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08-09-2005, 11:37 AM
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Stores to Visit in The Tampa, Fla. Area??
I will be heading off to Tampa, Fla area for vacation Thursday of next week. We will be staying in Treasure Island.
Where are some must visit fish stores to get great deals on Livestock or to see some nice tanks??
TIA!!
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08-09-2005, 12:30 PM
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drive @ 35 min north and go see Mike and crew at Liverocks.com...
if you need directions let me know...
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75g w/ 30g sump, 160# LR, 60# sand: Inverts =18 turbos, 30 nassirus's, 40 blue leg's, 5 emeralds, 1 CBS, 1 skunk cleaner, 1 brown gulf shrimp? and various other LR hitch hikers yet un discovered or un- ID'ed
Fish=1 yellow tang, 1 yellow headed jawfish, 1 pink/blue shrimpgoby, 2 perc clowns.
Future fish = 1 sixline, 1 lawnmower blenny
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08-09-2005, 12:50 PM
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Ya I was thinking about doing just that!! Thanks! 
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08-09-2005, 12:57 PM
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PetMart off Bay Pines....I live in stpete....right next to Treasure I
one sat and sun they have wholesales and have decend prices on some fish...its about the best place around local. I havent really looked to far cause I have resorted to online stuff.
Vacation wise....go to Johns pass  cool place to eat and shop around
Its abit of a drive to LiveRock.com....mapquest it and be sure you call ahead to make sure someones there
TampaBayLR is closer
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08-09-2005, 01:49 PM
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Cool info!! Thanks!
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08-09-2005, 01:51 PM
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ya took me @35-40 min from the pier area in st. pete
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75g w/ 30g sump, 160# LR, 60# sand: Inverts =18 turbos, 30 nassirus's, 40 blue leg's, 5 emeralds, 1 CBS, 1 skunk cleaner, 1 brown gulf shrimp? and various other LR hitch hikers yet un discovered or un- ID'ed
Fish=1 yellow tang, 1 yellow headed jawfish, 1 pink/blue shrimpgoby, 2 perc clowns.
Future fish = 1 sixline, 1 lawnmower blenny
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08-09-2005, 02:03 PM
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I called Pet Mart to get some prices from them and they were pretty rude to me over the phone. They won't be seeing me in their store. 
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08-09-2005, 02:07 PM
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the pier is closer to US19 and I275
I suggesting going down Gluf Blvd over the Johns pass to go down till you get to an intersection that have a 7/11 or Circle K(gas station) and a bar place calls daiquiri deck...turn right and follow the signs till you get to US 19....US19 will take you all the way uo to LR.com....I believe they are off that if not close to it.
mapquest it...
depending on traffic it may takea good 45-60 mins....its fla...theres always construction that they have been working on for 10 + yrs LOL
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08-09-2005, 02:11 PM
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I used to live in Florida and I loved Clearwater Beach in Tampa. Perfect place to see wild stingrays! Last time I was there I just waded in the water ankle deep and saw over a hundred stingrays.
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08-09-2005, 02:19 PM
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From St. Pete the best way to get to LR.com would be US19. Lot's of traffic, lot's of construction ... taking 275 would be a little out the way, you have to almost double back at one point!
LR.com is in Tarpon Springs, FL. near the sponge docks. Also rev Tarpon Springs is a neat place to visit if you have the time ... primarily Greek Orthodox town with a lot of little shops and resturaunts with VERY good Greek food.
Stay away from the tourist trap Clearwater Beach ... it's a madhouse and there are many other nicer beaches down where you are!
John's pass is nice, like pearson said ... great place to shop and eat, Check out a place called Gator's ..... some people may cringe, BUT they have the best Grouper Nuggets and Gator Tail ANYWHERE!!!!
Have fun ... enjoy your stay!! How long are you staying?
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08-09-2005, 02:25 PM
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We stay at Treasure Island every year and love it. Dont want to stay anywhere else. It's not as crowded as clearwater and going in late August makes it even better! :P
We are also very close to Tyrone mall, and all the other stuff.....
We will be leaving here next Thursday and will stay 8 days. Can't wait!!
Thanks for the eating advice and directions...
Any more thoughts???
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08-09-2005, 02:26 PM
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good call....Gators is nice but more of a bar with live bands on the weekend...gets abit crazy. go during the day to eat
too red tides still out there.....if i were you id call the hotel and see what the status on the red tide cause u dont want to go swimming if its still around
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08-09-2005, 02:26 PM
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Ok I have narrowed it down to these places to visit..
Tell me what you think..
Tampa:
Creative Oceans
Marine Warehouse
Coral Reef Aquariums
North of Treasure Island:
Aquatic Visions
Fish & Other Icthy Things
St. Pete:
Pet Mart
Wet Pet
Aquarium Proffessionals
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08-09-2005, 02:29 PM
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Sorry but what is RED TIDE??
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08-09-2005, 02:36 PM
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08-09-2005, 02:48 PM
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Red Tide is NASTY stuff, lucky enough it hasn't spread as far north this year and my beaches in Hernando County are still good!
Hey pearson what's the name of that other resturaunt down there .... ummmm, remeber (if you listened) Bubba the love Sponge used to go there and Hulk Hogan eats there all the time ... somewhat on the expensive side ... very good seafood!! Dang I can't remember the name!
Hold on I'll find out!!!!
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08-09-2005, 02:51 PM
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I called the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and they said thst the Pinellias cty beaches are in pretty good shape with red tide being real low. They said to check back next week.
More resturant names please!! Especially the hogan one.. :P
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08-09-2005, 03:06 PM
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Salt Rock Grille ..... you will need reservations though and like I said it is on the expensive side! BUT really good food!!! Although it is not in treasure Island ... just a bit north in Idian Rocks Beach. Not hard to get there though.
Antoher one a friend of mine suggests is called Keegans Seafood Grille, I'm not familiar with this one, but if you search on the net there are some reviews about it!
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08-09-2005, 03:15 PM
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well theres a great jamican place called Safrons......excellent!!!! try the Jerk Prime Rib...
Theres the Castaway closer to tampa on the causeway....good food but abit pricey
To get the best grouper sandwich look up a place called Woodys on stpete..actually on upton beach..not far from treasure i
theres the hurricane down past the big pink famous hotel....pass-a-grill, thats nice and worth the drive
ok....im brain fried
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08-09-2005, 03:32 PM
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LOL! OK, Thanks.... 
Maybe I could see some of your tank while I am in town??? :P
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