Out of the same motivation as jbeck I checked out 2 LFS in Lowell last weekend, one on Bridge Street had maybe 3 tanks, what was in it looked healthy and good, but not a lot of choice - prices seemed good though, one on University Ave was down right scary. The SW is in the basement of the store and I really thought I might not come out, it was dark, down narrow stairs, I was the only soul in front of a wall of tanks that had maybe 3 live fish, but many dead ones. SCARY!