Trip to Country Critters this Saturday

[Josh]

I am going to take a trip out to Country Critters this weekend to look at different sized tanks (they have a nice showroom).

If you've never been there, CC has the largest selection of coral in the area, it also has the nicest show tank I have ever seen. Prices are ridiculous, but the selection can't be beat.

If anyone wants to meet a few of us there, let me know and we can set up a time. A caravan out of New York is an option too if anyone has a car.

-Josh

 

[Dmitry]

I can't go, but did someone mention that they had some sort of sand??? If the price is reasonable then perhaps someone could grab a bag for me!

 

[alrha]

i was just there last night. my first time there, it is a nice place.
Dmitry, they do sell live sand (and great pieces of live rock as well).

 

[DEEPWATER]

where are they located and what time are you going ?

 

[Josh]

It is about 5 miles south of the LIE in Patchogue.

We are leaving my place at around 12 or 1, so I expect to be there around 2:00.

 

[Deanos]

where are they located?

Country Critters
152 Route 112
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: (631)-758-6777
Fax: (631)-758-6891

 

[Dmitry]

Alrha, did you notice how much they charge for the sand?? The rocks might be good, but there's no way for me to get them in time, alas. I think live sand submerged in some water has a longer storage life. (Am I wrong on that?)

 

[jhale]

Albert did you buy anything?
what was the coral selection like?
and did they have clams at a decent price?
thanks,
J

 

[alrha]

Alrha, did you notice how much they charge for the sand?? The rocks might be good, but there's no way for me to get them in time, alas. I think live sand submerged in some water has a longer storage life. (Am I wrong on that?)

didnt notice the price on the sand - sorry.

the rock would be fine even if it took you a whole day to get home.

 

[alrha]

Albert did you buy anything?
what was the coral selection like?
and did they have clams at a decent price?
thanks,
J

i went to get 60" VHO bulbs (nobody else had any in stock).
i ended up getting a blue tuxedo urchin ($40) and a longnose hawkfish ($35) while i was there. i've been looking for that urchin for a while and nobody seems to ever have it. it is expensive but stil cheaper than ordering it from Marine Depot Live ($17 + $35 shipping) and it is a very nice blue.
they had a nice selection of corals and some nice clams too. dont know if they are as cheap as it would be to order online, but i always prefer to see what i'm buying and not have the added stress/risk of shipping.

 

[MightyMike]

Does anyone know if this trip could be made via subway? for myself coming from Jersey City, it seems like a haul, but definately worth it, let me know, I'd like to join in the field trip. Thanks
Mike

 

[Deanos]

Check out this site: Trips123

Take PATH JSQ TO 33RD LINE/33RD STREET
Arrive 33RD ST (PATH)
Go to PENN STATION NEW YORK, 7TH AVE & 32ND STREET
Board MTA LONG ISLAND RR LONG BEACH LINE/LONG BEACH
Arrive JAMAICA, QUEENS
Go to JAMAICA, SUTPHIN & ARCHER
Board MTA LONG ISLAND RR MONTAUK LINE/MONTAUK
Arrive PATCHOGUE

 

[jhale]

so, is anyone going with Josh and I ?
hopefully the traffic won't be bad.

 

[Hitsnorth]

Ill go what time are you leaving?

 

[Josh]

12:00 PM my place. Brett has the address.

 

[spykes]

which day is this?

 

[jhale]

saturday

 

[bad coffee]

Hits check your pm

B

 

[phk36]

hey guys i think they get two a pound for live sand i got some a few months ago it had worms and other things in it . i live not to far from the store every thing price wise is high but i never got anything bad from them it looks like they got a lot of things today the people that work there are not to friendly but are very good at what they do

 

[jdepp]

clams ,sand

animal kingdom in staten island has clams starting at like $50 going up to $90 and live sand for 1.50 lb. live rock is $6 a lb thats high. but nice big peices. they are on richmond ave. look them up and call them they sometimes have stuff cheaper, i got my croacea for 45 bucks when i still had my tank.