Christmas Shipping Info

We try and pack all orders up through 2PM Mountain Time the day we receive the order (M-F). Please view the state-by-state shipping times below for cut-off days for delivery before Christmas (with our Free Shipping or $6.99 flat rate shipping). Please understand, we're emphasizing the words should be delivered for the following reasons:

1. FedEx & UPS May Get Overwhelmed. Last year FedEx and UPS had a number of late shipments. They were completely overwhelmed. Hopefully things go smoother this year.
2. No Priority Mail Guarantees. We're shipping most small items USPS Priority Mail. It typically will arrive in three business days, but they do not guarantee it.
3. Weather. We're in Tempe, Arizona so we don't actually experience inclement weather first hand. However, we've heard that it exists. Even though bad weather has never slowed Santa Claus down, weather can delay a UPS, USPS or FedEx delivery. This is beyond our control.
4. Drop Shipments.The Red Sea Max, Chillers 1HP and above, Acan LED Lighting Fixtures, Hamilton Metal Halide Lighting Fixtures and UV Sterilizers over 57 watts are all drop shipped from the manufacturer. We can not guarantee that these items will arrive before Christmas.
5. Incorrect Inventory. On occasion we manage to sell a product we don't actually possess. As with most companies, our inventory is occasionally incorrect. Feel free to call 877.878.9349 or Email us at [email protected] to make sure we have your product.

If your order is a Christmas Present, then please let us know in the order comments. We will do our best to make sure the present is under the tree on Christmas Day.

Also, keep in mind:
  • Expedited Shipping. We can always ship expedited, but when choosing that option please remember that the following day is the first business day and that weekend days are not business days. Also keep in mind that our shipping cut off time is 2PM Mountain Time. A Next Day Air order placed at 11AM on a Thursday will arrive on Friday. However, a Next Day Air order placed on Friday at 3PM will not arrive until Tuesday. We can have FedEx deliver a package on Christmas Eve.
  • Call Us. We're here to help. Call us at toll free 877.878.9349 or Email us at [email protected] for info on shipping and gift ideas.
  • We have items ON SALE right now.
  • Return Policy (up to 60 days for returns if the product is in resalable condition)
  • If you celebrate a holiday other than Christmas and need to get an order by a certain day just let us know. We'll do our best.
Below are the state by state deadlines for getting a product to you before Christmas with standard shipping.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines
Order by 2PM Mountain time on Tuesday, December 23 for this state
  • Arizona
Order by 2PM Mountain time on Friday, December 19 for these states
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Kansas
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
You might consider expedited shipping.
  • Alabama
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin