mrmaytagg Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi all, im here visiting my sister. Are there any lfs that's worth visiting while here? Im always looking to pick up nice pieces while on vacation. We currently have a 120 mostly lps and softy tank. Old pic still on phone Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy V Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Austin AquaDome. Lots of LPS corals for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Fishy Business is also a good stop for LPS and Softies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 River City Aquatics and Nikos are both sponsors for the club and have great selections of LPS and Softies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaytagg Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks I'll be sure to check them out. Hope they are open tomorrow Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Aquadome is not open Mondays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Check out our LFS map here: http://www.austinreefclub.com/page/LFS-map I'd be curious what your thoughts on LFS and prices compared to LA once you've done your shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaytagg Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'll be sure to go to at least 2 tomorrow. I'll report back my thoughts. Lfs map is a great idea Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bigsby Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If I were you I would try to stop by a few local reefers houses and see what you can pick up. There are a ton of generous people in this club and many people have all kinds of awesome pieces available for great prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaytagg Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 That was a thought but have no sense of direction around here. I am around Pflugerville. Im really looking for a scolly, wall hammer, or clam. Maybe even a really colorful sps piece or monti (not green). Wife does not like the "sticks." Anyone have any? Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Any feedback yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaytagg Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry for the delay guys after the trip I had a lot of catching up to do for work. Was able to make it to fishy business, river city, and AquaTek. I have to say that all of the stores are beautiful with amazing looking livestock and coral. I would have easily bought fish from any of them as they are much more affordable than any stores here. Fishy business seemed to be a little on the expensive side on corals. River City is my big regret. They had a beautiful frogspawn there that I should have bought but wanted to check AquaTek first. I ended up buying a few mushrooms, a trachyphyllia, amd a montipora frag while there. I was highly surprised by the price since I was in a local fish store. I was super excited when u saw they had blackworms. None of the stores here sell them. I was even thrown a freebie because I missed the labor day sale. The staff was absolutely amazing at all 3 stores. I quickly felt like I was talking to friends. May even still be talking if the wife wasn't telling dragging me out the door. Overall your stores a golden especially compared to what's in my area. I wish some of the others were open after seeing pictures on their Facebook pages. Next time I am in town, I'll be sure to plan better! I would like to meet some of you which all seem amazing as well and looking at pictures, have beautiful tanks. Thanks Fish Business, AquaTek, and River City Aquatics. You made my trip even more worth it. Hook em' Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm surprised LA doesn't have better stores with wider selections and cheaper prices since so much livestock comes into the US through LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaytagg Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm surprised LA doesn't have better stores with wider selections and cheaper prices since so much livestock comes into the US through LA There are some better ones further south but around the Lafayette area not so much. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I think he was thinking you were from Los Angeles. Out there, there are amazing stores, mainly in the orange county and San Diego area. I miss the selection out there! Sent via Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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