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perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Kevin34
http:///forum/post/2650711
Wasnt too sure where to post this so I put it here. But for all you other people living in Mass where do you get your fish? Are there any good LFS around here?
I dont live in MA but depending on how close to RI you are there are a couple here that arent bad, and one that is exceptional.
http:///forum/post/2650711
Wasnt too sure where to post this so I put it here. But for all you other people living in Mass where do you get your fish? Are there any good LFS around here?
I dont live in MA but depending on how close to RI you are there are a couple here that arent bad, and one that is exceptional.
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azul1994
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Sea Creatures in Lynn is pretty good, don't know how close that is to you.
brenda5826
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i live in mass and havent found one yet not to many privatly own ones on this side of mass
renogaw
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Originally Posted by Kevin34
http:///forum/post/2650711
Wasnt too sure where to post this so I put it here. But for all you other people living in Mass where do you get your fish? Are there any good LFS around here?
mass is pretty big state, where's HERE?
http:///forum/post/2650711
Wasnt too sure where to post this so I put it here. But for all you other people living in Mass where do you get your fish? Are there any good LFS around here?
mass is pretty big state, where's HERE?
brenda5826
Member
south hadley close to springfield
i hear theres one in feeding hills
AQUA DREAMS AQUARIUM 8 Southwick Street (Rt. 57)
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 USA
i hear theres one in feeding hills
AQUA DREAMS AQUARIUM 8 Southwick Street (Rt. 57)
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 USA
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by brenda5826
http:///forum/post/2650863
i live in mass and havent found one yet not to many privatly own ones on this side of mass
there are three, if not four, stores nearish to you.
coral reef (southwick) and aquadreams (agawam) are two i visit religeously.
there's one in idian orchard , fish frenzy, but have never been.
there's one store in seekonk that club members rave about, coral reef aquarium (don't know where seekonk is though).
look up boston reefers, vermont marine aquarists, salthub (n.h), salt water addicts of maine (SWAM), CT Area Reef society (CTARS). they may have websites that show closer stores to wherever you are.
http:///forum/post/2650863
i live in mass and havent found one yet not to many privatly own ones on this side of mass
there are three, if not four, stores nearish to you.
coral reef (southwick) and aquadreams (agawam) are two i visit religeously.
there's one in idian orchard , fish frenzy, but have never been.
there's one store in seekonk that club members rave about, coral reef aquarium (don't know where seekonk is though).
look up boston reefers, vermont marine aquarists, salthub (n.h), salt water addicts of maine (SWAM), CT Area Reef society (CTARS). they may have websites that show closer stores to wherever you are.
brenda5826
Member
lol i have been to brs
kevin34
Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2650871
there are three, if not four, stores nearish to you.
coral reef (southwick) and aquadreams (agawam) are two i visit religeously.
there's one in idian orchard , fish frenzy, but have never been.
there's one store in seekonk that club members rave about, coral reef aquarium (don't know where seekonk is though).
look up boston reefers, vermont marine aquarists, salthub (n.h), salt water addicts of maine (SWAM), CT Area Reef society (CTARS). they may have websites that show closer stores to wherever you are.
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
http:///forum/post/2650871
there are three, if not four, stores nearish to you.
coral reef (southwick) and aquadreams (agawam) are two i visit religeously.
there's one in idian orchard , fish frenzy, but have never been.
there's one store in seekonk that club members rave about, coral reef aquarium (don't know where seekonk is though).
look up boston reefers, vermont marine aquarists, salthub (n.h), salt water addicts of maine (SWAM), CT Area Reef society (CTARS). they may have websites that show closer stores to wherever you are.
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
http:///forum/post/2650921
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
Coral Reef is one of the ones I say is good, not spectacular. However its about what your looking for that would make one stand out more than the other. All around selection and price, yes coral reef is probably the best in the area which I include RI, and South Eastern MA. They do have a very impressive coral selection. The other one which IMO is the best is something fishy inc. They are in Warwick RI, google the name they have a website. Their staff is second to none, 2 marine biologists and a 3 or 4 other employees with degrees in some type of aquatic background. They are more expensive than any other store I have been too, but IMO they are worth it as far as their live stock is concerned. I wouldnt go there and expect an incredible coral selection, although they have a lot its nothing out of the ordinary and their prices for them are unbelievably expensive. The last place I would recomend is Tropical Isle, I believe they are in Framingham MA. HUGE!! selection prb most I have seen in one place, but the staff tell you what they want to make a sale so be careful.
http:///forum/post/2650921
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
Coral Reef is one of the ones I say is good, not spectacular. However its about what your looking for that would make one stand out more than the other. All around selection and price, yes coral reef is probably the best in the area which I include RI, and South Eastern MA. They do have a very impressive coral selection. The other one which IMO is the best is something fishy inc. They are in Warwick RI, google the name they have a website. Their staff is second to none, 2 marine biologists and a 3 or 4 other employees with degrees in some type of aquatic background. They are more expensive than any other store I have been too, but IMO they are worth it as far as their live stock is concerned. I wouldnt go there and expect an incredible coral selection, although they have a lot its nothing out of the ordinary and their prices for them are unbelievably expensive. The last place I would recomend is Tropical Isle, I believe they are in Framingham MA. HUGE!! selection prb most I have seen in one place, but the staff tell you what they want to make a sale so be careful.
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
http:///forum/post/2650921
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
coral reef in southwick (not the one PD is talking about) is a BASIC BASIC store. he's got great prices on fish though, but his corals leave you wanting... he's got such an aptasia problem in his tanks you'd not want to buy any.
aquadreams has a GREAT selection of salt fish and 5 tanks full of corals/frags. he is a tad on the high side but you DEFINITELY get what you pay for. unfortunately, the owner and one of his employees seem to be the only reefers that work there. he's got two kids working that don't impress me much unfortunately. one of em sold a lady three tangs, and was about to sell her a trigger until i stepped in.
http:///forum/post/2650921
I was reffering to western mass as "here" sorry. I have been to fish frenzy and wasnt impressed. Their corals seemed fine and their service is great but their fish dont seem to healthy. I will have to check out coral reef and aquadreams. How are those stores? What kind of sellections do they have?
coral reef in southwick (not the one PD is talking about) is a BASIC BASIC store. he's got great prices on fish though, but his corals leave you wanting... he's got such an aptasia problem in his tanks you'd not want to buy any.
aquadreams has a GREAT selection of salt fish and 5 tanks full of corals/frags. he is a tad on the high side but you DEFINITELY get what you pay for. unfortunately, the owner and one of his employees seem to be the only reefers that work there. he's got two kids working that don't impress me much unfortunately. one of em sold a lady three tangs, and was about to sell her a trigger until i stepped in.
renogaw
Active Member
Kevin, also if you're close enough to the border, there are a ton of stores near the hartford area. look up ct fish stores and there's a listing of them, throughout CT.
stay as far away from emmons as you possibly can... i hate that store and am 10 mins away from there. i will never go in there until the owner leaves.
stay as far away from emmons as you possibly can... i hate that store and am 10 mins away from there. i will never go in there until the owner leaves.
brenda5826
Member
i am going to try and find aquadreams tommorow
do you think they have pods there as my lfs sold me a scooter blenny knowing my tank had just finished it cycle grrrrrrrrrr
do you think they have pods there as my lfs sold me a scooter blenny knowing my tank had just finished it cycle grrrrrrrrrr
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by brenda5826
http:///forum/post/2651150
i am going to try and find aquadreams tommorow
do you think they have pods there as my lfs sold me a scooter blenny knowing my tank had just finished it cycle grrrrrrrrrr
they do not sell bottled pods no. do you have a fuge? and shame on YOU for not researching before BUYING the scooter blenny...yes, shame on them for selling, but you're half to blame
if you do have a fuge, they have some GREAT macro algae full of pods in their BIG display.
http:///forum/post/2651150
i am going to try and find aquadreams tommorow
do you think they have pods there as my lfs sold me a scooter blenny knowing my tank had just finished it cycle grrrrrrrrrr
they do not sell bottled pods no. do you have a fuge? and shame on YOU for not researching before BUYING the scooter blenny...yes, shame on them for selling, but you're half to blame
if you do have a fuge, they have some GREAT macro algae full of pods in their BIG display.
brenda5826
Member
oh i know and i am even
madder at my self i only went to start a cleaning crew but i have learn my lesson
brenda5826
Member
yes he seems to be eating the brine shrimp and flakes but i
gonna get some mysis for him if i cannt find no pods today
gonna get some mysis for him if i cannt find no pods today
kevin34
Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2651126
Kevin, also if you're close enough to the border, there are a ton of stores near the hartford area. look up ct fish stores and there's a listing of them, throughout CT.
stay as far away from emmons as you possibly can... i hate that store and am 10 mins away from there. i will never go in there until the owner leaves.
I am very close to the CT border (near Somers and Enfield). Have you ever been to The House of Fins in Greenwich? I have heard it is one of the best stores in the country but is about 2 hours away
http:///forum/post/2651126
Kevin, also if you're close enough to the border, there are a ton of stores near the hartford area. look up ct fish stores and there's a listing of them, throughout CT.
stay as far away from emmons as you possibly can... i hate that store and am 10 mins away from there. i will never go in there until the owner leaves.
I am very close to the CT border (near Somers and Enfield). Have you ever been to The House of Fins in Greenwich? I have heard it is one of the best stores in the country but is about 2 hours away
kevin34
Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2651120
coral reef in southwick (not the one PD is talking about) is a BASIC BASIC store. he's got great prices on fish though, but his corals leave you wanting... he's got such an aptasia problem in his tanks you'd not want to buy any.
aquadreams has a GREAT selection of salt fish and 5 tanks full of corals/frags. he is a tad on the high side but you DEFINITELY get what you pay for. unfortunately, the owner and one of his employees seem to be the only reefers that work there. he's got two kids working that don't impress me much unfortunately. one of em sold a lady three tangs, and was about to sell her a trigger until i stepped in.
Does aqua dreams have aussie acans and rare/colorful zoas? Those are the main corals I will be looking for. Also anything like blastos or micros?
http:///forum/post/2651120
coral reef in southwick (not the one PD is talking about) is a BASIC BASIC store. he's got great prices on fish though, but his corals leave you wanting... he's got such an aptasia problem in his tanks you'd not want to buy any.
aquadreams has a GREAT selection of salt fish and 5 tanks full of corals/frags. he is a tad on the high side but you DEFINITELY get what you pay for. unfortunately, the owner and one of his employees seem to be the only reefers that work there. he's got two kids working that don't impress me much unfortunately. one of em sold a lady three tangs, and was about to sell her a trigger until i stepped in.
Does aqua dreams have aussie acans and rare/colorful zoas? Those are the main corals I will be looking for. Also anything like blastos or micros?