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Has anybody found a shop in the upstate that carries excel for less than $17 a 500mL bottle?
Best Aquarium/Fish Shops in SC
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I don't think the new rules applied to North Myrtle, but I could be wrong. I don't blame you anyway. You aren't missing out on anything.
You can order it for a lot less than that.
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yeah i know, that's what i usually do. It's just a lot more convenient if it's the only thing i need to find somewhere local. I'm willing to pay a little more to have it instantly and not pay for shipping. Maybe i'll just by the 3 liter size next time, haha.
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i live in myrtle beach all we have is animal supply with the same stock for 2 years and dwindling fish stock and coastline pets which caters mostly to saltwater and very little planted tank supplies anyone know of anywere good with in a hour or so drive please share also the helmet law only applies to inside the "city limits" of myrtle beach
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There is a new aquatic store recently opened in Southport, NC. It is freshwater only and has about 200 tanks of FW species. Very limited on plants at this time, but the owner is looking to add more as the store grows.
Fish World Aquarium & Gifts
8128 River Road
Southport, NC 28461
910-363-4091
Regards to all,
Fish World Aquarium & Gifts
8128 River Road
Southport, NC 28461
910-363-4091
Regards to all,
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Petland in Greenville is having a inventory reduction sale this week. 25% off equipment and freshwater fish. They even had CPD's as of yesterday! Dude said they are getting a new shipment of fish Wednesday and the sale goes until Sunday.
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Yea I saw their sale. Had some pretty good stuff in stock. Even saw an electric blue ram in one of their tanks. I was soooooo close to buying it.
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i just got back from north Charleston where i attended the u.s.food show while i was there i stop by 2 aquarium stores; age of aquariums in Charleston and tideline aquatics.
age of aquariums was sub par i was disappointed. tideline aquatics was great! its what you wished your lfs could be knowledgeable and interested staff clean tanks and good selection good prices and i met a Hikari rep who gave me a free sample of their new shrimp cuisine. the shops in hanahan SC. about 15 min from n.Charleston if your ever in the area i would stop in a++
age of aquariums was sub par i was disappointed. tideline aquatics was great! its what you wished your lfs could be knowledgeable and interested staff clean tanks and good selection good prices and i met a Hikari rep who gave me a free sample of their new shrimp cuisine. the shops in hanahan SC. about 15 min from n.Charleston if your ever in the area i would stop in a++
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You should try Sea Critters in North Myrtle Beach. It's all saltwater but it amazing. He had a large supply of corals and fish. Bruce is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He'll pack the stuff really good if you have to travel with the items you purchased. Go by there everytime I'm at the beach. He maintains a large number of tanks at the beach including the one in the Bass Pro Shop. Great store, Great Stuff:icon_lol:
You should try Sea Critters in North Myrtle Beach. It's all saltwater but it amazing. He had a large supply of corals and fish. Bruce is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He'll pack the stuff really good if you have to travel with the items you purchased. Go by there everytime I'm at the beach. He maintains a large number of tanks at the beach including the one in the Bass Pro Shop. Great store, Great Stuff:icon_lol:
I think you're referring to the place with the sign "FISH STORE" but it's called AGE OF AQUARIUMS and I love it there. The Staff develops good relationships with all costumers and they are very knowledgeable
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Any updates on Florence area stores; Pet Lovers/Pet World/PetSmart? I did visit PetSmart over the weekend; was as expected for a chain store, fish stocks were decent (FYI - new stocks arrive on Tuesdays). Plants limited to plastic tube assortments. Inverts; no shrimp, but red claw crabs...I bought the last 4 for my brack tank for $5 w/coupon Swap-n-Shop.
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Fintastics is outrageous in price. I moved here from Florida where there was a fish store on every corner and about had a heart attack when I saw their prices. They do negotiate some though. All sales persons are commisioned paid. I did do one custom order with them ( 7 bags of flourite black and 7 bags of flourite black sand ) and I got about 2 dollars a bag cheaper than anywhere I could find and no shipping cost. I guess this is because They wouldn't have sold me anything if they didn't. It's a shame that there are so few good aqautic stores in a major city like Charlotte. I know of one other good one but it's all saltwater.
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I may have to take a trip to Charlotte or Charleston some day then. A bit disillusioned by Columbia.
Petsmart in the Harbison area is good. Petsmart in the North East near me is pretty dire in terms of keeping fish alive.
Fishy Business is OK- except the people there seem pretty clueless. Few years back looking for Flourish Excel- I had to explain to one guy what it was for- he said he never stocked it because he couldn't figure out why anyone would want carbon in their tank. (I notice they stock it now though). He then told me to put seltzer water in my tank.
Last time I went there looking for Pearl Gourami I was told there is no such fish.
Every time I go they tell me something crazy so I certainly wouldn't ask them for advice any more then I would a bix box chain. Decent selection- their plant selection has improved over the years... pretty pricey. Frequently have fish mislabeled.
Their stock does look semi-healthy though... it is also nice to have an actual LFS. Just wish there was an alternative.
Overall I think Petsmart on Harbison has the healthiest stock in town and a fairly decent selection.
They've even price-matched me for online prices at competitors (even though corporate policy is brick and mortar price matching).
North East Petsmart told me they don't price match.
Overall though- I've brought fish at all three places and never had a problem with anything I've purchased. LOL- I even bought fish at Superpetz before they went under... that was a bit of a gamble- but all the fish stayed healthy.
I usually try to buy online though if I can and shipping isn't too prohibitive. I certainly don't think anywhere in Columbia is worthwhile asking for advice from. Petsmart cycle through staff too quick and Fishy Business haven't a clue.
Petsmart in the Harbison area is good. Petsmart in the North East near me is pretty dire in terms of keeping fish alive.
Fishy Business is OK- except the people there seem pretty clueless. Few years back looking for Flourish Excel- I had to explain to one guy what it was for- he said he never stocked it because he couldn't figure out why anyone would want carbon in their tank. (I notice they stock it now though). He then told me to put seltzer water in my tank.
Last time I went there looking for Pearl Gourami I was told there is no such fish.
Every time I go they tell me something crazy so I certainly wouldn't ask them for advice any more then I would a bix box chain. Decent selection- their plant selection has improved over the years... pretty pricey. Frequently have fish mislabeled.
Their stock does look semi-healthy though... it is also nice to have an actual LFS. Just wish there was an alternative.
Overall I think Petsmart on Harbison has the healthiest stock in town and a fairly decent selection.
They've even price-matched me for online prices at competitors (even though corporate policy is brick and mortar price matching).
North East Petsmart told me they don't price match.
Overall though- I've brought fish at all three places and never had a problem with anything I've purchased. LOL- I even bought fish at Superpetz before they went under... that was a bit of a gamble- but all the fish stayed healthy.
I usually try to buy online though if I can and shipping isn't too prohibitive. I certainly don't think anywhere in Columbia is worthwhile asking for advice from. Petsmart cycle through staff too quick and Fishy Business haven't a clue.
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The Petsmart in NE Cola is pretty good. The same people have been there for quite a while and know more than the average fish keeper. The only problems with their fish I've seen are from shipping. But they have a 14 day money back guarantee and don't check the water. That's the best return policy I've seen in my 48 years. There's another place down across from the VA Hospital. Pet Lovers or something like that which is kind of like Fishy Business, but not quite so high.
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"Fishy Business is OK- except the people there seem pretty clueless."
I've been dealing with the mid-aged guy with the ponytail lately. He seems pretty knowledgeable... that said I'm not a complete newbie so I've been doing all my own research on the subjects I don't know about. There are a couple young guys that don't seem to know squat there though. I've just ignored them since our first convo...
I was also told recently that Fishy Business is working hard to step up their live plant supply.
I've been dealing with the mid-aged guy with the ponytail lately. He seems pretty knowledgeable... that said I'm not a complete newbie so I've been doing all my own research on the subjects I don't know about. There are a couple young guys that don't seem to know squat there though. I've just ignored them since our first convo...
I was also told recently that Fishy Business is working hard to step up their live plant supply.
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I've been hearing that since the mid 90's. LMAO I won't be going back there. They are the best in Columbia, but that's not saying much. This is the worst place I've lived for this hobby. Even Fayetteville, NC had better stores. Korea and Germany as well. SC just must not be into this hobby like the rest of the USA and world is.
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There's been a LFS on Cashua in Florence for as long as I can remember. It's small, and I can't remember the name. If you're on 2nd Loop you turn left beside the walgreens i believe? Then it's in the strip mall right down from Delmae Grocery. Before you get to Creek rats.
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