Hi from Huntington Beach California!

Hi guys! I'm learning that my current setup is pretty inadequite for its inhabitants. See my thread titled "damage control for my first aquarium". Can any of you in the orange county area recommend a reputable lfs? One that will give good advice and not just push merchandise. Im looking for a place that might be able to hold my fish until I can get the proper setup.

Thanks!!

Fish are friends... and food. Omnomnom.

 

Hello and welcome to 3reef!! Gald to have you aboard.

 

Best bet is Tongs in Fountain Valley the staff knows whats good and wont push you at all to buy, I always see dead fish and when i do i cringe and usually don't buy fish that da, at least from that store. Dont get me wrong i've bought fish from there that were healthy and did good. Just make sure you wait a couple days upon arrival before buying. Coral Oasis is okay not that many corals. hmmm those are my 2 stores. I try not to buy fish from stores

 

Where do you buy fish from...? Everyone?

Fish are friends... and food. Omnomnom.

 

I talk to this guy that buys them from whole sale and he always HAND PICKS the fish i want. Hes a good guy and he knows his stuff, I can give you his email he lives in LA though, i don't mind the drive for good healthy fish.

 

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I actually didn't realize there were as many Cali members as there are on here.