best LFS to buy gravel, FW supplies Long Island

[jscarlata]

where is the best place to buy gravel and rocks etc on long island, preferably Nassau county...we all know the ripoff artists at Aquarium Adventure, every time I go in that place i get disgusted at their prices...is petco the best source, or is their a better LFS that is knowledgeable and fairly priced? I know this is a reef forum, but i'n doing an african tank and am looking for the Cichlid Mix of gravel, its all shells and stuff for african tanks...AA wanted 52.00 a bag

 

[KathyC]

For items like these I would go to The Pet Barn in Franklin Square (on Franklin Ave, a few blocks south of Hempstead Turnpike, west side of st).

Their livestock is healthy and they have a wide selection and decent pricing.

You might also consider joining the Nassau County Aquarium Society as we have monthly meetings (not in July & Aug though) at Molloy College in RVC, an interesting speaker at each meeting , a raffle & auction (all FW stuff) and many of our members are breeders. We are also holding a HUGE FW Auction on November 13th where many breeders & hobbyists from the tei-state will gather

 

[bad coffee]

If you're looking for just plain gravel, try the landscaping section at home depot. $5 for a 50# bag. You just have to rinse the bejesus out of it.

B

 

[KathyC]

If you're looking for just plain gravel, try the landscaping section at home depot. $5 for a 50# bag. You just have to rinse the bejesus out of it.

B

Like a SW tank Brett - he'd be looking more for an aragonite gravel to help keep the pH up in a cichlid tank

 

[jscarlata]

Like a SW tank Brett - he'd be looking more for an aragonite gravel to help keep the pH up in a cichlid tank

yes, its actually call Cichlid Mix, its all shells and stuff

 

[jscarlata]

For items like these I would go to The Pet Barn in Franklin Square (on Franklin Ave, a few blocks south of Hempstead Turnpike, west side of st).

Their livestock is healthy and they have a wide selection and decent pricing.

You might also consider joining the Nassau County Aquarium Society as we have monthly meetings (not in July & Aug though) at Molloy College in RVC, an interesting speaker at each meeting , a raffle & auction (all FW stuff) and many of our members are breeders. We are also holding a HUGE FW Auction on November 13th where many breeders & hobbyists from the tei-state will gather

that's great, they are really close, i'm in garden city...thanks!

 

[bigsink]

Check out CaribSea Sahara sand for your cichlid tank. It is the best substrate for african cichlids. I've kept a cichlid or two. If you need a few local sources for good quality cichlids, send me a pm. Definitely join Nassau County Aquarium Society. Great group of people and awesome meetings.

 

[FrostyNYC]

I'm guessing you don't want to order online? Even with shipping, it'll probably still be way cheaper from drsfosterandsmith.com or thatpetplace.com


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[jscarlata]

Kathy you were ON THE MONEY with this place, i must have passed by it a hundred times..very nice owner, livestock and prices were great, true perc pairs for 29.99??? i was pleased with th e prices...when i convert this to salt water i will buy stuff from pet barn...thanks for the tip

For items like these I would go to The Pet Barn in Franklin Square (on Franklin Ave, a few blocks south of Hempstead Turnpike, west side of st).

Their livestock is healthy and they have a wide selection and decent pricing.

You might also consider joining the Nassau County Aquarium Society as we have monthly meetings (not in July & Aug though) at Molloy College in RVC, an interesting speaker at each meeting , a raffle & auction (all FW stuff) and many of our members are breeders. We are also holding a HUGE FW Auction on November 13th where many breeders & hobbyists from the tei-state will gather

 

[KathyC]

Kathy you were ON THE MONEY with this place, i must have passed by it a hundred times..very nice owner, livestock and prices were great, true perc pairs for 29.99??? i was pleased with th e prices...when i convert this to salt water i will buy stuff from pet barn...thanks for the tip

Yeah, Scott is a great guy. I love this store too!
I had forgotten about their SW selection. They don't carry much any longer but will still order whatever you might want and Manny there is very knowledgable in SW.
A few years back they had a HUGE SW section, but were forced to trim it down greatly due to economic factors.

Definitely join Nassau County Aquarium Society. Great group of people and awesome meetings.

Thanks John We can always use good press!
I should post meeting notices in the Nudibar to announce our meetings/speakers/special events once we resume our regular schedule in September:flower: