neal90 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Not sure if this is a repost or not but, I stopped by Fish business. Its an only slat water fish store. I talked to to the owner for about 2 hours tonight, and he seems to be a really nice guy that actually has a true love for the fish that he sells. Did I mention he is SALTWATER ONLY. The store is new and very clean. He has been there only a few weeks and has a very nice selection of fish. He is still setting up his coral tanks so none at this time. What I did like was not one dead fish in the store. I have been to all the big LFS and always see 1 or 2 dead fish in the store. None in his. He spent a good bit of time talking to me about the algae problem Im having. He didnt even try to sell me anything just some good advice imo. You all should go check him out. This is his contact info Fishy Business 11005 Burnet Rd Austin, TX 78758 Map (512) 284-8090 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks Neal. Always like to hear of someplace new. Seems like someone should see about recruiting him as a sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal90 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Who would he need to cantact to be added. Im going back up there to order my last fish. He was also one of the few owners that would really try to get the fish I wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustint21 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Reef Pug is the man I think...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLS Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 sweet i shall check him out this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 this is not good. A LFS in my zip code. Oh boy. Foreclosure here I come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I remember hearing about that sometime ago on the news i want to say they were moveing from Beaumont TX.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Another north LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 lol specially if he has good prices ans nice sps huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 http://fishybusinesstx.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ill be heading over their today to check it out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Great...a third LFS within 10 minutes of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Im happy cause its closer than the rest to me in round rock.. not thats its far to run to RCA or Aquatek, but if i need something quick to go to RCA or Aquatek isnt a quick trip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonSequitur Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Stopped by there this morning on my way back to the office after an appointment, and it looks like a really nice place. Like Neal said he's still getting set up, but everything looked really clean, no dead fish to be found.. his two mandarins both looked fat and happy, and he really seemed to know what he was talking about. Looks like the store's going to be a good resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Stopped by the new LFS, pretty nice. very clean and you guys were right not a dead fish in the bunch. the guys pretty cool too. had some good stories.. gonna be a pretty good store. prices are a touch high but never the less, ill be happy when they get some corals in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Daniel Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 How do the prices of their dry goods compare to the other LFS? Is there any chance this place will be something close to the ATLs/Vivids of the world? Do they have a lot of room for coral tank expansion? I'd like to go by sometime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 didnt look much at dry goods their wasnt much their. yea they have quite a few tanks setup for coral.. i did see a few bubble tip nems for 32 witch i think is a pretty good price.. no corals yet tho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismunn Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 did they say when they anticipate getting any corals in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 No, well only question i forgot to ask.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLS Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 hows the prices on livestock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawbones Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've been by twice. Nice store, with very nice set-up for fish and likable, no pressure proprietor with good knowledge base and experience. I liked the fish selection, and all looked very healthy. Prices were moderate - no giveaways, but definitely lower than the nearest neighbor. I plan to do some business there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal90 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I picked up a fish that he had that was on the rare side and $$ and wanted to see it eat (no big deal right ?) Thats the start of the story. I have spent a few hours in the store the past phew day and he (that being the owner) was telling me how the 2 green mandarinfish were eating frozen food. Well I didnt want to call him out about that kinda fish never eating prepared food, so I didnt. But when he was feeding the fish I was getting he also feed a few of the other tanks and one of them had one of the green mandarinfish in it. And let me tell you. I watched this fish eat the frozen food. So If you have wanted one of these fish but was always afraid of it not eating n your tank, the one i saw was for a fact eating frozen food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I picked up a fish that he had that was on the rare side and $$ and wanted to see it eat (no big deal right ?) Thats the start of the story. I have spent a few hours in the store the past phew day and he (that being the owner) was telling me how the 2 green mandarinfish were eating frozen food. Well I didnt want to call him out about that kinda fish never eating prepared food, so I didnt. But when he was feeding the fish I was getting he also feed a few of the other tanks and one of them had one of the green mandarinfish in it. And let me tell you. I watched this fish eat the frozen food. So If you have wanted one of these fish but was always afraid of it not eating n your tank, the one i saw was for a fact eating frozen food. Is that really rare? My green mandarin is eating frozen brine. He eats slowly though. It's like he has to stalk it before he eats it. I was at the store yesterday and although it is small by comparison to ARC and Tek, it is very clean. The tanks all look good with lots of coraline and the prices are pretty much in line with others in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innate1 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Do we sound like a bunch of junkies looking for another score or what. Hello my name is D.R. and I'm an addict. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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