Ryebread, Ohio area

[cnlight]

I see that you live in the Cinncinatti area and I was wondering if you knew of any good places for fish in the Columbus area. I moved here a little while ago and I see I am limited to two places to get salt fish. Your photography is very well done. I would love to do that some day. Also I tried to email you with these questions, but it didn't seem to work. Thank you for any informations that you might have.

 

[ryebread]

Hello there-
I hate to tell you but, I haven't got a clue as to what's available around Columbus. That's close to 2hrs from me. We have a lot more than 2 places around here for saltwater stuff.
Sorry I can't be of more help. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[oscardeuce]

Try byerly's(SP?)
It is near OSU campus

 

[mrmaroon]

Byerly's is the best place in Columbus. They tend to have better quality, much better prices, and more knowledgable staff. (But if you go on a week night, don't plan on them being much help) Unfortunately, an older guy works then and he is usually grumpy! ; )
There is also aquarium adventure. Except for LR and maybe supplies, I generally avoid this place like the plague. The staff is unfriendly and I have never seen more ridiculous prices. Mushrooms can be close to $100.
There is also a Jack's that is decent near 161 and Cleveland. THey have a nice coral selection and good quality, but not a lot of supplies. Most of the other Jack's should stop carrying saltwater. they place the fish in tiny boxes.
Hope that helps

 

[carsgirlsnfish]

there is a place here in dayton that is supposedly ohio's largest saltwater fish outlet. very nice.

 

[cnlight]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I found out about Byerlys a week ago, they do have a much better selection than aquarium adv. I couldn't believe that aquarium adventure wants 9.99 for figi live rock. They want 100 for a black perc too. I came from Minnesota and there were many fish stores to choose from, here i am kind of limited. I might take a drive to Dayton some time to check out that fish store, what is its name. Thanks again.

 

[naturelover]

There is one store in dayton called gerber aquariums (saltwaterwarehouse on web) on dryden rd. (exit 50b on I 75) and another one on miamisburg - centerville rd. I like the one @ miamisburg. They open only on weekends.
HTH.

 

[carsgirlsnfish]

gerber, very nice (on dryden rd.)
aquariums etc. (in centerville) downsized a while back and last time i went it was a joke. the staff is also rude and not very knowledgable.