LFS New York City update... BETA 1.0

**cprash** · 11-15-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Xavier10

Thanks I didn't even know about this place. I call pacific they said they will have green ones soon. Ill definitely check this one out.

Yep, its 123 Elizabeth Street, so it's close to Pacific. Be sure to give both a look!

alexk · 11-15-2012, 10:35 PM

Hey guys, I've been doing a lot of browsing around 8th ave. and chinatown lately. I found that a place on BK 8th and 4x St. has EXTREMELY cheap db pro tanks! $16 for the 5 gallon and a few dollars more for the 3 gal long. I cross my fingers that there will be any in stock left after I post this :x

VivaDaWolf · 11-16-2012, 12:01 AM

Where is that? Could you googlemap link it....?

aokashi · 11-16-2012, 12:27 AM

whaaaaat wherrreree? D:

Xavier10 · 11-16-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VivaDaWolf

Where is that? Could you googlemap link it....?

I have to double post that.

alexk · 11-16-2012, 02:59 AM

King Fish Aquarium & Pet Supply
4818 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

actually wondering if the 3gallon DBP's are derimmable. can someone PM me with advice on this or link me to something?

xev11 · 11-16-2012, 03:19 AM

There seem to be 3 stores pretty close to each other in that area.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=4...ra=pr&t=m&z=15

Monster Fish · 11-16-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Xavier10

Anyone seen green and albino tiger barbs at any LFS?

Fishtown USA, $3 for albino tiger barbs bigger than a quarter.

chibikaie · 11-16-2012, 09:46 AM

Oh, I want a 5 gallon now. The 2.5 gallon cost that much!

**acitydweller** · 11-16-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xev11

There seem to be 3 stores pretty close to each other in that area.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=4...ra=pr&t=m&z=15

Flo and i toured these shops a few weeks back...

King Fish Aquarium & Pet Supply : average selection of f/sw livestock lots of nano off-brand equipment which included some deep blue models in stock. They seem to be very big on plastic plants.

Reef Aquarium : average selection of f/sw livestock ; carries premium betta fish

Royal Aqua World : had dwarf shrimp, plants, more exotic FW livestock.

If you only had time to goto one shop int he area, i'd visit Royal Aqua as the other two don't seem to differentiate themselves from all of the common LFS in the NYC area. Near Reef Aquarium (on the same side of the street) there were a few interesting flower shops. Large pots of Pothos sold for $3 ea.

rozdaboff · 11-16-2012, 05:36 PM

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.]

VivaDaWolf · 11-16-2012, 05:39 PM

Thats a good idea...maybe there should be an edited first post or sticky with a list of worthwhile stores- I dont have addresses but others can fill you in, theres about 5 stores around the LES... some in queens... and some in brooklyn.

**acitydweller** · 11-16-2012, 05:42 PM

That would warrant a new thread for upkeeping and possibly rating on lfs? adding addresses and even google map pinpointing?

This thread serves to list new stock as they are seen and its probably better we curb out "general purposing" of all threads as we tend to do. teeheehee

Fuze · 11-16-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

King Fish Aquarium & Pet Supply
4818 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

actually wondering if the 3gallon DBP's are derimmable. can someone PM me with advice on this or link me to something?

I wouldn't suggest derimming this tank. Deep Blue uses black silicone that just wouldn't look good if you tried to scrape it off. But I love the size of this tank, I really don't mind the rim on there at all.

I would try to make your own tank with similar dimensions if you want a tank that size without a rim on it.

Monster Fish · 11-16-2012, 07:23 PM

House of Fish on Jamaica Ave:
CPDS (a few left): $4
White clouds: $1.39 3/$4

11-16-2012, 05:36 PM	#2891
rozdaboff Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 293	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.] Last edited by rozdaboff; 11-16-2012 at 05:50 PM.. Reason: Start new thread

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acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (143/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,287	That would warrant a new thread for upkeeping and possibly rating on lfs? adding addresses and even google map pinpointing? This thread serves to list new stock as they are seen and its probably better we curb out "general purposing" of all threads as we tend to do. teeheehee __________________ Namaste ओं मणिपद्मे हूं My life extends far beyond the limitations of me Keeper of the LIST

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11-15-2012, 10:35 PM	#2882
alexk Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 29	Hey guys, I've been doing a lot of browsing around 8th ave. and chinatown lately. I found that a place on BK 8th and 4x St. has EXTREMELY cheap db pro tanks! $16 for the 5 gallon and a few dollars more for the 3 gal long. I cross my fingers that there will be any in stock left after I post this :x

11-16-2012, 12:01 AM	#2883
VivaDaWolf Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 740	Where is that? Could you googlemap link it....?

11-16-2012, 12:27 AM	#2884
aokashi Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York, New York Posts: 1,445	whaaaaat wherrreree? D:

11-16-2012, 02:59 AM	#2886
alexk Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 29	King Fish Aquarium & Pet Supply 4818 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY actually wondering if the 3gallon DBP's are derimmable. can someone PM me with advice on this or link me to something?

11-16-2012, 03:19 AM	#2887
xev11 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 308	There seem to be 3 stores pretty close to each other in that area. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=4...ra=pr&t=m&z=15

11-16-2012, 09:46 AM	#2889
chibikaie Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 512	Oh, I want a 5 gallon now. The 2.5 gallon cost that much!

11-16-2012, 05:39 PM	#2892
VivaDaWolf Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 740	Thats a good idea...maybe there should be an edited first post or sticky with a list of worthwhile stores- I dont have addresses but others can fill you in, theres about 5 stores around the LES... some in queens... and some in brooklyn.