Central PA LFS

[Spyderturbo007]

I'm looking for a new LFS and wanted some recommendations. I used to go to TFP/TPP but I've had some really bad experiences over the last year and am going to be moving on.

I was thinking of probably no more than a max of 90 minutes from Harrisburg. I would go further if there is an incredible store within a 2 hour ride.
Any suggestions?

Please keep in mind that this isn't a bash your LFS thread. I just need a new store.

 

[dragonfly1972]

Fin-sanity is in Wilkes-barre. 2 hr ride for you.

 

[kirtdog]

There is one in Altoona called coral reef keepers. They have a website if you want to check it out. I have been there a few times. It is a decent store.

 

[Spyderturbo007]

Does anyone know anything about "Reef Hut" in Reading?

I called their number and got some generic Sprint mailbox voice mail thing???

There is also a place called Reef and Tails, but it appears as though they are only open one day a week for 6 hours. What's up with that?

I really don't want to patronize TFP, but it doesn't appear as though there are really any other options.

 

[Breadman03]

There's Something Fishy in Northampton. They aren't a super warehouse like TFP, but they have a good selection of livestock. They are leaps and bounds better than Finsanity, Pet Zone, or Cage n Tank, which are my local shops. There also a couple shops near Stroudsburg, but I can't remember the names.

 

[Just Jim]

reef hut is one of my first choices. Dude runs a nice shop out of his garage. Real nice coral, he can order most fish at nice prices. I always go to him first and he usually comes through.

 

[jrhaughey]

Reef and Tails is only open on the weekends, 12-6, usually Saturday & Sunday. The owner runs it out of his basement and always has good quality fish. He also has a better prices on salt and other dry goods than TFP. If you sign up for his email list on the website, he sends his hours and new shipment and stock lists. He does carry some coral, but mostly fish.

 

[PAStreetGlide]

The reef hut is by far better than reef and tails. Reef and tails Ive seen ich on his fish. One time I called in advance to make sure he had a fish in stock. He claimed he did. After driving an hour I find out he doesnt have it. He stood there dumb founded and shrugged his shoulders. That was my final straw with him. Multple times Ive been over charged by him. If you go there, be sure to check your receipt.

 

[Just Jim]

The reef hut is by far better than reef and tails. Reef and tails Ive seen ich on his fish. One time I called in advance to make sure he had a fish in stock. He claimed he did. After driving an hour I find out he doesnt have it. He stood there dumb founded and shrugged his shoulders. That was my final straw with him. Multple times Ive been over charged by him. If you go there, be sure to check your receipt.

Does he (Reefs and Tails) spam the hell out of you too?

 

[PAStreetGlide]

Yes, one day I got 21 emails from him!!! 21!! A few days later I got 16.