Only ONE store in the NYC store section is in NYC

Emery · 11-18-2003, 04:14 PM

Hi everyone... this is my first post on here.

I moved to NYC about a year ago (leaving my favorite hobby, aquariums, behind. Now that im settled I wanted to get back into the game but my search of saltwater aquarium stores in NYC has turned up very poor results.

There must be more than one store in NYC other than that poorly rated "new world aquarium." The only other place I know of is Petco in union Square (their fish float)

My transportation is limited so id love to hear of any other stores actually in Manhattan.

Thanks in advance

-Emery

NaClH2oTANK · 11-18-2003, 05:02 PM

Hi Emery
I go to Greenwich Ct and to Hackensack NJ for my live stuff. The store, Reef Encounter, in Hackensack is not that difficult to get to by bus. Check out the NJ transit website. You can call them at 201 229 0555 to ask which bus stops outside thier store. I forget.
As for House of Fins in Greenwich Ct., metro north would be the way to go. The store is not far from the trian station.
ANyone here interested in a car pool to some stores?
I drive.
Frank

**marrone** · 11-18-2003, 05:03 PM

There are a couple of place that can be reached by train.

Coral Aquarium in Jackson Heights the 7, E or F trains.

Island Reef and Fin is in Brooklyn and can also be reached by train.

Joe place on 511 West 33 st. between 10th and 11 ave.

The Petsheld, or that what it was called, is on Broadway and 98th street.

and if you can make the trip Fish Town USA in located in Queens on Northern Bvld.

There aren't many which is very sad.

Michael

nunzilla · 11-18-2003, 05:16 PM

Highly recommend Islandreefandfin, they are pretty easy to get to, their live stock is awesome, and pricing is also very good. Plus the guys that run it are really good at what they do.
www.islandreefandfin.com

ISLANDREEFANDFIN@aol.com

House of Laughter · 11-18-2003, 11:48 PM

First - Welcome to MR.com

And, Ditto on the Nunzilla commentary -

Also, I am sure you could find a guy (or gal) who'd be willing to work something out and assist with the driving. I am constantly coming into Manhattan to pick up a friend and we road trip to Absolutley or House of Fins (no relation).

Also, New World is about one of the best situated places in the city (decent livestock) but way too pricey.

Anyhow, if you need a ride, lemme know - I am there at the very least every two weeks.

House

Crakeur lost his password · 11-19-2003, 10:36 AM

it's true, we have very few fish stores in manhattan but some stellar ones outside the city.

Joe's place is awesome and he is looking to move into bigger space and petshed is pretty nice but limited in tanks as well.

the other place in the city I won't mention as I would remove my kidneys with a rusty spoon before giving them my business.

more stores coming soon.

scottdkk · 11-19-2003, 11:33 AM

who ever said they were intrested in car pools or trips on the train i am down. i do need to check out island reef and fin though

bigmanny · 11-19-2003, 08:04 PM

N Y Aquaria is worth the trip. I take Metro-North on my way home and I stop there it's about 30 mins. and they are 1/2 a block away from the train station.

Emery · 11-21-2003, 03:55 AM

Hey everyone,

Thanx for the recomendations. Ill definitely check out reef and fin... brooklyn I can handle. Maybe i can get in on one of those group trips to some of the other places you guys have mentioned. I have to get a little money together first.

-Emery

tank · 11-22-2003, 02:16 AM

Try the petland at 14 st a block south of petco. There's another petland on nassau st with reef in lower manhattan, but their tank still hasn't recovered from the blackout. there is also a petland on 72 st ?? that has a lot of saltwater.
And of course Fish Town USA

11-18-2003, 05:16 PM	#4
nunzilla Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NYC (east village) Posts: 36 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Highly recommend Islandreefandfin, they are pretty easy to get to, their live stock is awesome, and pricing is also very good. Plus the guys that run it are really good at what they do. www.islandreefandfin.com ISLANDREEFANDFIN@aol.com __________________ Murphys law of Reef Tanks: no matter how dirty your front glass is your snails will ignore it completly... http://www.nunzilla.net/20gallon

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11-18-2003, 04:14 PM	#1
Emery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 4 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Hi everyone... this is my first post on here. I moved to NYC about a year ago (leaving my favorite hobby, aquariums, behind. Now that im settled I wanted to get back into the game but my search of saltwater aquarium stores in NYC has turned up very poor results. There must be more than one store in NYC other than that poorly rated "new world aquarium." The only other place I know of is Petco in union Square (their fish float) My transportation is limited so id love to hear of any other stores actually in Manhattan. Thanks in advance -Emery

11-18-2003, 05:02 PM	#2
NaClH2oTANK Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 88 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Hi Emery I go to Greenwich Ct and to Hackensack NJ for my live stuff. The store, Reef Encounter, in Hackensack is not that difficult to get to by bus. Check out the NJ transit website. You can call them at 201 229 0555 to ask which bus stops outside thier store. I forget. As for House of Fins in Greenwich Ct., metro north would be the way to go. The store is not far from the trian station. ANyone here interested in a car pool to some stores? I drive. Frank

11-18-2003, 05:03 PM	#3
marrone In the Forest Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The BIG City Posts: 5,526 Reefer Ratings: (39) Friends: (6)	There are a couple of place that can be reached by train. Coral Aquarium in Jackson Heights the 7, E or F trains. Island Reef and Fin is in Brooklyn and can also be reached by train. Joe place on 511 West 33 st. between 10th and 11 ave. The Petsheld, or that what it was called, is on Broadway and 98th street. and if you can make the trip Fish Town USA in located in Queens on Northern Bvld. There aren't many which is very sad. Michael

11-19-2003, 10:36 AM	#6
Crakeur lost his password Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 241 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	it's true, we have very few fish stores in manhattan but some stellar ones outside the city. Joe's place is awesome and he is looking to move into bigger space and petshed is pretty nice but limited in tanks as well. the other place in the city I won't mention as I would remove my kidneys with a rusty spoon before giving them my business. more stores coming soon.

11-19-2003, 11:33 AM	#7
scottdkk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: brooklyn Posts: 12 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	who ever said they were intrested in car pools or trips on the train i am down. i do need to check out island reef and fin though

11-19-2003, 08:04 PM	#8
bigmanny Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 24 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	N Y Aquaria is worth the trip. I take Metro-North on my way home and I stop there it's about 30 mins. and they are 1/2 a block away from the train station.

11-21-2003, 03:55 AM	#9
Emery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 4 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Hey everyone, Thanx for the recomendations. Ill definitely check out reef and fin... brooklyn I can handle. Maybe i can get in on one of those group trips to some of the other places you guys have mentioned. I have to get a little money together first. -Emery

11-22-2003, 02:16 AM	#10
tank Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 14 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Try the petland at 14 st a block south of petco. There's another petland on nassau st with reef in lower manhattan, but their tank still hasn't recovered from the blackout. there is also a petland on 72 st ?? that has a lot of saltwater. And of course Fish Town USA