I was impressed - Aquarium Advice

lyquidphyre · 06-21-2004, 03:19 AM

I went "back to town" today and where there once was a "Planet Pet" there now is a "Pet-o-rama" and I was REALLY impressed by everything. There fish set ups were PERFECT. It was almost like going to the aquarium. All of their fish were logically arranged. And by that I mean they had a wall of Ciclids, a wall of different tetras, a wall of gouramis etc. Even the goldfish tanks weren't over stocked. The displays were really really pretty and I only saw one dead fish out of 100+ tanks. And in most stores they only carry adult fish.. this place had babys of almost everything-Angels and rams the size of a quarters. And they had such a variety. Ive been debating on what kind of tetras I want and they had SUCH a huge selection all on one wall so I could easily see what I liked better. They had one giant wall unit aquarium with three sharks in it as well as several other beautiful displays. Even their turtle and reptile set ups were well done. I left and was like "wow". I will definatly be going back there to get the majority of my fish. If you live in the DFW are and know where HEB is.. Pet-o-rama is on the corner of Harwood and Browntrail.. I would definatly stop in.

krap101 · 06-21-2004, 11:31 AM

me too

. but once again i live in a pretty big but not many fish (good) stores. theres no (fish) action around here 8P i really needa move

Menagerie · 06-21-2004, 11:45 AM

Sounds like you found a great place! Did you have a chance to talk to any of the employees and see how good their knowledge is??

TankGirl · 06-21-2004, 03:28 PM

That sounds ideal! The shops around here, even the big chains, all carry only juvies, which makes it hard for newbies since they don't realize that cute 2" pacu at Petsmart will outgrow the 10-[acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada] right quick, [acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada], but my favorite [acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada] sounds similar to what you describe, just not as large. I'll bet you are coming up with all kinds of reasons to go "to town" more often

lyquidphyre · 06-22-2004, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Menagerie

Sounds like you found a great place! Did you have a chance to talk to any of the employees and see how good their knowledge is??

No I didn't.. we were sorta in a hurry (yet still took the time to gawk at all the pretty fish hehe).

Im going to call and see if the order fish. I will probably buy the majority of my fish there. Im going to take the $40 something I have in store credit at my [acronym:fe876c9130="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:fe876c9130] and buy plants and whatever baby fish they have that I want.. but other than that Im going to go back to town a bunch for fish!

The website is www.petorama.net its not complete but there are several pictures of the three stores they have in the area to give you an idea of how neat it is

Sparky · 06-22-2004, 05:17 PM

Hey Krap, where in Illinois do you live? There is a pretty good fish store by me. He really doesn't have such a large selection of fish, but the ones he does have are very well taken care of. Place is very very clean.

Mike

06-21-2004, 03:19 AM	#1
lyquidphyre Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: McKinney, Tx Posts: 2,860 Images: 21	I was impressed I went "back to town" today and where there once was a "Planet Pet" there now is a "Pet-o-rama" and I was REALLY impressed by everything. There fish set ups were PERFECT. It was almost like going to the aquarium. All of their fish were logically arranged. And by that I mean they had a wall of Ciclids, a wall of different tetras, a wall of gouramis etc. Even the goldfish tanks weren't over stocked. The displays were really really pretty and I only saw one dead fish out of 100+ tanks. And in most stores they only carry adult fish.. this place had babys of almost everything-Angels and rams the size of a quarters. And they had such a variety. Ive been debating on what kind of tetras I want and they had SUCH a huge selection all on one wall so I could easily see what I liked better. They had one giant wall unit aquarium with three sharks in it as well as several other beautiful displays. Even their turtle and reptile set ups were well done. I left and was like "wow". I will definatly be going back there to get the majority of my fish. If you live in the DFW are and know where HEB is.. Pet-o-rama is on the corner of Harwood and Browntrail.. I would definatly stop in. __________________ Have cats? Check out AA's sister site designed for our feline friends

06-21-2004, 11:31 AM	#2
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	me too . but once again i live in a pretty big but not many fish (good) stores. theres no (fish) action around here 8P i really needa move __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

06-21-2004, 11:45 AM	#3
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	Sounds like you found a great place! Did you have a chance to talk to any of the employees and see how good their knowledge is?? __________________

06-21-2004, 03:28 PM	#4
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	That sounds ideal! The shops around here, even the big chains, all carry only juvies, which makes it hard for newbies since they don't realize that cute 2" pacu at Petsmart will outgrow the 10-[acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada] right quick, [acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada], but my favorite [acronym:b8d2ab5ada="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:b8d2ab5ada] sounds similar to what you describe, just not as large. I'll bet you are coming up with all kinds of reasons to go "to town" more often __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

06-22-2004, 05:17 PM	#6
Sparky Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crete Illinois Posts: 606 Images: 5	Hey Krap, where in Illinois do you live? There is a pretty good fish store by me. He really doesn't have such a large selection of fish, but the ones he does have are very well taken care of. Place is very very clean. Mike __________________ 125 Gal-35 Gal Wet/Dry-Tetra-Tec PF500 [acronym:40c9366d0a="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:40c9366d0a] Filter (3) AuquaClear 301 Powerheads-600 [acronym:40c9366d0a="Gallons per hour"]GPH[/acronym:40c9366d0a] Circulating Pump Automatic Tempature Controller 5-6 Inch Sand Bed-200+ lbs of [acronym:40c9366d0a="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:40c9366d0a]

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