Lets See Your Best LFS Pictures!!

scaryperson27 · 04/15/2009, 01:01 AM

I am interested in seeing what LFS other people are lucky enough to have near them. Please post pictures!

Thanks

Rjukan · 04/15/2009, 06:16 AM

This is a neat idea, I will try to remember to snap a few on my phone next time I'm at the 2 good lfs I use. Might be worth getting a few shots of the crappy ones too.

kel2682 · 04/15/2009, 06:45 AM

Both of my "LFS's " are a bout an hour and real pricey but here they are
http://www.greenwichaquaria.com/store.html

http://www.houseoffins.com/

House of finz needs to update thier site but you can get the idea if you go to the store section

atwinparadox2 · 04/15/2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kel2682
Both of my "LFS's " are a bout an hour and real pricey but here they are
http://www.greenwichaquaria.com/store.html

http://www.houseoffins.com/

House of finz needs to update thier site but you can get the idea if you go to the store section

The first one is probably one of the nicest LFS i have ever seen, it's almost like a museum for the SW hobby.

mark728 · 04/15/2009, 08:01 AM

Absolutely Fish , NJ
They have some of the nicest and healthiest corals and fish in NJ!

marinelife · 04/15/2009, 08:15 AM

One of the best around, to bad they are 1.5hours from me, so I do not get to go to often.
http://www.reefsystems.com/

Jerry Gonzales · 04/15/2009, 08:37 AM

Kel2682, That first store is beyond amazing. I couldn't believe that was a fishstore. The hardwood floors and ceiling are very nice. I would imagine they are probably double the cost of any other store. I would love to take a trip over there just to see that place in person.

kel2682 · 04/15/2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by atwinparadox2
The first one is probably one of the nicest LFS i have ever seen, it's almost like a museum for the SW hobby.

Ya it is really nice but if you know anything about CT especially Greenwich its expensive So then to drive almost an hour to then pay one of your arms or legs its a tuff call but quality is nice...

ed102475 · 04/15/2009, 09:19 AM

Nice to have the gulfarium within 25 min of my house.http://www.gulfariumaquafarm.com/liverock.html

joshh81 · 04/15/2009, 09:32 AM

Holy crap batman! Did you guys see Kel2682's greenwhich aquarium.

That is the nicest looking LFS I have ever seen.

Lpsfanatic338 · 04/15/2009, 10:00 AM

www.aquariumadventure.com/Store/NewYork/LongIsland/StoreTour.htm
It's not the best but it's all I have.

scaryperson27 · 04/15/2009, 10:04 AM

Wow, these are nice additions to this thread guys!! Keep it up!!

harleychic · 04/15/2009, 10:11 AM

This is the best one around my area. They do alot of captive breeding and coral propagation

www.tropicorium.com

kel2682 · 04/15/2009, 12:29 PM

Well heres one more that I havent ventured out to yet Ive been eyeing it for about two months this one is like hour 20 for me plus in manhattan its not worth going without couple hundo but for your pleasure
http://www.manhattanaquariums.com/photo_gallery.php
I may go in about two weeks and will let you know how that goes looks good though

noahm · 04/15/2009, 01:39 PM

This one is the closest one I will go to at 75 mi. The guy has a sweet DT that is something like 6'x5'x4' and is just a real good LFS owner/tank builder etc. Lots of frags/corals and knows what he is doing.

Medford, OR

http://www.reef-tech.net/index.html

thefu · 04/15/2009, 02:00 PM

Tongs in Huntington Beach, CA . I WISH I lived near this place. I went to it a week ago after going to MAX. Another I went to that was insane in-person and also has a good virtual tour online is www.vividaquariums.com . It was funny to me that it was located in my home town.

JDL · 04/15/2009, 02:12 PM

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/VisitUs.web

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/FishRoom.web

Alaskan Reefer · 04/15/2009, 02:35 PM

We have one decent store in Alaska, basically...

http://www.alaskacoralmaniacs.com/

And it's awesome.

PSam · 04/15/2009, 02:40 PM

Best in Chicago proper:

http://oldtownaquarium.com/

marinelife · 04/15/2009, 02:45 PM

http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/08/11/CLE/csea_p3.html

I would like to say thanks to Melev for the great pictures of our local stores.

scaryperson27 · 04/15/2009, 03:43 PM

Wow, there are some really nice shops out there!!!

ser_renely · 04/15/2009, 03:48 PM

Anyone in the west palm beach area know of any good stores?

crooks · 04/15/2009, 05:09 PM

Hands down the best place in Chicago area
http://www.reefdepot.net/

46FiatYamaha · 04/15/2009, 06:42 PM

A nice but $$$ one around is http://www.fintastic.us/about/index.html very large pic http://www.dolphinpumps.com/html/Sys...ntasticpan.jpg but my fave doesn't have a site. Great thread idea by the way

04/15/2009, 01:01 AM	#1
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Lets See Your Best LFS Pictures!! I am interested in seeing what LFS other people are lucky enough to have near them. Please post pictures! Thanks

04/15/2009, 06:16 AM	#2
Rjukan Day Dreamer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SINY Posts: 625	This is a neat idea, I will try to remember to snap a few on my phone next time I'm at the 2 good lfs I use. Might be worth getting a few shots of the crappy ones too. __________________ - Pete Current Tank Info: 60 gal Deep Blue cube, AquaC EV180, Kessil H80 fuge, A360WE TB

04/15/2009, 08:01 AM	#5
mark728 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 471	Absolutely Fish , NJ They have some of the nicest and healthiest corals and fish in NJ! __________________ 120g tech 2 X 250W Reeflux 10k, Center,400w Reeflux 20k ,GEO618,2 Vortechs/1VHO Actinic,3Ati Blue+ 54w T5,2 Fiji purp 54w T5,Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer w/purp/pinwheels,130+ lbs Marco rock,200 + lbs sand,Mag 18,Sps & Nepthea Current Tank Info: 120g TECH SPS & GREEN LEATHERS,NEPTHEA & SINULARIA

04/15/2009, 08:15 AM	#6
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	One of the best around, to bad they are 1.5hours from me, so I do not get to go to often. http://www.reefsystems.com/ __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

04/15/2009, 09:19 AM	#9
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	Nice to have the gulfarium within 25 min of my house.http://www.gulfariumaquafarm.com/liverock.html __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck.

04/15/2009, 06:45 AM	#3
kel2682 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Posts: 532	Both of my "LFS's " are a bout an hour and real pricey but here they are http://www.greenwichaquaria.com/store.html http://www.houseoffins.com/ House of finz needs to update thier site but you can get the idea if you go to the store section

04/15/2009, 08:37 AM	#7
Jerry Gonzales Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brighton,CO Posts: 728	Kel2682, That first store is beyond amazing. I couldn't believe that was a fishstore. The hardwood floors and ceiling are very nice. I would imagine they are probably double the cost of any other store. I would love to take a trip over there just to see that place in person.

04/15/2009, 09:32 AM	#10
joshh81 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 113	Holy crap batman! Did you guys see Kel2682's greenwhich aquarium. That is the nicest looking LFS I have ever seen.

04/15/2009, 10:00 AM	#11
Lpsfanatic338 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oceanside, New York Posts: 364	www.aquariumadventure.com/Store/NewYork/LongIsland/StoreTour.htm It's not the best but it's all I have.

04/15/2009, 10:04 AM	#12
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Wow, these are nice additions to this thread guys!! Keep it up!!

04/15/2009, 10:11 AM	#13
harleychic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 371	This is the best one around my area. They do alot of captive breeding and coral propagation www.tropicorium.com

04/15/2009, 12:29 PM	#14
kel2682 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Posts: 532	Well heres one more that I havent ventured out to yet Ive been eyeing it for about two months this one is like hour 20 for me plus in manhattan its not worth going without couple hundo but for your pleasure http://www.manhattanaquariums.com/photo_gallery.php I may go in about two weeks and will let you know how that goes looks good though

04/15/2009, 01:39 PM	#15
noahm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,736	This one is the closest one I will go to at 75 mi. The guy has a sweet DT that is something like 6'x5'x4' and is just a real good LFS owner/tank builder etc. Lots of frags/corals and knows what he is doing. Medford, OR http://www.reef-tech.net/index.html

04/15/2009, 02:00 PM	#16
thefu Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 199	Tongs in Huntington Beach, CA . I WISH I lived near this place. I went to it a week ago after going to MAX. Another I went to that was insane in-person and also has a good virtual tour online is www.vividaquariums.com . It was funny to me that it was located in my home town.

04/15/2009, 02:12 PM	#17
JDL Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palmyra PA Posts: 410	http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/VisitUs.web http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/FishRoom.web

04/15/2009, 02:35 PM	#18
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	We have one decent store in Alaska, basically... http://www.alaskacoralmaniacs.com/ And it's awesome. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

04/15/2009, 02:40 PM	#19
PSam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	Best in Chicago proper: http://oldtownaquarium.com/ __________________ ..no vemos las cosas como son las vemos como somos nosotros...

04/15/2009, 02:45 PM	#20
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/08/11/CLE/csea_p3.html I would like to say thanks to Melev for the great pictures of our local stores. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

04/15/2009, 03:43 PM	#21
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Wow, there are some really nice shops out there!!!

04/15/2009, 03:48 PM	#22
ser_renely Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,820	Anyone in the west palm beach area know of any good stores? __________________ RIP: Osc. Clown - Ammonia, YW GobY - overflow, YW Goby - Pistol shrimp, Firefish - acclimation. 5 Fire fish - pistol shrimp, Mandarin - Pistol shrimp!!!!! Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 15g sump/fuge,Tunze 9010 skimmer, Reefbreeders Photon 16" - 2 Osc. Clowns,2 Lyretail Anthias, Blue Chromis, mp20, mp10....another DAMN pistol shrimp!

04/15/2009, 05:09 PM	#23
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	Hands down the best place in Chicago area http://www.reefdepot.net/

04/15/2009, 06:42 PM	#24
46FiatYamaha Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 990	A nice but $$$ one around is http://www.fintastic.us/about/index.html very large pic http://www.dolphinpumps.com/html/Sys...ntasticpan.jpg but my fave doesn't have a site. Great thread idea by the way