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Old 05-24-2007, 06:52 PM
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Ok I'm trying to figure out how to do this without vendor reviews happening.

What saltwater shops do you regularily shop at and which end of the city are they located? Don't say who's bad and who's good. I can make that decision for myself when I drop by them and check 'em out.

I have a car now and I'd like to see what some of the other places have for livestock. I'm hoping to see a little diversity around the city in what's stocked and maybe see something I haven't really seen before at the one I normally purchase at.
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Old 05-24-2007, 07:25 PM
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South :
Elite

North:
Everybody else.



I end up going to all of them, everyone has their pros and cons.
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Old 05-24-2007, 07:35 PM
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I've been to Gold, Red Coral, Ocean City and Wai's. They all seem to stock the same types of products, but Gold stands out a bit more in terms of equipment and from time to time - rare fish.

The only obvious diversity "exception" I can think of is that Ocean City has been bringing in alot of inverts.

Most LFS don't seem to "specialize" in certain reef products, so I think you'll have a decent time anywhere.

PS: If you don't want inadvertent vendor reviews, just ask who has good selection of products rather than asking where people shop.
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Old 05-24-2007, 07:36 PM
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North:
Wai's
Gold's
Pisces

Downtown
Riverfront

South
Elite
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Old 05-25-2007, 01:41 AM
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I will copy what I wrote the last time this question was posted about 6 weeks ago. Although now I look at it my original post was apparently edited by the "Mod" Squad.
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It depends on what you are shopping for. I'll list them in the order of quality & best selection by catagory. These stores are mainly where I shop so it's only my opinion, others may disagree.

Gold's, Wai's, Ocean City, Elite
They all have their strengths and weaknesses in various areas.
They are all good so best to check them all.
(I've never been to Red Coral........a little out of the way for me.)
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i use elite, golds ocean city and wais
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thanks. I'll check 'em all out over the next while
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I've check out most that have been mentioned. Could someone please tell me where Elite and Red Coral are located as I wouldn't mind checking them out one of these days.
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Elite is on McLeod trail, just north of Outlaws. It's on the north side of a little strip mall... the 7400 building, I think. The sign is a bit difficult to read from the road.
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