Hampton Roads LFS

[Adam-011]

I Just thought i would post some LFS in Hampton Roads I know of.
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Hampton/Newport News
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Pet World > 4033 W Mercury Blvd
Pet World >892 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Care-A-Lot >301 Oyster Point Rd
PetLand>16 Town Center Way
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Norfolk/Virginia Beach
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Luv-A-Pet >3809 Princess Anne Rd
Fish Safari >2029 Lynnhaven Parkway :Web. http://www.fishsafari.com/
Animal Jungle> 4318 Holland Rd :Web. http://www.animaljungle.com/aquatics/
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What I think of them. And my Rating 1 star the worst 5 being the Best.
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Pet World Mercury:
This is a nice pet store New shipment of Cichlids every Tuesday.Usally Has Monster Fish like Arrowana and Clown Knifes. ( I usally Get my Feeders Here)(****)
Pet World J.Clyde:
They Take a little better care of there fish at this Pet World they dont get regular shipments and the Fish section is not that large but they Take asome care of there fish.(****)
Care-A-Lot:
Fish section is kind of small and a little over priced but for some reason most of the time have the fish i am looking for.(High Quality Marine Fish)(***)
PetLand:
Fish section is small but they care for there pets.(***)
Luv-A-Pet:
A family owned store not to big but. All the Tanks are cleaned and the people are very Knowlegable.
(Some of the Nicest looking fish i have seen in LFS)
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Fish Safari:
Nice but small IMO over Priced A nice selection of salt water fish tho.(***)
Animal Jungle:
A Large selection of Cichlids and other Monster Fish.
Alot of Community and Salt Water Fish.(****)
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I know i left some Out but this is about it. If you like a Certain pet store In Hampton Roads Post it !
Know this is Just Hampton to VA beach. I dont Go out to Portsmith and YorkTown and alot of Places so post them up.
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Remember this is my opinon of these stores I reccomend Calling them before you go.
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You Can post what u think about these LFS If you would like. PM me if you have any Questions.
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[cchhcc]

I agree with most of your ratings except for Fish Safari and Animal Jungle.

Fish Safari I'd rate a definite 5 due to their willingness to do special favors, make special orders, etc. Also, they have the best reef store in the area. Most importantly, though, their fish are always perfectly healthy, and they quarantine new arrivals. They always seem to be disinfecting a tank here and there in preparation for new arrivals. From time to time when I ship fish to friends, they are always happy to help me and offer me use of their O2 tank at no charge. I am a regular customer there in an effort to support a truly well run operation.

Animal Jungle, on the other hand, deserves a lower rating. They have a huge store and a big selection, but the care they offer their fish is just awful. I've never been in that store without seeing a solid 10-20% of their fish obviously diseased or otherwise generally unhealthy. Their cichlids are particularly bad as they will take in any fish from the public and put it right in with their new arrivals, no matter the size or aggression level of either. They have no understanding of cross contamination, and they never disinfect their tanks after a disease breakout. Their knowledge is sorely limited too. For instance, they have a nice new pair of Black Belts in right now and are trying to feed them rosey reds...... Feeder fish for herbivores. If it weren't for the rest of the store (hard goods, furry animals, etc.), I'd swear they'd be losing money as they seem to kill more fish than they sell! I hate to say all that, but it's been the truth for years and years. It's really hard to imagine that they wouldn't do a better job. They obviously like getting in new and interesting fish of all types, but they never really make it work as it should.

[vivalashay]

Pets 'n Things‎ (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=pets&near=Norfolk,+VA+23505&fb=1&view=map&cd=1&latlng=36913372,-76254936,8929526068426812412&ei=DsH6R7mKLKKSqgKPsYTwCQ)
Small. They seem to take care of their tanks but I've only been in there a few times. They also care birds and reptiles. (***)

Colley Avenue Corals‎ (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=pets&near=Norfolk,+VA+23505&fb=1&view=map&cd=4&latlng=36888706,-76295153,14766086206925834086&ei=DsH6R7mKLKKSqgKPsYTwCQ)
Very very small. Marine only. (**)

[Deridium]

I would definitely have to agree with cc about animal jungle. They have got to be one of the most horribly run fish rooms I've ever encountered. I know several of the fish room employees personally and if you heard about the kinds of things that went on there you'd be appalled. Unfortunately they will continue to be profitable because most people that frequent there are clueless and will listen to any babble that is thrown at them.

Care-a-lot has always impressed me as far as tank cleanliness and fish health.

Fish Safari has got to be the hands down best place for marine though. I love that place. As far as it being a little bit pricier than the competitors, I guess you get what you pay for.

[big train]

We did a thread like this probly 6 months ago maybe a mod will put them together. cchhcc is right on about about animal jungle i like the place great selection but always sick and dieing fish on display and those bb where sweet ooh if had another 125.:naughty:

[Adam-011]

Ok.... If luv a pet has it then GO there. There tanks are spotless. All fish healthy all fish quarantined.

[cchhcc]

Any new reviews here?

[vivalashay]

Reef Cheif - http://www.reefchief.us/
3440 Chandler Creek Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

The best store in the area. Jeff , the owner, is very helpful and knows what he is talking about. All their tanks are amazing.

[aquaman5000]

ever been to pet paridise in virginia beach on kellam roard near fudruckers ?? they have a small fish department but they are very helpfull when u have a question and there selection is good right now they have jaridini aros right now and HUGE shovel nose cats in and some flower horns ect red devils and dovii