Going to LA next week. What are the best fish stores to visit?
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i asked that question when i took the kids to disneyland last month. i got this as a response.
"amazing aquariums and reefs is in orange that's the go to.
reef lounge is in anaheim, but both times i've been there i was underwhelmed. idk what their deal is, but like they didn't even have lights turned on for their tanks lol. i've heard they do a ton of importing and wholesale stuff for bigger places, but on the hobbyist level meh. they're opening a new store closer to me that i'm going to check out next weekend so maybe i'll be whelmed
2gc and calikid aren't super far, but i've never been to either one. calikid i've heard is really sketch on whether or not they'll be open
vivid is way up north by burbank. unique is there too, but unique is moving and/or closed to the public
harry's marine life in gardena is a wholesale that's open to the public, but it's far from where you'll be. and kinda hood. they do bring in reefraft stuff tho"
for me, amazing aquariums was a nice shop. vivid didnt have much sps when i went there or else id walk out with a vivid's insanity.
"amazing aquariums and reefs is in orange that's the go to.
reef lounge is in anaheim, but both times i've been there i was underwhelmed. idk what their deal is, but like they didn't even have lights turned on for their tanks lol. i've heard they do a ton of importing and wholesale stuff for bigger places, but on the hobbyist level meh. they're opening a new store closer to me that i'm going to check out next weekend so maybe i'll be whelmed
2gc and calikid aren't super far, but i've never been to either one. calikid i've heard is really sketch on whether or not they'll be open
vivid is way up north by burbank. unique is there too, but unique is moving and/or closed to the public
harry's marine life in gardena is a wholesale that's open to the public, but it's far from where you'll be. and kinda hood. they do bring in reefraft stuff tho"
for me, amazing aquariums was a nice shop. vivid didnt have much sps when i went there or else id walk out with a vivid's insanity.
only place i know is aquasd, aquatic warehouse, kung fu corals when i used to live there.
wazzupmac
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I went to LAX Aquarium last month and really liked. It’s literally a block from LAX - right parking in back of the store.
laxaquarium.com
Ellis Aquatics is supposed to be great from everything I’ve read but it wasn’t open when I was available last month. Guy started as a hobbyist and went from garage to commercial success.
LAX Aquarium - Your Best Place to Buy Corals in Los Angeles
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Ellis Aquatics is supposed to be great from everything I’ve read but it wasn’t open when I was available last month. Guy started as a hobbyist and went from garage to commercial success.
If your in Orange County
Ellis is good. But it’s in Compton.
Tongs was good.
Seaside ? Was good.
San Diego
Aqua sd is good. You use to be able to order on their website and pick up at the store. Still dunno if they do that. Different inventory than the store front.
There’s a few more but I can’t think of them. I usually by from people.
Ellis is good. But it’s in Compton.
Tongs was good.
Seaside ? Was good.
San Diego
Aqua sd is good. You use to be able to order on their website and pick up at the store. Still dunno if they do that. Different inventory than the store front.
There’s a few more but I can’t think of them. I usually by from people.
Apon
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ty for info, I will be there all week for Star Wars Celebration. Trying to get a tour from sea dwelling creatures wholesale facilicity too.
Look on socalireefers.com. There’s a guy that will take you to some wholesalers. If you buy anything he marks it up a few bucks.
SupraSaltyReefer
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Reef Lounge opened a new store in Norco as well. Heard it's pretty big.
dochou
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I'm going to check this place out one day. How are the prices?
What are the black boxes hanging from the ceiling? fans? speakers?