Allentown's best saltwater fish stores?

[Dave VG]

I will be making a trip down to Dorney Park Monday. I thought sense I’m driving 2 hours to get there I might slip out of the park and check out a store or two. Are there any good ones close to the park that has healthy corals and fish?

 

[shimmy_yaz]

Not too sure of what stores are close by but I was just at Dorney on Tuesday. That is a great park, hope you enjoy it. Hopefully you will get as lucky as I did and the place will be dead. Longest we waited for a ride was 5 minutes and that was only once, other than that we pretty much walked right on. Steel Force and Talon are awesome. Dominator is scary if you are not that big into heights. Good luck and have fun!

 

[TomRep]

Something Fishy is about a 15-20 minute drive from there. Shear Heaven is about 10-15 minutes

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Yup....Something Fishy in Northampton, PA.
toofishy.com

 

[Dave VG]

Thanks for the info folks. I will mapquest those places from Dorney. Mike I hope it is not busy either. I have been there twice before but I cannot remember what coasters were there at that time, but I do remember long lines. It’s been a few years. I love roller coasters and am looking forward to riding them all. So hopefully I’ll have time to sneak out and visit some salt places. Thanks again.

 

[coralnut99]

If you're only there on Monday, SF is closed. Only open weekends. But well worth the trip next time back,

 

[Dave VG]

figures thats just my luck lol.

 

[mr_o98]

Unfortunatly Something Fishy is only open weekends.
TomRep mentioned Shear Heaven on Macarthur RD. I've only had negative experiences with them. I witnessed an owner selling a set-up and trying to push corals on the guy saying you can add them the same day you set-up the tank and they will survive. My girlfriend (who knew nothing about the hobby at the time, she is now my wife and can name most fish in the LFS) wanted to buy me a hammer coral for my b-day, she was sold a hammer with 4 heads. 3 out of the 4 heads were dead/dying and the other head lasted less than a week. That was a suprise gift and the thought on her part was amazing, however, she was totally taken advantage of by the staff. That happened 2 years ago, and I haven't gone back. I do remember they used to charge over $7 per pound of live rock.
On the other hand, a buddy of mine buys alot of coral from Shear Heaven and has nothing negative to say about the store.

 

[somethingphishy]

check out shear heaven since your coming during the week

 

[Dave VG]

Did not get a chance to get out of the park guys. No ride lines ment lots of riding yahooo!!! Did not leave a ride untouched. Thanks alot for the info tho. I will keep these places in mind if i get back down that way. Again thank you.

 

[Rhodophyta]

I'll be in Allentown Thursday night and go home Sunday morning early. Nothing to do but check out pet shops, or fish tanks Friday morning until about 5 PM when I have to pick people up at the airport.

What is there to do fish related? It can be reef, marine fish, or even pond if there is nothing else.

 

[insanefishguy]

To add to what is already posted here, shear heaven is no more, so don't waste time looking for it. Also may wAnt to look into how far American Aquarium is from where you will be. They have fresh, salt, pond, and reef stuffs

 

[insanefishguy]

Oh and something fishy is open Friday now. Open at noon I believe

 

[Rhodophyta]

I'm staying at a hotel by the Allentown Airport. Not familiar with the geography.

 

[insanefishguy]

American aquarium is about 13 miles from the airport. (American Aquarium & Pet Supply, 3752 Route 309 # A, Orefield, PA 18069) says about 20 minutes.

 

[insanefishguy]

Something Fishy 511 E 21st St, Northampton, PA 18067. 6.3 miles

 

[jnc914]

Something Fishy is open Wed-Sun 12-7PM. It is worth the trip. American Aquarium has hardly any livestock and their dry goods are ridiculously expensive.

 

[insanefishguy]

I haven't been to AA in well over a year. Do they still do the buy two get one free?