Fourteen years ago, North Coast Marines was started by a saltwater fish hobbyist, for the saltwater fish hobbyist. We were fed up with the poor quality and selection of pet supplies and marine fish offered by the local pet shops. As a result, we stated North Coast Marines, vowing to offer the highest quality marine aquarium supplies available. We realized that keeping saltwater fish could become a very expensive hobby, so we offer our marine aquarium customers wholesale pricing. Free advice is generously given. We don't have the overhead of the so called "superstores", so we don't have to pass it on to you, the hobbyist. We won't sell any hardware that isn't compatible with your system, and we won't try to sell merchandise that isn't necessary. Large lot pricing is available.