Traveling to STL this week - Any 'must see' LFS to check out?

[GuySmilie]

I will be in St. Louis later this week for a funeral so I thought I'd hit a couple of the better marine-type shops in the metro area. I used to work quite a bit in the area years ago, so I know the roads pretty well. Just don't know where the better LFS are located.
Thanks,
Guy

 

[danfrith]

Clayton Pet Emporium.

 

[inwall75]

Here's a listing of them.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=807890

I'm most familiar with Marine Solutions and Clayton Pets due to my location. However, I recently went to Gateway Aquatics and really like it as well. I'm sure many of the other stores are nice as well, I just haven't been to them.

 

[latazyo]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=807904

here is a list of all of the stores in the area

I recommend clayton and gateway for sure

the others are all nice too, but if I had to choose which ones to prioritize it woudl be those two



edit: guess I had the window open too long, inwall beat me to it

 

[GuySmilie]

Wow! That's quite a list. Thanks everyone for the leads.
Here in central Illinois, we may as well be in the middle of the Sahara Desert, where quality LFS are concerned.
Thanks again everyone.
Guy

 

[Stlouphil]

Must see? No question, Clayton Pet Emporium. Next, Gateway Aquatics or Marine Solutions. IMHO

 

[saltyunderground]

Are you looking for anything in particular? Maybe we can help direct you based on your likes or needs.

 

[zt444a]

Gateway Aquatics, Marine Solutions, and Clayton... in no special order...

 

[GuySmilie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9337966#post9337966 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltyunderground
Are you looking for anything in particular? Maybe we can help direct you based on your likes or needs.

No not really. I'm in the market for several high-dollar purchases within the next couple of months and would just like to do the 'touchy - feely' thing at a real live brick and mortar store. I have an immediate need for a good selection of bulkhead fittings if either of these places carry them.
Guy

 

[JxMetal]

gwa carries bulkheads, dunno bout anywhere else.

 

[danfrith]

For equipment I would personally recommend the ballwin aquaworld.

 

[GuySmilie]

South City or West County...or is it the same stuff at both locations?
Guy

 

[danfrith]

West county, but I would first call just to make sure they have what you are looking for. Good luck.

 

[GuySmilie]

Thanks!

 

[stlouisguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9344587#post9344587 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danfrith
For equipment I would personally recommend the ballwin aquaworld.

But only for equipment maybe, or freshwater fish. Their SW selection leaves much to be desired. Also they only do fish in their west county location, no coral that I have ever seen. I don't even go there anymore not worth my time and I live by the west county one.

 

[zt444a]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9344587#post9344587 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danfrith
For equipment I would personally recommend the ballwin aquaworld.

In my opinion they are most unfriendly when it comes to customer service there, and I live close as well.

 

[danfrith]

I agree, maybe a few marine fish but thats about it for saltwater.