I know people have alluded to this relatively new store Reefhotspot in West L.A., but here is a thread devoted to it. For all the West L.A. reefers, this store is gonna be awesome. I posted about a month back Medusa, and although they have a very nice setup, their prices are pretty darn high. Reefhotspot is located at 2037 Pontius Ave. 90025. You should all check it out. It has a warehouse feel which is nice b/c they have so much room to work with. It has so much potential and I'm excited! Anyone that's been there, let me know what you think of the store. Thanks.
Another West L.A. Fishstore!
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After visiting Reef Hot Spot I typed up this short review in the one of the other West LA threads...
"I visited both today for the first time. I definitely recommend Reef Hot Spot. The owner was very nice and accomodating as I took my time browsing their live stock. The store's only been up and running for a couple of months and open to walk in for a couple of weeks, but their pricing and selection is pretty impressive so far ($30 for Med Croceas, $40 for larger for example). He says he plans on concentrating on SPS as they are his personal favorite. I picked up a couple of nice rics and a favia.
Medusa was ok. As others have stated, prices are pretty high ($20 for percula & common firefish). Their round coral display tank is nice with some very nice teardrop baby maximas, but other than that nothing special.
I will definitely continue to visit Reef Hot Spot whenever I'm on the westside."
"I visited both today for the first time. I definitely recommend Reef Hot Spot. The owner was very nice and accomodating as I took my time browsing their live stock. The store's only been up and running for a couple of months and open to walk in for a couple of weeks, but their pricing and selection is pretty impressive so far ($30 for Med Croceas, $40 for larger for example). He says he plans on concentrating on SPS as they are his personal favorite. I picked up a couple of nice rics and a favia.
Medusa was ok. As others have stated, prices are pretty high ($20 for percula & common firefish). Their round coral display tank is nice with some very nice teardrop baby maximas, but other than that nothing special.
I will definitely continue to visit Reef Hot Spot whenever I'm on the westside."
One of my pet peeves is when a store carries a fish that is known to not survive in captivity. Like a spotted filefish. Yeah, it will live for a while if you don't mind it eating your sps. So, there was one at the hot spot and I gave the guy crap about it. It wasn't the owner, (he may know better) but the guy was kind of defensive about it. Ya know, someone will buy it. And, lots of people buy stuff that will die in their tanks. Hmmmm, not great answers. I'm just saying that they might need a little education regarding husbandry, etc.
marcrothschild
Active member
When you import your own fish, sometimes you get stuff you did not order....Max pointed that fish out to me, and a few others that he didnt ask for, while we were talking about his buisness. The place has alot of potential, and the filtration system is very well thought out....designed for easy expansion. That palce could handle 10x the current bio load. He guarantees his fish for 2 weeks, and when I called looking for a mystery wrass, he had one for me the next day.
Corals were OK, but I think his system needs time to mature.
Corals were OK, but I think his system needs time to mature.
microbubbles
New member
fliger, you got a lot of stones coming around here w/ that beat la crap. 
If it helps my rep, I've probably been to over 100 Clipper games, at the Sports Arena alone and TONS of Laker games! Manning & Brown followed me to LA fifteen years ago. ;-) ReefHotSpot
Registered Member
Hey Everyone,
thanks for letting people know about us.
It is much appreciated.
Best Regards,
Max
thanks for letting people know about us.
It is much appreciated.
Best Regards,
Max
