Best LFS in NY?

swimmer · #1 12/30/2007, 03:37 PM

I've been to a few in Manhattan.
New World is decent but prices are high which is expected for NYC. I think Fishtown in Queens has the best prices (with decent variety) I have found in the NY area.
Any others I'm missing?
Sean

Al · #2 12/30/2007, 04:31 PM

There's World Class Aquarium in Brooklyn. Decent variety of livestock. They also do a lot of custom aquarium work in glass - unique shapes, also aquariums with built in sumps.

jennibee13 · #3 12/30/2007, 10:54 PM

there arent any

5speedT · #4 12/31/2007, 12:17 PM

New world Aquarium seems to be the best in NY. They may be pricey, but I have had great success in the past buying from them. Not too many choices in NY. Online orders save you the trip.

swimmer · #5 12/31/2007, 06:13 PM

I think everyone's correct about NY LFS that's why I mostly only get fish from them and get most of my frags online unless I see something I gots to have

Al, I'm going to check out that LFS. What's the best way to get there by subway or bus? Thanks!

jetta · #6 12/31/2007, 06:32 PM

there is a real nice lfs called salt water paradise in tonowanda. It will be about a 16-18 hour round trip for you to visit though.

Al · #7 12/31/2007, 07:00 PM

Swimmer, it's wayyyy out in Brooklyn - 2015 Flatbush Ave. It's not easily reachable by mass trans. You could take the 2 or 5 train to the last stop, then one of the Flatbush Ave buses. Call to make sure they have what you want before going.

TeddyRock · #8 12/31/2007, 07:16 PM

Another fish store in Queens, is H20 Aquarium, some what pricey, have alot of corals

They have special on corals 1 for $30, 2 for $40, 5 for $100

located on Queens Blvd

bhdmc · #9 01/01/2008, 05:47 PM

The is a new LFS in Astoria, Queens, NY; Wonderful World of Fish.
25-71 Steinway Street
Astoria, NY 11105
718.278.0708
info@wonderfulworldofish.com

They have their new arrives listed on www.manhattanreefs.com.

strendo · #10 01/01/2008, 05:53 PM

I would recommend Grenwich Aquaria. It's not in Manhattan, but worth the trip

rmw4547 · #11 01/01/2008, 06:02 PM

Jawz Net Aquarium Service, Elmsford, westchester county, NY is great they have SPS, LPS great fish and they know what they are doing. Everything I have seen on line they have. They also have verry good prices.

Jpergamo · #12 01/01/2008, 06:54 PM

i will also suggest wonderful world of fish on steinway in astoria i have been going since he opened in august, very nice and accomodating help, prices are just ok, and he has a nice variety of livestock.