What's the best fish store you've been in??? - Aquarium Advice

jgc8fan · 03-19-2005, 02:18 AM

I have been in one store that absolutely made me drool. I wanted to buy EVERYTHING!!! That was Fish Safari in Virginia Beach, VA. I was there for a convention my ex-job sent me to, and decided to check it out. They have got everything, and a selection of Oceanic tanks that was insane. I almost wound up carting a 75 Gal home with me. [acronym:74f96d3743="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:74f96d3743] They are also the only store I've seen that carried the Marineland Tidepool tanks (do they still make those?). Also the largest selection of saltwater and freshwater fish I have ever seen... I spent 3 hours looking at fish, and I still don't think I saw all of them.

If anyone happens to find youself in VA beach you should check it out... It's on Lynnhaven Parkway off of VA Beach Blvd. If I wasn't 700 miles away in FL then I would be in there every day.

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-19-2005, 02:32 AM

The best store I've ever been in was in St. Louis. It is very difficult to find fish that are of the same size as what we currently have. Most stores around here only sell juveniles and we have mainly adults. Pet Market in St. Louis sells juvi's as well as adults. They have an amazing selection. They have 10 [acronym:42e82ec393="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:42e82ec393] tanks that are half built into the wall and half stuck out of the wall. They all have gravel, plants, and misc decor. They also have at least 25 larger tanks that house the adults. Each tank having it's own species. For example, one tank will have ONLY Yellow Labs the next will ONLY have Johanni's. Not to mention that they have an exceptional sales staff. If you don't know what you plan to stock the tank with, they have tons of books available for you to look at (not to buy, just to look through). They have breeder tanks in the back room of the store and they breed many fish. They were selling full grown Oscars for $25!! We purchased a nearly full grown Johanni for $15! One thing that I REALLY loved about this place, they get orders in once a week. They acclimate the fish into their tanks and place signs that say Not For Sale on the tanks with new fish. They wait a week before selling any fish from that tank. For example, one week they will get in African and SA Cichlids, they won't sell any of the new ones for the next week. Then the following week they will get in Tetras and Gouramis. And so on. I find this practice EXCEPTIONAL. I just wish all stores would do that. As soon as a fish is seen dead in the tank, an employee has it dipped out immediately.

Tomorrow we are checking out a store that specializes in Lake Malawi Cichlids. They have had great reviews, *crossing fingers* hopefully they have several Acei's in stock.

Gypsyqueen · 03-20-2005, 01:31 AM

About ten years ago in Quincy, IL there was a fish dealer. The place was called Jungle Pets. I miss the place. He has everything, and the man knew what he was talking about. He was also priced pretty good!

03-20-2005, 01:37 AM

Tulsa Aquatics

they really care for their fish there it is on East 47th street and Mingo Road

awesome store if you ever go there ask for evelyn and say that andrew referred you she is THE sweetest lady you will ever meet

they have a whole BUNCH of fish there and a beautiful 550 [acronym:69f9f81774="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:69f9f81774] cichlid tank and all of them are wild caught!

DARK Jak · 03-20-2005, 01:56 AM

terre quatics yes quatics i didnt spell it wrong its a pet store in champlin MN its great its privitely owned by this guy who has owned the store for 37 yaers hes great the only place in MN that you can find tropical drift wood that dosnt have some nasty side effect on you water. it may not be the bigest selection of fish but he specalizes on my favorite

AMAZON FISH

if it were a little closer i would go every day.

**Fluff** · 03-20-2005, 08:05 AM

Exotic Aquatics in Baltimore Md.

hforney · 03-20-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluff

Exotic Aquatics in Baltimore Md.

Where is it located? I will be in Baltimore in 2 weeks.

glasstapper · 03-20-2005, 10:33 AM

hey ya'll been out awhile..... looking for fish stores

. my home is optimum aquarium just north of atlanta corner of sandy plains rd. and shallowford rd. great salt selection but even more important gregg is a fresh water guy!!

**Fluff** · 03-20-2005, 11:08 AM

Here ya go hforney. This has their address, phone number and direction to the store.

http://exoticaquatics.com/

Jchillin · 03-20-2005, 12:10 PM

Wow, it's a little bit of a toss up. Now, remember, we are talking NY where there is a [acronym:82daec0380="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:82daec0380] within two miles of each other..[acronym:82daec0380="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:82daec0380]

1. New World Aquarium - E.38th St. [acronym:82daec0380="By the way"]btw[/acronym:82daec0380] 2nd and 3rd Av. in Manhattan.
2. (Forgot name) - Main St. Flushing, NY (three blocks from LIRR station).

Both have beautiful tanks and plenty of exotic and beautiful fish.

Every other [acronym:82daec0380="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:82daec0380] I have visited in NYC have limited varieties, limited knowledge and limited prices (high only).

03-19-2005, 02:18 AM	#1
jgc8fan Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 96	What's the best fish store you've been in??? I have been in one store that absolutely made me drool. I wanted to buy EVERYTHING!!! That was Fish Safari in Virginia Beach, VA. I was there for a convention my ex-job sent me to, and decided to check it out. They have got everything, and a selection of Oceanic tanks that was insane. I almost wound up carting a 75 Gal home with me. [acronym:74f96d3743="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:74f96d3743] They are also the only store I've seen that carried the Marineland Tidepool tanks (do they still make those?). Also the largest selection of saltwater and freshwater fish I have ever seen... I spent 3 hours looking at fish, and I still don't think I saw all of them. If anyone happens to find youself in VA beach you should check it out... It's on Lynnhaven Parkway off of VA Beach Blvd. If I wasn't 700 miles away in FL then I would be in there every day.

03-19-2005, 02:32 AM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	The best store I've ever been in was in St. Louis. It is very difficult to find fish that are of the same size as what we currently have. Most stores around here only sell juveniles and we have mainly adults. Pet Market in St. Louis sells juvi's as well as adults. They have an amazing selection. They have 10 [acronym:42e82ec393="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:42e82ec393] tanks that are half built into the wall and half stuck out of the wall. They all have gravel, plants, and misc decor. They also have at least 25 larger tanks that house the adults. Each tank having it's own species. For example, one tank will have ONLY Yellow Labs the next will ONLY have Johanni's. Not to mention that they have an exceptional sales staff. If you don't know what you plan to stock the tank with, they have tons of books available for you to look at (not to buy, just to look through). They have breeder tanks in the back room of the store and they breed many fish. They were selling full grown Oscars for $25!! We purchased a nearly full grown Johanni for $15! One thing that I REALLY loved about this place, they get orders in once a week. They acclimate the fish into their tanks and place signs that say Not For Sale on the tanks with new fish. They wait a week before selling any fish from that tank. For example, one week they will get in African and SA Cichlids, they won't sell any of the new ones for the next week. Then the following week they will get in Tetras and Gouramis. And so on. I find this practice EXCEPTIONAL. I just wish all stores would do that. As soon as a fish is seen dead in the tank, an employee has it dipped out immediately. Tomorrow we are checking out a store that specializes in Lake Malawi Cichlids. They have had great reviews, crossing fingers hopefully they have several Acei's in stock. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-20-2005, 01:31 AM	#3
Gypsyqueen Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 48	About ten years ago in Quincy, IL there was a fish dealer. The place was called Jungle Pets. I miss the place. He has everything, and the man knew what he was talking about. He was also priced pretty good! __________________ "I think myself happy" Paul the Apostle

03-20-2005, 01:56 AM	#5
DARK Jak Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bellbrook OH Posts: 204 Images: 5	terre quatics yes quatics i didnt spell it wrong its a pet store in champlin MN its great its privitely owned by this guy who has owned the store for 37 yaers hes great the only place in MN that you can find tropical drift wood that dosnt have some nasty side effect on you water. it may not be the bigest selection of fish but he specalizes on my favorite AMAZON FISH if it were a little closer i would go every day. __________________ Although now I know the voices arn't real they had some preety good ideas....

03-20-2005, 08:05 AM	#6
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,170 Images: 29	Exotic Aquatics in Baltimore Md. __________________ ~Cindy

03-20-2005, 01:37 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Tulsa Aquatics they really care for their fish there it is on East 47th street and Mingo Road awesome store if you ever go there ask for evelyn and say that andrew referred you she is THE sweetest lady you will ever meet they have a whole BUNCH of fish there and a beautiful 550 [acronym:69f9f81774="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:69f9f81774] cichlid tank and all of them are wild caught!

03-20-2005, 10:33 AM	#8
glasstapper Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta,GA. Posts: 300	hey ya'll been out awhile..... looking for fish stores . my home is optimum aquarium just north of atlanta corner of sandy plains rd. and shallowford rd. great salt selection but even more important gregg is a fresh water guy!! __________________ " my father said, son, life is simple. It's either cherry red, or midnight blue '

03-20-2005, 11:08 AM	#9
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,170 Images: 29	Here ya go hforney. This has their address, phone number and direction to the store. http://exoticaquatics.com/ __________________ ~Cindy

03-20-2005, 12:10 PM	#10
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Wow, it's a little bit of a toss up. Now, remember, we are talking NY where there is a [acronym:82daec0380="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:82daec0380] within two miles of each other..[acronym:82daec0380="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:82daec0380] 1. New World Aquarium - E.38th St. [acronym:82daec0380="By the way"]btw[/acronym:82daec0380] 2nd and 3rd Av. in Manhattan. 2. (Forgot name) - Main St. Flushing, NY (three blocks from LIRR station). Both have beautiful tanks and plenty of exotic and beautiful fish. Every other [acronym:82daec0380="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:82daec0380] I have visited in NYC have limited varieties, limited knowledge and limited prices (high only). __________________ _________________________________

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