-shrimp.html
1x 50
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/620-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html
1x 50
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/820-water-tight-bags-3mil-thick.html
2x
http://www.kensfish.com/shipping-supplies/tom-dip-pour-large.html
3x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-filters/elite-double-sponge-filter.html

charlie:

1x -Zoo Med Flora Sun T-5 HO Bulb 54 watt - 10.75
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-lighting/zoo-med-flora-sun-t-5-ho-bulb.html
1x Seachem Flourish 2 Liter -27.99
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/plant-supplies/seachem-flourish-2-liter.html
1x- 120 grm. New Era Central American Cichlid Pellets `1.5 mm/"This product is available in two soft sinking pellet sizes; 1.5mm - 8.99
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/new-era-central-american-cichlid-pellets-120-gram.html.
1x New Era Tropical Flake 30 grm. 6.69
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/new-era-tropical-flake-15-gram.html
1x New Era Catfish Pellets 120 grm. -8.49
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/new-era-catfish-pellets-120-gram.html.
2x Hikari Shrimp Cuisine .35 oz. - 3.55
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/hikari-shrimp-cuisine-35oz.html
1x Kent Pro-Scraper II 24" 13.05
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/kent-pro-scraper-ii-24.html

bone:

1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-spirulina-flake.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-brine-shrimp-flake.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-color-flake-naturose.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-tropical-fish-flake.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-floating-cichlid-pellets-55-mm.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-super-color-pellets-15mm.html
1x 1/2 lb
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-cichlid-pellets-15-mm.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/test-kits/api-nitrate-test-kit.html
2x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/maxi-jet-pre-filter-support.html
1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/coralife-aqua-tongs-28-inch.html

TLe041:

1x Ken's Premium Super Color Pellets 1.5mm, 1/2 lb.
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-super-color-pellets-15mm.html
1x Ken's Tropical Green Granule 1.8 mm, 1/2 lb.
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-tropical-green-granule-18-mm.html
1x Ken's Premium 5 Stick Blend, 1/2 lb.
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/kens-premium-5-stick-blend.html
1x Amquel Plus, 16 oz.
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/water-treatments/amquel-plus.html
1x Mag Float Glass Cleaner Medium
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/mag-float-glass-cleaner-medium.html

Holly:

1x Eheim tubing 16/22 mm x10 ft
http://www.kensfish.com/parts-fittings/eheim-tubing-16-22-mm-10.html
1x Eheim pro 3 filter pad set
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/filter-media/eheim-pro-iii-2071-2073-2075-pad-set.html

Mike L:

2x 90gm
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/fish-food-feeders/spectrum-fw-flake-garlic.html


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daworldisblack

Born-again Aquatic Hobbyist with interest in planted nano tanks and Killifish!







ajm1961

Just a question: do customs look/ask for and confiscate any fish food? I thought we couldn't bring any over the border. When I came back from Ohio, we used to just say "aquarium supplies" but if they searched, my guess is they would have taken it. Has this changed?
SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR THE HOBBY!

FishBuddy

Quote from: ajm1961 on May 14, 2015, 06:50:28 PM
Just a question: do customs look/ask for and confiscate any fish food? I thought we couldn't bring any over the border. When I came back from Ohio, we used to just say "aquarium supplies" but if they searched, my guess is they would have taken it. Has this changed?

I've been doing many many orders already and not once they confiscated our supplies.  Aquarium food and supplies are perfectly ok.  Live fish is another story....  Yes, they have searched my vehicle from time to time but everything is ok.


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limed

  Fish are no problem if you check the AIRS site to make sure the fish you are bring over are approved.
Normal when we bring fish back from Ohio we print the forms. These forms are the same thing the border would look up so normally they just go since we have done the work they would have had to do.
  But only tell them you have live fish if they ask.  Personal use, not for re-sale.....hobby

Ed

Shawn84

There's one missing item in my order. Also for the decapsulated Brine shrimp egg it's 1.5lbs.


Thanks

Shawn
A bunch a fishes.....
A bunch a tanks...........


FishBuddy

I've just updated the list...

Also, good news...  I spoke to Ken about our club and he agreed to give us 10% discount on our order!


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daworldisblack

Quote from: FishBuddy on May 15, 2015, 10:12:18 PM
I've just updated the list...

Also, good news...  I spoke to Ken about our club and he agreed to give us 10% discount on our order!

Nice John! Just wanted to add a couple more items:

http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/aquaclear-20-power-head.html x 1

http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/powerheads/aquaclear-quick-filter-attachment.html x 1

Thanks again!
Born-again Aquatic Hobbyist with interest in planted nano tanks and Killifish!

vic622

Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches


FishBuddy

List updated...

Yes vic622, Interact email payment is still an option; as long as I don't incurred any charges to it (such as Paypal).  The last time I used it, only the sender has to pay a small service fee.


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lucius

Quote from: vic622 on May 18, 2015, 02:47:48 PMPlus, is the email payment still an option?

Just to be clear, FishBuddy pays for everything when purchasing and you pay him back during pick up.

vic622

Quote from: lucius on May 18, 2015, 07:19:26 PM
Just to be clear, FishBuddy pays for everything when purchasing and you pay him back during pick up.

In his first notice, FishBuddy said:
Quote-  cash only please; no cheques, Paypal, etc... but will entertain Interact payment by email.
So I was asking him if he is still willing to consider the Interac option.
Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches

missavgp

I'm assuming that a message will be sent out with our total amount owing when the pick up  time is set, would I be correct?
Mom of boys. Less drama than girls, but harder to keep alive

FishBuddy

Quote from: missavgp on May 18, 2015, 08:14:00 PM
I'm assuming that a message will be sent out with our total amount owing when the pick up  time is set, would I be correct?


Yes definitely!  I will be keeping everyone informed on when I'll go pick up the order.  After receiving the order, I'll do a count to ensure we've got everything.  If we are ordering bulk items where we need to divide up among members, I'll do that as well (weighing and bagging).

Normally, we meet on a Saturday at the Barrhaven Home Depot parking lot to distribute the items.  People normally pay me then.  For those who can't make it on that day, I would ask they send a friend or a fellow member to pick up the items for them.  I normally do not make deliveries for people but willing to hear your option if it is reasonable.


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charlie

I`m holding of on my order John, as some of the things i want are out of stock.
Guys you should check your list for out of stock items.

lucius

One of my items is not in stock, the Fluval 406 Impeller.  If it's still not in stock on Thursday, no big deal.


vic622

Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches

charlie


tigger


FishBuddy

List updated...

Just a note...  Whenever possible, I tried to combine similar item together to save everyone cash.  For example, if person A wants 1/2 lbs of the same product as person B, I'll get 1 lb instead of 2 x 1/2lb.  It is also easier for Ken to gather the stuff as it reduces the chance of error/miscount.

Also, I got the discount code from Ken this morning so we'll be getting 10% off for sure :)

As per original schedule, I am placing the order tomorrow (Thursday) evening.  If things go according to plan, I'll be in Ogdensburg on Saturday morning, May 30.  We should be able to meet and pick up the stuff sometime late afternoon (perhaps 5 or 6pm) that day.


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exv152

Thanks for doing this John. I always look forward to you doing this, it's a great way to save some $$$.
Eric...
125g, 32g, 7g


Bone

Darn... forgot about the grabber... sorry - please add the following to my order. List is getting long :-)

Cheers.

1x
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-maintenance/coralife-aqua-tongs-28-inch.html

charlie


FishBuddy

Just created a mock-up order with Kensfish to see where we stand so far....

All items are in stock except the following:

1)  Finnex HC-0800 Heater Controller; out of stock
2)  Brine Shrimp Eggs @90%; out of stock
3)  Ista Max Mix CO2 Reactor Large; only has 2 in stock and we need 3 so I'll grab the last 2.

The total so far before the 10% discount comes to $1022 USD.  Of course, we'll definitely get free shipping at this amount :)

Things may change tomorrow night when I do the actual order but this is just to give you an idea of what's happening.   Consider the number of items we are ordering, I am quite impressed with Ken's inventory!



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TLe041

Tony



vic622

Quote from: FishBuddy on May 20, 2015, 10:30:29 PM
Just created a mock-up order with Kensfish to see where we stand so far....

All items are in stock except the following:

1)  Finnex HC-0800 Heater Controller; out of stock
...

OK, switch it out for this one if you can, please:

http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/finnex-max-300-controller.html

Thanks,
Vic
Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches

FishBuddy

Quote from: vic622 on May 21, 2015, 04:36:10 PM
OK, switch it out for this one if you can, please:

http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/finnex-max-300-controller.html

Thanks,
Vic

Vic, this one is also out of stock....

I am in the process of finalizing the order....


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FishBuddy

Ok folks...  Order has been placed....

I've updated the initial thread at the top and crossed out the items that are out of stock at the time of the order.  Also, only managed to get 2 CO2 reactors (as mentioned earlier).    Rah, perhaps you would like to give up one of your CO2 reactors to Eric to that each of you will at least have something...???

Total for the order is $984 USD with the $107 discount....  That's quite a bit of savings!


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lucius


vic622

Quote from: FishBuddy on May 21, 2015, 06:56:21 PM
Vic, this one is also out of stock....

I am in the process of finalizing the order....
No problem - It was "In Stock" when I looked, but if they sold the last one, I'll catch it another time.
Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches

daworldisblack

Thanks John! Eric can definitely have one of 'em!
Born-again Aquatic Hobbyist with interest in planted nano tanks and Killifish!

FishBuddy

Just to let you know that our stuff have been shipped... 



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missavgp

Mom of boys. Less drama than girls, but harder to keep alive

Mike L

 Has a date been set for receiving the order.
Mike

FishBuddy

Quote from: Mike L on May 27, 2015, 04:46:37 PM
Has a date been set for receiving the order.
Mike

The order arrived in Ogdensburg today.  As per my earlier posted thread, I'll be going there this Saturday, May 30 and will meet all of you around 6pm at the corner of the Home Depot Barrhaven parking lot.

In the mean time, I'll be adding up the total and should be able to give you an approximate amount by Friday evening....  Stay tuned...


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Mike L

Thanks John. Must have missed the dates.
Mike

FishBuddy

#49
Well folks...  We are back from Ogdensburg and have sorted out all the items.  Only 2 items are out of stock with this shipment.  I've already contacted the 2 individuals to work things out.

We are still on for this evening at 6pm at the Home Depot parking lot in Barrhaven.  See you soon!

PS:  thanks to tigger for going down with me and helping me sort out and label the items :)


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vic622

#50
Thanks, John!
Vic
120g Peninsula Tank

Planted, high tech
Congo Tetra, Pearl Gourami, Honey Gourami
Serpae Tetra
Bronze & Pepper Corydoras, BN Plecos, Yoyo Loaches

Shawn84

A bunch a fishes.....
A bunch a tanks...........

charlie

Thanks again John, as usual, well organized.
It`s a pity it was raining.

Al

Thanks John, appreciate your effort on our behalf.
Regarding the backorder, if you want to have ken send it to my home address, it would be a lot simpler. US post for my small package, not worth driving to Ogdensburg. Let me know and ill give you my address.

lucius

Thanks FishBuddy.  ;D  That new bridge over the Rideau River definitely made the commute a lot faster from Orleans.

FishBuddy

Quote from: Al on May 30, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
Thanks John, appreciate your effort on our behalf.
Regarding the backorder, if you want to have ken send it to my home address, it would be a lot simpler. US post for my small package, not worth driving to Ogdensburg. Let me know and ill give you my address.


No problem Al...  I'll get a hold of Ken Monday and see what he thinks.  Definitely would be advantageous if he could ship it to Canada for us :)


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TLe041

Thanks again for organizing this, John. Great talking to you.
Tony