What LFS do you know of?

[revclyburn]

Hey everyone

what local LFS do you know of in New Jersey. Most of us go to places near us, mines is Tropiquarium in Ocean. Yeah, I know they have high prices, but that's what's near me. I used to go to Absolutely Fish, in Totowa, there prices aren't that great either, can be a bit expensive too. But they have great corals. There is (was) a place in Elmwood Park also, can't remember the name.

Anyway, what LFS do you go to, and where is it? Maybe we can compile a list, and meet or shop at other places. I definitely need another place to get stuff from. So, where do you go?

RevClyburn :confused:

[revclyburn]

Here's a brief list I found. Are these store open?

New LFS in Hamilton
LFS: Shark Aquarium - Hillside, NJ
LFS: Pet Shanty - Scotch Plains, NJ
LFS: Aquarium Center, Clementon NJ
LFS: Aquarium Authority, Marlton NJ
LFS: Aquarium Discount Pet Center, Marlton NJ
LFS: Rainbow Aquarium in Wayne, NJ
LFS: Absolutely Fish - Clifton, NJ
LFS: Kazimir's Pet Shop - Hackensack, NJ
LFS: Reef Encounter - Hackensack, NJ

[concept3]

Aquarium center in Clementon is open....

So is Aquarium Discount pet center in Marlton

[Reeftreasures]

Aqua Oceans - Lakewood NJ
Fishtails - Brick NJ
Rt 88 Pet world - Brick NJ

[Marcelog]

Allquatics - Trenton/Hamilton NJ - http://www.allquatics.com/

Precious Pets - Hightstown, NJ - http://www.preciouspets.net/ (http://www.preciouspets.net)

Marcelo -

[chrisd4421]

LFS: MyReef - Rt 22W, Greenbrook (GREAT SELECTION - pricey)
LFS: Ocean Gallery II - Rt22E - North Plainfield

Chris

[chrowski]

ditto to chrisd4421... the one chrisd4421 called "MyReef" i think is actually called reefs inc. (i should know because i go there all the time) it's ONLY a saltwater fish store...pretty cool..pretty expensive, but you can't beat their quality

[chrisd4421]

Since this seems to be a more complete list of LFS in NJ than many of the other threads, can we make this a "Sticky thread"?

Not sure who or how or if anyone agrees.....just my .02 cents..

thanks
Chris

[revclyburn]

Wow

din't know all these places were around, I have to try and visit as many as I can. Has anyone every been to RT 4 Aquarium? I used to go there all the time. They were decent all around, and usually have nice corals. There was a place in Fort Lee, just before the bridge that had loads of stuff, don't know if it's there anymore, will have to check.

As for making this a sticky, I agree and like wise, how does one do that?

Keep the information coming, this will be a great list once it's formed. No more just running around trying to find a place. We will know where to go and what's at the stores. I'll try and post the ones I visit.

RevClyburn

[Agu]

I can do that ;) .

However these types of threads often become promotion/bashing threads. Keep it factual with minimal value judgements and it can be very helpfull. If it degenerates please contact a mod .

TIA for your cooperation,

Agu

[Reefdrumz]

I practically live at Ocean Gallery II and sometimes go to Pet Shanty on Rt 22 west. Although I think the Shanty has better freshwater tanks. I also go to TropAquarium even though it is a hike, they have really nice stuff.

[Spankyou]

Hello All,


I just found thishttp://fins.actwin.com/dir/stores.php?c=1&r=41
I hope it helps.

[Haggisman14]

from a post from jcurry
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=474289

LOCAL REEF STORES

NORTH EAST STORES (from east to west)
Seatopia Aquatics 685 Bergen Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657-1429 201. Exit #68 Rt. 46
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter 504 Hudson St. Hackensack, NJ 07601-6608 201.229.0555
Rt. 4 Aquarium 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-3049 201.797.6650
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013-2420 973.365.0200

Animal House- 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239

Pet Place II - 1462 RT 23 North Wayne, NJ 09470 973.305.8842
Rainbow Aquarium - 1487 RT 23 South Wayne, NJ 07035 973.694.9675
The Fish Tank Man- 527 Belmont Ave. Haledon, NJ 973.389.2255
Tropical fish Wholesale - Rt 4 Fort Lee
Underwater world- 207 Westfield Avenue Roselle Park, NJ 07208-3120 908.241.6630


NORTH CENTRAL
Just Fish- 287 Newton Sparta Rd. Newton, N.J. 07860 973.383.0333


CENTRAL
Ocean Gallery II- 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100
The Pet Shanty Inc.- 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262
The Reefs, Inc.- 288 Rt. 22 West Green Brook, NJ 732.424.2050

Hanover Pet- Rt 10 East Hanover, NJ


CENTRAL
Animals & Things- 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515
PETCO- Sommerville



SOUTH
Fishtails- 2150 Rt 88 Brick town NJ 08723 732.714.0040
Tropiquarium- Rt. 35 Neptune, NJ
Aquarium Authority- Marlton, NJ
Aquarium Center- Clementon, NJ


Kent & Michelle (poconofishy) turned me onto www.switchboard.com. A mapping site that let's you put in more than one destination at a time.

[sinkingbeach]

My lfs is right outside of Atlantic City!

Ocean Aquarium
6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

(609) 272-0660

[Reeftreasures]

Animal Kingdom
1334 Route 9
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 914-0191
ask for Frank

[revclyburn]

Thanks everyone for posting, keep them coming. I will compile the whole list and they are making it a sticky thread, whatever that is.

Hey ReefTreasures,

how for from Howell is that. I live very close to Rt. 9?

RevClyburn

[revclyburn]

Hey everyone,

stopped by Rt. 4 Aquarium today, during all my running around for my wife. That store is no where near, selection wise, what it used to be. I asked the guy Mike about T5 lights and he didn't know what I was talking about. This guy, I thought, was up on everything. I saw some corals, not bad in price, but some were not good at all. Time has a way of changing things, I guess, even your once LFS.

Anyway,

just sharing

RevClyburn

[chrisd4421]

All,
Went to Underwater World in Roselle earlier this week. Small store (only a total af about 20 tanks in his SW section) but good selection of stuff. Sort of expensive but the quality was great. His reef tanks are very clean, good selection, and the owner was very helpful.

Wanted to let eveyone know....

[burrito]

is the reefs in greenbrook east or west of ocean gallery 2, i've been to OC2 a few times but never seen the reefs?

[stooge]

Reefs Inc. is west of Ocean Gallery on the Westbound side. It is in a small group of stores . A good Landmark to use is look for the boat dealership on the eastbound side Reefs Inc is across the street

[revclyburn]

Hey Everyone,

this is the list so far, has anyone been to all of these? Definitely would put miles on your vehicle. Is it worth it, our reef tanks? OF COURSE!

Rev

NORTH EAST STORES (from east to west)
Seatopia Aquatics 685 Bergen Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
201-941-7900
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter, 504 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ,
201-229-0555
Rt. 4 Aquarium 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201.797.6650
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013
973.365.0200
Animal House- 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239
Pet Place II - 1462 RT 23 North Wayne, NJ 09470 973.305.8842
Rainbow Aquarium - 1487 RT 23 South Wayne, NJ 07035 973.694.9675
The Fish Tank Man- 527 Belmont Ave. Haledon, NJ 973.389.2255
Tropical fish Wholesale - Rt 4 Fort Lee
Underwater world- 207 Westfield Avenue Roselle Park, NJ 07208
908.241.6630
Kazimir's Pet Shop - Hackensack, NJ

NORTH CENTRAL
Just Fish- 287 Newton Sparta Rd. Newton, N.J. 07860 973.383.0333


CENTRAL
Ocean Gallery II- 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100
Pet Shanty - 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262
The Reefs, Inc.- 288 Rt. 22 West Green Brook, NJ 732.424.2050
Hanover Pet- Rt 10 East Hanover, NJ
Animals & Things- 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515
PETCO- Sommerville
Shark Aquarium, 245 Route 22, Hillside, NJ, phone 973-923-3200

SOUTH

Fishtails- 2150 Rt 88 Brick town NJ 08723 732.714.0040Tropiquarium- Rt. 35 Neptune, NJAquarium Authority, 446 W.Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ, 08053 856 983-2211Aquarium Center, 1295-97 Blackwood Clementon Rd., Clementon, NJ, 08021 856-627-6262
Ocean Aquarium - 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Animal Kingdom - 1334 Route 9 - Toms River, NJ 08753
Aquarium Discount Pet Center, Marlton NJ
Rt 88 Pet world - Brick NJ
Allquatics - Trenton/Hamilton NJ http://www.allquatics.com/
Aqua Oceans - Lakewood NJ
Precious Pets, 625 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520 609-448-8444
My Pet Friends, Brigantine, New Jersey

[Reeftreasures]

if you take rt 9 south into toms river there is a home depot on your right it is in that plaza it's about 5 mins from the ocean county mall

[chawee]

My Pet Friends, Brigantine, New Jersey


Does anyone know anything about this place?

Thanks,
Chalie

[Reeftreasures]

just got back from a new LFS

Fish Fetish
101 Main St.
Farmingdale, NJ. 07727

not very big have salt and fresh fish, few corals, beautiful anenomes very low prices very friendly people too tell them Kevin sent you

[Reeftreasures]

here is another address i didn't have

Aqua Oceans
2175 Rt. 9
Toms River, NJ. 08755
(732) 363-7907

[sinkingbeach]

Originally posted by chawee
Does anyone know anything about this place?

Thanks,
Chalie

I work in A.C., I'll take a ride tomorrow after I finish, although this is the first I've heard of it.

Francis

[burrito]

is the reef inc closed? i stopped by today and it was closed, called a few times and noone?

[PhilM]

Originally posted by Reeftreasures
just got back from a new LFS

Fish Fetish
101 Main St.
Farmingdale, NJ. 07727

not very big have salt and fresh fish, few corals, beautiful anenomes very low prices very friendly people too tell them Kevin sent you

If you visit here take cash or your checkbook as their not set up to take credit cards yet.

[revclyburn]

Hey Philm,

where are you in Feehold, I live in Howell. I would like to do a trip to Dr. Mac's and a riding companion would indeed be cool, you down?

rev

[PhilM]

Revclyburn,
I live just of Howell Rd in country village. It is actually in Howell but for some reason I have a Freehold mailing address. I would love a trip down to Dr Mac’s. When are you thinking of going?

[revclyburn]

Oh

Ok, I live in Pointe of Woods, off Casino and Bergenville rd. I was thinking about going next week, depending on my job. I work a lot of overtime, mandatory at times. So, I can't guarantee the day. But I'll most likely go one Saturday morning soon and I do mean soon, lol. I been wanting to go there and get some Kaelini rock, and come back home broke, lol.

Rev

[PhilM]

revclyburn
PM sent

[chrisd4421]

I know some have made the trek to Dr Mac and back....I live in Union County and was wondering what the total trip time is? According to Mapquest, it is a little over 4 hours. Is this accurate?

TIA
Chris

[chrisd4421]

Originally posted by burrito
is the reef inc closed? i stopped by today and it was closed, called a few times and noone?

I was in there last Sat. Still open but I was told that it being a 2 man shop, sometimes they have to close unexpectedly.

HTH
Chris

[PhilM]

Originally posted by chrisd4421
I know some have made the trek to Dr Mac and back....I live in Union County and was wondering what the total trip time is? According to Mapquest, it is a little over 4 hours. Is this accurate?

TIA
Chris
I think 4 hours is about right
From Freehold its 192 miles just over 4hrs.

[erfig]

Animal House- 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239

a little info on these guys. they have a new partner his bame is RJ and very smart when it comes to fish SW and FW. he used to run Merit witch is one of the area wholesalers for years. i think he evan help setup House of fins in CT. he seems to have a lot of his wholesale conections still intacked and is really turning the store around. if your in the area stop by and chat with him nice guy.

eric

[BlueTBird]

Originally posted by revclyburn
Wow

din't know all these places were around, I have to try and visit as many as I can. Has anyone every been to RT 4 Aquarium? I used to go there all the time. They were decent all around, and usually have nice corals. There was a place in Fort Lee, just before the bridge that had loads of stuff, don't know if it's there anymore, will have to check.

As for making this a sticky, I agree and like wise, how does one do that?

Keep the information coming, this will be a great list once it's formed. No more just running around trying to find a place. We will know where to go and what's at the stores. I'll try and post the ones I visit.

RevClyburn

Rouite 4 is prety good when they got stock in. I have seen the one in Fort Lee from route 4, looks like its still open.

PetGoods on 17s paramus is starting to build a Reef section

[revclyburn]

Cool Blue

where do you usually go?

[Aseidman]

I have not been to all of these stors, but I have been to many.. the best ? In my opinion:

- Absolutely fish (more coral and marine fish that anywhere else I have ever seen).. not cheap, but if you want it, they'll probabl;y have it..hundreds of carals.. maybe even a thousand at a time in stock. - Clifton new Jersey

- Underwater World: Small store.. but the best specimens you will ever find. Good selection and an owner who knows what he's talking about. His prices are not cheap, but his product is always excellent. - Roselle new Jersey

Finally.... just a hop over the border from New Jersey (closer to much of New Jersey than much of the state). is...

- Animal Kingdom (staten Island, New York).. reasonable selection of corals. some nice specimens (stocks up on coral on Tuesdays), reasonable prices.

[chrisd4421]

Underwater World- 207 Westfield Avenue Roselle Park, NJ 07208-3120 908.241.6630

Really small store....great quality....always has a great selection....the owner is ALWAYS there and is more knowledgable than most I have ran across.

It is on a main 4 lane road but if you aren't careful, you will drive by it numerous times before you see it.....
_

In my opinion, not worth the trip if you are driving 1+ hours each way but if you are in the area, you will be happy you stopped by!!

Chris

[sinkingbeach]

Bump

Anyway to keep this up top or at least the addresses and #, it is handy and a pain to search for.

thanks

[Lago]

What happened to making it a STICKY?

[Phyl]

Originally posted by Lago
What happened to making it a STICKY?

Patience, my friend. Patience. These things take time.

[Lago]

I hope you're kidding as the original request was made in February.

[Phyl]

Ummm... it wasn't my job in February? LOL! I was responding about the request 4 hours prior to your last comment :o

Sticky now!

[Lago]

Thanks!

[BLKTANG]

Hi, check this link out for all your frag needs. the only thing i get now from my LFS is RO,& sea salt. theundergroundreef.com


His name is Jim,& noone can compare to his prices.He supplys most LFS with frags.

[Fido]

And being local is a plus, as well, btw ;)

I've bought some stuff from him and been very happy.

[falconut]

Aquarium Authority, Marlton - I believe it's closed.

The ones I go to are:

- Aquarium Discount, Marlton
- Aquarium Center, Clementon
- Value Pet Center, Pennsauken
- Zoos, Turnersville
- Hidden Reef, Philadelphia
- Precious Pets, Burlington
- Paradise Pets, Westampton

[revclyburn]

Just to let anyone interested know,

stopped by Tropiquarium today, had a great conversation with one of the guys there. They are really trying to make the store better. ANYWAY, they had 2 beautiful Goldflake angels there, absolutely gorgeous. Also, loads of nice Zoanthid colonies. Definitely worth the trip today

RevClyburn

[jpl3k]

I live in the Morris Plains/Parsippany area, and my favorite LFS is 'Hanover Pets' on Route 10 in East Hanover. Their business card says 'Aquatic Visions, Inc.', but the lettering above the store is 'Hanover Pets", BTW.
Their dry goods (fliters, lights, etc.) are a bit pricey, but if you go there often and talk to the guys/girls that run the place, they give you some great deals on corals, frags, LS, crushed coral, etc. I honestly am not big into fish, so I can't tell you how the prices are, but they seem to have a great selection, and their corals are beautiful!
They also build custom tanks. I just bought my custom 7.5gal 12" cube for $25!! **If this interests you, please note: I have been going to the store for months now, and purchase there often, so don't expect to walk in there the first time and to be quoted $25 for the same tank.

[sesegal99]

FYI Aquarium Authority in Marlton is empty! Closed for good. They sucked anyway.

[tbhf]

THE FISH TANK
249 Route 46 West
Saddle Brook, nj 07663
201-909-0199

[VikeBron]

Incredible list guys. Wish we had that many to choose from. I am working in Flemington for a while. Which lfs are the closest to me. I need a fix. Also is there any Oldcastle Southdown available in the area. I found some in NY and am taking it back to CO. I have some extra bags if anyone needs some.
Steve

[coralnut99]

Don't bother with Hanover Pet in East Hanover. These guys subscribe to the theory that nobody spends time on their tanks during the summer. They haven't brought fish in their for almost a month. Coral selection is near nothing, and what is there, is under some of the worst lighting I've seen, so you don't know the true color. They will / should get better after Labor day. I'm gonna look in other places until then.

[jessiniki]

There's a small pet store, Pets Pets Pets, on JFK Blvd off of Easton Ave in New Brunswick. Their salt water selection is real small (I think only about 10 small tanks), but the staff there are really helpful, and if you stop by often enough, they'll give you discounts on all your purchases (without the discounts it can get pretty pricey). They only have 2 reef tanks, and one of them recently had an aiptasia overgrowth, but I can't say as to the quality of the corals as I am new to this hobby and wouldn't know what to look for.

[pepsi69taste]

Garden Oaks Garden Center, sounds more like a place for your pond stuff, and cement crap, and it is. But, there is a 'barn' in the back that says Aquariums over it. Good fish selections, healty, nice looking corals. Dosen't seen 2 b alot of ppl in there, but the staff is helpful and friendly. From what I understand they are able to negotiate on price, so it's a good find. and quite a gem.

[chrisd4421]

Originally posted by pepsi69taste
Garden Oaks Garden Center, sounds more like a place for your pond stuff, and cement crap, and it is. But, there is a 'barn' in the back that says Aquariums over it. Good fish selections, healty, nice looking corals. Dosen't seen 2 b alot of ppl in there, but the staff is helpful and friendly. From what I understand they are able to negotiate on price, so it's a good find. and quite a gem.

Do you have an address and/or a town?

Chris

[jessiniki]

The address for Garden Oaks is 1921 Rt 22 west in Bound Brook. They have a website, but it doesn't have anything about the fish store yet http://www.gardenoaks.com/.

[reefbugz]

oceanarium
172 RT 9 North
Englishtown NJ 07726
tel: (800)536-5960
tel: (732)536-6626
oceanarium@aol.com

[revclyburn]

Hey Reefbugz,

is this a new store. I go pass one place, I don't think that's the name of it though. What is this next too, near what?

RevClyburn

[revclyburn]

I think it's time to up date the list,

any new stores around, or stores that closed?

RevClyburn

[reefbugz]

it's a new store. it just opened up this week. im workin over there as wel las six flags. it's a desent place. prety good quality....good prices. we dont have to much in there yet since we jsut opened up. but it's worth checkin out

[BlueTBird]

Route 4 aquarium has reopened with a new owner (Dec 1st). STore is being totally redone. I dont think the Reef room is done yet but is coming. Tell Lester I sent you, he's a great guy!

[kamla]

hey guys..

is Rt. 4 Aquarium in Elmwood Park.. open..

i am planning to visit today..

BTW revclyburn you never replied my PM :(....