visiting SF, recommend stores?

Elliott · 09/13/2010, 12:14 PM

Hi,
I'm planning to visit SF in a couple weeks, wondering what stores you recommend I visit?

Also planning to visit the science museum reef exhibit, hope it's a little more matured by now, last time it had very few corals and a lots of kids running around everywhere!

kes_reef · 09/13/2010, 01:19 PM

I recommend Aquatic Central (1963 ocean ave, 415-584-1888).

You'll have a great time at CA academy of sciences! http://www.calacademy.org/

Have a safe trip!

Bamm Bamm · 09/14/2010, 10:17 AM

Ca academy of awesome it is slightly more matured but I can guarantee there will be a million kids there.. There always is when I go there

Ben_Im · 09/14/2010, 11:47 AM

Academy of Sciences has an adult night every thursday starting at 6pm. You can see everything you usually see, but it's only $12 admission.

Plus, they serve cocktails, and nobody there is under the age of 21.

no kids! woo!

Elliott · 09/14/2010, 11:57 AM

thanks everyone for your suggestions. Aquatic Central looks interesting per their website. I'll be in town over a Fri, Sat, Sun so can't make the Th even at the Academy of Science, though I'll probably battle it out with the kids anyway

any other LFS in town you recommend?

spencerx15 · 09/14/2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

thanks everyone for your suggestions. Aquatic Central looks interesting per their website. I'll be in town over a Fri, Sat, Sun so can't make the Th even at the Academy of Science, though I'll probably battle it out with the kids anyway

any other LFS in town you recommend?

Since you are just wanting to look and not buy anything, I would check out Pet Central (in Chinatown) and Sixth Avenue aquarium. Both are close to tourist stuff (assuming that's the areas you will be in). I second Aquatic Central if you want a legit LFS with a really nice coral selection.

Elliott · 09/14/2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spencerx15

Since you are just wanting to look and not buy anything, I would check out Pet Central (in Chinatown) and Sixth Avenue aquarium. Both are close to tourist stuff (assuming that's the areas you will be in). I second Aquatic Central if you want a legit LFS with a really nice coral selection.

thanks, yes, I'll be staying near Union Square, so I'll check those out as well, I'm always "looking" but why is it I always seem to leave with something? lol

spencerx15 · 09/14/2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

thanks, yes, I'll be staying near Union Square, so I'll check those out as well, I'm always "looking" but why is it I always seem to leave with something? lol

Well the reason I said "just looking" was because they have questionable health/living conditions and maybe not the best ethics IMO. They both do carry some strange stuff, especially if you are into freshwater.

Elliott · 09/14/2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spencerx15

Well the reason I said "just looking" was because they have questionable health/living conditions and maybe not the best ethics IMO. They both do carry some strange stuff, especially if you are into freshwater.

ahh, yes
I share your thoughts on this

09/13/2010, 12:14 PM	#1
Elliott Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 3,849	visiting SF, recommend stores? Hi, I'm planning to visit SF in a couple weeks, wondering what stores you recommend I visit? Also planning to visit the science museum reef exhibit, hope it's a little more matured by now, last time it had very few corals and a lots of kids running around everywhere! __________________ Rodney Dangerfield - "I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get." TOTM, March 2015 Current Tank Info: tank video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1dI7mdnGU ,900g in wall mixed reef, another 500g sumps, 19 AI Sol LED's, 2 CL's w/VFD's controlled pumps to 24 eductors, 2 Tunze WB's, 2 Barr 5220's and RK2 25PE and BK500, etc

09/14/2010, 10:17 AM	#3
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	Ca academy of awesome it is slightly more matured but I can guarantee there will be a million kids there.. There always is when I go there __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

09/14/2010, 11:57 AM	#5
Elliott Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 3,849	thanks everyone for your suggestions. Aquatic Central looks interesting per their website. I'll be in town over a Fri, Sat, Sun so can't make the Th even at the Academy of Science, though I'll probably battle it out with the kids anyway any other LFS in town you recommend? __________________ Rodney Dangerfield - "I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get." TOTM, March 2015 Current Tank Info: tank video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1dI7mdnGU ,900g in wall mixed reef, another 500g sumps, 19 AI Sol LED's, 2 CL's w/VFD's controlled pumps to 24 eductors, 2 Tunze WB's, 2 Barr 5220's and RK2 25PE and BK500, etc

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09/13/2010, 01:19 PM	#2
kes_reef Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay Area - California Posts: 636	I recommend Aquatic Central (1963 ocean ave, 415-584-1888). You'll have a great time at CA academy of sciences! http://www.calacademy.org/ Have a safe trip!

09/14/2010, 11:47 AM	#4
Ben_Im Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orinda, CA Posts: 734	Academy of Sciences has an adult night every thursday starting at 6pm. You can see everything you usually see, but it's only $12 admission. Plus, they serve cocktails, and nobody there is under the age of 21. no kids! woo!