Where to go to shop in Manhattan?

[blowen123]

Hey all, just getting back into the hobby and see that Manhattan aquariums is closed down. Are there any other saltwater fish stores in NYC? Looking to grab some fish and coral for a new system.

 

[Geraud]

In Manhattan only Pacific Aquariums is left open when it comes to mom and pop stores with saltwater. After that some Petco locations have saltwater, like the new flagship store by Union Square.

But in terms of corals, you are better off hitting the other boroughs.

 

[JustTechWriter]

Exactly what @Geraud stated. The Petcos in the city have saltwater fish that aren't that bad. I would not trust petco corals lol. In Brooklyn you have picks between Pop Corals, Mos Reef and Exotic Reef. All have salty fish and coral.

 

[shinylights]

in terms of corals your better off getting from hobbyists then Petco, just due to pricing and overall health of the coral.

 

[June]

As much as I want to shop local (and I do when I get out of the city), the prices online are at least 2x cheaper and usually more selection/better quality.

 

[JustTechWriter]

As much as I want to shop local (and I do when I get out of the city), the prices online are at least 2x cheaper and usually more selection/better quality.

What site do you use? You are right , they are a bunch of deals online but the $30 to $50 dollar shipping kills.

 

[nimbus]

Online is hit or miss, mostly a miss. Who wants to pay $50-100 for a 1in frag. Local hobbyists are the real plug. If you’re down to trek Queens, NY Reef Aquatic is pretty great

 

[Geraud]

I've ordered online, but only for stuff I knew exactly, since most online stores heavily "improve" the images. Better to see a coral in a brick and mortar in my opinion.

 

[blowen123]

As much as I want to shop local (and I do when I get out of the city), the prices online are at least 2x cheaper and usually more selection/better quality.

Where do you shop online?

 

[June]

I've gotten stuff from a small vendor called Goat corals (randomly appeared on an ad), and they've always sent nice big frags. In particular, their Zoas are really solid. When I was looking for torches, I've also ordered from Riptide Aquaculture with their July 4th sale and it was nice as well. I'm sure most other vendors are pretty solid, even if the colors they show are not always that accurate.

I will agree you can find nice deals on this forum too.

 

[Xanthurumz]

Hey all, just getting back into the hobby and see that Manhattan aquariums is closed down. Are there any other saltwater fish stores in NYC? Looking to grab some fish and coral for a new system.

I used to work for M.A they moved to long Island city, that's their warehouse now address is

43-50 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Just give em call to double check walk in hours.

All solid advice here.

 

[Geraud]

I used to work for M.A they moved to long Island city, that's their warehouse now address is

43-50 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Just give em call to double check walk in hours.

All solid advice here.

This is such good news that there will be a customer facing location!

 

[ChadSmith]

Thank you so much for the information.

Hobbyists are best bet for corals, Petco Union square has ok fish but are super overpriced. If you can make it out to NY Aquatic in Yonkers for fish can't beat their prices. Unfortunately Manhattan is tough, I would really only buy frozen food (much cheaper than petco) from Pacific Aquarium and Plant. Corals there always have pests and the fish always have some sickness. Manhattan Aquariums actually just moved to LIC but unless things have changed the corals and fish were insanely priced, often had ich, and were covered in aptasia. Great spot for freshwater though. Tropical Island in Deerpark is the best localish spot for corals and Country Critters is also worth a trip for fish. Aquareef Aquatic also good for fish and some corals if you happen to be by Eastchester.



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[Jewishreefer1]

I used to work for M.A they moved to long Island city, that's their warehouse now address is

43-50 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Just give em call to double check walk in hours.

All solid advice here.

When did you work there? I also worked there

 

[adsf430]

Hobbyists are best bet for corals, Petco Union square has ok fish but are super overpriced. If you can make it out to NY Aquatic in Yonkers for fish can't beat their prices. Unfortunately Manhattan is tough, I would really only buy frozen food (much cheaper than petco) from Pacific Aquarium and Plant. Corals there always have pests and the fish always have some sickness. Manhattan Aquariums actually just moved to LIC but unless things have changed the corals and fish were insanely priced, often had ich, and were covered in aptasia. Great spot for freshwater though. Tropical Island in Deerpark is the best localish spot for corals and Country Critters is also worth a trip for fish. Aquareef Aquatic also good for fish and some corals if you happen to be by Eastchester.

 

[maxpower2112]

Pieces of the Ocean in Staten Island are great and also sell online. The ones in Brooklyn earlier in the thread are also a good choice.