RockyProndoa Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Where does everyone in Toledo purchase their fish? As far as I know, there are only two places in Toledo - only one of which I am comfortable buying anything from. Is there something I am missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, RockyProndoa said: Where does everyone in Toledo purchase their fish? As far as I know, there are only two places in Toledo - only one of which I am comfortable buying anything from. Is there something I am missing? LFS are dying everywhere. There used to be one off airport rd. But that one shut down too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Joe said: LFS are dying everywhere. There used to be one off airport rd. But that one shut down too. Yep. Laurie at Toledo Aqua Culture runs a pretty good operation, but that's it. There are a few others around that I have had abysmal luck with (won't mention names as these are only my experiences)... Just curious where everyone else was getting their fish from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I have yet to buy Fish from Laurie but I will when I get around to it. Seems she has the best thing going in town from my view. I have had good luck myself at Aquarium Masterminds also, all fish I picked up there have been disease free and eating right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Muttley000 said: I have yet to buy Fish from Laurie but I will when I get around to it. Seems she has the best thing going in town from my view. I have had good luck myself at Aquarium Masterminds also, all fish I picked up there have been disease free and eating right away. That's good to know. Unfortunately for me I have had extremely negative experiences with Aquarium Masterminds - I've tried on two separate occasions to special order fish and each time I get swept under the rug with some half-wit excuse as to why my order didn't get placed. I've also tried to stop by on several other occasions only to find the door closed. After checking their Facebook it appears their hours change CONSTANTLY. Hats off to you for actually getting in and being able to purchase some fish. I'm sure they are good guys, I just have had such bad experiences that it would take a lot for me to reconsider or even recommend them. All that being said, that's two places - are there any more or is that it for Toledo? If not LFS, then where are people being their fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Honestly, i have not had bad luck with Petco in Bowling green for fish...I dont buy corals there, i go through Laurie and hobbyists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, RockyProndoa said: That's good to know. Unfortunately for me I have had extremely negative experiences with Aquarium Masterminds - I've tried on two separate occasions to special order fish and each time I get swept under the rug with some half-wit excuse as to why my order didn't get placed. I've also tried to stop by on several other occasions only to find the door closed. After checking their Facebook it appears their hours change CONSTANTLY. Hats off to you for actually getting in and being able to purchase some fish. I'm sure they are good guys, I just have had such bad experiences that it would take a lot for me to reconsider or even recommend them. All that being said, that's two places - are there any more or is that it for Toledo? If not LFS, then where are people being their fish? Actually I haven’t been in since Jeremy was there. I’ve heard it’s hard to get in, not sure how an already tough business survives that way 44 minutes ago, euphylin me said: Honestly, i have not had bad luck with Petco in Bowling green for fish...I dont buy corals there, i go through Laurie and hobbyists. I can’t wait to hit this place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, euphylin me said: Honestly, i have not had bad luck with Petco in Bowling green for fish...I dont buy corals there, i go through Laurie and hobbyists. Seriously? Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Yea they bring in some bigger fish, so they are normally pretty healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Muttley000 said: Actually I haven’t been in since Jeremy was there. I’ve heard it’s hard to get in, not sure how an already tough business survives that way I can’t wait to hit this place! yea its nothing crazy special but they have definitely stepped up from where they were quality wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Forgot about them. I can second petco. Everything I got from there has made it. Including an Aquacultured yellow tang. And prices were reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Joe said: LFS are dying everywhere. There used to be one off airport rd. But that one shut down too. They moved. They're in Sylvania off Alexis Rd now. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Aquarium Masterminds Aqua Culture Aquarium World Fishy Guys (Dont think their saltwater is at 100% yet they just moved was formerly Pampered Pets Coral Reef (Perrysburg) Petco (Bowling Green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 43 minutes ago, Craig said: They moved. They're in Sylvania off Alexis Rd now. Pretty sure that's a different guy? But yes, forgot about them! Never been in there though, any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Just now, RockyProndoa said: Pretty sure that's a different guy? But yes, forgot about them! Never been in there though, any experience? Same guy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Only thing I have bought from him was a Yellow tang it was fat and healthy his fish selection was very impressive. Most fish i've ever seen in a LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Craig said: Fishy Guys (Dont think their saltwater is at 100% yet they just moved was formerly Pampered Pets Same people? If so it will save me a trip checking it out lol euphylin me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 42 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: Same people? If so it will save me a trip checking it out lol Ya but they're focusing all their time to fish they got rid of all the other animals euphylin me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Craig said: Ya but they're focusing all their time to fish they got rid of all the other animals i was going to say.... the displays were always great but the selection/pricing were not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff70 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 My humble opinions: petco in BG is ok. they try to keep things healthy and have gotten much better in the last 3 years. ------>>>>> make sure you check every tank in the system for death and buy smart. coral reef 've purchased things here over the years all did well but my son bought a marine beta and it died within 24 hours, they told him it died of "a heart attack" and only gave him a 50% credit. At our frag swap they would not take a credit card payment from my wife but took one from me 20 minutes later. (I didn't know they turned her down) ...they are DEAD to me. aquarium masterminds great place when they opened but in last 3 months fish have ich or velvet or both; store is dirty and they are more interested in talking to each other than to you. aqua culture very nice , very limited inventory will order for you but who wants to do that? is pricey again this is my honest opinions we need to have meetings and trade more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Muttley000 and Joe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I haven’t gotten to the point of livestock just yet. I’m close to water in the actual tank though. Lol. That being said. I like going to aqua culture. Laurie is great to deal with. And it’s pretty close for me. On hand selection could be better, but sitting on tons of living inventory and dry goods Is a very risky venture. I check out coral reef occasionally when I’m on that side of town. Haven’t bought anything from there since before they moved to that location. Haven’t had a tank. Ive checked out petco BG a couple times, hit or miss on selection at least for me. i avoid the area that aquarium mastermind is at for traffic reasons and the times I’ve been by there it’s always closed haven’t got a chance to check out the one on Alexis I believe it’s aquarium world don’t make it over that way a lot. im not sure if fishy guys/pampered pets is the old trilby tropical but that store makes me angry. That place used to be awesome when I had freshwater tanks years ago. Now it’s a sh!+hole at least the last time I was there it was. Lots of empty/broken tanks and just needed some tlc. On the fresh and saltwater sides. i honestly make the drive over to vermillion and go to salty critter because I like the selection of parts&pieces, used equipment and livestock. Dan the owner is a great guy and been very helpful. There and aqua culture are my main 2. Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 well im glad i left aquarium masterminds when i did lol. @Fishoutofwater pampered pets used to be trilby. I have not made it to salty critter yet but i may have to check it out soon. @Jesse has always said good things about them as well. lets just all pull together and build a community fish store RockyProndoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 well im glad i left aquarium masterminds when i did lol. [mention=2782]Fishoutofwater[/mention] pampered pets used to be trilby. I have not made it to salty critter yet but i may have to check it out soon. [mention=1]Jesse[/mention] has always said good things about them as well. lets just all pull together and build a community fish store You know my biggest problem so far has been the lack of follow up (not including Toledo Aqua Culture). I cannot tell you how many times I have called/stopped in to one of the aforementioned places and attempted to 'order' fish. It's always the same response - "Sure! We can do that. We'll contact you next time we order and let you know what's available." And then that's it... Not a call, not a screw you, not anything. I have money in hand and I cannot get these people to take it - it's no wonder they all eventually go out of business.I will say Dustin at LaBos Aquatics in Bryan is phenomenal in every aspect - large selection, tremendous follow up, reasonable pricing, healthy livestock - he's just a bit of a drive for me.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I could never get a special order done at Aquarium Masterminds either. Dustin at Labos is only 8 miles from me. I would special order from him but if I can’t get right there he leaves the fish bagged which I haven’t ever wrapped my head around how can be good. The one time he unbagged them because I was going to be a few days his wife accidentally sold the fish (wasn’t a big deal, kind of a laugh honestly). I haven’t stopped up to see him all summer so not sure how that’s going for him. RockyProndoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyProndoa Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 I could never get a special order done at Aquarium Masterminds either. Dustin at Labos is only 8 miles from me. I would special order from him but if I can’t get right there he leaves the fish bagged which I haven’t ever wrapped my head around how can be good. The one time he unbagged them because I was going to be a few days his wife accidentally sold the fish (wasn’t a big deal, kind of a laugh honestly). I haven’t stopped up to see him all summer so not sure how that’s going for him. That's good to know; I've never special ordered anything from him and was just about to call him. I'll be sure to double check!Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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