Fish Stores from DC to Philly

[darkcirca]

I'm traveling to the Philly area tomorrow and will be there until Thursday. On my way back I am thinking of stopping at a few fish stores. Does anyone have any recommendations from here to Philly?

 

I most likely won't be leaving the area until after lunch sometime, not sure on the time yet, but I know I will be spending time with family. Hopefully by around 2-3 (just in time to sit in all that traffic!). Might as well break up my trip with some fish store stops.

 

Any thoughts?

[dbartco]

exotic aquatics

[BowieReefer84]

Sea Save on ritchie highway . . .

[Happyfeet]

Sea Save on ritchie highway . . .

<beep> ___ <beeep> ___ <BEEEEEP>

Am I detecting sarcasm?

[BowieReefer84]

Everyone should go once. I have been 3-4 times with no bad experiences. The nurse sharks are cool to see regardless of whether or not it's humane.

[John]

I just learned that House of Pets in Aberdeen, MD is going to be closing its doors soon. I've never visited, but because they are closing their doors they may have things priced right. If you do visit, please update with your findings. It's right off 95:

 

931 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen, MD 21001

 

I'm not sure if the closing is public yet, but I guess it is now

Edited May 18, 2010 by John

[gmubeach]

Sea save is ok but they don't stock much its more of a mail order pick up place they are trying to get non profit status

[extreme_tooth_decay]

I am all about people making up their own minds about places.

 

But, I would definitely read this about Sea Save before going there (which I will never do again):

 

LINK

[extreme_tooth_decay]

Double post.

Edited May 18, 2010 by extreme_tooth_decay

[darkcirca]

Thanks! I'll likely do Exotic Aquatics - kept saying I'd go, but never followed through. Maybe I'll check out House of Pets. I'll avoid SeaSave, not really a fan of disrespectful shops.

[luceneck]

http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/aquariumstoresmap.php

Browse over to the area between DC and Philly.

I stopped in at www.eastcoastaquatics.com one time and it was pretty nice and just outside Philly.

[BowieReefer84]

Thanks! I'll likely do Exotic Aquatics - kept saying I'd go, but never followed through. Maybe I'll check out House of Pets. I'll avoid SeaSave, not really a fan of disrespectful shops.

 

I was in Exotic Aquatics this past Saturday. They have a really nice selection of fish and corals. They even have some large chalice colonies like 6in x 6in which are cool, since most the time we are looking at small frags of it. Currently they took down their front display tank (they are re-doing it). Definately will be a worth while stop.

[darkcirca]

http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/aquariumstoresmap.php

Browse over to the area between DC and Philly.

I stopped in at www.eastcoastaquatics.com one time and it was pretty nice and just outside Philly.

 

Thanks! Actually, I'm going to right down the street from that place in Linwood, so that would definitely be an option.