flame angel owners on long island

drea

drea

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well...... the one place i got mine runs copper... neddless to say it died 7 days later!
the other place dosen't, but the people that work there said they only live like 5 moths on average...
so how many of you guys own flame angles on long island that are healthy and doing well? i may order one from this website.................
thanx
 
batman1820

batman1820

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just to let u know, even this website uses copper in their water. Most places do. it doesnt kill the flame angel if it is only in it for a short period of time.
 
joe 09

joe 09

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i have read any trace of copper will kill an flame angel.i have had three die and could not understand why.
 
drea

drea

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i have been to several, my favorite is pets warehouse.. i never had a fish problem there......... but i bought the fish at country reef which runs copper(found that out later)
but i've been to several, country critters, and some others..........
 
elvictre

elvictre

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I live on long island as well and I wasn't inpressed with county reef at all. With all those tanks and water volume I expected alot more than I saw. If I do use a LFS I prefer Petstop in Huntigton they seem to have very healty fish. I never visited country critters, but I heard they are good.
Vic
 
drea

drea

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pet stop is where? i live in commack, pets warehouse has by far the best looking and quality fish i've seen, not to mention they are cheaper..... my gf decided to buy it from country reef..............
 
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dragonzim

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Where is Country Reef?
Country Critters has a great setup and some gorgeous fish and reef tanks but they are insanely expensive! I've got a friend that used to work there and even when he bought stuff for my using his discount they were still more expensive than the other shops around.
 
drea

drea

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hahhaha i totally agree!
country reef is on ocean ave in ronkonkoma.... next door to the seven 11..
exit 59 on lie, then make a right (south) right after 7-11, by the train tracks....
the only fish i would buy there is gobies, and the shrimps/crabs are cheap
 
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dragonzim

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Originally Posted by drea
hahhaha i totally agree!
country reef is on ocean ave in ronkonkoma.... next door to the seven 11..
exit 59 on lie, then make a right (south) right after 7-11, by the train tracks....
the only fish i would buy there is gobies, and the shrimps/crabs are cheap

Ahh, OK. That's Suffolk County Fish and Reef. I was in there a few times when they first opened, but havent been in a few months.
 
sw-newbe

sw-newbe

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Originally Posted by drea
pet stop is where? i live in commack, pets warehouse has by far the best looking and quality fish i've seen, not to mention they are cheaper..... my gf decided to buy it from country reef..............

They( Pets Warehouse) got in a huge shipment of beautiful clams about 2 weeks ago if anyone is interested.
 
drea

drea

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i knew i should have got him there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just picked up a mandarin for 12 bux, hes great! i go there like once a week, just to look around.....................
 
elvictre

elvictre

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Pet Stop is on Jerico in Huntington. It is a little west of Selmers right after you pass 110. I live in East Northport and I make in there in 20 minutes. Where is Pets Warehouse?
Vic
 
drea

drea

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On surise hwy in copauge.... soon as you hit the main traffic lights after babylon..... its on the right hand side.. def worth the trip...
 
af330i

af330i

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It is cool to hear from other Long Islanders where they go.
To answer drea's orignal question, I have not been successful at getting a flame angel to live more than a few days.
I don't understand why because other fish purchased from the same places are doing well and it is strange that 3 out of 3 flame fish have died in my tank.
As far as places to go I try to visit as many as possible, here is a list of some of the places I am aware of:
Petwarehouse - like everyone said, nice selection, nice staff and has good prices
Suffolk county reef & fish- Could use more fish but still decent selection, I find their fish are in good health, the guys that run it are really nice and very helpful and their prices are good
Tropical paradise - great selection- decent prices
Aquarium adventure - place looks huge but selection is not as big as it looks though they seem to carry some cool fish. Their prices are ok only if you join their club and get the discount
Country Critters - has a great selection of beautiful fish though their prices are on the higher side
Pet Stop - call me crazy but the few times I've been there they have very very few saltwater fish though that guy John who works there is awesome and really knows his stuff
Mega pet(I think thats the name of the store in Plainview) -Good selection, good prices, tough to park
 
elvictre

elvictre

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Just to add to your post, John is the reason I use Pet Stop. He is awesome. He will tell you if something is not good before he sells it to you. I trust him to the fullest. If I had a problem with flame angels like you have I would try him. He will make sure the guy is healty before selling it to you. Or ask him and he will get you one that he is sure was captured the right way. I will visit these other places to see more selection.
Vic
 
jmg416

jmg416

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Originally Posted by AF330i
It is cool to hear from other Long Islanders where they go.
Pet Smart (I think thats the name of the store in Plainview) -Good selection, good prices, tough to park

It's Mega Pets that's in Plainview. They are right across the street from me. I've come to appreciate them more after visiting other stores. Only problem is they are so close and I'm always in that shopping center. I can't go grocery shopping without bringing something new home.
 
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