Best store for corals in michigan

[westmichigan]

I am wondering what is the best LFS for corals in mi? I am willing to make a drive. I just would hate to drive 2+ hours somewhere and be disappointed in the amount of corals and live stock. Where is the place that will blow me away?[emoji111] thank you

 

[blueface]

The Tropicorium is a must if you haven’t been there.

 

[miPapareef]

When you find it let me know.

 

[vegamedic]

like @blueface said, trop is about the only good coral spot, at least on the east side of the state. most/all of the other shops that carry saltwater have some coral, but they're usually stupid expensive, poorly taken care of, common pieces. i've seen bleached 2" green birdsnest frags with a $60 price tag, for instance.

i've also heard fish doctors in ypsi (and...plymouth i think?) are good but have never been

 

[westmichigan]

The Tropicorium is a must if you haven’t been there.

Thank you I'll check them out. Is pruess not a good store? In the pics it looks nice. There is one in Grand rapids but it looks small to me. And traverse City but I know nothing about any of these stores. I would rather drive 4 hours to tropicorium than waste a 2 hour trip to somewhere else.

 

[TCReef84]

My fiancé and I just found out and visited Tropicorium for the first time last weekend. Super impressed. The fact that they still employ undergravel filters and relatively low tech reefing makes me rethink my whole approach. Highly recommend them.
Funky Fish & Friends in Gaylord was probably my second favorite. Decent prices and I believe he gets his stock from a wholesaler in Lansing called A&M Aquatics.
The most incredible local place for coral we’ve ever been to was a place in South Boardman called Country Aquatics which was right next to Traverse City, where we live. Sadly, he had to shut down for unknown reasons.
Chris, if you’re out there, please come back.

 

[Marcom12]

Pruess is a great store. im very new to the saltwater game as far as knowing good prices, or if the corals look good. BUT.... i have been going there for years for freshwater stuff and they are always super helpful and always willing to stop and answer any questions you have. the owner is always there and actually is out working the floor with his employees. i drive 45 minutes to get my freshwater fish there and bought my live rock there to start my tank.

 

[truepercs]

Pet Connection/ Livonia, Cherry Corals/ Livonia (call first)

 

[Gmj4409]

Another shout out to Pet Connection in Livonia. Ken and Jim have never let me down. They really take care of livestock and the customer. 20+ years of great help from them!

 

[instantaquatics]

Pet Connection/ Livonia, Cherry Corals/ Livonia (call first)

What do you mean call first?

 

[Gmj4409]

I don’t believe Cherry Corals is a full time retail service. It’s a good idea to call to make sure they can accommodate a visit. They are supposed to have some amazing coral (never been there myself).

 

[truepercs]

I don’t believe Cherry Corals is a full time retail service. It’s a good idea to call to make sure they can accommodate a visit. They are supposed to have some amazing coral (never been there myself).

Yes, Make sure they are there to avoid a wasted trip...

 

[BluTang85]

Go see cherry corals in Livonia they have a huge selection, tropicorium is a great spot but they don’t have a lot of coral, there mostly fish. Preuss pets in Lansing have a nice selection for coral aswell.

 

[Nicholas Conner]

A relatively new option is Triquatics in Waterford. They seem like super nice guys, and they are the only Red Sea dealer in Michigan. They are focusing on corals and gear to start, with fish coming later. You might want to check them out!

 

[JEREMY HELMINIAK]

Thank you I'll check them out. Is pruess not a good store? In the pics it looks nice. There is one in Grand rapids but it looks small to me. And traverse City but I know nothing about any of these stores. I would rather drive 4 hours to tropicorium than waste a 2 hour trip to somewhere else.

I will say I have been going to VI pets in Grand Rapids for a while now and they are very fair on pricing also very knowledgeable and helpful with anything you may need, the one in Plainfield is a little bigger than the other on, but I would for sure recommend them if they are closer to you. Also the fish doctor in ypsilanti is a very neat place lots to choose from, very small but they pack alot in that place.