LFS within NYC?

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Concerning shopping for supplies, i find buying online is the cheapest, shop around and do some research
Three good places to start are Drs Foster and Smith(drsfostersmith.com), that fishplace(thatfishplace.com), and Big Al's(bigalsonline.com)
good luck
 
HamsterGuy said:
Visit Manhattan!! Try the 10013 area, around Grand Street area. To start, theres JC Aquarium at Elizabeth St and Grand St. Then there's Win Tropica Aquarium in the center of Mott St. Alittle further down the same block around the corner, you have another store that specializes in Flowerhorns and Discus. Finally, there's Aqua Star Pet shop on Mulberry St. The travel distance between these 4 stores should not take more than 2 minutes. Good Luck on your trip.
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I like these stores as well. Those Chinatown LFS usually have very unique and healthy fish, but they don't do saltwater.

But the stores I like most in Manhattan are "New World Aquarium" and "Pacific Aquarium". Pacific Aquarium is within walking distance of the Chinatown stores. They have some unique freshwater stuff as well, and they sell marine stuff too if you're into that. Also, it's a tackle shop. Their planted display tank is beautiful!
 
stib718 said:
In Nassau,
i have found 2 decent places specializing in just fish, used to be called Aquarium Adventure, now called Pets-warehouse, 177 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY . Large selection of fish, many tanks, good to average prices on fish and supplies too, the old place used to have crazy high prices.

Also another place with a big selection, Tropical Showcase, 372 West Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY...they have a huge 600 gallon planted tank, i was like WHAO! when i saw that tank! lol

Also near in that same area Aquarium Village inc..473 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, not impressed, small selection, but if you are in that area, could hurt to stop by and check them out.

Queens: Fishtown as mentioned by others...

Blue Gold Aquarium Inc.
8612 Whitney Avenue, NY
they have some harder to find fishes, ok prices

Kissena Aquarium Inc
4630 Kissena Boulevard, NY
Asian themed fish....blood parrots, flowerhorns, hybrids, ok selection, average price....usually negoitiable

Northern Aquarium Inc
13502 Northern Boulevard, NY
Another Asian themed fish place, ok selection, average price

As far as Manhattan, i have to agree with Hamsterguy....all 4 places i have been to, and are definitely places worth visiting. Depending on when you visit, you might find some nice interesting stock.

Well good luck on your adventures, and report back on any new finds...always willing to check out a good fish place.
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Thanks for your suggestions, I'll definitely make my rounds and check them out...I'm wife won't be too happy though :).

BTW...If you're in Queens, a great place to go is:

Paradise Aquarium
66-16 Fresh Pond Road
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 366-6921
paradiseaquarium.com

After a few trips to their shop and compared it to others I've been to, I could definitely say they are worth the trip. They have a big selection of both FW/Salt aquatic live stock and supplies. The staff are very attentive and willing to negotiate if you are paying with cash.
In addition, if you got through a doorway by the cashier they also have a huge pet-shop with lots of live stock (reptiles, avian, and rodents) and supplies...for those who have multiple hobbies.
 
Pomatomus said:
I like these stores as well. Those Chinatown LFS usually have very unique and healthy fish, but they don't do saltwater.

But the stores I like most in Manhattan are "New World Aquarium" and "Pacific Aquarium". Pacific Aquarium is within walking distance of the Chinatown stores. They have some unique freshwater stuff as well, and they sell marine stuff too if you're into that. Also, it's a tackle shop. Their planted display tank is beautiful!
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Thanks for your suggestions...since I have to travel everyday to Manhattan to go to work, I'll make my rounds and check those places out.
I also found those type of shops throughout Sunset Park Brooklyn...I must of walked into at least 6 shops in a 4 block radius within the 50's street between 6th and 7th avenue.
The language barrier makes it hard to communicate, since they mostly speak Chinese, but their prices are good and are very willing to negotiate.
 
stib718 said:
Concerning shopping for supplies, i find buying online is the cheapest, shop around and do some research
Three good places to start are Drs Foster and Smith(drsfostersmith.com), that fishplace(thatfishplace.com), and Big Al's(bigalsonline.com)
good luck
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After a couple of comparison shopping I agree. I usually find myself browsing through www.petmountain.com. Their prices are very good and they have a huge selection...the only downside for me is that they don't carry Eheim products but I could live with that. Are there any other sites you, or anyone else, could recommend?
 
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