ohaverd January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Any one been there? I have a co-worker that said it is really nice... I dont see it on the vendor list. What is their livestock like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy357 January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Here is their website. http://www.roozens.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 I haven't been there in a few years. Here are my impressions: - It is not nice despite what your friend may have said. It is a greenhouse with a dirt floor. The tanks usually appear filthy though a year or so ago I heard they cleaned up all the tanks. - It is definitely worth a visit as you will see fish there you don't typically find other places. They do a lot of wholesale business so there is a lot of turnover in their stock. - You will see sick fish but you will also see a lot of healthy fish. If you know what you're looking for and what you're doing, you can get some deals. - Everything from Roozens must be QT'd. They run copper in most of their systems so don't let any of their water get into your water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onux20 January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Can of worms here!!! Some love it. Some hate it. I think the variety of fish they carry is amazing. The health of the fish is what keeps me from buying from there again since I dont QT. But others have had great success with fish from there. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter0906 January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 No other store around has the volume or selection of fish that Roozen's has. As for fish health and QT'ing, think of them as better than a Pecto but not near as good as the vendors that support the club. They really don't have anyone knowledgable there since Larry left so do your homework before buying a fish and don't rely on them to tell you what is compatible with your tank. There are no posted prices and pricing can vary so don't walk in there looking like money or wearing a tie after work, you'll pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Here we go again! Seriously, you should just go out and check it out yourself. Make up your own mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 been in the hobby for a long time and have always enjoyed going to Roozens. just make sure you know your stuff before going cause with Larry gone it's like asking for help in Home Depot. it's true about the pricing, it changes depending on who you ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Am I missing something? A few months ago, I drove about an hour and a half to their "nursery" (I am from Southern Maryland) only to find a dirty, run down green house with no fish. They had some fish supplies, but it was older stock. I didn't see a dang fish and the staff was as grumpy as can be. Is there an "aquatics" section that I missed somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Seriously, you should just go out and check it out yourself. Make up your own mind. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegeman January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 The aquatic section is in the back with tons of fish. I agree that you should know your stuff before going. I think the staff is very knowledgeable but just do not show it all the time. I would be grumpy after dealing with some of the customers they encounter. I have been in their countless times when they tried to give great advice and the customer does not want to hear it. The floors are dirt and the tanks can be dirty at times but no other lfs can compare to the variety of fish they usually have in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 That place reminds me of some kind of illegal black market. It's bootlegged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohaverd January 7, 2013 Author Share January 7, 2013 been in the hobby for a long time and have always enjoyed going to Roozens. just make sure you know your stuff before going cause with Larry gone it's like asking for help in Home Depot. it's true about the pricing, it changes depending on who you ask. Ha Ha I'll prob go check this place out on a lunch break some day. Thanks for the feedback everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 (edited) Is there an "aquatics" section that I missed somehow? Yes, you missed it. It is in the back. They have more livestock selection than anyone else. Edited January 7, 2013 by extreme_tooth_decay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridetheducati January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 +1 +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 Worth a trip, but buyer beware, educated and prepared to quarantine, and this from another LFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 +1. I love going to Roozens. You have to know what you're buying; compatability, diet, max size, etc. before you go there. The eye candy may cause buyers remorse. You have to know what to look for as far as health issues go. Do your homework with regard to pricing. Some days it's good and some days it's not. Be prepared to walk away if you need to. You should go with someone who's got experience in reef keeping if you're new to the hobby. Ask a sponsoring vendor closest to you if they can get what you're looking for first. Shopping at Roozens reminds me of shopping at Delancy Street or China Town in New York. the difference for me is that I always have success haggling with merchants in New York. I have no success haggling with Roozens. I still love the place. No other store around has the volume or selection of fish that Roozen's has. As for fish health and QT'ing, think of them as better than a Pecto but not near as good as the vendors that support the club. They really don't have anyone knowledgable there since Larry left so do your homework before buying a fish and don't rely on them to tell you what is compatible with your tank. There are no posted prices and pricing can vary so don't walk in there looking like money or wearing a tie after work, you'll pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 7, 2013 Share January 7, 2013 i bought my first there. they pretty much picked the livestock for me by telling me what fishes can go together in my tank size, 10 gallon.not much selection on dry goods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 suit and tie = high prices. maintenance shirt/car = low prices Jas Roozen is the owner and if you get to know him, you might glean some of the information that he has from 25+ years of business. Crazy prices on fish. $25 Flame Angels and $200 Black Tangs. More variety than you can shake a stick at. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldReefer January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 suit and tie = high prices. maintenance shirt/car = low prices Jas Roozen is the owner and if you get to know him, you might glean some of the information that he has from 25+ years of business. Crazy prices on fish. $25 Flame Angels and $200 Black Tangs. More variety than you can shake a stick at. Highly recommended. +1 If you have a shirt with your name on it, this is the place you want to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogtaxi January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 I will say the owner is very knowledgable and will give you a deal if he likes you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 I just visited their site. They sell NAUTILIS'?! I didn't think you could get one out of the depths of the ocean, or at the very least keep them without some sort of pressurized system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 Haha yeah they do. Ive seen them there many times. But not in the last year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 Haha yeah they do. Ive seen them there many times. But not in the last year or so. Well Sheee ittt! I gotta see this. I happen to be working at the National Harbor on Friday (in a suit no less, I guess I'll bring some ratty clothes), so I'll make the side trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals January 8, 2013 Share January 8, 2013 been in the hobby for a long time and have always enjoyed going to Roozens. just make sure you know your stuff before going cause with Larry gone it's like asking for help in Home Depot. it's true about the pricing, it changes depending on who you ask. suit and tie = high prices. maintenance shirt/car = low prices Jas Roozen is the owner and if you get to know him, you might glean some of the information that he has from 25+ years of business. Crazy prices on fish. $25 Flame Angels and $200 Black Tangs. More variety than you can shake a stick at. Highly recommended. +1 If you have a shirt with your name on it, this is the place you want to wear it. I will say the owner is very knowledgable and will give you a deal if he likes you Well Sheee ittt! I gotta see this. I happen to be working at the National Harbor on Friday (in a suit no less, I guess I'll bring some ratty clothes), so I'll make the side trip. Am I the only one who thinks there is some SERIOUSLY wrong with prices changing based on the perception of how much the consumer can pay? I know I should't say anything to possibly start an argument but it just seems very wrong to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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