Knoxville Area LFS - Page 4

Fishboy42 · 08/23/2013, 10:10 AM

From the first post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilMel

Hello everyone, this is a thread to list LFS within a couple of hours driving distance. Please only list the locations (and phone numbers if you have them) without giving any opinions of any kind. Let the new people make up their own minds about which stores are better.

Thanks Jrod4 and jmccown for your input, but this is an informational thread only, so while facts are welcome (store locations, contact info, hours, etc), we'd like to keep it free of additional clutter.

EvilMel · 09/11/2013, 06:38 AM

I'm sorry I neglected this thread but YES, we're keeping this thread free of opinions...just facts about where the SW stores are in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

We all have opinions about LFS, some of them with good reasons, some without. So let's just keep this thread clean! Feel free to drag any other regular ETRC threads off topic...just not this one.

Jrod4 · 09/19/2013, 12:06 PM

I think it would help if the original post were updated to contain all the current stores that are open in East TN. Under the Sea in bristol is no longer open.

EvilMel · 09/20/2013, 07:12 PM

The original posts on these threads cannot be updated. You can only edit posts for a little while on RC.

forddna · 11/05/2013, 02:06 PM

I'm new to the area, and not sure where all these cities are. I live in Crossville. What stores are there between here and Knoxville?

EvilMel · 11/06/2013, 06:14 AM

I'm honestly not sure that there are any in between Knoxville and Crossville. The Coral Reef, Aquarium, and Aquatic Marine are all within Knoxville. The others we've talked about are mostly closed anyway.

I think there's one in Cookeville, which if I remember correctly is west of you a bit. I'm honestly not sure though.

forddna · 11/06/2013, 07:22 AM

Cookeville isn't a bad drive! Hopefully someone that remembers can chime in. Thank you!

P.S. When I was in Tampa, I kept a few high end Zoas that I fragged often and sold. Is there much demand around here for some occasional frags? I still have to buy a display tank up here first..lol..just wondering, though.

I miss Tampa so much..sigh..good stores and lots of hobbyists..

ct_vol · 11/06/2013, 08:25 AM

Unfortunately I don't think anyone from TN frequents this forum anymore. I haven't lived there in over 3 years. I probably miss TN about as much as you do FL...

Sadness that ETRC forum has become defunct like the Tennessee Reefers Forum...

forddna · 11/06/2013, 03:01 PM

Are they hiding somewhere else??

EvilMel · 11/06/2013, 08:26 PM

They are...Voldemort.

No one from either the ETRC or MTRC posts here anymore. It sucks. I wish it was more popular too.

Randy, I miss TN too...a lot sometimes. At least I've got family there and an excuse to go back! Did you guys sell that house in Oak Ridge?

EvoReef · 08/27/2014, 08:19 PM

I just visited aquatic marine last weak and was wondering in you guys opinion what was the best store in Knoxville. I go out to Knoxville from johnson city.

Runner · 08/28/2014, 06:01 AM

Aquatic Marine and Coral Reef are the best options. Aquarium worth a look too, but not as good as the other two.

dukduk · 10/29/2014, 10:30 AM

Any loungers in here? I'm in knoxville for a few more weeks, looking to find other people to hang out with besides my class. I'm here for military training.

ct_vol · 10/30/2014, 11:57 AM

Are you at McGhee Tyson? Only person I know that hangs out in the Lounge is Kafudafish (Mike). He used to live up in Oak Ridge down the road to me. Since I moved, I'm not sure if he's still there or not.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1251932

Thank you for your service.

EvilMel · 10/30/2014, 08:49 PM

I'm pretty sure Mike moved to go to school. I think he's up in the North East somewhere.

Voldemort.

dukduk · 12/06/2014, 06:55 PM

Hey sorry I just got back to Nebraska. I had a blast down there. Yep I was at McGhee Tyson. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

ct_vol · 12/08/2014, 09:03 PM

Knoxville is good times. Still miss it some 5 years later.

SavingOurSeas · 03/08/2015, 12:06 PM

I am located in the Tri-Cities.
I browsed through the threads and from what I understand there is no East Tennessee Club of any kind actually in place, physically?
No livestock/breeding/corral swaps of any sort?
I wonder if creating an aquatic club would be worthy of putting effort into?
Thoughts?

Runner · 03/08/2015, 05:24 PM

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LawmanRob · 03/08/2015, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SavingOurSeas

I am located in the Tri-Cities.
I browsed through the threads and from what I understand there is no East Tennessee Club of any kind actually in place, physically?
No livestock/breeding/corral swaps of any sort?
I wonder if creating an aquatic club would be worthy of putting effort into?
Thoughts?

There is in fact a East Tn Reef Club, we use a different forum that isn't allowed to be mentioned on ReefCentral.

Runner · 03/18/2015, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LawmanRob

There is in fact a East Tn Reef Club, we use a different forum that isn't allowed to be mentioned on ReefCentral.

Two clubs, in fact -- both active on the forum that isn't allowed to be mentioned on ReefCentral.

EvilMel · 03/30/2015, 10:37 AM

Voldemort.

marinelife · 06/26/2017, 06:53 AM

I will be passing Knoxville in July coming home from Atlanta, which stores are good to visit if we have time.

EvilMel · 06/27/2017, 11:41 AM

I'm not even sure which ones are there anymore. Used to be Aquatic Marine, The Aquarium, and Coral Reef. Coral Reef is in Jefferson City now, not Knoxville proper, I believe.

stevensmd · 06/29/2021, 04:09 PM

our group has died, those were the good old days!

09/19/2013, 12:06 PM	#78
Jrod4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 126	I think it would help if the original post were updated to contain all the current stores that are open in East TN. Under the Sea in bristol is no longer open. __________________ Mixed Reef 58g Oceanic, 20 gallon sump, AquaMaxx EM200 Skimmer, Sicce 3.0 Return, BeanAnimal Overflow, 50 pounds LR

11/05/2013, 02:06 PM	#80
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	I'm new to the area, and not sure where all these cities are. I live in Crossville. What stores are there between here and Knoxville? __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

11/06/2013, 07:22 AM	#82
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Cookeville isn't a bad drive! Hopefully someone that remembers can chime in. Thank you! P.S. When I was in Tampa, I kept a few high end Zoas that I fragged often and sold. Is there much demand around here for some occasional frags? I still have to buy a display tank up here first..lol..just wondering, though. I miss Tampa so much..sigh..good stores and lots of hobbyists.. __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

11/06/2013, 08:25 AM	#83
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	Unfortunately I don't think anyone from TN frequents this forum anymore. I haven't lived there in over 3 years. I probably miss TN about as much as you do FL... Sadness that ETRC forum has become defunct like the Tennessee Reefers Forum... __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

11/06/2013, 03:01 PM	#84
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Are they hiding somewhere else?? __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

09/11/2013, 06:38 AM	#77
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	I'm sorry I neglected this thread but YES, we're keeping this thread free of opinions...just facts about where the SW stores are in Knoxville and surrounding areas. We all have opinions about LFS, some of them with good reasons, some without. So let's just keep this thread clean! Feel free to drag any other regular ETRC threads off topic...just not this one.

09/20/2013, 07:12 PM	#79
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	The original posts on these threads cannot be updated. You can only edit posts for a little while on RC.

11/06/2013, 06:14 AM	#81
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	I'm honestly not sure that there are any in between Knoxville and Crossville. The Coral Reef, Aquarium, and Aquatic Marine are all within Knoxville. The others we've talked about are mostly closed anyway. I think there's one in Cookeville, which if I remember correctly is west of you a bit. I'm honestly not sure though.

11/06/2013, 08:26 PM	#85
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	They are...Voldemort. No one from either the ETRC or MTRC posts here anymore. It sucks. I wish it was more popular too. Randy, I miss TN too...a lot sometimes. At least I've got family there and an excuse to go back! Did you guys sell that house in Oak Ridge?

08/27/2014, 08:19 PM	#86
EvoReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2	I just visited aquatic marine last weak and was wondering in you guys opinion what was the best store in Knoxville. I go out to Knoxville from johnson city.

08/28/2014, 06:01 AM	#87
Runner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3,196 Blog Entries: 1	Aquatic Marine and Coral Reef are the best options. Aquarium worth a look too, but not as good as the other two. __________________ -Scott "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." -George Orwell Current Tank Info: 24G Reef cube with Cree LED DIY Retrofit

10/29/2014, 10:30 AM	#88
dukduk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nebraska but from Guam Posts: 295	Any loungers in here? I'm in knoxville for a few more weeks, looking to find other people to hang out with besides my class. I'm here for military training.

10/30/2014, 11:57 AM	#89
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	Are you at McGhee Tyson? Only person I know that hangs out in the Lounge is Kafudafish (Mike). He used to live up in Oak Ridge down the road to me. Since I moved, I'm not sure if he's still there or not. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1251932 Thank you for your service. __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

10/30/2014, 08:49 PM	#90
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	I'm pretty sure Mike moved to go to school. I think he's up in the North East somewhere. Voldemort.

12/06/2014, 06:55 PM	#91
dukduk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nebraska but from Guam Posts: 295	Hey sorry I just got back to Nebraska. I had a blast down there. Yep I was at McGhee Tyson. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

12/08/2014, 09:03 PM	#92
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	Knoxville is good times. Still miss it some 5 years later. __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

03/08/2015, 12:06 PM	#93
SavingOurSeas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 128	I am located in the Tri-Cities. I browsed through the threads and from what I understand there is no East Tennessee Club of any kind actually in place, physically? No livestock/breeding/corral swaps of any sort? I wonder if creating an aquatic club would be worthy of putting effort into? Thoughts? __________________ God is good-ALL the time God is good! A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men-LeonardRavenhill http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-06/ac/feature/index.php Current Tank Info: Newest project; 36g bow-front wall installation/Prepping the new 22'6" x 11'3'' aquatic room.

03/08/2015, 05:24 PM	#94
Runner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3,196 Blog Entries: 1	[Mod Edit: Please, if something is on our censor respect that we don't wish to have it advertised on here. Thanks - RC Staff] __________________ -Scott "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." -George Orwell Current Tank Info: 24G Reef cube with Cree LED DIY Retrofit Last edited by Dino; 03/09/2015 at 04:58 AM.

03/30/2015, 10:37 AM	#97
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	Voldemort.

06/26/2017, 06:53 AM	#98
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I will be passing Knoxville in July coming home from Atlanta, which stores are good to visit if we have time. __________________ 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.

06/27/2017, 11:41 AM	#99
EvilMel is a serious goby fanatic Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 7,033	I'm not even sure which ones are there anymore. Used to be Aquatic Marine, The Aquarium, and Coral Reef. Coral Reef is in Jefferson City now, not Knoxville proper, I believe.

06/29/2021, 04:09 PM	#100
stevensmd Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 459	our group has died, those were the good old days!