Lfs in so cal - Page 21

Joe Kelley · 01/14/2017, 06:26 PM

Deep blue, nice $10 frags today!

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Originally Posted by Notquiterite

Pricing is very reasonable. There's a $10 section that has a mixture of some sps, lps, and softies. Sometimes you can find some nice stuff in there. From there, it goes up to $25 for the nicer acro frags, and a little more for bigger pieces. I think it's worth it to stop by if you're into sps.

ryshark · 01/15/2017, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SantaMonica

I just posted on their FB and they replied, saying they closed and moved out of state six months ago.

There is a fish store named exotic fish and corals open at 804 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92867
Maybe new owner, I don't know.

laverda · 01/15/2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryshark

There is a fish store named exotic fish and corals open at 804 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92867
Maybe new owner, I don't know.

I was there not to long ago it it was the worst store I had been in in years. They had nothing close to exotic and ded fish in several tanks. The Petco close by had healthier fish. I sure hope they have a new owner again!

ryshark · 01/15/2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by laverda

I was there not to long ago it it was the worst store I had been in in years. They had nothing close to exotic and ded fish in several tanks. The Petco close by had healthier fish. I sure hope they have a new owner again!

Agreed, it even had a weird smell.

roli112 · 01/19/2017, 09:52 AM

There will be a new store opening in the South Bay area in a few months stay tuned!

Kenfuzed · 01/19/2017, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roli112

There will be a new store opening in the South Bay area in a few months stay tuned!

Your store?

roli112 · 01/19/2017, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Your store?

No, a friends store. Will keep you guys updated.

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Joe Kelley · 01/28/2017, 05:48 PM

Deep Blue Aquariums, nice toadstool and forest fire Digi today! Thank you!

edthefishguy · 02/02/2017, 07:29 PM

Brian's aquarium in Rancho Cucamonga , lots of nice healthy fish today

Zik · 02/08/2017, 04:13 AM

Stopped in to Ultra Gem in Burbank, which had a really amount of frags for sale. Prices on both dry goods and coral seem really good. Adam is great

Aquarium city in the Canoga park area has been where I purchased my fish from - decent prices on fish, and the owner / upper management are honest in their recommendations, and even those diseases and fish they were about to sell me and helped me pick out a new fish instead. Some of their normal employees though can be easily spotted not having knowledge nor having their own aquarium probably.

mark344 · 03/17/2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by edthefishguy

Brian's aquarium in Rancho Cucamonga , lots of nice healthy fish today

Where exactly? Thanks!

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ReefTron5000 · 04/08/2017, 02:03 AM

Sandbar Pets in Mission Viejo, awful recent experience + dirty water = would not recommend.

Jimbo327 · 04/09/2017, 07:41 PM

I used to go to Reef Rat in Garden Grove back in the day. I guess they are not in business anymore. It was a great place to pick up corals. Too bad. I don't see too many LFS anymore with good selection and good prices.

Nickmcc · 04/19/2017, 09:38 PM

Check out Amazing Aquariums and Reefs in Orange. First time stopping by today and it was probably one of my favorites.

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mic209 · 04/20/2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo327

I used to go to Reef Rat in Garden Grove back in the day. I guess they are not in business anymore. It was a great place to pick up corals. Too bad. I don't see too many LFS anymore with good selection and good prices.

Reef Raft just recently reopened in Anaheim, check out their forum on socalireefs dot com for the address and hours.

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Joe Kelley · 05/14/2017, 10:26 PM

Mark's Tropical Fish Studio City, nice selection today I bought a powder blue tang. Good deal.

SantaMonica · 05/28/2017, 10:10 PM

I wonder if Mark's was there when I was in the valley (94 to 2004). He did come good commercials with LA fishguy.

Joe Kelley · 06/01/2017, 06:53 PM

He was in business since late 60s I believe. His employee Dave in mid 90s helped me get started.

wmo168 · 06/29/2017, 12:23 PM

Hello,

I will be visiting from Florida and stay in LA area and OC area all next week. I plan on hitting up as many good LFS as possible. I know LAX and Vivid are the bigger one, perhaps Ultragem, Aquatic Warehouse in SD?? Anyone here local has any recommendation on any other one? As you know driving around in LA can take over a day so it need to be well planned otherwise will stuck in traffic for hours from going to burbank back to OC etc...

I like to look at Corals, Fishes, Setup, and Equipment etc.. Marine stuff.. not fresh water..

Zik · 06/29/2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wmo168

Hello,

I will be visiting from Florida and stay in LA area and OC area all next week. I plan on hitting up as many good LFS as possible. I know LAX and Vivid are the bigger one, perhaps Ultragem? Anyone here local has any recommendation on any other one? As you know driving around in LA can take over a day so it need to be well planned otherwise will stuck in traffic for hours from going to burbank back to OC etc...

I like to look at Corals, Fishes, Setup, and Equipment etc.. Marine stuff.. not fresh water..

Welcome!
Vivid is awesome, beauttttiful stuff. A bit on the pricier side - but also comes w/ a 15day guarantee.
Ultra gem is great for zoas / LPS. Prices aren't too bad, and they're willing to give a deal for multiples.
California Aquarium has some wonderful pieces / good prices, and I highly recommend checking them out! Mainly open on the weekends - but can see you mid week via appointment.
My go-to is Coral Collectors in westlake! Seriously, best prices out there, for some very generous sps / lps pieces. If you're looking to take back some coral, I'd highly recommend paying Jason a visit. Same as above - schedule an appointment to visit him.
Rainbow Aquariuam & Deep Blue aquarium are another 2 that are cool to check out every once in a while =)

wmo168 · 06/29/2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zik

Welcome!
Vivid is awesome, beauttttiful stuff. A bit on the pricier side - but also comes w/ a 15day guarantee.
Ultra gem is great for zoas / LPS. Prices aren't too bad, and they're willing to give a deal for multiples.
California Aquarium has some wonderful pieces / good prices, and I highly recommend checking them out! Mainly open on the weekends - but can see you mid week via appointment.
My go-to is Coral Collectors in westlake! Seriously, best prices out there, for some very generous sps / lps pieces. If you're looking to take back some coral, I'd highly recommend paying Jason a visit. Same as above - schedule an appointment to visit him.
Rainbow Aquariuam & Deep Blue aquarium are another 2 that are cool to check out every once in a while =)

Great, thanks for the updated go to list. I have a week so will group them in area and visit them. Visiting a nice display store will give you inspiration and motivation on your built and this hobby you need it. Hope you all enjoy Reefapalooza coming up in Cali.. I been the one in Orlando and it is amazing.. I will be in Macna 2017 in New Orleans in August!

P.S. is Aquatic Warehouse in SD or Age of Aquarium worth a visit too? Saw it is pretty big..

mic209 · 06/29/2017, 11:12 PM

If you're into Acros or want to spend 2-3 hours looking at corals, definitely check out Two Guys Corals in Anaheim. You won't be disappointed.

bowlopho · 07/02/2017, 09:11 AM

If you're in Anaheim then hit up two guys, reef raft USA, reef lounge and Ali's they're all very close to each other

five.five-six · 07/17/2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bowlopho

If you're in Anaheim then hit up two guys, reef raft USA, reef lounge and Ali's they're all very close to each other

If Ali is the same guy from 10 years ago? If so, I give him props. Where is his store now?

I'm in corona now and have been visiting treasure of the sea and am happy with their quality, support and selection which is good because it's also the only place I can find anywhere near me.

salt T · 07/17/2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mic209

If you're into Acros or want to spend 2-3 hours looking at corals, definitely check out Two Guys Corals in Anaheim. You won't be disappointed.

Two guy corals is by far the best coral shop

01/19/2017, 09:52 AM	#505
roli112 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 298	There will be a new store opening in the South Bay area in a few months stay tuned! __________________ 180 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 180g. mix reef

01/28/2017, 05:48 PM	#508
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	Deep Blue Aquariums, nice toadstool and forest fire Digi today! Thank you! __________________ 130 gallon LeeMar rimless 54"x28"x21" and 70 gallon sump cycling, rock and sand.

04/09/2017, 07:41 PM	#513
Jimbo327 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,363	I used to go to Reef Rat in Garden Grove back in the day. I guess they are not in business anymore. It was a great place to pick up corals. Too bad. I don't see too many LFS anymore with good selection and good prices. __________________ "If sometimes you feel little, useless, offended or depressed or get that loser feeling, always remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious sperm out of hundreds of millions..." Current Tank Info: 6gal JBJ NanoCube, DIY LED Mod, 1/15 JBJ Chiller, Tunze Osmolator, Homemade Kalkwasser Chamber

05/14/2017, 10:26 PM	#516
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	Mark's Tropical Fish Studio City, nice selection today I bought a powder blue tang. Good deal. __________________ 130 gallon LeeMar rimless 54"x28"x21" and 70 gallon sump cycling, rock and sand.

05/28/2017, 10:10 PM	#517
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	I wonder if Mark's was there when I was in the valley (94 to 2004). He did come good commercials with LA fishguy. __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

02/02/2017, 07:29 PM	#509
edthefishguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 120	Brian's aquarium in Rancho Cucamonga , lots of nice healthy fish today

02/08/2017, 04:13 AM	#510
Zik Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 308	Stopped in to Ultra Gem in Burbank, which had a really amount of frags for sale. Prices on both dry goods and coral seem really good. Adam is great Aquarium city in the Canoga park area has been where I purchased my fish from - decent prices on fish, and the owner / upper management are honest in their recommendations, and even those diseases and fish they were about to sell me and helped me pick out a new fish instead. Some of their normal employees though can be easily spotted not having knowledge nor having their own aquarium probably.

04/08/2017, 02:03 AM	#512
ReefTron5000 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: RSM Posts: 597	Sandbar Pets in Mission Viejo, awful recent experience + dirty water = would not recommend.

04/19/2017, 09:38 PM	#514
Nickmcc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: 562, CA Posts: 467	Check out Amazing Aquariums and Reefs in Orange. First time stopping by today and it was probably one of my favorites. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/01/2017, 06:53 PM	#518
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	He was in business since late 60s I believe. His employee Dave in mid 90s helped me get started. __________________ 130 gallon LeeMar rimless 54"x28"x21" and 70 gallon sump cycling, rock and sand.

06/29/2017, 12:23 PM	#519
wmo168 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 262	Hello, I will be visiting from Florida and stay in LA area and OC area all next week. I plan on hitting up as many good LFS as possible. I know LAX and Vivid are the bigger one, perhaps Ultragem, Aquatic Warehouse in SD?? Anyone here local has any recommendation on any other one? As you know driving around in LA can take over a day so it need to be well planned otherwise will stuck in traffic for hours from going to burbank back to OC etc... I like to look at Corals, Fishes, Setup, and Equipment etc.. Marine stuff.. not fresh water.. Last edited by wmo168; 06/29/2017 at 12:58 PM.

06/29/2017, 11:12 PM	#522
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	If you're into Acros or want to spend 2-3 hours looking at corals, definitely check out Two Guys Corals in Anaheim. You won't be disappointed.

07/02/2017, 09:11 AM	#523
bowlopho Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 684	If you're in Anaheim then hit up two guys, reef raft USA, reef lounge and Ali's they're all very close to each other __________________ im nuvo 40 w/ XR30w G4

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