xmenx2dad July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Hi all, my name is billy and i actually live out in Albuquerque, NM but go to DC a few times a year for work meetings. I will be there next week and flying out on the 12th of July. Wanting to see if i could catch up with some east coast reefers to find out about what are some good stores to visit. I am staying in DC near 17th and I. thanks in advance for any advice. Looking primarily for zoas and sps.
Origami July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Billy, check out our sponsor page and our LFS Map under About WAMAS at the top of the page. We have a lot of very good shops around here. Blue Ribbon Koi & Marine Fins & Feathers Quantum Reefs Incredible Corals Petland in Fairfax Pacific East Aquaculture - a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it! To name a few of our brick and mortar stores... (Sent from my phone)
swimmatte July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Just make sure you don't waste your time going to Congressional Aquarium in Rockville. That place has gone downhill FAST. My favorite coral source is Exotic Reef Creations but he doesn't sell any SPS really. He does however have the best LPS around.
brad908 July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Quantum Reefs will be the closest and is awesome. Aquarium one in Rockville is good. Exotic Reef Creations is also really good, but almost a hour drive.
monkiboy July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 yeah, ERC is where it's at but a bit of a drive from DC. welcome to our lil niche and hope you enjoy your stay - travel safe.
sachabballi reef July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 ERC = win+100 can't be beat for lps Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
Coral Hind July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 How long will you be in town? We have a club meeting / frag fest on the 21st.
swimmatte July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 How long will you be in town? We have a club meeting / frag fest on the 21st. I had the same thought but if I'm reading his post right, he will be leaving DC on the 12th.
Coral Hind July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 You're right, I read it wrong thinking he was flying here on the 12th.
xmenx2dad July 4, 2013 Author July 4, 2013 yes i will fly in on the 7th and out on the 12th. sounds like i am going to miss a good meetinf/frag swap. thank you everyone for your input.
matt July 11, 2013 July 11, 2013 If you mapped things out, then you noticed there aren't many that don't take a drive...and you flew in. Quantum Reefs might be the exception...should be able to walk there from the the Springfield metro...perhaps others have, but I haven't made that walk myself to know exactly how long/far it is.
xmenx2dad July 12, 2013 Author July 12, 2013 i am so frustated, i have not been able to get to any stores yet. Not sure if i will be able to get to one tomorrow before i fly out. Really wanted to pick up some sps and zoas
Quantum Aquaria July 12, 2013 July 12, 2013 i am so frustated, i have not been able to get to any stores yet. Not sure if i will be able to get to one tomorrow before i fly out. Really wanted to pick up some sps and zoas That's a shame that you're flying out tomorrow... i'm heading back from a nice trip hand picking some sweet deep water and japanese zoas... crazy colors but they won't land until Saturday 13th.
xmenx2dad July 12, 2013 Author July 12, 2013 I am staying in DC near 17th and I. My flight leaves Dulles at 730 pm fri night
ExoticReefCreations July 12, 2013 July 12, 2013 i am so frustated, i have not been able to get to any stores yet. Not sure if i will be able to get to one tomorrow before i fly out. Really wanted to pick up some sps and zoas Shoot me a PM. Since you're from out of town, and I'd like to show you some WAMAS hospitality, I can send you some pics of Zoas that we have in stock and I could bring some options to you tomorrow to DC for you to choose from.
zygote2k July 13, 2013 July 13, 2013 Since you're right at Dulles, you should make a point to stop in at Marine Scene in Herndon. Hands down best saltwater store in the metro area with excellent selection of fish and coral.
steveoutlaw July 13, 2013 July 13, 2013 Shoot me a PM. Since you're from out of town, and I'd like to show you some WAMAS hospitality, I can send you some pics of Zoas that we have in stock and I could bring some options to you tomorrow to DC for you to choose from. That's what I call some serious customer service!!
ExoticReefCreations July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 That's what I call some serious customer service!! It's not like it was an hour and a half drive with traffic...... Oh nevermind it was. The guy flew here from New Mexico for coral, I couldn't let him go home empty handed! Haha He was a great guy, that made it worth the trip.
Gadgets July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 It's not like it was an hour and a half drive with traffic...... Oh nevermind it was. The guy flew here from New Mexico for coral, I couldn't let him go home empty handed! Haha He was a great guy, that made it worth the trip. WOW!!! ERC is NOT playin!!!
Mattiejay6 July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 It's not like it was an hour and a half drive with traffic...... Oh nevermind it was. The guy flew here from New Mexico for coral, I couldn't let him go home empty handed! Haha He was a great guy, that made it worth the trip. +1 for awesome service!
xmenx2dad July 15, 2013 Author July 15, 2013 Wanted to thank Matt from ERC for going above and beyond on customer service. He sent me all sortts of pics. and then traveled all the way down to Thomas Circle and delivered my selections to me. You have earned a customer for life and will try and throw a bunch of business your way. thanks again, billy
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