Lfs in so cal - Page 19

hongl227 · 09/05/2015, 08:54 AM

New LFS in North Hollywood...Deep Blue Aquarium

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...206519270.html

Quiverfull · 09/05/2015, 05:30 PM

Bit the bullet and went to vivid. The drive was a pain especially coming back on the 210 but was worth it. David was great and I bought 5 frags. Prices were fair in my mind for the quality. Thanks for the suggestion.

humuhumupukapuka · 09/06/2015, 08:07 AM

How is Coral supply store On to panga blvd in chatworth? Seems a little sketch, lots of hits on Craigslist and a name like coral supply?

SantaMonica · 09/07/2015, 10:24 PM

Their site is http://www.laaquariumservice.com/

VWHACK · 09/18/2015, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbychullo

I checked out Coral Collection today and bought six pieces

they are really cool guys and awesome on pricing! They used to be in Huntington Beach but moved to Lake Forest within the last year.

Coral Collection
24326 Muirlands Blvd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
714-925-7333

Boycott, avoid.
The shop that is so poorly ran who knowingly sell sick fish.
Partially my fault for not quarantining first. But they are also too inexperienced to properly illuminate the aquariums to view livestock properly.
I broke my own rule of buying fish from a dealer that houses fish and inverts in the same system.
Epic fail.

booyaa138 · 09/22/2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWHACK

Boycott, avoid.
The shop that is so poorly ran who knowingly sell sick fish.
Partially my fault for not quarantining first. But they are also too inexperienced to properly illuminate the aquariums to view livestock properly.
I broke my own rule of buying fish from a dealer that houses fish and inverts in the same system.
Epic fail.

What and when did you buy from them?

VWHACK · 09/22/2015, 11:58 AM

4x blue tangs, a cleaner wrasse and an *** wad of oodinium.
Hanging a flashlight 20' over an aquarium is a terrible way to display livestock.

booyaa138 · 09/22/2015, 02:25 PM

Sorry to hear. I was in there the other day and some of there fish didn't look so good.

Wolfex · 09/26/2015, 01:28 PM

I discovered this little shop through Yelp. It's a new small place specializing in frags. The price is really good. I got some exceptional colored corals. Austin is really helpful and knowledgable. They do tank set up and maintenance mostly but open the shop on weekends only to sell frags. It's in a commercial campus in Reseda and a little hard to find but drive around until you find the building.

http://www.caliaquariums.com

iammrhappy · 11/12/2015, 12:24 AM

Strictly Fish in North Long Beach sucks. They arent nice folks.

Dont go there

albano · 11/12/2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iammrhappy

Strictly Fish in North Long Beach sucks. They arent nice folks.

Dont go there

Wow...are you sure that you're 'mr happy'?

iammrhappy · 11/13/2015, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albano

Wow...are you sure that you're 'mr happy'?

Lol! I tried to be "Mr. Happy" before I stepped into the store.

But when I got in, I wasn't happy due to bad customer service. Etc

I actually went into to inquire/ready to buy their display tank. I think it was a 8 foot by 48in tank. I wanted to buy that and everything inside of it all corals and fish rock, everything. I bet it all of it was at least 10 grand

I'm trying to buy something for an office we run. But they didn't really care to carry a conversation with me. So I left in 2 minutes lol.

Won't be coming back. Wish they were nice. Could have had my business and my family's business as well. I'm sure they have lots of customers already. Losing one isn't a big deal I guess.

asuncionmj · 01/08/2016, 09:37 PM

I didn't go through the whole thread, but I'll mention P & P Tropical Fish. I've been going here for the past three years. His fish have never given me issues (I've gotten Begai Cardinal, Starry Blenny, all my CUC, Mandarin Goby, 6-Line Wrasse, Royal Blue Tang, Bi-Color Angel and two RBTA). He doesn't sell any SPS, but has good LPS and softies.

I've never had any issues with his corals opening for me on day one.

The owner Paul, his wife Paula and his son Phillip have always given me great advice on my tank from day one and don't push you to buy unwanted items and even have told me not to get certain things because I wouldn't need it for my livestock. They have been around for 20+ years and have several long time customers.

Located in Cypress, on the corner of Ball and Moody.

OC CJ · 02/18/2016, 10:34 AM

Your experience with P&P is vastly different than mine. I used to live over by that store. Stopped in a few times but one time I'll never forget.

A friend had bought me a few fish for my birthday. Unfortunately, I had to return all of them. The owner was nice but offered me bottom dollar for the fish he just sold to my friend. Then, when I tried to negotiate to trade the fish for a dry goods product that was a few bucks more than he was offering me, he launched into this rant about why do I think he should negotiate and how people don't go to the grocery store and negotiate prices.

Needless to say, I walked out never to return.

Reeferside · 02/18/2016, 12:14 PM

Anyone who thinks a store is bad because they got ich is not a correct representation of a LFS... Though Health of livestock can be attributed to the store since they choose which wholesaler they go to.. As well as they are selling these to the public.

I'm pretty sure I can buy fish from any store and get ich if I don't follow QT procedures. We should consider ourselves lucky if you're like me and rarely follows the QT procedures for new additions.

Coral health on the other hand is a big factor to me. I barely go to stores around where I live because of selection mostly. I would much rather drive an hour out to OC to visit the stores with a wider selection of fish and corals... These stores even have a larger dry goods selection.. I couldn't even find an apex breakout box within 40 minutes from me.. Sad

Anyways as for great stores..

Reed lounge has a good selection every time I'm there. Their corals are sometimes a bit more pricey but its a nice spot.

Seaside tropical has an amazing fish collection. Sometimes I don't need to buy fish but if I'm close I'll stop by and check everything out.

Iconic reef supply is a cool little shop. Not much advertisement and sponsor forums for them but they are fair and negotiable. I got an amazing wall hammer from them for $30-40 cheaper than elsewhere.

Joe Kelley · 03/05/2016, 06:09 PM

Went there today, it was ok and friendly people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hongl227

New LFS in North Hollywood...Deep Blue Aquarium

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...206519270.html

Reef_Chris · 03/24/2016, 12:11 PM

The Aquarium Connection in Simi Valley:

http://www.theaquariumconnection.com/

Peter is a great guy and prices are fair on most stuff. Within the last few months they got a nice frag tank going and are adding more every week.

sil40sx · 04/19/2016, 10:48 AM

Any LFS around LA area that have common plumbing/fittings available in store?

Thanks!

Magnerific · 04/19/2016, 04:44 PM

Pluming supplies at LAX aquarium !! good prices very helpful staff. i usually go to VIvid or rainbow for fish in the SFV

The new Deep blue aquarium is running specials sunday from 12-3pm 20% off fish.

sil40sx · 04/19/2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnerific

Pluming supplies at LAX aquarium !! good prices very helpful staff. i usually go to VIvid or rainbow for fish in the SFV

The new Deep blue aquarium is running specials sunday from 12-3pm 20% off fish.

Sweet, thanks!

TBell805 · 04/19/2016, 05:34 PM

CK Fish World in West Covina has been my main shop for both fresh and saltwater needs. They have a great selection of corals (mostly LPS, zoas, and softies), healthy livestock, and the staff is nice! I would also recommend Aquatic Designs in Santa Barbara they are by the original Habit in old town Goleta. Atlantis Aquariums in SB has nice displays but is overpriced and the workers can be quite rude.

Rakie · 05/11/2016, 04:17 PM

Any suggestions for quality fish in Orange County area? Looking for a good shop to pickup some fish tonight, my lady really wants to check out some fishes

Joe Kelley · 05/14/2016, 02:50 PM

Had a nice visit today with Hong at Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood. The store looks very nice and clean, I really liked the well maintained mixed reef display aquarium. Signs of a passionate aquarist everywhere, grow out tanks packed with growing frags and good prices. Good prices on fish as well, some very cute small copper band butterfly too.
He took time to show me all his systems and animals. Glad I went, and will go back.

https://www.facebook.com/www.deepbluereef.net/

Joe

Joe Kelley · 05/14/2016, 02:52 PM

My favorite shop,
http://www.amazingaquariumsandreefs.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakie

Any suggestions for quality fish in Orange County area? Looking for a good shop to pickup some fish tonight, my lady really wants to check out some fishes

jsanchez77 · 05/14/2016, 10:46 PM

ellis aquatics has best price for water, and supplies. they could order almost anything at a lower price than retail

09/05/2015, 05:30 PM	#452
Quiverfull Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 489	Bit the bullet and went to vivid. The drive was a pain especially coming back on the 210 but was worth it. David was great and I bought 5 frags. Prices were fair in my mind for the quality. Thanks for the suggestion. __________________ Quiver -----> Current Tank Info: 120g Oceanic RR 250w HQI MH x 2 and T5 x 2, Euroreef CS6-2 skimmer, 37g Oceanic Show live rock and powerheads only Ecotech 24 in Marine LED, AGA 92g Corner bowfront

09/07/2015, 10:24 PM	#454
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	Their site is http://www.laaquariumservice.com/ __________________ 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

09/22/2015, 11:58 AM	#457
VWHACK Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 401	4x blue tangs, a cleaner wrasse and an *** wad of oodinium. Hanging a flashlight 20' over an aquarium is a terrible way to display livestock. __________________ 720 Gallon Acrylic Reef, Bubble King, Red Dragon, MRC, Ecotech, GHL, Korallin, APEX, Kessil, Tunze, Marshall Island rock, SPS coral, Angels and Butterflies! Current Tank Info: 728 Gallon Mixed Reef

09/26/2015, 01:28 PM	#459
Wolfex Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	New place in Los Angeles I discovered this little shop through Yelp. It's a new small place specializing in frags. The price is really good. I got some exceptional colored corals. Austin is really helpful and knowledgable. They do tank set up and maintenance mostly but open the shop on weekends only to sell frags. It's in a commercial campus in Reseda and a little hard to find but drive around until you find the building. http://www.caliaquariums.com

02/18/2016, 10:34 AM	#464
OC CJ Crushed coral > sand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,118	Your experience with P&P is vastly different than mine. I used to live over by that store. Stopped in a few times but one time I'll never forget. A friend had bought me a few fish for my birthday. Unfortunately, I had to return all of them. The owner was nice but offered me bottom dollar for the fish he just sold to my friend. Then, when I tried to negotiate to trade the fish for a dry goods product that was a few bucks more than he was offering me, he launched into this rant about why do I think he should negotiate and how people don't go to the grocery store and negotiate prices. Needless to say, I walked out never to return. __________________ CJ Current Tank Info: 66g, 20g sump, RO Elite 150INT, ATI 6x24w with 2xReefbrite XHO, CalRx with custom reg, 2 x gyre 130 controlled by Full Apex, DIY chaeto reactor

09/05/2015, 08:54 AM	#451
hongl227 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 206	New LFS in North Hollywood...Deep Blue Aquarium http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...206519270.html

09/06/2015, 08:07 AM	#453
humuhumupukapuka Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Alameda Posts: 284	How is Coral supply store On to panga blvd in chatworth? Seems a little sketch, lots of hits on Craigslist and a name like coral supply?

09/22/2015, 02:25 PM	#458
booyaa138 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orange County Ca Posts: 415	Sorry to hear. I was in there the other day and some of there fish didn't look so good.

11/12/2015, 12:24 AM	#460
iammrhappy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: 90703 Posts: 812	Strictly Fish in North Long Beach sucks. They arent nice folks. Dont go there

01/08/2016, 09:37 PM	#463
asuncionmj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 30	I didn't go through the whole thread, but I'll mention P & P Tropical Fish. I've been going here for the past three years. His fish have never given me issues (I've gotten Begai Cardinal, Starry Blenny, all my CUC, Mandarin Goby, 6-Line Wrasse, Royal Blue Tang, Bi-Color Angel and two RBTA). He doesn't sell any SPS, but has good LPS and softies. I've never had any issues with his corals opening for me on day one. The owner Paul, his wife Paula and his son Phillip have always given me great advice on my tank from day one and don't push you to buy unwanted items and even have told me not to get certain things because I wouldn't need it for my livestock. They have been around for 20+ years and have several long time customers. Located in Cypress, on the corner of Ball and Moody.

02/18/2016, 12:14 PM	#465
Reeferside Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 360	Anyone who thinks a store is bad because they got ich is not a correct representation of a LFS... Though Health of livestock can be attributed to the store since they choose which wholesaler they go to.. As well as they are selling these to the public. I'm pretty sure I can buy fish from any store and get ich if I don't follow QT procedures. We should consider ourselves lucky if you're like me and rarely follows the QT procedures for new additions. Coral health on the other hand is a big factor to me. I barely go to stores around where I live because of selection mostly. I would much rather drive an hour out to OC to visit the stores with a wider selection of fish and corals... These stores even have a larger dry goods selection.. I couldn't even find an apex breakout box within 40 minutes from me.. Sad Anyways as for great stores.. Reed lounge has a good selection every time I'm there. Their corals are sometimes a bit more pricey but its a nice spot. Seaside tropical has an amazing fish collection. Sometimes I don't need to buy fish but if I'm close I'll stop by and check everything out. Iconic reef supply is a cool little shop. Not much advertisement and sponsor forums for them but they are fair and negotiable. I got an amazing wall hammer from them for $30-40 cheaper than elsewhere.

03/24/2016, 12:11 PM	#467
Reef_Chris Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ventura County Posts: 15	The Aquarium Connection in Simi Valley: http://www.theaquariumconnection.com/ Peter is a great guy and prices are fair on most stuff. Within the last few months they got a nice frag tank going and are adding more every week.

04/19/2016, 10:48 AM	#468
sil40sx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686	Any LFS around LA area that have common plumbing/fittings available in store? Thanks!

04/19/2016, 04:44 PM	#469
Magnerific Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 108	Pluming supplies at LAX aquarium !! good prices very helpful staff. i usually go to VIvid or rainbow for fish in the SFV The new Deep blue aquarium is running specials sunday from 12-3pm 20% off fish.

04/19/2016, 05:34 PM	#471
TBell805 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4	CK Fish World in West Covina has been my main shop for both fresh and saltwater needs. They have a great selection of corals (mostly LPS, zoas, and softies), healthy livestock, and the staff is nice! I would also recommend Aquatic Designs in Santa Barbara they are by the original Habit in old town Goleta. Atlantis Aquariums in SB has nice displays but is overpriced and the workers can be quite rude.

05/11/2016, 04:17 PM	#472
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Any suggestions for quality fish in Orange County area? Looking for a good shop to pickup some fish tonight, my lady really wants to check out some fishes

05/14/2016, 02:50 PM	#473
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,022	Had a nice visit today with Hong at Deep Blue Aquarium in North Hollywood. The store looks very nice and clean, I really liked the well maintained mixed reef display aquarium. Signs of a passionate aquarist everywhere, grow out tanks packed with growing frags and good prices. Good prices on fish as well, some very cute small copper band butterfly too. He took time to show me all his systems and animals. Glad I went, and will go back. https://www.facebook.com/www.deepbluereef.net/ Joe

05/14/2016, 10:46 PM	#475
jsanchez77 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 18	ellis aquatics has best price for water, and supplies. they could order almost anything at a lower price than retail

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