LFS: USA & CAN

[FJB]

Went to Indianapolis over the holidays.
Visited The Reef (Aquarium store). I am familiar with a number of stores in NJ, DE, PA, NJ, DE, MD, MA and RI, and this is among the best.
I was very impressed with their Freshwater, Marine, Plants and dry goods sections, and their competitive prices. Very diverse, excellent health, well staffed with knowledgeable people. Among others, I have never seen anywhere a better supply of driftwood pieces of every size up to large pond dimensions. Unfortunately they mostly don't ship livestock.

 

[Something Fishy Here]

I visited the reff several years ago, (maybe 6 or 7) . It was a great store then, just passing through though, couldn't get any livestock. Aquarium World in Lafayette In is a great shop too, very knowledgable staff and great selection!

 

[Caperguy99]

Aquarica in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a great little freshwater store in a part of the world with very few options outside the big box stores.

 

[Joshuakahan]

I think we should post our favorite lfs name and location so that anyone near by can check out a new lfs in their area, or maybe when traveling to visit some really nice fish stores that other members might enjoy. If this is against any rules in this form I apologize.

The ocean floor in Phoenix is very good
Southwest Reef company in Albuquerque is also good if you’re into salt

 

[Backfromthedead]

My go to stores are both down in north richmond-40 minute drive. Azalea Aquarium for fresh livestock and Tiki Coral for marine equipment and supply.

The last standout LFS I can remember visiting was Aquatic Creations Ltd in Frederick MD. There are a slew of LFS in frederick and this is the coolest. Oddly, It seems the owner-operator catches a lot of heat on Google reviews for being haughty or grumpy but I experienced nothing of the sort. We chatted for close to half an hour about suppliers and tanks, and he actually had a lot of helpful insight on some problems i had with my tank at the time. On the pricy side, but I can't remember being more impressed with livestock at an LFS. Clean, good sized tanks on display and more gear than I could look through in an hour. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area.