swimmatte March 18, 2013 March 18, 2013 Just stopped in at Today's Pet in Elkridge during my lunch break because I noticed them on our LFS map. I would have to suggest that people don't even bother if they're driving more than 5-10 minutes. They had 3 small frag tanks, but just about every coral was completely overgrown with algae. Lots of dying coral and the prices weren't even good. They had some decent looking Fungia's but weren't priced well. As for their fish, even more was left to be desired. They might have had 10 species, and were H-E-double hockey sticks bent on selling me a Med/Large Powder Blue Tang, even after I told them I only had a 20 gallon aquarium (I actually have a 56g). Anyways, tank maintenance was horrible, and I will not be returning. Searched for a recent post regarding this but hadn't found anything.
Guest March 18, 2013 March 18, 2013 I'm always amazed when I run into a fish store and its a complete dump or the tanks are not maintained. If the store is a speciality it should be prestine and look like a place you could rely on for expert information. I just don't get it. It cleary states they dont care and just want your money.
Matt LeBaron March 18, 2013 March 18, 2013 They're redoing their saltwater fish section right now so that may improve once they're done. Their coral selection is very hit or miss, I've gone in sometimes and see some really great pieces for good prices and gone in others and wondered who would pay what they are asking for some of the stuff. Having said that I got a large colony of pipe organ coral from them for like $50 a while back, was a steal.
BowieReefer84 March 19, 2013 March 19, 2013 Honestly, I like that shop and try to support them since they are so local to me. I will buy food and stuff there. Only live like 3 miles away though. Not the best perhaps, but certainly worthy of our business. Never pushy with buying stuff for me.
swimmatte March 19, 2013 Author March 19, 2013 Honestly, I like that shop and try to support them since they are so local to me. I will buy food and stuff there. Only live like 3 miles away though. Not the best perhaps, but certainly worthy of our business. Never pushy with buying stuff for me. Maybe I caught the wrong salesman. They did mention that they were redoing things, and also said there was a guy who was in charge of the SW section who was out today. Maybe I jumped the gun a little...... I'll check back in a month or so and see how it's doing.
NateCamReef June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 Has anyone been to this store lately? Has it gotten any better? Thinking about stopping in this weekend.
monkiboy June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 Has anyone been to this store lately? Has it gotten any better? Thinking about stopping in this weekend. nope but let us know how the remodel, service, selection, pricing is!
BowieReefer84 June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 It's nice I like it. I go regularly to window shop. They don't have any inverts, but have a good selection of fish usually. Not the best, and not the worst. Definitely worth a trip I think. Very courteous employees.
holedup82 June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 I was there a little over a week ago. The fish stock was ok, the coral selection and state was still on the very poor side. I visited them when they first opened and even though they had no fish their coral selection was awesome picked up a nice crocea clam at that time. Have been disappointed since that first trip unfortunately. They didn't look like they were remodeling anything at least visibly.
BowieReefer84 June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 The fish system has been totally replaced... in the last month or two.
holedup82 June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 Last week they didn't have much probably waiting on a shipment but their invert tanks were bland to say the least
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