i made a facebook group so other fish hobbists could trade/buy/sell fish from each other or talk about good stores in PA, philadelphia area
LFS in NJ, PA, NY Tri-state area?
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The Hidden Reef 4501 New Falls Rd. Levittown, PA 19056 215-269-4930 or 4940
Review: Good Selection, Does not price Match, Does not seem to run any specials, Their reward system seems complicated. Won't go directly here, But will stop in after a trip to The Fish Factory. Their around the corner from each other.
The Fish Factory 3021 Veterans Hwy. Route 413, Bristol, PA 19007 1-888-887-FISH (or) 215-785-0761
Review: Great place, Among my top 3 favorite stores ATM. Lots of informed people in here, Great selection, and Love the used equipment area.
Giant Aquarium 1539 South 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147-6434 (215) 468-0938
Review: Parking is a PITA here. But once inside WOW?!?! Greeted by two gorgeous Pitbulls. A little off putting for the G/F but I love the breed so it was fine by me and my 6yr old. After the owner ushered the dogs away I was greeted by 3 amazing Discus tanks. Then a Jag on the left, A quick turn to the right has you looking down on a 6'+ deep Koi Pond. Straight back to the wall and you've got a 4' Aropima, 2 RTC and some Black Pacu in a big wall tank. Their prices aren't any better or any worse then my other Favorite LFS. But for MONSTER FISH. This place is amazing! I'll be coming here in the spring to pick up some Koi for my Pond. Did I mention, AMAZING?!?!
Aquarium Center, Inc. Commerce Plaza 1295 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. Clementon, NJ 08021 (856) 627-6262
Review: Finally got down to this store, and What can I say. This store is Big. One side all Supplies, Other Side all Fish. The fish selection was very nice. Quality seemed impeccable. Only thing I didn't understand was Why all the Plywood? Everything is Sheethed in Plywood and because of the Moisture their is a distinct Odor. Other then that This store would definietly be a place I'd frequent if it was a tad bit closer to me.
The Shark Aquarium 245 U.S. 22, Hillside, NJ 07205 (973) 923-3200
Review: Wow, Lot's of Large tanks to select from. All the best equipment, Great selection of Fish. Staff was courteous and helpful even though I walked in 10 minutes before closing. However, FINDING the place was a NIGHTMARE. I drove right by it two times. It was dark out and Their was nothing indicating it was their. 1 small flood light pointing at the Billboard out front would have helped. Once I found it I was actually parking and the G/F was telling me that it looked closed down. That's when she noticed the door in the Back of the lot all lit up.
AquaScapeOnline 234 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 908-634-0820 / 908-634-0825
Review: I LOVE THIS STORE! I'm an Oscar fan so I figure that I have a bias to this place because they had every type of Oscar I could think of Excepting Super Reds. I showed him a picture of the Super Reds and he seemed as Enthusiastic as me about getting them. It also seems the owner of this place worked at The Shark Aquarium for 7 years. He knew his stuff and was really great to walk around with and shoot the ****. His tanks were impeccable and the stock he had was Awesome. Things I was looking for that he didn't have he assured me he could get, and being that he runs an Online set-up. ANYTHING you want can be shipped to your door, And since he's online, He prices to compete with the Online Market. The negative, His salt tanks weren't set-up yet, But they were in the process. And their was no sign indicating where the store was. I drove right by it and got tailed by the local PD after pulling a U-turn. The sign thing I can't hold against him since he's just getting set-up. But this place is definitely worth the trip today.
Pet Shanty 2507 U.S. 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (908) 889-8262
Review: Not yet Visited, Was closed before I got their on 2/12/11
World Wide Aquarium 704 Garrett Rd. Upper Darby, Pa 19082 610-352-8000
Review: Not impressed, I completely forgot that I had been here before until I pulled up out front. But I figured I'd give it another go. It Takes about 10 minutes to get over the wretched cat urine smell. Half the tanks were empty, the other half had dead fish here and their. $1.00 to get your water tested, and $5.99 Lbs for Texas Holey Rock? This is on my Never to return to list.
Monster Pets in Philly and NJ
1575 N 52nd St # 200, Philadelphia, PA (215) 473-9000
Review: This store seemed like an underated Pets Plus / Petco Hybrid. Not worth the drive from my location, If I was local to it. I would use them for supplies.
1946 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA (215) 336-9000
Review: Not yet Visited
130 Black Horse Pike Audubon, NJ 08106 (856) 547-PETS (7387)
Review: Not yet Visited
That Fish / Pet Place 237 Centerville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-5691
Review: This place is REDICULOUSLY HUGE! I think that they're on par with my Local Walmarts' size. Selection is Incredible. Pricing is Good, and they price match if you have an advertisement. Animals and fish seemed healthy and cared for. Only downside is the distance from my house.
Absolutley Fish 1080 US Highway 46 Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 365-0200
Review: This place is a Marine hobbyists wet dream. The selection of fish they have is rediculous. Everything is labeled and looking good. Lots of staff to help the overwhelming ammount of people in the store. I couldn't believe some of the prices on some fish, $219.00 - $410.00 for one fish. I was assured by another customer that the prices were because of the rarity. But because I don't know anything about Clown Fish I am going to have to keep my 2c out of this one. As for the FW stuff everyone here seems to be into; I felt that the store was lacking. That or all the better specimens had already been sold and I was looking at empty, to half empty tanks. Their product line was on point, and just like other stores they were sold out of Prime. One thing I would suggest if I worked their was that they move all the company vehicles. I counted 4 maybe 5 to the back of the lot, Or to the far end. Parking in this lot was tight and crowded. And I was certain someone was going to smash my car with their door when they parked next to me.
Captain Nemos 2876 Dekalb Pike Norristown, PA 19401-1823 (610) 239-1645
Review: Captain Nemo's No More. This place has been Bought out by Pets Plus Natural. Same great store. Just new owners. Grand Opening sale on 2/11/12 I'll be their. What can I say aboutt his store. It's AMAZING. If this store was 20 minutes closer to me It would be my LFS of choice. All of the pricing here was competitive. The Fish were spot on perfect. The Giant Cyclindrical Black Tip Tank is Crazy! I Love this Store!
Tropiquarium 1100 Rt. 35 & Sunset Ave. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-922-2300
Review: Not yet Visited
Fishtown USA 735 RT. 17s Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 (201) 825-3775
Review: This is a well kept Hobbyist Haven. Everything here is pristine. the Variety of species here was impressive. The kids got a kick out of Brandon.
Review: Good Selection, Does not price Match, Does not seem to run any specials, Their reward system seems complicated. Won't go directly here, But will stop in after a trip to The Fish Factory. Their around the corner from each other.
The Fish Factory 3021 Veterans Hwy. Route 413, Bristol, PA 19007 1-888-887-FISH (or) 215-785-0761
Review: Great place, Among my top 3 favorite stores ATM. Lots of informed people in here, Great selection, and Love the used equipment area.
Giant Aquarium 1539 South 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147-6434 (215) 468-0938
Review: Parking is a PITA here. But once inside WOW?!?! Greeted by two gorgeous Pitbulls. A little off putting for the G/F but I love the breed so it was fine by me and my 6yr old. After the owner ushered the dogs away I was greeted by 3 amazing Discus tanks. Then a Jag on the left, A quick turn to the right has you looking down on a 6'+ deep Koi Pond. Straight back to the wall and you've got a 4' Aropima, 2 RTC and some Black Pacu in a big wall tank. Their prices aren't any better or any worse then my other Favorite LFS. But for MONSTER FISH. This place is amazing! I'll be coming here in the spring to pick up some Koi for my Pond. Did I mention, AMAZING?!?!
Aquarium Center, Inc. Commerce Plaza 1295 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. Clementon, NJ 08021 (856) 627-6262
Review: Finally got down to this store, and What can I say. This store is Big. One side all Supplies, Other Side all Fish. The fish selection was very nice. Quality seemed impeccable. Only thing I didn't understand was Why all the Plywood? Everything is Sheethed in Plywood and because of the Moisture their is a distinct Odor. Other then that This store would definietly be a place I'd frequent if it was a tad bit closer to me.
The Shark Aquarium 245 U.S. 22, Hillside, NJ 07205 (973) 923-3200
Review: Wow, Lot's of Large tanks to select from. All the best equipment, Great selection of Fish. Staff was courteous and helpful even though I walked in 10 minutes before closing. However, FINDING the place was a NIGHTMARE. I drove right by it two times. It was dark out and Their was nothing indicating it was their. 1 small flood light pointing at the Billboard out front would have helped. Once I found it I was actually parking and the G/F was telling me that it looked closed down. That's when she noticed the door in the Back of the lot all lit up.
AquaScapeOnline 234 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 908-634-0820 / 908-634-0825
Review: I LOVE THIS STORE! I'm an Oscar fan so I figure that I have a bias to this place because they had every type of Oscar I could think of Excepting Super Reds. I showed him a picture of the Super Reds and he seemed as Enthusiastic as me about getting them. It also seems the owner of this place worked at The Shark Aquarium for 7 years. He knew his stuff and was really great to walk around with and shoot the ****. His tanks were impeccable and the stock he had was Awesome. Things I was looking for that he didn't have he assured me he could get, and being that he runs an Online set-up. ANYTHING you want can be shipped to your door, And since he's online, He prices to compete with the Online Market. The negative, His salt tanks weren't set-up yet, But they were in the process. And their was no sign indicating where the store was. I drove right by it and got tailed by the local PD after pulling a U-turn. The sign thing I can't hold against him since he's just getting set-up. But this place is definitely worth the trip today.
Pet Shanty 2507 U.S. 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 (908) 889-8262
Review: Not yet Visited, Was closed before I got their on 2/12/11
World Wide Aquarium 704 Garrett Rd. Upper Darby, Pa 19082 610-352-8000
Review: Not impressed, I completely forgot that I had been here before until I pulled up out front. But I figured I'd give it another go. It Takes about 10 minutes to get over the wretched cat urine smell. Half the tanks were empty, the other half had dead fish here and their. $1.00 to get your water tested, and $5.99 Lbs for Texas Holey Rock? This is on my Never to return to list.
Monster Pets in Philly and NJ
1575 N 52nd St # 200, Philadelphia, PA (215) 473-9000
Review: This store seemed like an underated Pets Plus / Petco Hybrid. Not worth the drive from my location, If I was local to it. I would use them for supplies.
1946 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA (215) 336-9000
Review: Not yet Visited
130 Black Horse Pike Audubon, NJ 08106 (856) 547-PETS (7387)
Review: Not yet Visited
That Fish / Pet Place 237 Centerville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-5691
Review: This place is REDICULOUSLY HUGE! I think that they're on par with my Local Walmarts' size. Selection is Incredible. Pricing is Good, and they price match if you have an advertisement. Animals and fish seemed healthy and cared for. Only downside is the distance from my house.
Absolutley Fish 1080 US Highway 46 Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 365-0200
Review: This place is a Marine hobbyists wet dream. The selection of fish they have is rediculous. Everything is labeled and looking good. Lots of staff to help the overwhelming ammount of people in the store. I couldn't believe some of the prices on some fish, $219.00 - $410.00 for one fish. I was assured by another customer that the prices were because of the rarity. But because I don't know anything about Clown Fish I am going to have to keep my 2c out of this one. As for the FW stuff everyone here seems to be into; I felt that the store was lacking. That or all the better specimens had already been sold and I was looking at empty, to half empty tanks. Their product line was on point, and just like other stores they were sold out of Prime. One thing I would suggest if I worked their was that they move all the company vehicles. I counted 4 maybe 5 to the back of the lot, Or to the far end. Parking in this lot was tight and crowded. And I was certain someone was going to smash my car with their door when they parked next to me.
Captain Nemos 2876 Dekalb Pike Norristown, PA 19401-1823 (610) 239-1645
Review: Captain Nemo's No More. This place has been Bought out by Pets Plus Natural. Same great store. Just new owners. Grand Opening sale on 2/11/12 I'll be their. What can I say aboutt his store. It's AMAZING. If this store was 20 minutes closer to me It would be my LFS of choice. All of the pricing here was competitive. The Fish were spot on perfect. The Giant Cyclindrical Black Tip Tank is Crazy! I Love this Store!
Tropiquarium 1100 Rt. 35 & Sunset Ave. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-922-2300
Review: Not yet Visited
Fishtown USA 735 RT. 17s Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 (201) 825-3775
Review: This is a well kept Hobbyist Haven. Everything here is pristine. the Variety of species here was impressive. The kids got a kick out of Brandon.
