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Any Better Store in Manhattan?

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dickenscd

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I was attending NY Gift Show at Javitz Center last Sunday, and stopped by a store named "Manhattan Aquariums" located at 522 West 37th St. Between 10th and 11th Ave. the first time. I was amazed by the collection of rare and beautiful corals in the store, I was also extremely impressed by the setup of a 500 & more gallons circular reef tank. The owner Joe is very knowledgeable and friendly, actually I bought quite a few corals from him at MR Swaps in the past, but I was not aware that he run such a beautiful store with so many more selections in the store than in the Swaps.

Is there any better store than "Manhattan Aquariums" in the City? It has become an addiction to visit the LFS in Long Island and Queens weekly, and I hope I do not miss any good store in Manhattan.



James
 
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NY Aquarium Service is a nice place, with nice people working there. NOW, New World Aquarium on the other hand, well, lets just say I stay far away from that place. Wayy over priced....so over priced they wont even give you prices over the phone.."ITS STORE POLICY"..... yeah, the owner told me that.
 
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Euroreefer said:
NY Aquarium Service is a nice place, with nice people working there. NOW, New World Aquarium on the other hand, well, lets just say I stay far away from that place. Wayy over priced....so over priced they wont even give you prices over the phone.."ITS STORE POLICY"..... yeah, the owner told me that.
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I visited New World once and didn't get anything and then called for just a price on frozen food and got that answer so I'll never go there.

Joe is a great guy at NY Aquarium and its a 10 minute longer walk from work then New World and I got to NY Aquarium. Just mention MR and get a discount. He will gladly answer all your questions with no BS of trying to sell you things.
 
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Euroreefer said:
NY Aquarium Service is a nice place, with nice people working there. NOW, New World Aquarium on the other hand, well, lets just say I stay far away from that place. Wayy over priced....so over priced they wont even give you prices over the phone.."ITS STORE POLICY"..... yeah, the owner told me that.
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They wouldnt even let my 2 year old daughter use the bathroom... hate em. owner sux
 
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Yeah I'd have to say one thing I love about NY Aquarium Services is all the employees know their stuff. And if they don't they will find out. Things sell out fast though so get them when you see them or those dendros won't be there the next week :(

Joe will also put in special orders for you if you want a certain fish or something.
 
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i was just there yesterday and I gotta give props to justin as well. very nice guy and helpful. I bought live rocks there (at $8/lb ugh!) and he packed them in a styrofoam and cardboard box. I think you only get $5 off your next purchase for every $100 you spend. That's how much I got.

1+ is the 10% MR discount!
 
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It's always a pleasant experience visiting this store, and I hope the owner can get enough business from us to pay the expensive rent and help in Manhattan.

I will be there today to find any coral I can use. I will drive there because the store has a free parking lot.

James
 
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NY Aquarium Service ROCKS. Beautiful livestock, decent prices & great staff. My wife loves the rays they have swimming in that pond.

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New World Aquarium has nice stock also but their prices are often pretty ridiculous I think. The guys who work in the back are nice enough but the British bloke that runs the counter is a pretty arrogant little fella. I've never had or heard him have a conversation where he didn't seem like he was miserable. The only reason I even step foot in there is because it's next to my express bus stop and then it's only for nassarius or the occasional ric. I always feel guilty after because I now I could get them for less just about anywhere.

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Wonderful World of Fish has great looking stock, more equipment than a lot joints I've been to, the prices are good (one of the guys gave me a SWEET deal on a few nice rics the other day) and the staff is fantastic. I really enjoy going there.

www.wonderfulworldoffish.com
25-71 Steinway Street
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 278-0708

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I also REALLY like Aquatic Express over near me in Maspeth, Queens. It's a small outfit but their livestock looks great and the couple that own it are VERY generous with their time. This one is my sentimental fav and if I found a place GIVING away corals I'd still go here to support their business.

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I agreed that their prices are not low, but the owner Joe and his girl friend are always friendly and willing to make a compromise if you can give them good orders. I have not told my wife what I spent for that beautiful lobo and couple pieces SPS last week, and I will stop by the store again when I attend the Toy Fair at Javits Center tomorrow.

James
 
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Just to remind people complaining about prices at LFS's in NYC, the stores are paying NYC rent!!! Rent for a small shop can be anywhere from 5k to 20k so don't knock them for having to charge more. It's amazing to me that people can even open an aquarium store in new york anymore. I give big props to Joe for running such a great business.
 
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