New store lic / queens?

[vanceny]

Here's the address:

Berkel Marine
30-01 Northern Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-937-3821

Take the 7 or the F train to QueensBoro Plaze. 5 minute walk.

Has some nice stuff, decent prices. Owner says his prices are a bit higher than fishtown but his quality is better. basically a 1 man show with an assistant. Salt water only.

btw - he also runs a restaurant supply shop that's connected to the store.

 

[griMReefer]

cool maybe the reefer looking for the pro coffee grinder can get hooked up

 

[griMReefer]

ps thats impressive his store is SW only. FT is like only 1/4 (or less) SW.

is his the only SW store in queens? if so, WOW. and hes very close to manhattan.

 

[vanceny]

Its worth a look. A least its another option.

 

[heuerfan]

Any corals? SPS, LPS?

 

[lazyreefer]

went there couple of times, they have LPS and some SPS.

 

[nycmat]

i have been there its still way to new and not enough live stock. its hidden under the L and there is a lot of construction in front of it. parking is slim so be weary of the traffic agents there. the guy is real nice and very helpful. great display tank when you go in.

 

[pmui]

any MR discount

r u sure the F train stops there?

 

[heuerfan]

Thanks Tae, worth the trip?

 

[lazyreefer]

The store is kinda small. like maybe 400 SQ. feet. I didn't really see a "oh my god i must get that" piece there just your regular corals. the fishes are ok some had ick... i did pick up a nice fire and ice zoo's there for $20. I would check it out. The owner seems real nice. Looks like a hobbiest first/LFS owner later type of person. But call first to see if they have anything you like. ( he said you can special order anything with him also)

 

[pmui]

is he a retail store? any inverts?

 

[lazyreefer]

yeah he has the corals, shrimps, crabs, etc. it is a retail store.

 

[griMReefer]

lets get him informed about MR and ask for an MR % discount in exchange for some exposure.

DON'T THE MR ADMIN(S) DO THAT???? i mean market and vouge for discounts other than sponsor subscriptions.