Best stores on the island

osean3090 · 03/08/2006, 01:06 PM

I have some free time today and I want to go to a good lfs. What's the best place to go to in terms of large reef selection?

aaron23 · 03/08/2006, 01:23 PM

none......... truthfully have ever made me say wow besides country critters. and their prices are kind of above my head.

Iammatt219 · 03/08/2006, 02:18 PM

sometimes pet stop in huntington has good stuff, but it is kinda hit or miss, Fishy inc is also supposed to be good but the only time I was ever there they were under renovation

kevin21 · 03/08/2006, 02:21 PM

pets warehouse...

Neurotech · 03/08/2006, 05:04 PM

aqua hut in coram is spotty, but sometimes has great LPS - and at good prices.
Pets warehouse has a pretty big selection. I think biggest I have seen on the island. Country Critters makes you happy about the values you have gotten everywhere else : )

brett7768 · 03/08/2006, 05:07 PM

hands down best prices fish town in queens

Corpus Callosum · 03/08/2006, 05:27 PM

stores on the island = work with what you got, not best.

eboonaman · 03/08/2006, 06:06 PM

BEST BET LIRA AUCTIONS!!! hands down!!!

CaptiveReef · 03/08/2006, 07:37 PM

Fishy, Inc. hands down is worth the trip!!!!

CaptiveReef

xboxhacker · 03/08/2006, 09:45 PM

I like suffolk county fish and reef, I also like don and tim from aqua hut, always have time for questions.

Evergreen · 03/09/2006, 12:13 PM

Aqua hut and Fishy Inc. has LPS, Polyps, and Mushrooms for great prices.
Country critters and Pets warehouse have the best selection but the prices are high. Be careful about flatworms if you buy from CC. CC occasionally has interesting or rarer things you can get as a frag; they also have decent "bulk buy" like instead of a 19.99 frag you can buy 4 for 15 apiece. Magic Isle in Centereach has a limited selection softies and LPS, a bit high. I haven't seen Suffolk CountyFish & Reef yet..

Pets Warehouse NY · 03/09/2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Evergreen
Pets warehouse have the best selection but the prices are high.

$$ high, that's news to us can you give us an example or two?

Thanks
Bob

Neurotech · 03/09/2006, 02:39 PM

So OSEAN, where did you end up going?

fio1022 · 03/09/2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pets Warehouse NY
$$ high, that's news to us can you give us an example or two?

Thanks
Bob

$40 for a blood shrimp.
Ive had lobster dinner cheaper

Pets Warehouse NY · 03/10/2006, 10:21 AM

Although they are jumbo, the fire shrimp are not that price?

Hobbyists should understand that specimens from different locations do not cost the same.

As an example a fish/invert from Bali or Sri Lanka can easily cost 5 times the amount of the same fish from the Philippines.

Some may not see the difference when looking at one fish on its own, but putting the fish side by side the difference is readily apparent.

So when comparing fish/inverts you need to know the country of origin, in fact not all stores are aware of the origin of their fish.

You have to compare apples to apples; our fish are NOT imported from Philippines.

Bob

billsreef · 03/10/2006, 10:33 AM

It kills me to agree with Bob

But remember with livestock, cheap does not always equal a good value. Reminds me of a story from many years ago when I was looking at a particular wholesalers price list. He had two Coral Beauty's on the list for two very different prices. One dirt cheap and the other a bit pricy. Naturally I asked him what was up with that, he just winked and said "what do you think". So I ordered the more expensive one and asked him why he bothered with the cyanide caught junk. His reply was that too many people just wanted cheap.

Pets Warehouse NY · 03/10/2006, 11:06 AM

Thanks Bill,

We have that choice, we can easily import cheap stock, cheap (cyanide) fish/inverts is not keeping the customers best interest in mind.

The coral beauty is a great example of what I was referring to, we can sell the PI coral beauty for $7.99 but youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll need to buy a casket for each one

Bob

patsan · 03/10/2006, 01:12 PM

I think PW is a nice store! I also like that they have a fish club mailing list you can join to be notified of new fish arrivals. It helps with those that don't live so close.
Fish Club Mailing List

Corpus Callosum · 03/10/2006, 02:24 PM

Goto PW and see their livestock then goto Fishtown and see their livestock and prices.. and you'll understand the differences.

patsan · 03/10/2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sci33
Goto PW and see their livestock then goto Fishtown and see their livestock and prices.. and you'll understand the differences.

Are you saying that as a positive or negative about PW? Isn't Fishtown more or less in the same category as AquaHut as far as their livestock?

ebelz · 03/10/2006, 02:37 PM

Ive had good experiences with PW. I think their quality is prestine. The dont net their fish and always fill the bags with pure oxygen that alone should show you that they have customer service at the top of their list. Furthermore if you mention that your a member of LIRA they give a 10% discount.

my 2 cents,
Erik

Corpus Callosum · 03/10/2006, 03:03 PM

its not directed as positive or negative towards either.

fishtown many times gets large shipments from common places and their prices become rock bottom with hit or miss fish. other times they will step it up a notch to PW shipping locations, bali, australia, and others, their prices will skyrocket far too high though.

Neurotech · 03/10/2006, 03:17 PM

At first I thought, oh no here goes a flaming thread, but actually there is a lot of relevant and important info here. So what about corals and their origins/prices/survival rates, etc? Any opinions?

fio1022 · 03/10/2006, 03:42 PM

My comment was not intended to be a shot a
PW.It's actually the best LFS around.Prices are usually good too.
It just that you asked for an example of high prices.My apologies for not knowing the facts behind the origin.
I guess I have a prize specimen...
Fishtown USA-I always ask myself why did I bother?

Corpus Callosum · 03/10/2006, 04:00 PM

while we're on this topic.. I'm looking for a carpet anemone, haddoni, possibly a small 2-3" specimen for less than 50. Have you guys ever seen this anywhere on the island?

03/08/2006, 01:06 PM	#1
osean3090 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 29	Best stores on the island I have some free time today and I want to go to a good lfs. What's the best place to go to in terms of large reef selection?

03/08/2006, 02:21 PM	#4
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	pets warehouse... __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

03/08/2006, 05:04 PM	#5
Neurotech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 870	aqua hut in coram is spotty, but sometimes has great LPS - and at good prices. Pets warehouse has a pretty big selection. I think biggest I have seen on the island. Country Critters makes you happy about the values you have gotten everywhere else : ) __________________ Boneh Current Tank Info: 2 54 corner tanks. 1 2X65 PC and 1 250 watt 20K MH.

03/08/2006, 05:27 PM	#7
Corpus Callosum Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,778	stores on the island = work with what you got, not best. __________________ Mike

03/08/2006, 07:37 PM	#9
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	Fishy, Inc. Fishy, Inc. hands down is worth the trip!!!! CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

03/08/2006, 01:23 PM	#2
aaron23 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Long Island. Posts: 762	none......... truthfully have ever made me say wow besides country critters. and their prices are kind of above my head.

03/08/2006, 02:18 PM	#3
Iammatt219 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: South Huntington NY Posts: 743	sometimes pet stop in huntington has good stuff, but it is kinda hit or miss, Fishy inc is also supposed to be good but the only time I was ever there they were under renovation

03/08/2006, 05:07 PM	#6
brett7768 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oceanside, NY Posts: 356	hands down best prices fish town in queens

03/08/2006, 06:06 PM	#8
eboonaman Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: long island - Deer Park Posts: 1,586	BEST BET LIRA AUCTIONS!!! hands down!!!

03/08/2006, 09:45 PM	#10
xboxhacker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ronkonkoma NY Posts: 55	I like suffolk county fish and reef, I also like don and tim from aqua hut, always have time for questions.

03/09/2006, 12:13 PM	#11
Evergreen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 945	Aqua hut and Fishy Inc. has LPS, Polyps, and Mushrooms for great prices. Country critters and Pets warehouse have the best selection but the prices are high. Be careful about flatworms if you buy from CC. CC occasionally has interesting or rarer things you can get as a frag; they also have decent "bulk buy" like instead of a 19.99 frag you can buy 4 for 15 apiece. Magic Isle in Centereach has a limited selection softies and LPS, a bit high. I haven't seen Suffolk CountyFish & Reef yet.. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- Evergreen "Good planets are hard to find" "Dolphins like to swim with tunas, the only problem is sometimes they get caught in tuna cans" Ray, 6 Current Tank Info: Linked 20g and 10g reefs, planted 75g FW w/t5's

03/09/2006, 02:39 PM	#13
Neurotech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 870	So OSEAN, where did you end up going? __________________ Boneh Current Tank Info: 2 54 corner tanks. 1 2X65 PC and 1 250 watt 20K MH.

03/10/2006, 10:21 AM	#15
Pets Warehouse NY Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Copiague, Long Island Posts: 76	Although they are jumbo, the fire shrimp are not that price? Hobbyists should understand that specimens from different locations do not cost the same. As an example a fish/invert from Bali or Sri Lanka can easily cost 5 times the amount of the same fish from the Philippines. Some may not see the difference when looking at one fish on its own, but putting the fish side by side the difference is readily apparent. So when comparing fish/inverts you need to know the country of origin, in fact not all stores are aware of the origin of their fish. You have to compare apples to apples; our fish are NOT imported from Philippines. Bob

03/10/2006, 10:33 AM	#16
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	It kills me to agree with Bob But remember with livestock, cheap does not always equal a good value. Reminds me of a story from many years ago when I was looking at a particular wholesalers price list. He had two Coral Beauty's on the list for two very different prices. One dirt cheap and the other a bit pricy. Naturally I asked him what was up with that, he just winked and said "what do you think". So I ordered the more expensive one and asked him why he bothered with the cyanide caught junk. His reply was that too many people just wanted cheap. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

03/10/2006, 11:06 AM	#17
Pets Warehouse NY Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Copiague, Long Island Posts: 76	Thanks Bill, We have that choice, we can easily import cheap stock, cheap (cyanide) fish/inverts is not keeping the customers best interest in mind. The coral beauty is a great example of what I was referring to, we can sell the PI coral beauty for $7.99 but youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll need to buy a casket for each one Bob

03/10/2006, 01:12 PM	#18
patsan Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,712	I think PW is a nice store! I also like that they have a fish club mailing list you can join to be notified of new fish arrivals. It helps with those that don't live so close. Fish Club Mailing List __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: spectator

03/10/2006, 02:24 PM	#19
Corpus Callosum Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,778	Goto PW and see their livestock then goto Fishtown and see their livestock and prices.. and you'll understand the differences. __________________ Mike

03/10/2006, 02:37 PM	#21
ebelz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 291	Ive had good experiences with PW. I think their quality is prestine. The dont net their fish and always fill the bags with pure oxygen that alone should show you that they have customer service at the top of their list. Furthermore if you mention that your a member of LIRA they give a 10% discount. my 2 cents, Erik

03/10/2006, 03:03 PM	#22
Corpus Callosum Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,778	its not directed as positive or negative towards either. fishtown many times gets large shipments from common places and their prices become rock bottom with hit or miss fish. other times they will step it up a notch to PW shipping locations, bali, australia, and others, their prices will skyrocket far too high though. __________________ Mike

03/10/2006, 03:17 PM	#23
Neurotech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 870	At first I thought, oh no here goes a flaming thread, but actually there is a lot of relevant and important info here. So what about corals and their origins/prices/survival rates, etc? Any opinions? __________________ Boneh Current Tank Info: 2 54 corner tanks. 1 2X65 PC and 1 250 watt 20K MH.

03/10/2006, 03:42 PM	#24
fio1022 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,557	My comment was not intended to be a shot a PW.It's actually the best LFS around.Prices are usually good too. It just that you asked for an example of high prices.My apologies for not knowing the facts behind the origin. I guess I have a prize specimen... Fishtown USA-I always ask myself why did I bother? __________________ its all about time,space,and money Current Tank Info: 240g,64g acrylic sump/fuge.

03/10/2006, 04:00 PM	#25
Corpus Callosum Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,778	while we're on this topic.. I'm looking for a carpet anemone, haddoni, possibly a small 2-3" specimen for less than 50. Have you guys ever seen this anywhere on the island? __________________ Mike