best fish stores in Manhattan

newday3000 · 06-25-2010, 05:53 PM

I'm doing a vacation in July to New York city and staying near Times Square. Does anyone know of fish stores near by to check out. I've been to New York for business many times but never had a chance to checkout anything until now.

heydude819 · 06-25-2010, 10:09 PM

You definitely need to go to Chinatown then. Win tropical (on Mott street btwn grand st and Broome st) is a staple for most of us.

Another good place is pacific aquarium on delancy

newday3000 · 06-25-2010, 11:00 PM

Thanks, 12 mintues away. Now need to figure out how the girlfriend and I accidently end up in infront of the store somehow, "Hey look an aquarium store, let's check it out".

DavidZ · 06-26-2010, 01:53 AM

Great shoping in China Town for your girlfriend, you should do well.

Qckwzrd · 06-26-2010, 02:05 AM

Good food in China Town as well. They also have New York Aquarium on the west side and New World Aquarium on the east side (37th street)

max chavez · 06-26-2010, 03:56 AM

Not a harsh warning, but something that I think should be mentioned- when visiting New York and thinking about the local aquarium scene, lower your expectations about 4 notches, and then maybe you'll be slightly impressed. I don't want to sound too negative, but I'd give the New york lfs scene a C.

Now, if you want food recs in chinatown or elsewhere, definitely let me know...

FDNY911 · 06-26-2010, 04:59 AM

I agree max, NYC LFS are crap, especially compared to Cali ....

jeffvmd · 06-26-2010, 06:06 AM

I second the motion guys.
Win has good prices but few choices.
Pacific has more choices but higher prices.
Other mom and pop shops (well here in the bronx) has crappy choices and prices too.
It's a no win situation here for us.

**gordonrichards** · 06-29-2010, 02:24 AM

Winn is a very nice place, theres another store one block south of it, directly behind.

I agree though, space in ny is expensive so most stores are somewhat small.

What they makeup for is good quality fish and service.

Go to winn tropical!

**KShoes** · 06-29-2010, 11:50 PM

definitely check out win tropical, pacific, and even 123 aquarium! Fishtown USA in bayside is nice as well.

Nymsley · 07-03-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordonrichards

Winn is a very nice place, theres another store one block south of it, directly behind.

Which one is that? You mean Aqua Star though its on the west side of the block?

06-25-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
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heydude819 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 573	best fish stores in Manhattan You definitely need to go to Chinatown then. Win tropical (on Mott street btwn grand st and Broome st) is a staple for most of us. Another good place is pacific aquarium on delancy

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newday3000 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 452	Thanks, 12 mintues away. Now need to figure out how the girlfriend and I accidently end up in infront of the store somehow, "Hey look an aquarium store, let's check it out". __________________ 75 Gallon High Tech Planted Tank (Journal) 220 Gallon African Cichlid tank (Journal) Ponds http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ponds/140285-pond-project-jungle-vines.html pics, pics

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Qckwzrd Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 275	Good food in China Town as well. They also have New York Aquarium on the west side and New World Aquarium on the east side (37th street) __________________ The grass isn't always greener in the other tank.

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FDNY911 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Queens Village NY Posts: 876	I agree max, NYC LFS are crap, especially compared to Cali .... __________________ My 120 Gallon Shrimp Tank Rebuild finally started!! New Journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...20-gallon.html Old Journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...en-down-4.html EHEIM Pimp Club Member #461 Two 2217s and 2215.

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DavidZ Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY,NY Posts: 569	Great shoping in China Town for your girlfriend, you should do well.

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max chavez Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brooklyn, ny Posts: 305	Not a harsh warning, but something that I think should be mentioned- when visiting New York and thinking about the local aquarium scene, lower your expectations about 4 notches, and then maybe you'll be slightly impressed. I don't want to sound too negative, but I'd give the New york lfs scene a C. Now, if you want food recs in chinatown or elsewhere, definitely let me know...

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jeffvmd Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (99/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 896	I second the motion guys. Win has good prices but few choices. Pacific has more choices but higher prices. Other mom and pop shops (well here in the bronx) has crappy choices and prices too. It's a no win situation here for us.

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gordonrichards Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (304/99%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntington Station, NY Posts: 4,465	Winn is a very nice place, theres another store one block south of it, directly behind. I agree though, space in ny is expensive so most stores are somewhat small. What they makeup for is good quality fish and service. Go to winn tropical!

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KShoes Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 476	definitely check out win tropical, pacific, and even 123 aquarium! Fishtown USA in bayside is nice as well.

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