Local Reef Store??

kb0vhy · 03/06/2007, 06:48 PM

I live in Nixa, What do we have local?? Kinda don't like the chain stores....

SoupySteve · 03/06/2007, 07:25 PM

There's Aquatics & Exotics on Battlefield and Cichlids & Salts on Cam(p)bell. Both are worth a visit if you've not been to either.

Steph11787 · 03/07/2007, 09:25 AM

Aquatics and Exotics by far.

Deadeye · 03/07/2007, 11:09 AM

I'd say aquatics and exotics has the best looking stuff.

G-Man on top · 03/07/2007, 08:54 PM

I'm definately more partial to cichlids and salt myself, but they're both fine choices

aquaconnect · 03/08/2007, 08:45 AM

Fish, ummm..... I like Aquatics and Exotics myself. I think anyone who would go and visit would say Matt has hands down the best coral and salt water in town, but hey, if you like brown and common try C&S, and A&E gives petwarehouse to much of a run for their money!!!!!!!!!!! Brown is easier to keep and cheaper if that's what ya' like!!!!

Shaar · 03/08/2007, 08:57 AM

I'm hoping matt's shipment comes in today. I have a few things i'll probably be 'dropping some bills' on

PS0305 · 03/08/2007, 10:16 AM

Does Aquatics and Exotics have printable business type cards for people to hand out?

Steph11787 · 03/08/2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by PS0305
Does Aquatics and Exotics have printable business type cards for people to hand out?

They have business cards that they hand out to people.

jmace1960 · 03/08/2007, 06:25 PM

Hi guys
well i have been a saltwater person and knowlege the best for corals . so there is a man named Fish wilson who has lat of knowledge ,. the man who has cichlids and salt also has some knowlege too but I was in matts store for the frag and I was so impressed and told Matt his Corals was the best i ever seen however the corals at Petwherehouse does not have the correct lighting and at cichlids and salt they have the correct but the do not shine to me and i have to look at what they will be in the future so this is what i say . the best corals go to matts shop because i do not have to think what they will look in future but the Quailty is the best . we should ask matt how to take care of Corals . Matt Congrats for your shop i will be a customer sometimes too

fewells · 03/09/2007, 10:06 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate the local support.

SoupySteve · 03/09/2007, 11:22 AM

If you're looking for places outside of the Springfield area, let me suggest Exotic Tropicals in Rogers, Arkasas - hands down the best saltwater place I've been in... also, Tulsa has a handful of shops if you're looking for more variety than what there's to offer here in Springfield.

John Kelly · 03/10/2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by kb0vhy
I live in Nixa, What do we have local?? Kinda don't like the chain stores....

I think "Aquariums Plus" was down there a year or two ago. Probably out of business by now (again). It's difficult to stay in business when you only have two fish in stock and one of them is a freshwater molly which has been acclimated to saltwater

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kb0vhy · 03/10/2007, 12:26 AM

Stopped in and talked to Matt today for a bit. Very nice shop and great at answering all my questions!! He and his shop will be very helpful in making my venture into this hobby fun, and rewarding.. Thanks Matt!!

aquaphilic · 03/10/2007, 07:36 PM

I have to say a word for James at Exotic Tropicals in Rogers AR. I came into his shop armed with the "knowledge" gained from 5 months of daily investigation into reefkeeping, and NO experience. Not even freshwater. He really came through for me, and ended up building me the exact tank I wanted. It has worked flawlessly. Great customer service. It is worth the 2 hour trip.

That said, I have recently met Matt at Aquatics and Exotics in Springfield and am impressed. I am THRILLED to have a local source for the things I really want for my reef. I can see that Matt has a passion for this hobby and I think his shop will only get better and better.

SoupySteve · 03/11/2007, 07:44 AM

I've noticed that as soon as fewell's store came into town, that C&S started getting some more variety as far as corals go - maybe it was just coincidence... I just think that it's proof that when there's competition, the person who benefits most is the customer! So, thank you fewells for starting up shop! Obviously, another BIG thank you for letting us all do swaps there also!
Just to kinda stick up for 'ol John at C&S (since neither he or his employees post in here - that I know of), the name of his store IS Cichlids and Salt. When I was into freshwater, his place was like heaven compared to the other locals. His reef fish selection has always been more than adequate - it has always been his corals that were lackluster (IMO). Like any other LFS, once you talk to him and mention what you are looking for, John can get you what you're looking for - and for best selection, show up when the livestock arrives!

03/06/2007, 06:48 PM	#1
kb0vhy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 209	Local Reef Store?? I live in Nixa, What do we have local?? Kinda don't like the chain stores....

03/06/2007, 07:25 PM	#2
SoupySteve Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 862	There's Aquatics & Exotics on Battlefield and Cichlids & Salts on Cam(p)bell. Both are worth a visit if you've not been to either. __________________ "cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" Current Tank Info: 20 gallon [long] wennerae mantis shrimp/mangrove tank - PC lighting for several zoanthid colonies

03/07/2007, 11:09 AM	#4
Deadeye Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 533	I'd say aquatics and exotics has the best looking stuff. __________________ "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

03/07/2007, 08:54 PM	#5
G-Man on top Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: st. louis Posts: 10	I'm definately more partial to cichlids and salt myself, but they're both fine choices __________________ whoo, yeah buddy Current Tank Info: i have too many to describe 12-210 gal

03/08/2007, 08:45 AM	#6
aquaconnect Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 773	Fish, ummm..... I like Aquatics and Exotics myself. I think anyone who would go and visit would say Matt has hands down the best coral and salt water in town, but hey, if you like brown and common try C&S, and A&E gives petwarehouse to much of a run for their money!!!!!!!!!!! Brown is easier to keep and cheaper if that's what ya' like!!!! __________________ Bryopsis is the devil!!!!! I also have a new LE coral called 'The Big VD' that's going to sweep the nation! Current Tank Info: 1 gallon pico with 1,000 watt Helios 20K.

03/07/2007, 09:25 AM	#3
Steph11787 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 39	Aquatics and Exotics by far.

03/08/2007, 08:57 AM	#7
Shaar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 403	I'm hoping matt's shipment comes in today. I have a few things i'll probably be 'dropping some bills' on

03/08/2007, 10:16 AM	#8
PS0305 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 81	Does Aquatics and Exotics have printable business type cards for people to hand out?

03/08/2007, 06:25 PM	#10
jmace1960 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Neosho , Mo Posts: 245	Hi guys well i have been a saltwater person and knowlege the best for corals . so there is a man named Fish wilson who has lat of knowledge ,. the man who has cichlids and salt also has some knowlege too but I was in matts store for the frag and I was so impressed and told Matt his Corals was the best i ever seen however the corals at Petwherehouse does not have the correct lighting and at cichlids and salt they have the correct but the do not shine to me and i have to look at what they will be in the future so this is what i say . the best corals go to matts shop because i do not have to think what they will look in future but the Quailty is the best . we should ask matt how to take care of Corals . Matt Congrats for your shop i will be a customer sometimes too

03/09/2007, 10:06 AM	#11
fewells Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks, MO Posts: 356	Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate the local support. __________________ When you look this good you don't have to know anything. Current Tank Info: 90 reef

03/09/2007, 11:22 AM	#12
SoupySteve Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 862	If you're looking for places outside of the Springfield area, let me suggest Exotic Tropicals in Rogers, Arkasas - hands down the best saltwater place I've been in... also, Tulsa has a handful of shops if you're looking for more variety than what there's to offer here in Springfield. __________________ "cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" Current Tank Info: 20 gallon [long] wennerae mantis shrimp/mangrove tank - PC lighting for several zoanthid colonies

03/10/2007, 12:26 AM	#14
kb0vhy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 209	Aquatics and Exotics Stopped in and talked to Matt today for a bit. Very nice shop and great at answering all my questions!! He and his shop will be very helpful in making my venture into this hobby fun, and rewarding.. Thanks Matt!!

03/10/2007, 07:36 PM	#15
aquaphilic Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 108	I have to say a word for James at Exotic Tropicals in Rogers AR. I came into his shop armed with the "knowledge" gained from 5 months of daily investigation into reefkeeping, and NO experience. Not even freshwater. He really came through for me, and ended up building me the exact tank I wanted. It has worked flawlessly. Great customer service. It is worth the 2 hour trip. That said, I have recently met Matt at Aquatics and Exotics in Springfield and am impressed. I am THRILLED to have a local source for the things I really want for my reef. I can see that Matt has a passion for this hobby and I think his shop will only get better and better.

03/11/2007, 07:44 AM	#16
SoupySteve Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 862	I've noticed that as soon as fewell's store came into town, that C&S started getting some more variety as far as corals go - maybe it was just coincidence... I just think that it's proof that when there's competition, the person who benefits most is the customer! So, thank you fewells for starting up shop! Obviously, another BIG thank you for letting us all do swaps there also! Just to kinda stick up for 'ol John at C&S (since neither he or his employees post in here - that I know of), the name of his store IS Cichlids and Salt. When I was into freshwater, his place was like heaven compared to the other locals. His reef fish selection has always been more than adequate - it has always been his corals that were lackluster (IMO). Like any other LFS, once you talk to him and mention what you are looking for, John can get you what you're looking for - and for best selection, show up when the livestock arrives! __________________ "cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" Current Tank Info: 20 gallon [long] wennerae mantis shrimp/mangrove tank - PC lighting for several zoanthid colonies