Big Als Just Opened in Plymouth Meeting PA (N. of Philly) - Aquarium Advice

vfc · 05-19-2007, 12:15 AM

The sign says they are the biggest aquarium in Eastern US. ThatFishPlace is bigger; but my initial impression is that this store will give them a run for their money!

neilanh · 05-19-2007, 12:18 AM

I used to live near there in Lansdown

MT79 · 05-19-2007, 12:23 AM

Good to know. Do they have livestock or just equipment?

vfc · 05-19-2007, 12:30 AM

They have both. I spoke to Bob the owner. He is a very nice guy who used to own the famous Martin's Aquarium in Jenkintown, PA. The fish expert is John; easy to spot with his pony tail.

The fish prices are unbelievable. I purchased a 5" Bristle Nose (been looking for one for over a year) for $3.49. Most amazing is they have what all of us African Cichlid keepers want......RED fish. I picked up a 3" RED Peacock for $15. It looks like an Aulonocara Stuartgranti (Rubescens) but Red not orange.

I also picked up three 2" Red Hot Zebras. Again they were a nice shade of red; some very deep red. These amazing fish were only $4.99 ea (two for $7.99).

I wish this store had opened last year. I was spending $30 to $40 for each 3" African Cichlids. I initially thought the prices on the tanks were wrong because they were so low. But I walked out with 5 AC fish for less than $33.

MT79 · 05-19-2007, 12:41 AM

Martins Aquarium! I used to love going to that place as a kid. I'll have to check big al's out.
One more question, is there a SW section?

Congratulations on the purchases!

vfc · 05-19-2007, 11:48 AM

They have a large salt water section. In the middle of the fish room is a 5,000G round shark tank (~ 20 ft across). No sharks yet as they are waiting for the water to stabilize.

gu2high · 05-19-2007, 03:30 PM

What's the address? I need a BN pleco badly.

vfc · 05-19-2007, 05:50 PM

The store is in North Towne Plaza. Just get off the Norristown exit of the PA Turnpike. Go west on Germantown Pike for about three miles. It's on the left just before the Route 202 intersection. There is a Dunkin Donut directly across the street.

**Fishyfanatic** · 05-21-2007, 11:58 AM

Moved to the General Retailers forum.

celtic_dude · 07-17-2007, 07:48 AM

OMG! I am only 2 minutes from that shopping center and never knew they were there. I have been contemplating driving to reading(1 1/2 hour drive) to that fish place. Thanks for the info.

05-19-2007, 12:15 AM	#1
vfc Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	Big Als Just Opened in Plymouth Meeting PA (N. of Philly) The sign says they are the biggest aquarium in Eastern US. ThatFishPlace is bigger; but my initial impression is that this store will give them a run for their money!

05-19-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
MT79 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: philadelphia. PA. Posts: 2,653 Images: 23	Good to know. Do they have livestock or just equipment? __________________ Mike

05-19-2007, 12:41 AM	#5
MT79 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: philadelphia. PA. Posts: 2,653 Images: 23	Martins Aquarium! I used to love going to that place as a kid. I'll have to check big al's out. One more question, is there a SW section? Congratulations on the purchases! __________________ Mike

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Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	Moved to the General Retailers forum. __________________ 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

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05-19-2007, 12:30 AM	#4
vfc Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	They have both. I spoke to Bob the owner. He is a very nice guy who used to own the famous Martin's Aquarium in Jenkintown, PA. The fish expert is John; easy to spot with his pony tail. The fish prices are unbelievable. I purchased a 5" Bristle Nose (been looking for one for over a year) for $3.49. Most amazing is they have what all of us African Cichlid keepers want......RED fish. I picked up a 3" RED Peacock for $15. It looks like an Aulonocara Stuartgranti (Rubescens) but Red not orange. I also picked up three 2" Red Hot Zebras. Again they were a nice shade of red; some very deep red. These amazing fish were only $4.99 ea (two for $7.99). I wish this store had opened last year. I was spending $30 to $40 for each 3" African Cichlids. I initially thought the prices on the tanks were wrong because they were so low. But I walked out with 5 AC fish for less than $33.

05-19-2007, 11:48 AM	#6
vfc Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	They have a large salt water section. In the middle of the fish room is a 5,000G round shark tank (~ 20 ft across). No sharks yet as they are waiting for the water to stabilize.

05-19-2007, 03:30 PM	#7
gu2high Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 355	What's the address? I need a BN pleco badly.

05-19-2007, 05:50 PM	#8
vfc Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	The store is in North Towne Plaza. Just get off the Norristown exit of the PA Turnpike. Go west on Germantown Pike for about three miles. It's on the left just before the Route 202 intersection. There is a Dunkin Donut directly across the street.

07-17-2007, 07:48 AM	#10
celtic_dude Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	OMG! I am only 2 minutes from that shopping center and never knew they were there. I have been contemplating driving to reading(1 1/2 hour drive) to that fish place. Thanks for the info.

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