Massachusett/rhode island friends please help!!

[Jordan92595]

Looking for some new fish stores that people like to go too. A couple i have in my area are turning into dumps and quality is awful !! Looking for some suggestions to your lfs !

 

[fish farmer]

Looking for some new fish stores that people like to go too. A couple i have in my area are turning into dumps and quality is awful !! Looking for some suggestions to your lfs !

I know there are a few north of Boston(maybe southern N.H.) that get a mention once in a while.

I don't like Tropic Isle Aquaria in Framingham, they have recently moved and haven't check on the new location/staff so maybe it is better.

Aquadreams in Feeding Hills, Ma. I've been to a couple of times and liked it both times. I think they even ship dry goods.

 

[jmac01]

Animal Instincts in Fall River has one of the best frag setups around. Great corals/price. NPS, Acros, LPS, and discounted frags. Been to Lovely Pets in Kingston, Tropic Isle in Framingham, and European Aquatics in Malden. Animal Instincts hands down.

 

[HellsBells]

European Aquatics in Malden, MA https://europeanaquatics.com/
Love the Reef in Wilmington, MA http://lovethereef.com/

These are two that I have visited while trying to start my 150 gallon build. That’s a different story but they are both great. Marty is the owner of EA and he has a real passion for people joining the hobby and doing things right. Both are probably a bit of a ride for you but it might be worth it. I included both web links. Check em out.

 

[tkd]

You could take a look at OSA (Ocean State Aquariums) in Coventry, RI, OSA Services | Aquarium Design & Installation (osa-services.com)

 

[sorloe]

All things aquatic in foxboro, owner is very helpful while I was building my tank. Plus they carry big fishes like sharks..

 

[Jordan92595]

You could take a look at OSA (Ocean State Aquariums) in Coventry, RI, OSA Services | Aquarium Design & Installation (osa-services.com)

I love them i go there all the time

 

[HellsBells]

All things aquatic in foxboro, owner is very helpful while I was building my tank. Plus they carry big fishes like sharks..

A really great place as well. Was there a few weeks ago for the first time. Probably an easy ride from RI and great people.

 

[sde1500]

+1 for OSA they are great. Tons of fish and coral, beautiful new facility, and their offsite coral farm supplies a ton of their corals.

I went to all things aquatic for the first time a couple weeks ago and wasn’t impressed. Tanks were all quite dirty. Tons of fish I’ll give them that but tons that weren’t reef safe or suitable for anything other than huge tanks.

 

[MPrz59]

Looking for some new fish stores that people like to go too. A couple i have in my area are turning into dumps and quality is awful !! Looking for some suggestions to your lfs !

I go to Aquadreams in feeding hills almost every week and they have a great selection most of the time and great prices, Also fish frenzy in South Hadley MA has some steals for dry goods but also has fish but not much. And theres also school of fish in Eastfield but they mainly have fresh water but some salt

 

[ProxyAquarist]

All things aquatic in foxboro, owner is very helpful while I was building my tank. Plus they carry big fishes like sharks..

I agree. We stopped by after noticing the sign during a drive. The staff at All Things Aquatic were very polite and friendly.

I assumed they were new; however, they have been open for around a year. I was a bit embarrassed as we live less than a half mile away. On the good side, we now have a local store.

https://allthingsaquaticstore.com/

As Sorloe mentioned, there is quite an assortment including sharks.

Local shops are becoming a rarity. It is always good to see a family willing to make a commitment.

Best wishes to all who try to make reefing better,
Jim