Washingtonian October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 Hey guys,New to the hobby here in DC, was looking for some suggestions on LFS.So far I have come across:1. Tropical Lagoon2. Quantum Reef3. Reef Escape4. Capital Aquariums5. Blue Ribbon Koi6. Dutchman Reef7. House of Tropics8. Dr MacsAny others you guys can recommend?Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washingtonian October 8, 2017 Author Share October 8, 2017 (edited) Left one out...1. Tropical Lagoon2. Quantum Reef3. Reef Escape4. Capital Aquariums5. Blue Ribbon Koi6. Dutchman Reef7. House of Tropics8. Dr Macs9. Centreville Aquarium Edited October 8, 2017 by Washingtonian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menglish October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 Congressional Aquarium in Rockville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfivem3 October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 Fintastics in federick is awsome...ive been to 75% of the stores you named and fintastics has the best prices on everything. Also cte aquatics in towson md Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miggs76 October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 Fintastics has the best prices. I got a gold nugget clown from ORA special ordered for 70 bucks. They are 90 on live aquaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygger October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 (edited) You got most of them. Finatics in Frederick, MD Pet Plus Inc in Stafford, Va Edit. Whoops. I'm slow, page didn't refresh. Edited October 8, 2017 by tygger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari.harutunian October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 Today’s pet gateway overlook MD. Does a bit saltwater. Not the best place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harticus5 October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 House of tropics largest fish store for maryland. That fish place Lancaster pa good for pa Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeskay14 October 8, 2017 Share October 8, 2017 I also recommend fintastic! Their a great store with great prices. Also want to mention to not visit congressional... everything there is poor quality and mistreated:( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washingtonian October 9, 2017 Author Share October 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys for the input. Just my two cents, went to That Pet Place over the weekend and wasn't thrilled. Even after the 2hr drive, I couldn't get myself to buy any livestock. Too many fish were "flashing"... and I haveni room for QT... passed on everything and came home empty handed. Huge bummer. Edited October 9, 2017 by Washingtonian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygger October 9, 2017 Share October 9, 2017 I felt the same when I went there earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfivem3 October 9, 2017 Share October 9, 2017 Thanks guys for the input. Just my two cents, went to That Pet Place over the weekend and wasn't thrilled. Even after the 2hr drive, I couldn't get myself to buy any livestock. Too many fish were "flashing"... and I haveni room for QT... passed on everything and came home empty handed. Huge bummer. stop by fintastic i guarantee you will not leave empty handed! you cant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washingtonian October 9, 2017 Author Share October 9, 2017 stop by fintastic i guarantee you will not leave empty handed! you cant! Gonna stop in tomorrow!! Thanks!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBig053 October 9, 2017 Share October 9, 2017 Thanks guys for the input. Just my two cents, went to That Pet Place over the weekend and wasn't thrilled. Even after the 2hr drive, I couldn't get myself to buy any livestock. Too many fish were "flashing"... and I haveni room for QT... passed on everything and came home empty handed. Huge bummer. I'll third this. My wife and I stopped in there during a visit to some family in the Lancaster area. While I can't remember exactly what put me off from buying anything there but I just didn't feel comfortable adding anything to my tank from there. My wife even made a comment about it maybe not being a good idea to put anything in the tank from there. Anyway, not a traditional LFS (at least not yet) but Supreme Reefs in Springfield is a great spot for coral. Its by appointment only, so PM Ben through the site to set up a time if you are interested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman October 10, 2017 Share October 10, 2017 http://www.ricksfishandpet.com/ Saltwater section was just overhauled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b October 10, 2017 Share October 10, 2017 "Dr MACs" is actually called Pacific East Aquaculture. They are on the Eastern Shore about 2 hours from DC. I go there all the time. Dr Mac, the owner, travels to Jakarta to hand pick corals plus they grow a lot in his indoor coral farm. I have ordered from them and then picked up at the club meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washingtonian October 10, 2017 Author Share October 10, 2017 Went to Fintastic yesterday. Great LFS! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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