Indianapolis LFS recommendations

Bruder · 10/17/2008, 09:40 PM

I'm heading to Indy (Broad Ripple) for the weekend and would like to stop by some LFS in the area. I know it's probably a long shot, but if any of you have been to any of the stores or know of any I would greatly appreciate it!

Ryan

edsbeaker · 10/17/2008, 09:54 PM

Premium Aquatics, a major online store that is open to the public with a regular storefront.
www.premiumaquatics.com
6050 E. Hanna Ave #4 - Indianapolis, IN 46203 - 317-895-9005

Local Walk-in Shopping Hours Friday 2:30-5pm, Saturday from 12pm-3pm

Pickup's Available must be pre-arranged and pre-paid. We welcome your local business, but our limited staff means limited local hours.

DIRECTIONS TO STORE
Coming from North side of Indianapolis. Take 465 South to the Southeastern Ave Exit. Go to Arlington and turn Left. Take that down to Hanna Ave (which is the street on the left right after the stop light at E Churchman Bypass). Turn Left into the parking lot. We are the stand alone yellow/tan building.

Coming from West side of Indianapolis. Take 465 East to Emerson Ave. Turn Left. Next Stop light is Elmwood Ave. Turn Right. Take that all the way down till you come to a stop sigh, which is Arlington Rd. Cross Arlington. Turn Left into the parking lot. We are the stand alone yellow/tan building.

_E_ · 10/17/2008, 10:00 PM

Always wanted to go to premium aquatics in Indy but never have made it. From their website:
Local Walk-in Shopping Hours Friday 2:30-5pm, Saturday from 12pm-3pm

_E_ · 10/17/2008, 10:01 PM

Dang edsbeaker...you're too fast on the edit.

edsbeaker · 10/17/2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by _E_
Dang edsbeaker...you're too fast on the edit.

Sorry!

bj32482 · 10/17/2008, 10:25 PM

another vote for PA

Bruder · 10/17/2008, 10:48 PM

Thanks guys! The limited hours might make things difficult and I am coming from Broad Ripple, which I is on the north side of town... PA is south correct?

Should be able to swing through on Monday though!

Indymann99 · 10/18/2008, 07:27 AM

If your in Broadripple then your pretty close to the Reef shop on Keystone.

Not a fancy place but they seem to have a pretty good selection of Coral and Nems. I have yet to purchase any livestock from them as I can usually find fish in better condition.

Yes I have buying my fish, LR, and most supplies from Uncle Bills... I know many hate the chain stores but the one in Fishers/Noblesville on 37 has staff that are good. They seem to be pretty committed to SW as 1/2 the fish section is SW and they are setup to cure LR.

Have fun in Indy and if you like cars at all make sure you visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Museum is open almost every day and everyone should see it at least once.

Oh and Broadripple is a blast most nights. Have fun.

FishNFun · 10/18/2008, 08:07 AM

Make a day trip to Columbus and go to Phishy Business and Reef Systems. Both have awesome stuff to choose from. Reef Systems is a coral farm and they have LOTS to choose from. Phishy's has a great selection of everything from fish to coral. Worth the trip!

www.phishybusiness.com
www.reefsystems.com

Otty · 10/18/2008, 12:14 PM

I go to Premium Aquatic at least once a month and the Uncle Bills store in Greenwood just done a fish room revamp and it is actually a nice place. I never worry about how smart the staff is because I usually research what I am looking for and need no advice. I steer away from impulse buying as it only gets you in trouble.

IndyReefMan · 10/18/2008, 03:37 PM

Check out Inland Aquatics in Terre Haute if you have the time. It's about one hour west of Indy. It's a very large aquaculture facility.

10/17/2008, 09:40 PM	#1
Bruder Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 95	Indianapolis LFS recommendations I'm heading to Indy (Broad Ripple) for the weekend and would like to stop by some LFS in the area. I know it's probably a long shot, but if any of you have been to any of the stores or know of any I would greatly appreciate it! Ryan

10/17/2008, 09:54 PM	#2
edsbeaker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 857	Premium Aquatics, a major online store that is open to the public with a regular storefront. www.premiumaquatics.com 6050 E. Hanna Ave #4 - Indianapolis, IN 46203 - 317-895-9005 Local Walk-in Shopping Hours Friday 2:30-5pm, Saturday from 12pm-3pm Pickup's Available must be pre-arranged and pre-paid. We welcome your local business, but our limited staff means limited local hours. DIRECTIONS TO STORE Coming from North side of Indianapolis. Take 465 South to the Southeastern Ave Exit. Go to Arlington and turn Left. Take that down to Hanna Ave (which is the street on the left right after the stop light at E Churchman Bypass). Turn Left into the parking lot. We are the stand alone yellow/tan building. Coming from West side of Indianapolis. Take 465 East to Emerson Ave. Turn Left. Next Stop light is Elmwood Ave. Turn Right. Take that all the way down till you come to a stop sigh, which is Arlington Rd. Cross Arlington. Turn Left into the parking lot. We are the stand alone yellow/tan building. Last edited by edsbeaker; 10/17/2008 at 10:01 PM.

10/17/2008, 10:00 PM	#3
_E_ Professional Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Du Quoin, Illinois Posts: 1,169	Always wanted to go to premium aquatics in Indy but never have made it. From their website: Local Walk-in Shopping Hours Friday 2:30-5pm, Saturday from 12pm-3pm __________________ Eric "If you think things can't get worse it's probably only because you lack sufficient imagination." Current Tank Info: 140 DSA with basement sump room

10/18/2008, 07:27 AM	#8
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	If your in Broadripple then your pretty close to the Reef shop on Keystone. Not a fancy place but they seem to have a pretty good selection of Coral and Nems. I have yet to purchase any livestock from them as I can usually find fish in better condition. Yes I have buying my fish, LR, and most supplies from Uncle Bills... I know many hate the chain stores but the one in Fishers/Noblesville on 37 has staff that are good. They seem to be pretty committed to SW as 1/2 the fish section is SW and they are setup to cure LR. Have fun in Indy and if you like cars at all make sure you visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Museum is open almost every day and everyone should see it at least once. Oh and Broadripple is a blast most nights. Have fun. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

10/18/2008, 12:14 PM	#10
Otty Bikers are a dying breed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eliazbethtown, IN Posts: 142	I go to Premium Aquatic at least once a month and the Uncle Bills store in Greenwood just done a fish room revamp and it is actually a nice place. I never worry about how smart the staff is because I usually research what I am looking for and need no advice. I steer away from impulse buying as it only gets you in trouble. __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 265g (Peninsula) 3x400w MH's, 4x95w Actinics, PM Bullet 3 Skimmer, OM 4-way CL, WavySea for return, Kalk Rctr, KNOP Ca Rctr w/PM 2nd Chamber, PM PO4 Rctr, TradeWinds Chiller, ACIII Controller, DelZone O3, 75g Sump, 30g Fuge

10/17/2008, 10:01 PM	#4
_E_ Professional Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Du Quoin, Illinois Posts: 1,169	Dang edsbeaker...you're too fast on the edit. __________________ Eric "If you think things can't get worse it's probably only because you lack sufficient imagination." Current Tank Info: 140 DSA with basement sump room

10/17/2008, 10:25 PM	#6
bj32482 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: benton, ky Posts: 974	another vote for PA

10/17/2008, 10:48 PM	#7
Bruder Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 95	Thanks guys! The limited hours might make things difficult and I am coming from Broad Ripple, which I is on the north side of town... PA is south correct? Should be able to swing through on Monday though!

10/18/2008, 08:07 AM	#9
FishNFun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 521	Make a day trip to Columbus and go to Phishy Business and Reef Systems. Both have awesome stuff to choose from. Reef Systems is a coral farm and they have LOTS to choose from. Phishy's has a great selection of everything from fish to coral. Worth the trip! www.phishybusiness.com www.reefsystems.com

10/18/2008, 03:37 PM	#11
IndyReefMan Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 477	Check out Inland Aquatics in Terre Haute if you have the time. It's about one hour west of Indy. It's a very large aquaculture facility.