Southern California LFS's

BusyGal · 05-08-2008, 02:14 AM

I would like to purchase 5-10 blue or purple emperor tetras. Anyone in the OC area have any or know of any?

Scipio · 05-08-2008, 08:34 AM

If anyone is looking for jumbo large Cardinal Tetras, you can find over 400 at ....

Rainbow Pet Shop
9066 Woodman Ave
Arleta, CA 91331
Phone: (818) 891-6366

They sell them for 2.99 each. I have been to alot of places and they seem to have the best prices on just about everything. If you go there for the Cardinals ask for them cause you may not find them. They keep them in a bare 150g in the back next to bird area. The have great selection on saltwater livestock.

They have a great selection on fresh and salt water fish. And they carry alot of rare and hard to find live stock. And if they don't have it they will order it for you. Great service!!! but some times you may have to wait a bit to be helped cause they are always busy but very much worth the wait

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snafu · 05-18-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BusyGal

I would like to purchase 5-10 blue or purple emperor tetras. Anyone in the OC area have any or know of any?

i've seen at one time or another both Nematobrycon palmeri and Inpaichthys kerri over at Pacific Reef in Anaheim. unfortunately, i think they've since sold their Anaheim store. i also remember seeing some small Nematobrycon palmeri at their store in fountain valley a long time ago. you could still call up that store to ask if they still carry them. having been to a lot of different stores in orange county, it's not something you see commonly carried. if you can acquire even a single pair, you'll soon have more than you need or want. i've found N palmeri to be fairly prolific given the right types of food.
-snafu

**EdTheEdge** · 11-08-2008, 01:33 PM

Stopped by Nature Aquarium on Santa Monica Blvd yesterday during lunch hour. I gotta say that I feel sorry for the owner there. I've been there 5 or 6 times this year and I don't think I've ever seen anyone buying anything. I don't know how he stays in business. It is one of the finest LFS anywhere.

He has a really nice selection of Tonnia now and other rare plants that I have never seen. He also has an extensive assortment of harder to find fish and shrimp. I just don't have the room in my tanks for any more plants and my fish levels are perfect. So I never need anything. I was tempted to get one of those small rimless nanos that he has. They are beautiful. But I just don't have the time. He even has a substantial line of ADA products and sells EcoComplete from a bin so you can buy as much or as little as you like. Just scoop it up and take it away. That's pretty nifty.

Oh well I just hope that he makes it through this economic downturn, I really enjoy my visits there............

markopolo · 11-11-2008, 06:54 AM

toru? yeh hes a chill guy i think he has more business than you might expect, i mean i drove all the way from OC to that store just to get sparkling gouramis they look great too!

**epicfish** · 11-11-2008, 07:01 AM

Uh, we need a meet at Nature Aquarium then.

I was there two weeks ago and chatted with the guy for a few hours.

So, who's gonna be there this weekend?

**John7429** · 11-11-2008, 07:14 AM

Never knew about Nature Aquarium. I'll definitely check it out the next time I'm in that area.

zzyzx85 · 11-11-2008, 07:24 AM

went to the Reef in Anaheim today. That place is impressive.

If you Yelp, there's a few from the Orange County area that I've gone to and reviewed.

**John7429** · 11-11-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zzyzx85

went to the Reef in Anaheim today. That place is impressive.

If you Yelp, there's a few om the Orange County area that I've gone to and reviewed.

They actually just moved about a week ago from the other end of the plaza. Still has the new store smell!

They had to take the pond out and their planted tank isn't up yet. But SOON...

**EdTheEdge** · 11-11-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by epicfish

Uh, we need a meet at Nature Aquarium then.

I was there two weeks ago and chatted with the guy for a few hours.

So, who's gonna be there this weekend?

I went back yesterday and got a NICE bunch of Ludwigia Arcuata. And I am heading there on Thursday when he gets his new shipment of plants in. The weekends are kinda tough for me. It seems I am busier on weekends than during the work week.

**EdTheEdge** · 11-11-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markopolo

toru? yeh hes a chill guy i think he has more business than you might expect, i mean i drove all the way from OC to that store just to get sparkling gouramis they look great too!

Man I hope so because that is one SWEET store!

**EdTheEdge** · 11-11-2008, 04:49 PM

I am also hoping to get some green neons and shrimp this thursday also. I made some room in my 15Gal this past weekend. I just hope they don't get sucked up in the 2215 that I have on it. I can't put a foam block over it because I modified the strainer so that my nano diffusor is inserted inside through the bottom. I basically cut a round hole in the bottom of the strainer large enough for the diffusor......

**epicfish** · 11-11-2008, 05:08 PM

What kinda shrimp are you looking for?

**EdTheEdge** · 11-11-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicfish

What kinda shrimp are you looking for?

Something hardy and easy to keep. Nothing inparticular. Why what you got?

**fordtrannyman** · 11-12-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzyzx85

went to the Reef in Anaheim today. That place is impressive.

If you Yelp, there's a few from the Orange County area that I've gone to and reviewed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John7429

They actually just moved about a week ago from the other end of the plaza. Still has the new store smell!

They had to take the pond out and their planted tank isn't up yet. But SOON...

Is this the same Reef on State College just south of La Palma?
?He never had a pond..?
What am I missing John? or zz?

05-08-2008, 02:14 AM	#91 (permalink)
BusyGal Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA Posts: 74	Southern California LFS's I would like to purchase 5-10 blue or purple emperor tetras. Anyone in the OC area have any or know of any?

05-08-2008, 08:34 AM	#92 (permalink)
Scipio Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mission Hills Ca. Posts: 190	If anyone is looking for jumbo large Cardinal Tetras, you can find over 400 at .... Rainbow Pet Shop 9066 Woodman Ave Arleta, CA 91331 Phone: (818) 891-6366 They sell them for 2.99 each. I have been to alot of places and they seem to have the best prices on just about everything. If you go there for the Cardinals ask for them cause you may not find them. They keep them in a bare 150g in the back next to bird area. The have great selection on saltwater livestock. They have a great selection on fresh and salt water fish. And they carry alot of rare and hard to find live stock. And if they don't have it they will order it for you. Great service!!! but some times you may have to wait a bit to be helped cause they are always busy but very much worth the wait . Last edited by Scipio; 10-02-2008 at 08:05 AM.

11-08-2008, 01:33 PM	#94 (permalink)
EdTheEdge PlantedTank.Net Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lomita,CA Posts: 859	Stopped by Nature Aquarium on Santa Monica Blvd yesterday during lunch hour. I gotta say that I feel sorry for the owner there. I've been there 5 or 6 times this year and I don't think I've ever seen anyone buying anything. I don't know how he stays in business. It is one of the finest LFS anywhere. He has a really nice selection of Tonnia now and other rare plants that I have never seen. He also has an extensive assortment of harder to find fish and shrimp. I just don't have the room in my tanks for any more plants and my fish levels are perfect. So I never need anything. I was tempted to get one of those small rimless nanos that he has. They are beautiful. But I just don't have the time. He even has a substantial line of ADA products and sells EcoComplete from a bin so you can buy as much or as little as you like. Just scoop it up and take it away. That's pretty nifty. Oh well I just hope that he makes it through this economic downturn, I really enjoy my visits there............ __________________ 90 Gal - 2 Eheim 2217s - 4 Rio 50s - 4X96watts CF - Flourite - 2X300w Visitherm - Pressurized CO2 25 Gal - Eheim 2236 - 36 watt CF - 28 watt CF - Flourite - 150w EBO Jager - Red Sea 500 Reactor - Pressurized CO2 15 Gal - Eheim 2215 - 36 watt CF -18 watt CF - Flourite - 150w Visitherm - Pressurized CO2 - Nano Diffusor 03 Gal - Eclipse system - DIY CO2

11-11-2008, 07:14 AM	#97 (permalink)
John7429 Sergeant (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 748	Never knew about Nature Aquarium. I'll definitely check it out the next time I'm in that area. __________________ Sergeant of Marines

11-11-2008, 07:24 AM	#98 (permalink)
zzyzx85 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So. California Posts: 82	went to the Reef in Anaheim today. That place is impressive. If you Yelp, there's a few from the Orange County area that I've gone to and reviewed. __________________ EHFIPIMP #324 V/P #15: VTS253A planted mid-tech 20g outdoor nursery 10g

11-11-2008, 06:54 AM	#95 (permalink)
markopolo Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: orange ca Posts: 318	toru? yeh hes a chill guy i think he has more business than you might expect, i mean i drove all the way from OC to that store just to get sparkling gouramis they look great too!

11-11-2008, 07:01 AM	#96 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank n00b (View User Tanks) PTrader: (91) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7,384	Uh, we need a meet at Nature Aquarium then. I was there two weeks ago and chatted with the guy for a few hours. So, who's gonna be there this weekend?

11-11-2008, 04:49 PM	#102 (permalink)
EdTheEdge PlantedTank.Net Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lomita,CA Posts: 859	I am also hoping to get some green neons and shrimp this thursday also. I made some room in my 15Gal this past weekend. I just hope they don't get sucked up in the 2215 that I have on it. I can't put a foam block over it because I modified the strainer so that my nano diffusor is inserted inside through the bottom. I basically cut a round hole in the bottom of the strainer large enough for the diffusor...... __________________ 90 Gal - 2 Eheim 2217s - 4 Rio 50s - 4X96watts CF - Flourite - 2X300w Visitherm - Pressurized CO2 25 Gal - Eheim 2236 - 36 watt CF - 28 watt CF - Flourite - 150w EBO Jager - Red Sea 500 Reactor - Pressurized CO2 15 Gal - Eheim 2215 - 36 watt CF -18 watt CF - Flourite - 150w Visitherm - Pressurized CO2 - Nano Diffusor 03 Gal - Eclipse system - DIY CO2

11-11-2008, 05:08 PM	#103 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank n00b (View User Tanks) PTrader: (91) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7,384	What kinda shrimp are you looking for?

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