Can anyone recomend any good Reef stores or online vendonrs, i'm new to the hobby i have setup a 40 gal quarentine tank where i will quarentene everything , even coral as i'm setting up a 300 gal tank with 100 gallon sump , there is a lot of $$$ going into this. just trying to feel out where you guys get your stuff from. i'm in north nj about 20 mins from NYC
Where to buy corals in nj, pa nyc
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homer1475
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As I live way upstate(think near Canadian border) I have no idea whats in NYC, but if you ping reefwreak he could be able to tell you. Quite a few NYC reefers around, just keep an eye out for them.
As far as livestock(fish), Live aquaria always has decent prices and stock lists. I like Austin Aqua Farms for some nice LPS's, Blue Zoo Aquatics has a nice selection also.
Just keep in mind that if you plan on buying online, its often times better to wait until your ordering a couple things as shipping overnight can sometimes be pretty pricey, and most places have free shipping after you meet a certain minimum $$ amount.
As far as livestock(fish), Live aquaria always has decent prices and stock lists. I like Austin Aqua Farms for some nice LPS's, Blue Zoo Aquatics has a nice selection also.
Just keep in mind that if you plan on buying online, its often times better to wait until your ordering a couple things as shipping overnight can sometimes be pretty pricey, and most places have free shipping after you meet a certain minimum $$ amount.
Where to buy corals in nj, pa nyc
You live in a pretty good spot! NE PA is really lacking, but here's my map of places. Absolutely Fish will probably be your #1 spot. Manhattan Aquarium is good, but tolls will probably make it a "when in the city" stop. Something Fishy is pretty good, probably on par with AF.
https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/1EcqFUaMpBu0u_UxcDmGwQBHV2Ec
You live in a pretty good spot! NE PA is really lacking, but here's my map of places. Absolutely Fish will probably be your #1 spot. Manhattan Aquarium is good, but tolls will probably make it a "when in the city" stop. Something Fishy is pretty good, probably on par with AF.
https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/1EcqFUaMpBu0u_UxcDmGwQBHV2Ec
MikePL84, buy your fish from LiveAquaria and no where else.
Read about LiveAquaria's guarantee and you will see why.
For Coral, expensive pieces always check LiveAquaria first, again only online store to stand by their guarantee.
When you have an itch to just throw away money, you have to decide what your goal is, impulse buy or some super appealing colorful coral.
Many stores around, none offer any type of worthwhile guarantee.
If you are new to the hobby my best advice is to just do the rounds, find the address of all of the Saltwater shops in NJ and near you in NY and drive over to a few of them, if you are new to this, you are going to have to get it out of your system.
The Reef Shoppe in NY does often have good prices but if your specimen dies 4 days later, you are on your own but they do run sales that at times are insane. I too being from NJ can tell you that its not a quick ride. You will spend at least 3 hours there and back on a good day, not to mention tolls and after all that if your specimen dies after a few days you are SOL. This is not applicable only to this particular store, it is the norm of all stores. No store will give you a hassle free 2 week live guarantee.
If you already understand that corals grow insanely slow and can accept the frag growth process, buy your frags on Ebay, other ppl that sell frags without the hype.
Again, if you are new to this, get familiar with how this industry manipulates the buyer by branding corals, fish, miraculous equipment simply to charge a premium.
When searching online for coral, if the picture looks too good to be true, it means exactly that. Sellers edit their pictures by saturating the picture with color, its misleading but many fall for it and pay ridiculous amounts of money.
If you are not new to this, maybe it will help someone else, do still familiarize yourself with LiveAquaria, you will not regret becoming a Drfosterandsmith & LiveAquaria customer for most of your stuff.
Read about LiveAquaria's guarantee and you will see why.
For Coral, expensive pieces always check LiveAquaria first, again only online store to stand by their guarantee.
When you have an itch to just throw away money, you have to decide what your goal is, impulse buy or some super appealing colorful coral.
Many stores around, none offer any type of worthwhile guarantee.
If you are new to the hobby my best advice is to just do the rounds, find the address of all of the Saltwater shops in NJ and near you in NY and drive over to a few of them, if you are new to this, you are going to have to get it out of your system.
The Reef Shoppe in NY does often have good prices but if your specimen dies 4 days later, you are on your own but they do run sales that at times are insane. I too being from NJ can tell you that its not a quick ride. You will spend at least 3 hours there and back on a good day, not to mention tolls and after all that if your specimen dies after a few days you are SOL. This is not applicable only to this particular store, it is the norm of all stores. No store will give you a hassle free 2 week live guarantee.
If you already understand that corals grow insanely slow and can accept the frag growth process, buy your frags on Ebay, other ppl that sell frags without the hype.
Again, if you are new to this, get familiar with how this industry manipulates the buyer by branding corals, fish, miraculous equipment simply to charge a premium.
When searching online for coral, if the picture looks too good to be true, it means exactly that. Sellers edit their pictures by saturating the picture with color, its misleading but many fall for it and pay ridiculous amounts of money.
If you are not new to this, maybe it will help someone else, do still familiarize yourself with LiveAquaria, you will not regret becoming a Drfosterandsmith & LiveAquaria customer for most of your stuff.
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I live in north jersey as well and go to a few different spots.
Absolutely Fish in Clifton, NJ
And if you go down by the shore:
Tropiquarium in Asbury Park
Aquarium Care Center in Asbury Park
Ocean Image Aquatics in Ledgewood NJ
I like all of them but I especially like Ocean Image Aquatics because the guy that owns the shop (Alex) is a great guy and will help you with pointers and just talk to you about your setup and what your looking for. Or wanting to accomplish. He also will work out great prices for you and will decrease prices if you buy multiple pieces. Highly recommend that place. And if you go by the shore, the Aquarium care center is better in my opinion than Tropiquarium and they have a HUGe selection. But tropiquarium is literally a minute down the street so you can check them both out if you go out that way. Good luck.
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Absolutely Fish in Clifton, NJ
And if you go down by the shore:
Tropiquarium in Asbury Park
Aquarium Care Center in Asbury Park
Ocean Image Aquatics in Ledgewood NJ
I like all of them but I especially like Ocean Image Aquatics because the guy that owns the shop (Alex) is a great guy and will help you with pointers and just talk to you about your setup and what your looking for. Or wanting to accomplish. He also will work out great prices for you and will decrease prices if you buy multiple pieces. Highly recommend that place. And if you go by the shore, the Aquarium care center is better in my opinion than Tropiquarium and they have a HUGe selection. But tropiquarium is literally a minute down the street so you can check them both out if you go out that way. Good luck.
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(Adding all of these to my map list)
madskillz04
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i live in Wayne NJ, try Sea Level Aquarium , you will not be disappointing, very fair and honest. the owner is great and they have a ton of stuff.
28 US Highway 46 West
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
P: (973) 227-0200
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays to Fridays: 12pm – 9pm
Saturays: 11am – 8pm
Sundays: 11am – 6pm
28 US Highway 46 West
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
P: (973) 227-0200
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays to Fridays: 12pm – 9pm
Saturays: 11am – 8pm
Sundays: 11am – 6pm
NY Reef Aquatic web site: http://www.newyorkreefaquatic.com
I've been there, from my point of view all the livestock is in pristine condition and the guys there are friendly and helpful. First time i went there i hadn't even bought a tank yet and told them i wasn't ready just browsing and they still went out of their way to answer any questions and show me around.
I've been there, from my point of view all the livestock is in pristine condition and the guys there are friendly and helpful. First time i went there i hadn't even bought a tank yet and told them i wasn't ready just browsing and they still went out of their way to answer any questions and show me around.
Eric The Clown
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Aquarium Care Center in Ocean/Asbury Park NJ is excellent. They specialize in corals.
So long as they aren't supplying filets to Bonefish Grille next door.
