local stores

redvicki · 10/12/2008, 09:20 PM

does anyone know if any of them will be open tomorrow? have to take my grandsone to St. John's for a follow up and thought I might be able to get a couple more fish and maybe a anemone if anything is open.
Any suggestions on fish? I have two false perculas so far. I want something showy. I like the pajama cardinals but I've heard they hide?

Nanook · 10/12/2008, 09:31 PM

Beldt's, Clayton, Marine Solutions and Planet Reef should be open, but I would call first.

Letmegrow · 10/12/2008, 09:49 PM

Tropical world, Andys, Aquaworld.

redvicki · 10/12/2008, 09:51 PM

do you think Gateway will be open? who has the best selection of fish?

7faces · 10/12/2008, 09:54 PM

I recomend Marine Solutions...
I can't begin to tell ya how helpfull they have been to me..
I'm a total noob, and Dwayne, Paul, and..well, pretty much every employee they have working there, have always taken the time to help me, and answer all of my questions...no matter how noobish they were..lol
I've never once been sold something I didn't need, or sold anything I should'nt own, just for the sake of a sale...
So heres my shameless plug..lol

Letmegrow · 10/12/2008, 09:59 PM

Gateway is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

You just have to be at the right store at the right time for selection. I like buying fish from Clayton because of the warranty.

Other than that I buy what I like when I see it !

Just watch out for disease or funny looking spots or messed up fins.

Nanook · 10/12/2008, 10:08 PM

GWA is always closed on Mon and Tues

The rest of the stores are all open.

StupidsReef · 10/13/2008, 11:41 AM

I buy my Fish from MS or CP. I've never had an issue with the fish from either of those LFS. I've only bought 1 fish from Belts, I still have it too, My Golden Stripped Maroon Clown, but I've not bought anymore there, so I can't really comment on the quality. Tropical world is just to far of a drive for me anymore

However you have to keep in mind that it is really your job as the hobbyist to look really closely to a fish and check it out thoroughly before buying it. Impulse buying is the worst thing to do. Just last week @ MS my son wanted what we thought might be a Mexican Rock Wrasse, it was awesome looking and very healthy. But after asking Dwayne what it was for sure, he informed us it was not, & it was not a Reef Safe fish. Ended that sale. But honesty like that keeps me returning to that store.

It's up to you really, most of the LFS have nice fish & fair amounts of different one's to choose from, but it all comes down to you being responsible and making the right choices.

Any fish can be "showy" like the yellow Zebrasoma ( Yellow Tang) Or the Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis ( Black Surgeonfish or commonly known as the Chevron Tang). Tangs like to swim a lot, they are always swimming from one side to the other of the tank.

Stu.

10/12/2008, 09:20 PM	#1
redvicki Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 499	local stores does anyone know if any of them will be open tomorrow? have to take my grandsone to St. John's for a follow up and thought I might be able to get a couple more fish and maybe a anemone if anything is open. Any suggestions on fish? I have two false perculas so far. I want something showy. I like the pajama cardinals but I've heard they hide?

10/12/2008, 09:31 PM	#2
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 35,108 Blog Entries: 11	Beldt's, Clayton, Marine Solutions and Planet Reef should be open, but I would call first. __________________ Dave Owner of the largest coral in the Midwest! The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g & 470g mixed reefs, started April 1st, 2008

10/12/2008, 09:49 PM	#3
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	Tropical world, Andys, Aquaworld. __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

10/12/2008, 09:54 PM	#5
7faces Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St.Charles MO Posts: 777	I recomend Marine Solutions... I can't begin to tell ya how helpfull they have been to me.. I'm a total noob, and Dwayne, Paul, and..well, pretty much every employee they have working there, have always taken the time to help me, and answer all of my questions...no matter how noobish they were..lol I've never once been sold something I didn't need, or sold anything I should'nt own, just for the sake of a sale... So heres my shameless plug..lol __________________ Am I done yet? Current Tank Info: 225 plywood tank, 55 gal. sump, 45 gal. fuge, 29 gal QT. AquaC EV 400. Hamilton 3x175 MH- 2x135 Actinics,Sequence reeflow hammerhead CL,1/3 HP chiller, ACjr,Aquatic System Design Calcium reactor

10/12/2008, 09:59 PM	#6
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	Gateway is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. You just have to be at the right store at the right time for selection. I like buying fish from Clayton because of the warranty. Other than that I buy what I like when I see it ! Just watch out for disease or funny looking spots or messed up fins. __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

10/12/2008, 09:51 PM	#4
redvicki Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 499	do you think Gateway will be open? who has the best selection of fish?

10/12/2008, 10:08 PM	#7
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 35,108 Blog Entries: 11	GWA is always closed on Mon and Tues The rest of the stores are all open. __________________ Dave Owner of the largest coral in the Midwest! The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g & 470g mixed reefs, started April 1st, 2008

10/13/2008, 11:41 AM	#8
StupidsReef Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere near the ST. Louis area. Posts: 3,012	I buy my Fish from MS or CP. I've never had an issue with the fish from either of those LFS. I've only bought 1 fish from Belts, I still have it too, My Golden Stripped Maroon Clown, but I've not bought anymore there, so I can't really comment on the quality. Tropical world is just to far of a drive for me anymore However you have to keep in mind that it is really your job as the hobbyist to look really closely to a fish and check it out thoroughly before buying it. Impulse buying is the worst thing to do. Just last week @ MS my son wanted what we thought might be a Mexican Rock Wrasse, it was awesome looking and very healthy. But after asking Dwayne what it was for sure, he informed us it was not, & it was not a Reef Safe fish. Ended that sale. But honesty like that keeps me returning to that store. It's up to you really, most of the LFS have nice fish & fair amounts of different one's to choose from, but it all comes down to you being responsible and making the right choices. Any fish can be "showy" like the yellow Zebrasoma ( Yellow Tang) Or the Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis ( Black Surgeonfish or commonly known as the Chevron Tang). Tangs like to swim a lot, they are always swimming from one side to the other of the tank. Stu. __________________ "We may define faith as a firm belief in something for which there is not evidence. We only speak of faith when we wish to substitute emotion for evidence." Current Tank Info: 225g RR 100g sump T5 lighting Octopus DDNw300 GEO Calcium Reactor Dual GFO reactor, now I just need some frags