Maximum Reef Aquatics Status

[Ponyboy]

I hear same owner Ralph two different store names
As long as its the same great staff and live stock it will be a winning combo anywhere

 

[friedwilly]

Dubs - No disrespect to the Bronx! It's just there has been very few quality dedicated reef/fish shops in Westchester and when there has been they either close or move out of Westchester.

 

[JuanSalgado]

I think The Bronx Is A Great Move For The Business I Know So Many Saltwater Owners In The Bronx & ain't scare to spend the money so they will be happy with the prices they will be getting for fish now with MR coming to their area. It's even closer for people that live in Manhattan.

 

[oh207]

I've always thought of Yonkers as a part of the Bronx...I hope that I don't upset anyone by saying that...but common, they're like the sixth borough!
Does the physical address really makes the store? I don't think so...I'm looking forward to going back soon to take advantage of the great deals.

 

[albano]

I've always thought of Yonkers as a part of the Bronx...I hope that I don't upset anyone by saying that...but common, they're like the sixth borough!...

Actually the Bronx was a part of Westchester!

 

[Fishtankfrank]

I bought a beautiful regal angelfish today from max reef for 85 dollars. The thing is 5 inches and fat. Unreal pricing and the most helpful and knowledgable staff I've encountered yet. Special Thanks to the staff today for hooking me and my dad up! We'll be back next week.
Ps- you guys should think about opening in the Whitestone bayside area because there are no good stores here.

 

[Rob&Gab]

I bought a beautiful regal angelfish today from max reef for 85 dollars. The thing is 5 inches and fat. Unreal pricing and the most helpful and knowledgable staff I've encountered yet. Special Thanks to the staff today for hooking me and my dad up! We'll be back next week.
Ps- you guys should think about opening in the Whitestone bayside area because there are no good stores here.

lol telll me about it! they so need too.

 

[Pazzoman]

I was there today, had some nice snowflakes at like $25 if i remember

 

[coralcruze]

love this place however, pricing has been ok on fish but some corals are more than other places, namely SPS colonies and even LPS colonies as well. The only thing they are missing the boat on is setting up a frag tank. although they have some frags thier sps frags is non existant.

 

[brand]

Complaint department is closed tonight.

 

[brand]

20 for snowflakes...
How much cheaper can they get that's a steal. Some guy beat me to a 3 inch one. ....really fat healthy.....

 

[coralcruze]

personally I think the smartest move for MR is to go north not south. IMHO

 

[brand]

Pazzo man my bird needs new home.

 

[coralcruze]

20 for snowflakes...
How much cheaper can they get that's a steal. Some guy beat me to a 3 inch one. ....really fat healthy.....

yah like I said fish prices are good.

 

[piranhapat]

Been with MR since Mt Vernon store. Just before Ralph move to Yonkers. He's little store was starting to get popular. But Ralph had a store in New Rochelle few years back. Store just didn't make it for a few reason. Now I hear a store in the Bronx. But heard it was going to be just for wholesale. So I don't know if its going to be open to public. I think it might be a mistake for other store. Simply because MR is 90% fish . Now is going to do upgrade in coral. Which seems to be going in right direction. Still lacking in some brand name supply in stock. But can order if you need to. There's no place that sells fish as cheap and healthy as MR. Also a new name to come. Location is key to successful store. Westchester had a lot more pet stores years ago before saltwater was big. Now that Petsmart and Petco moved in. Your local LFS are almost gone. Yet only one carries saltwater fish which is very small and unhealthy. Used to be Pet discount which disappear from Westchester. Which had saltwater section. So the question is if it's wholesale or not. MR will be doing business against is own stores. If he don't do frags which is where the hobby is at. People just don't want to spend a lot a money on colony that might not make it. Rather lose $15 -$30 on frag. Bronx location is a good location. For one renting a store might be cheaper. But parking in the Bronx is a problem. I guess we can wait and see what Ralph does. Best of luck to Ralph and will always support his store.

 

[coralcruze]

People just don't want to spend a lot a money on colony that might not make it. Rather lose $15 -$30 on frag.

+1 not to mention people want to see the growth and want variety...

I've been suggesting this to them every time I go there... and do you remember thier first store in Mt. V? in the back they had three frag tanks.

 

[friedwilly]

personally I think the smartest move for MR is to go north not south. IMHO

That would be nice, there is nothing north of 287.

 

[albano]

That would be nice, there is nothing north of 287.

Believe it or not, there is a store in Bedford Hills, and 1 in Armonk!...but there is none better than Max!

 

[Jim]

Believe it or not, there is a store in Bedford Hills, and 1 in Armonk!...but there is none better than Max!

There is also one in Elmsford.

 

[sun1914]

There is also one in Elmsford.

Jawz.net is the place in Elmsford. It's okay...nothing like Max Reef though and the prices aren't even close. Ralph has the game in a choke hold right now....LOL