As per a recommendation - I started a new thread for this:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...35#post2080835
[I am planning on setting up my first planted tank in the coming weeks. I am new to the metro area - living in Yonkers and working in the Bronx. I couldn't find it on a search of this thread - but do you guys have a list of the really nice LFS in the city and maybe Westchester County that I could visit for inspiration.]