LFS worth stopping at between Boston and NC

MarkW64 · 09/21/2017, 07:57 AM

I'm flying to Boston tomorrow morning to pick up a new car, then driving home to Greensboro, NC. I'll pass near NY, Philly, etc. Not sure the exact route I'll take yet, but likely to pass through Baltimore and DC also, but might take a more "scenic" route. I'll want to break the 12+ hour trip up with some stops (beside just one night in hotel), so I'd love some ideas of any LFS especially worth the time that aren't too far off the highway, since I don't need to be home until Saturday night.

rvareef · 09/21/2017, 08:00 AM

pm sent

ktownhero · 09/21/2017, 08:01 AM

Absolutely Fish in Clifton, NJ.

mcgyvr · 09/21/2017, 08:02 AM

Make sure you bring a cooler,etc...

MarkW64 · 09/21/2017, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ktownhero

Absolutely Fish in Clifton, NJ.

Thanks, looks like a worthwhile stop if I get out of Boston on time to get there before closing Friday evening.

cch1321 · 09/21/2017, 10:41 AM

Second absolutely fish

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soulpatch · 09/21/2017, 01:09 PM

ASR in Frazier, PA
Mini Reef in Philly

Breadman03 · 09/21/2017, 02:08 PM

I live in Northeast PA, and will confirm Absolutely Fish, ASR, and Mini Reef. Mini is mini, but has looked quite nice every time I'm in, and is only about 3 minutes off of 95.

I'd also consider stopping by Pacific East Aquaculture in MD and Manhattan Aquarium. If you can't figure out where that is by the name...

Krzydmnd · 09/21/2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

ASR in Frazier, PA
Mini Reef in Philly

100% second ASR in Frazer (might show as Malvern address) . Right off the PA turnpike and my favorite shop.

MarkW64 · 09/22/2017, 04:11 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions! Should make my road trip more interesting. Any suggestions further south -- Maryland or Virginia?

neacewood · 09/22/2017, 07:05 AM

Deep end aquariums chester va
Might come up as Chester aquaria

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soulpatch · 09/22/2017, 08:15 AM

Cheasepeak Virgina has a big show this weekend as well. MAMAX is the show name...

Joe0813 · 09/22/2017, 08:28 AM

There is nothing good in Boston anymore they all closed

09/21/2017, 07:57 AM	#1
MarkW64 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 217	LFS worth stopping at between Boston and NC I'm flying to Boston tomorrow morning to pick up a new car, then driving home to Greensboro, NC. I'll pass near NY, Philly, etc. Not sure the exact route I'll take yet, but likely to pass through Baltimore and DC also, but might take a more "scenic" route. I'll want to break the 12+ hour trip up with some stops (beside just one night in hotel), so I'd love some ideas of any LFS especially worth the time that aren't too far off the highway, since I don't need to be home until Saturday night. __________________ Setting up 230g Miracles mixed reef peninsula, TampaBaySaltwater liverock package, Radion Gen3 pros, Vectra returns

09/21/2017, 08:02 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Make sure you bring a cooler,etc... __________________ Who me?

09/21/2017, 10:41 AM	#6
cch1321 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 33	Second absolutely fish Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ 90 Gallon Mixed Reef (Becoming SPS as we speak) 2x 400W 10k Halides, Reef Octo extreme 200 UNC-Wilmington Marine Biology Class of '09 Current Tank Info: 90 gallon mixed reef (Moving towards the SPS side of things)

09/21/2017, 01:09 PM	#7
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	ASR in Frazier, PA Mini Reef in Philly __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

09/22/2017, 04:11 AM	#10
MarkW64 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 217	Thanks for all the suggestions! Should make my road trip more interesting. Any suggestions further south -- Maryland or Virginia? __________________ Setting up 230g Miracles mixed reef peninsula, TampaBaySaltwater liverock package, Radion Gen3 pros, Vectra returns

09/21/2017, 08:00 AM	#2
rvareef In Memoriam Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 664	pm sent

09/21/2017, 08:01 AM	#3
ktownhero Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,426	Absolutely Fish in Clifton, NJ.

09/21/2017, 02:08 PM	#8
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	I live in Northeast PA, and will confirm Absolutely Fish, ASR, and Mini Reef. Mini is mini, but has looked quite nice every time I'm in, and is only about 3 minutes off of 95. I'd also consider stopping by Pacific East Aquaculture in MD and Manhattan Aquarium. If you can't figure out where that is by the name...

09/22/2017, 07:05 AM	#11
neacewood Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 67	Deep end aquariums chester va Might come up as Chester aquaria Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/22/2017, 08:15 AM	#12
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Cheasepeak Virgina has a big show this weekend as well. MAMAX is the show name... __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

09/22/2017, 08:28 AM	#13
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	There is nothing good in Boston anymore they all closed __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef