Anyone from Pittsburgh on here ?
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mukiwa
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ahah I like hate Phil.... he is just a stupid rodent... woops did I say that? ahahah... actually I have lived here for about 5 years and have NEVER gone up there for groundshogs day yet.... and I wonder if we will get an early spring? although we havn't have more than 2" of snow....
ltrain35
Member
Well along with the other stores that were mentioned, there is one on route 65 called AquaWorld (Emsworth) I have gotten some very good stuff from them. The pet center at beaver valley mall will soon be selling saltwater fish too. Not sure what that will be like though.
Supposedly there is one in Aliquippa, but I havent gone there yet.
Supposedly there is one in Aliquippa, but I havent gone there yet.
sevenley
Member
Hey! I live in Indiana, PA and work at IUP! It's good to see some locals are on this board!
I'm in the process of setting up a 42 gal. I have to have a new electrical outlet installed and in the meantime I'm deciding whether or not I want a sump. I have a 10 gal SW hex to play with in the meantime.
I drive into Elmer's when I want to go to a LFS but that's almost an hour away! There is relatively nothing in Indiana.
Lee
I'm in the process of setting up a 42 gal. I have to have a new electrical outlet installed and in the meantime I'm deciding whether or not I want a sump. I have a 10 gal SW hex to play with in the meantime.
I drive into Elmer's when I want to go to a LFS but that's almost an hour away! There is relatively nothing in Indiana.
Lee
nw2sltfsh
Member
Ok here is a question for all of you -- Dont you find the PA prices unreal? I just moved here and cant beleive the difference in prices from MA to here
I am looking for a store with decent prices and good selection -
so far I like Seahorse - but I want to check out anything within a 1.5 hour drive
I am looking for a store with decent prices and good selection -
so far I like Seahorse - but I want to check out anything within a 1.5 hour drive
mukiwa
Member
Originally posted by Sevenley
You all that live near Pittsburgh are luckier. We have one small "pet store" in Indiana. The last time I was there, they had two SW fish, no sand, no equipment.....I bought a 15 page booklet on SW fish and CC and one rock. You talk about starting off on the wrong foot!
Lee
Yeah I have been there before, they have nothing at all and it STINKS SOOO BAD!!
It coasts like $40 for a small toadstool and about $50 for about 6 small srooms....
noninja
New Member
Corals are expensive here. Haven't found a place yet that offers great price. Every once in awhile I buy a coral from SeaHorse, see my thread on Help ID this coral. And I also started going to Aquaworld... nice place and every now and then they have nice specials... bought a montipora for 39.99 and a crocea clam special for 19.99. Otherwise, I buy from Saltwaterfish.com due to the free shipping.
Good luck.
Good luck.
nw2sltfsh
Member
Originally posted by noninja
Corals are expensive here. Haven't found a place yet that offers great price. Every once in awhile I buy a coral from SeaHorse, see my thread on Help ID this coral. And I also started going to Aquaworld... nice place and every now and then they have nice specials... bought a montipora for 39.99 and a crocea clam special for 19.99. Otherwise, I buy from Saltwaterfish.com due to the free shipping.
Good luck.
Where is AquaWorld?
also I found another forum that lists Pittsburgh fish stores - it also talks about WetPets and General Store for pets
I want to check out some of these places and see who has the best what ...
nw2sltfsh
Member
So last night I got bored and decided to go for a ride and find Wetpets in Cannonsburgh.
That place is incredible. they have fish there that I have never seen before on any site and everything looks so impressive. Very good selection with tons and tons of tanks with livestock both fish and coral alike. Great people working there as well. The guy (forgot his name) took me on a tour of the store - showed the filtration systems and explained the upkeep he does.
He also refused to sell me any livestock until I brought in a water sample so that he could ensure everything is fine.
I think I found a new favorite place. Anyone in the general area should seriously consider going there as well as being put on his mailing list for specials. He also stated that they are equipted to support Long Distance communtes home with the livestock to ensure no problems occur.
That place is awsome - it is Hands down the best LFS I have seen in PA, MA, RI, CT and NJ
Ok I will get off my soapbox now on the merits of that store -
That place is incredible. they have fish there that I have never seen before on any site and everything looks so impressive. Very good selection with tons and tons of tanks with livestock both fish and coral alike. Great people working there as well. The guy (forgot his name) took me on a tour of the store - showed the filtration systems and explained the upkeep he does.
He also refused to sell me any livestock until I brought in a water sample so that he could ensure everything is fine.
I think I found a new favorite place. Anyone in the general area should seriously consider going there as well as being put on his mailing list for specials. He also stated that they are equipted to support Long Distance communtes home with the livestock to ensure no problems occur.
That place is awsome - it is Hands down the best LFS I have seen in PA, MA, RI, CT and NJ
Ok I will get off my soapbox now on the merits of that store -
sevenley
Member
NW2SLTFSH:
I took a trip to WetPet in Cannonsburg! Wow, you were right! It's a beautiful store. And the people were VERY helpful. They even showed me their light setups. They have a 250 gal sump in the basement. I wonder if they would show me their behind-the-scene plumbing next time I go. Can you imagine it?!
Anyway, thanks for the tip. I just wish that I lived closer. It takes over 2 hours to get there.
It was what I needed though. It got me excited about setting up my tank again. (I'm still trying to get a new electrical outlet put in.)
Lee
I took a trip to WetPet in Cannonsburg! Wow, you were right! It's a beautiful store. And the people were VERY helpful. They even showed me their light setups. They have a 250 gal sump in the basement. I wonder if they would show me their behind-the-scene plumbing next time I go. Can you imagine it?!
Anyway, thanks for the tip. I just wish that I lived closer. It takes over 2 hours to get there.
It was what I needed though. It got me excited about setting up my tank again. (I'm still trying to get a new electrical outlet put in.)
Lee