Would Anyone Recommend Pets Plus in Lockport NY

CarolandRandy · 12/28/2008, 08:01 AM

Would anyone recommend Pets Plus in Lockport NY for help with our saltwater tank?

EllieSuz · 12/28/2008, 10:24 AM

I was there last summer and the place is fascinating to see. They sell puppies, birds, kittens, reptiles, freshwater fish, etc. I do not know anything about their knowledge level however and would tend to put more faith in advice from a fish only store. They had a nice selection and fair prices on the saltwater stuff. Most of us on RC tend to stay wary of LFS advice, no matter where. It's essential to research any livestock purchases before you buy, but that's good advice for all stores, not just that one.

jmp21677 · 12/28/2008, 10:31 AM

I would try the fish place in tonawanda or lockport pets in lockport

skibum1681 · 12/28/2008, 10:45 AM

I pretty much only buy live stock from Reef Creation off Genesee by the airport. Its a salt water only shop & is always clean. As for supplies use the internet or any shop with the cheapest prices. Pet Mart right in Batavia has a good selection of equipment and a real nice scratch and dent section with some good deals. Caribean Forrest in Rochester has a nice selection of salt water stuff.

As for Pets Plus I was only in there once about a year ago looking at reptiles and there were a few dead animals still in their tanks. I realize sometimes animals die for uncontrolable reasons i just dont like seeing them in the store, come on take them out and put them in the back room or something.

I like neat and clean stores, this is a very neat & clean hobby. Being in Batavia you have a lot of choices within 30 - 40 minthat are excellent shops. Like it was said above do your own research and never trust a LFS.

EllieSuz · 12/28/2008, 10:51 AM

I think Pet Mart in Batavia is closed. I'm certain that they closed their saltwater department and if memory serves correctly, they sold the whole shebang.

skibum1681 · 12/28/2008, 10:55 AM

Intresting. Its been a few months since i was there last. Maybe thats why CarolandRandy are looking for a new LFS.

CarolandRandy · 12/28/2008, 01:48 PM

Yes, thank you for all your suggestions. Petmart in Batavia did sell out all their salt water stuff, that is why we are looking for a new place.
We just got back from the place in Lockport Petsplus and they don't have the time to help you and they sold us the wrong bulbs even though we brought in our bulbs for our tank. Now we have to drive another hour back there to get our money back.
We will try the Reef Creation out near the buffalo airport. Thank you.

12/28/2008, 08:01 AM	#1
CarolandRandy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Batavia Posts: 7	Would Anyone Recommend Pets Plus in Lockport NY Would anyone recommend Pets Plus in Lockport NY for help with our saltwater tank?

12/28/2008, 10:24 AM	#2
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,858	I was there last summer and the place is fascinating to see. They sell puppies, birds, kittens, reptiles, freshwater fish, etc. I do not know anything about their knowledge level however and would tend to put more faith in advice from a fish only store. They had a nice selection and fair prices on the saltwater stuff. Most of us on RC tend to stay wary of LFS advice, no matter where. It's essential to research any livestock purchases before you buy, but that's good advice for all stores, not just that one. __________________ "You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: I'm out of the hobby, but used to have a60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor.

12/28/2008, 10:51 AM	#5
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,858	I think Pet Mart in Batavia is closed. I'm certain that they closed their saltwater department and if memory serves correctly, they sold the whole shebang. __________________ "You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: I'm out of the hobby, but used to have a60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor.

12/28/2008, 10:31 AM	#3
jmp21677 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: puyallup Posts: 66	I would try the fish place in tonawanda or lockport pets in lockport

12/28/2008, 10:45 AM	#4
skibum1681 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Depew, NY Posts: 180	I pretty much only buy live stock from Reef Creation off Genesee by the airport. Its a salt water only shop & is always clean. As for supplies use the internet or any shop with the cheapest prices. Pet Mart right in Batavia has a good selection of equipment and a real nice scratch and dent section with some good deals. Caribean Forrest in Rochester has a nice selection of salt water stuff. As for Pets Plus I was only in there once about a year ago looking at reptiles and there were a few dead animals still in their tanks. I realize sometimes animals die for uncontrolable reasons i just dont like seeing them in the store, come on take them out and put them in the back room or something. I like neat and clean stores, this is a very neat & clean hobby. Being in Batavia you have a lot of choices within 30 - 40 minthat are excellent shops. Like it was said above do your own research and never trust a LFS.

12/28/2008, 10:55 AM	#6
skibum1681 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Depew, NY Posts: 180	Intresting. Its been a few months since i was there last. Maybe thats why CarolandRandy are looking for a new LFS.

12/28/2008, 01:48 PM	#7
CarolandRandy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Batavia Posts: 7	Yes, thank you for all your suggestions. Petmart in Batavia did sell out all their salt water stuff, that is why we are looking for a new place. We just got back from the place in Lockport Petsplus and they don't have the time to help you and they sold us the wrong bulbs even though we brought in our bulbs for our tank. Now we have to drive another hour back there to get our money back. We will try the Reef Creation out near the buffalo airport. Thank you.