Back in Boston...LFS situation?

Tropic Isle probably has the largest selection of fish and plants, but not a whole lot of variety shrimp-wise, though they may have expanded since I was last there. They are also not T accessible.

Big Fish Little Fish is near Porter square, and much more accessible via public transportation. They have a fairly small quantities and varieties and are a bit pricier. However, I've been impressed with the size of the filter shrimp I've gotten there--much larger than the one's I ordered online. Their dwarf shrimp also have nice color, but they don't usually carry large quantities of them.

The only other LFS I've been to is The Fish Nook in Acton, which is difficult to get to on public transportation, and is not as good as Tropic Isle.

If you can get there, Uncle Ned's Fish Factory in Millis is the best LFS in MA imo. Unreal selection of cichlids and rare FW fish. Just don't expect zebra danios or neon tetras. Also have some of the nicest employees ever.

mr.gaboozlebag said:

If you can get there, Uncle Ned's Fish Factory in Millis is the best LFS in MA imo. Unreal selection of cichlids and rare FW fish. Just don't expect zebra danios or neon tetras. Also have some of the nicest employees ever.

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Always have some nice cardinal tetras though agreed, they have some great fish in there.

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Out of curiosity, what is the shrimp selection like at Uncle Ned's?

Check out Aqua world in Chinatown! It's a very small shop, but they have driftwood, rocks, and a few varieties of dwarf shrimp. They've also got VERY pretty betta fish (and well taken care of), as well as more exotic, larger varieties of fish. Its packed full, but the shop owners have always been very nice. =)

Awesome, thanks guys. Sounds like I'll have several places to check out. I may have to get a zipcar and visit Tropic Isle and Uncle Ned's one day.

Archaeofish said:

Out of curiosity, what is the shrimp selection like at Uncle Ned's?

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Minimal availability some of the time and I think a little pricey for shrimp. But can't be beat for fish selection. I've bought almost all of my fish there over the last several years and I have 8 tanks, although 4 are only 5g's. Not a pretty place but really great stock and they will special order too. Often has a nice selection of plants as well.

AquaWorld is gone but he's got a new shop in Quincy and aquatic treasures in Watertown. Same owner

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Yeah, Ned's tha Man! Just a cool guy. Place is amazing. He de-worms everything and gets them feeding before you buy them for the most part. Any questions are answered by knowledgeable staff. It's fun to just pick his brain. That place in Acton is really nice too just not nearly as big. More apistos than Ned but pricier. There used to be a half-decent pet store on Harvard ave in Allston. It's been years but I'm sure the hipsters have kept them in business. I also happened apon a decent fish store in the independence mall on the south shore: brichardi cichlids, some cool puffers and synos - and the price was right. I'd drive down again

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Ps that new aqua world is on billings rd in Quincy. Cool guy, lots of neos

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What is the name of the new shop in quincy? I was just wondering about local fish shops today and happen to see someone post here recently. So glad they moved and didn't just shut down!

I really don't remember but it's hard to miss. It's across from the fishmonger and next to a Chinese restaurant right on billings road about a block or two from Hancock

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I'm heading over there today, I'll get the exact address

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Lovely Pets Aquarium Store in Quincy is one of the better ones I've been in. They had a dozen species of shrimp when I was there, too.

Quincy Aquarium is a decent stop. Picked up 5 more rummynose tetras the other week from him. $5- each, all healthy, and survived. Had some killifish, and neo shrimp, lot's of goldfish. Chinese made rimless tanks as shop tanks, does saltwater as well.

Definately worth the trip to check out if in the area. Neds, tropical isle, lovely pets, fish nook, quincy aquarium are my main 5 go to stores at this point. Not much else out there.
Fin fur feather in Hanover just sold over the weekend, its going to be geared towards birds, and reptiles. Krystal in Auburn closed. Saltwater scene is a hit or miss now as well for shops.

CrypticLifeStyle said:

Quincy Aquarium is a decent stop. Picked up 5 more rummynose tetras the other week from him. $5- each, all healthy, and survived. Had some killifish, and neo shrimp, lot's of goldfish. Chinese made rimless tanks as shop tanks, does saltwater as well.

Definately worth the trip to check out if in the area. Neds, tropical isle, lovely pets, fish nook, quincy aquarium are my main 5 go to stores at this point. Not much else out there.
Fin fur feather in Hanover just sold over the weekend, its going to be geared towards birds, and reptiles. Krystal in Auburn closed. Saltwater scene is a hit or miss now as well for shops.

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Just went to Quincy Aquarium! Talked to the shop owner for about 30 minutes - he's a really amazing guy! Cared a ton about the fish he had for sale and a lot about how the business works. I saw some rummynoses and they looked beautiful. He had a lot of baby fish which he had been breeding himself; always a good sign that its a passion and not just a business.

I'll check out the other shops, too. Someone else mentioned lovely pets so I definitely need to go there. =)

Rinfish said:

Just went to Quincy Aquarium! Talked to the shop owner for about 30 minutes - he's a really amazing guy! Cared a ton about the fish he had for sale and a lot about how the business works. I saw some rummynoses and they looked beautiful. He had a lot of baby fish which he had been breeding himself; always a good sign that its a passion and not just a business.

I'll check out the other shops, too. Someone else mentioned lovely pets so I definitely need to go there. =)

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Can't be the same one I went to a few weeks ago? It was disgusting, tanks had food so rotten that it looked like it was actually alive, dead fish everywhere, the discus were all on the verge of death and most fish showed signs of disease. The stupid blood parrots were under such intense red light some of their eyes were messed up?? Lots of goldfish though...

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