Fort Wayne LFS

FortWayneFish · 02-12-2005, 06:37 PM

My Favorite 2 stores in Fort Wayne

Broadway Aquatics

Brian and Esmeralda owners
2426 Broadway
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807
260-747-3514
closed mondays

The 33 Aquarium

Mark owner
6021 Goshen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
260-489-1638

cloran · 05-04-2005, 01:37 AM

I didn't even know 33 aq. was still open. I'm from VW, ohio. Do you still have that huge irr. shark?

kimbm04r · 09-13-2005, 04:38 PM

I recently heard of the 33 Aquarium but never new about Broadway Aquatics. Thanks for the tip.

By the way, I am from Warsaw.

Nice to meet fellow Hoosiers.

Myra

**plantbrain** · 09-14-2005, 12:59 AM

Damn, 33 Aquarium is still there? When I lived there in 1986, two little old ladies owned it. It was a nice shop then, they had Excelon UG filters, something from the 1960-1970's.

Regards,
Tom Barr

accidentaldog · 09-16-2005, 08:25 PM

I would love to find a good LFS for plants in Fort Wayne. I have been to both 33 and Broadway aquatics, and although they are both very good fish and supply stores, their plant selection I find a bit lacking.

The best that I have found is The Pet Store off 37/Stellhorn.

I guess we might have to rely on other hobbyists for the more rare plants.

Adkins.its · 10-19-2007, 01:36 AM

I love the pet store on stellhorn but it seems that lately stuff there has gone a little loose. I don't know if they are just going through changes or what but hopefully it gets back to the way it use to be a few years ago. But anyways if you watch, the pet store over by glenbrook mall (can't remember what its called) but they have a decent supply of plants and its a separate tank from the rest of the tanks (which is good) and its only inhabitant is a blue diamond discus thats been there for a few weeks so obviously the tank is being maintained somewhat well. And I was talking to the tank care taker knows here stuff pretty well. And she said they are going to setup another tank just for keeping plants so ill keep my hopes up!

Gondore · 03-26-2008, 03:20 PM

I'm new to the forum as of today, but I am from Fort Wayne. I used to be pretty active in the hobby several years ago. I am now back at it and wanting to setup a 75 gal. planted discus tank. Do any of you know of fish/plant clubs or any type of organizations that exist in Fort Wayne like this?

Guppypuppy · 05-04-2008, 02:18 PM

The sea dwellers store up in angola has a pretty nice selection of plants. They have a nice shop up there and the staff was very helpful. Can not say the same for the Fort Wayne location.

moparmatt · 06-07-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppypuppy

The sea dwellers store up in angola has a pretty nice selection of plants. They have a nice shop up there and the staff was very helpful. Can not say the same for the Fort Wayne location.

I was down at the 33 aquarium in FW a few months ago like a hour and a half drive for me, and it was well worth it.

Stemwinder · 07-10-2010, 11:41 PM

My wife & I are going up to Ft Wayne tomorrow. We've never been there and we want to check out Aquarium 33 (and Broadway) and the art museum. We're pretty new to the hobby but so far we're having a blast.

UPDATE: We really liked Aquarium 33. They had LOTS to choose from (even though they didn't have exactly what I'm looking for right now). My wife picked up four nice looking angel fish and I got 20 neon tetras (even though I really wanted to wait and get cardinal tetras). We stopped by the store on Broadway. They had a good selection of fish, but the store didn't seem as clean and their prices were a little bit higher. That said, it's worth checking out if you're in town for "33" since they are only about 10 miles apart from each other.

Treefork · 07-17-2010, 11:48 AM

I like 33 a lot too, that's usually where I pick up my fish. Broadway isn't bad either, though you are right his prices are a tad higher than 33's. What kind of fish are you looking for right now? Just the cardinals? If I see them in there I'll let you know.

Stemwinder · 07-17-2010, 01:52 PM

Well, now that I have Neons I'm not really looking for Cardinals. I'm in the market for a Farlowella, maybe some Rummynose or Threadfin. But the next fish purchase I make will probably be Dwarf Chain Loaches, which they don't carry. Craigthor gave me a lead on them from a gal on AquariaCentral. They aren't cheap, so I'm not sure when I'll be putting in an order. Certainly not until the end of the month.

I'm 31 and my wife is 26. We would love to meet other hobbyists in the area. Just give us a shout! Maybe we could get some folks together for a day of aquarium store hopping/shopping.

Treefork · 08-28-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stemwinder

Well, now that I have Neons I'm not really looking for Cardinals. I'm in the market for a Farlowella, maybe some Rummynose or Threadfin. But the next fish purchase I make will probably be Dwarf Chain Loaches, which they don't carry. Craigthor gave me a lead on them from a gal on AquariaCentral. They aren't cheap, so I'm not sure when I'll be putting in an order. Certainly not until the end of the month.

I'm 31 and my wife is 26. We would love to meet other hobbyists in the area. Just give us a shout! Maybe we could get some folks together for a day of aquarium store hopping/shopping.

Hey sorry for the late reply. I'm 32. My wife, well she could care less about fish.

I don't really know anyone in the area that keeps fish. I even tried soliciting other fish keepers on craigslist. Got a few hits and started a yahoo groups club so I could at least keep everyone together. I had in mind to try and start a fish club, but it's not panned out so far. Not enough time or interest by everyone yet.

Leichty · 09-25-2010, 02:54 AM

Where is Aquarium 33 WE kept driving and never found it.. Thanks

Treefork · 10-17-2010, 01:55 AM

Yeah it's just past Cook Road if you are going northbound on 33 towards Churubusco on the west side of the road.

02-12-2005, 06:37 PM	#1
FortWayneFish Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2	Fort Wayne LFS My Favorite 2 stores in Fort Wayne Broadway Aquatics Brian and Esmeralda owners 2426 Broadway Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807 260-747-3514 closed mondays The 33 Aquarium Mark owner 6021 Goshen Road Fort Wayne, IN 46818 260-489-1638 Last edited by FortWayneFish; 02-27-2005 at 05:29 AM..

10-19-2007, 01:36 AM	#6
Adkins.its Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 222	I love the pet store on stellhorn but it seems that lately stuff there has gone a little loose. I don't know if they are just going through changes or what but hopefully it gets back to the way it use to be a few years ago. But anyways if you watch, the pet store over by glenbrook mall (can't remember what its called) but they have a decent supply of plants and its a separate tank from the rest of the tanks (which is good) and its only inhabitant is a blue diamond discus thats been there for a few weeks so obviously the tank is being maintained somewhat well. And I was talking to the tank care taker knows here stuff pretty well. And she said they are going to setup another tank just for keeping plants so ill keep my hopes up! __________________ 11.4g - Rimless Tree Scape

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Stemwinder Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 185	My wife & I are going up to Ft Wayne tomorrow. We've never been there and we want to check out Aquarium 33 (and Broadway) and the art museum. We're pretty new to the hobby but so far we're having a blast. UPDATE: We really liked Aquarium 33. They had LOTS to choose from (even though they didn't have exactly what I'm looking for right now). My wife picked up four nice looking angel fish and I got 20 neon tetras (even though I really wanted to wait and get cardinal tetras). We stopped by the store on Broadway. They had a good selection of fish, but the store didn't seem as clean and their prices were a little bit higher. That said, it's worth checking out if you're in town for "33" since they are only about 10 miles apart from each other. __________________ The Panic grabbed my leg, you know, it dragged me in. http://panicstream.com/ Last edited by Stemwinder; 07-11-2010 at 11:16 PM..

07-17-2010, 01:52 PM	#12
Stemwinder Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 185	Well, now that I have Neons I'm not really looking for Cardinals. I'm in the market for a Farlowella, maybe some Rummynose or Threadfin. But the next fish purchase I make will probably be Dwarf Chain Loaches, which they don't carry. Craigthor gave me a lead on them from a gal on AquariaCentral. They aren't cheap, so I'm not sure when I'll be putting in an order. Certainly not until the end of the month. I'm 31 and my wife is 26. We would love to meet other hobbyists in the area. Just give us a shout! Maybe we could get some folks together for a day of aquarium store hopping/shopping. __________________ The Panic grabbed my leg, you know, it dragged me in. http://panicstream.com/

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05-04-2005, 01:37 AM	#2
cloran Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 18	I didn't even know 33 aq. was still open. I'm from VW, ohio. Do you still have that huge irr. shark?

09-13-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
kimbm04r Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 35	I recently heard of the 33 Aquarium but never new about Broadway Aquatics. Thanks for the tip. By the way, I am from Warsaw. Nice to meet fellow Hoosiers. Myra

09-14-2005, 12:59 AM	#4
plantbrain Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (232/100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The swamp Posts: 11,997	Damn, 33 Aquarium is still there? When I lived there in 1986, two little old ladies owned it. It was a nice shop then, they had Excelon UG filters, something from the 1960-1970's. Regards, Tom Barr

09-16-2005, 08:25 PM	#5
accidentaldog Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 5	I would love to find a good LFS for plants in Fort Wayne. I have been to both 33 and Broadway aquatics, and although they are both very good fish and supply stores, their plant selection I find a bit lacking. The best that I have found is The Pet Store off 37/Stellhorn. I guess we might have to rely on other hobbyists for the more rare plants.

03-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
Gondore Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1	I'm new to the forum as of today, but I am from Fort Wayne. I used to be pretty active in the hobby several years ago. I am now back at it and wanting to setup a 75 gal. planted discus tank. Do any of you know of fish/plant clubs or any type of organizations that exist in Fort Wayne like this?

05-04-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
Guppypuppy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auburn, IN Posts: 6	The sea dwellers store up in angola has a pretty nice selection of plants. They have a nice shop up there and the staff was very helpful. Can not say the same for the Fort Wayne location.

07-17-2010, 11:48 AM	#11
Treefork Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 19	I like 33 a lot too, that's usually where I pick up my fish. Broadway isn't bad either, though you are right his prices are a tad higher than 33's. What kind of fish are you looking for right now? Just the cardinals? If I see them in there I'll let you know.

09-25-2010, 02:54 AM	#14
Leichty Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sherwwod, Ohio Posts: 47	Where is Aquarium 33 WE kept driving and never found it.. Thanks

10-17-2010, 01:55 AM	#15
Treefork Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 19	Yeah it's just past Cook Road if you are going northbound on 33 towards Churubusco on the west side of the road.