How far do you drive to your favorite LFS? - Page 2

kramgnik · 10/17/2009, 06:49 AM

It takes me about 3 hours each way to get to Phishy Business, but its my favorite. And I have to make it worth the trip

davidank · 10/17/2009, 07:50 AM

My favorite shop is that fish place in Lancaster which is about 30 minutes drive for me. I 'could' go to petco by my house but I don't like it. Prices are definitley higher than that fish place.

Henryreef · 10/17/2009, 07:52 AM

My favorite fish shop is about an hour away, so I like to make a day of it when I do find the time to go.

jacksonpt · 10/17/2009, 07:52 AM

about 90 minutes.

johnike · 10/17/2009, 08:01 AM

I'm 100 miles West of Chicago, 60 miles East of Quad Cities, and 50 miles North of Peoria. Tough out in the middle of Illinois! A couple of places aboot 25 miles away. One's new and very promising, Reynold's Corals in LaSalle.

Butterz · 10/17/2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by johnike

I'm 100 miles West of Chicago, 60 miles East of Quad Cities, and 50 miles North of Peoria. Tough out in the middle of Illinois! A couple of places aboot 25 miles away. One's new and very promising, Reynold's Corals in LaSalle.

Check out Aquatic Environments next time you're in the QC. That's where I go.

I thought about going to BNARC's fall fest, but didn't have all the time that day to make the trip.

fishsticks4sale · 10/17/2009, 08:26 AM

nextdoor

Spartanman22 · 10/17/2009, 09:00 AM

If I plan on spending big money I make a 6 hour drive to Preuss in lansing. Hands down best store I have ever been to. Definitely worth the drive.

billysanborn · 10/17/2009, 09:25 AM

About a 4 minute bike ride to my fav, and there are about 30 shops in a 50 mile radius here so it all depends on what i want to get.

jp634 · 10/17/2009, 10:05 AM

1-is am hour away
2- is 2 hours away
3 is 2 1/2 hours away

Pimps · 10/17/2009, 10:26 AM

I drive about 45 minutes, mainly b/c (1) I don't know of any other solid LFS in my area that deal with salt water & coral species and (2) the store has been there for 48 years, so I trust it a little bit.

Side question: Is there a thread/post for retailers in different area's on this board?

johnike · 10/17/2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Butterz

Check out Aquatic Environments next time you're in the QC. That's where I go.

I thought about going to BNARC's fall fest, but didn't have all the time that day to make the trip.

Known Adam since the fire at the original store. Stop in every time I cross the river! Great livestock always. Where are you, Butterz?

johnike · 10/17/2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartanman22

If I plan on spending big money I make a 6 hour drive to Preuss in lansing. Hands down best store I have ever been to. Definitely worth the drive.

I think that's where the new fellow in LaSalle said he gets a lot of his livestock from. LMK next time you go, I'm not that far from you. And check out Reynolds in LaSalle, his wife always has nice seahorses as well.

Waterobert · 10/17/2009, 11:14 AM

I am so lucky, here in orange county I have few LFS I can visit in less than 30 minutes drive. I can see myself driving up to two hours if I really want to get something special.

BigMike75 · 10/17/2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartanman22

If I plan on spending big money I make a 6 hour drive to Preuss in lansing. Hands down best store I have ever been to. Definitely worth the drive.

Now I don't feel bad about the 3 hours each way.

dwd5813 · 10/17/2009, 11:18 AM

it's a little over an hour to two of the better ones in my area, with another okay one just down the road from them.

vikubz · 10/17/2009, 11:53 AM

I drive right over to my computer and get what I need online. I love to support my local businesses, but the difference in price is too much to take, and as far as advice goes, the advice I get here and on other forums is better than all but a couple LFS I've ever been to.

Butterz · 10/17/2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vikubz

I drive right over to my computer and get what I need online. I love to support my local businesses, but the difference in price is too much to take, and as far as advice goes, the advice I get here and on other forums is better than all but a couple LFS I've ever been to.

I understand where you are coming from. I've been to the Emporium once on a trip to see a friend. They were kind of trying, but they put all the fish way in the back. Plus, they didn't even have hardly any dry goods at the time. Like Salt.

Sea of Marvels is a little ways from you, but you have to barter with Hung just to get a decent deal with him.

Pet's Play house let their tanks and coral go pretty bad last time I've been there. Seemed like every tank had dozens of aptasia.

Butterz · 10/17/2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by johnike

Known Adam since the fire at the original store. Stop in every time I cross the river! Great livestock always. Where are you, Butterz?

I'm in Muscatine.

lougotzz · 10/17/2009, 12:39 PM

My lfs is the internet, my real lfs dont carry much :-(

10/17/2009, 07:52 AM	#28
Henryreef Ocean Lover Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 957	My favorite fish shop is about an hour away, so I like to make a day of it when I do find the time to go. __________________ - Henry Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon Rimless

10/17/2009, 07:52 AM	#29
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	about 90 minutes. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

10/17/2009, 10:26 AM	#36
Pimps Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 239	I drive about 45 minutes, mainly b/c (1) I don't know of any other solid LFS in my area that deal with salt water & coral species and (2) the store has been there for 48 years, so I trust it a little bit. Side question: Is there a thread/post for retailers in different area's on this board? __________________ Current Project: 35gallon tank, BakPak2, 2inch sand bed black Tahitian sand, 15lbs cured Fiji rock - Currently cycling Current Tank Info: 25g f/w, 35g s/w

10/17/2009, 11:18 AM	#41
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	it's a little over an hour to two of the better ones in my area, with another okay one just down the road from them. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

10/17/2009, 06:49 AM	#26
kramgnik Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 186	It takes me about 3 hours each way to get to Phishy Business, but its my favorite. And I have to make it worth the trip

10/17/2009, 07:50 AM	#27
davidank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 56	My favorite shop is that fish place in Lancaster which is about 30 minutes drive for me. I 'could' go to petco by my house but I don't like it. Prices are definitley higher than that fish place.

10/17/2009, 08:01 AM	#30
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	I'm 100 miles West of Chicago, 60 miles East of Quad Cities, and 50 miles North of Peoria. Tough out in the middle of Illinois! A couple of places aboot 25 miles away. One's new and very promising, Reynold's Corals in LaSalle.

10/17/2009, 08:26 AM	#32
fishsticks4sale Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 343	nextdoor

10/17/2009, 09:00 AM	#33
Spartanman22 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oswego Posts: 1,314	If I plan on spending big money I make a 6 hour drive to Preuss in lansing. Hands down best store I have ever been to. Definitely worth the drive.

10/17/2009, 09:25 AM	#34
billysanborn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 127	About a 4 minute bike ride to my fav, and there are about 30 shops in a 50 mile radius here so it all depends on what i want to get.

10/17/2009, 10:05 AM	#35
jp634 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wyoming Posts: 234	1-is am hour away 2- is 2 hours away 3 is 2 1/2 hours away

10/17/2009, 11:14 AM	#39
Waterobert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel ,Ca Posts: 437	I am so lucky, here in orange county I have few LFS I can visit in less than 30 minutes drive. I can see myself driving up to two hours if I really want to get something special.

10/17/2009, 11:53 AM	#42
vikubz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 599	I drive right over to my computer and get what I need online. I love to support my local businesses, but the difference in price is too much to take, and as far as advice goes, the advice I get here and on other forums is better than all but a couple LFS I've ever been to.

10/17/2009, 12:39 PM	#45
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	My lfs is the internet, my real lfs dont carry much :-(