What are some good LFS's in SoCal?

bryanfuel · Nov 23, 2019

I just moved to Costa Mesa and want to know what's everyone's favorite LFS in the area. I've been to seaside and they have an awesome collection of fish and an alright selection of coral.

PS. Are there any active FB groups for socal reefkeeping?

Bigbaby · Nov 23, 2019

If you can make the drive up to Anaheim, stop by Amazing Aquariums and Reefs and Reef Lounge. Also, Cali Kid is worth the drive.

boacvh · Nov 23, 2019

I have been to many so far in OC. Seaside is my favorite. Reef lounge has an amazing diversity of corals. Haven't been to many in LA or San Diego

bryanfuel · Nov 23, 2019

Bigbaby said:
If you can make the drive up to Anaheim, stop by Amazing Aquariums and Reefs and Reef Lounge. Also, Cali Kid is worth the drive.

I was planning on doing a Coral Gazers / Amazing A&R / Reef Lounge / 2 Guys Coral trip today, but Amazing doesn't open till 2pm

bryanfuel · Nov 23, 2019

boacvh said:
I have been to many so far in OC. Seaside is my favorite. Reef lounge has an amazing diversity of corals. Haven't been to many in LA or San Diego

Aqua SD in San Diego has some crazy selections if you're in the area.

bryanfuel · Nov 23, 2019

boacvh said:
I have been to many so far in OC. Seaside is my favorite. Reef lounge has an amazing diversity of corals. Haven't been to many in LA or San Diego

I like seaside a lot for their fish and inverts but their coral selection was a bit limited for me.

Bigbaby · Nov 23, 2019

Reef lounge should be a good one for you. Great selection and prices. Amazing A&R is a bit smaller, but the owner Ali is an awesome dude and has beautiful tanks so it's worth it if you have the time. I'm not too sure about 2 guys. They have a bad rep so I never bothered to go there, ever. Lol

esther · Nov 23, 2019

We go to Age of Aquariums in Long Beach. Dan and his team are great and they have a good selection of corals and fish.

bryanfuel · Nov 23, 2019

esther said:
We go to Age of Aquariums in Long Beach. Dan and his team are great and they have a good selection of corals and fish.

Oooo, I go to CSULB! I'll have to check it out next time I'm over there

noahreefer · Nov 23, 2019

Calikid Corals is definitely worth the drive. great selection.

Bigbaby · Nov 23, 2019

noahreefer said:
Calikid Corals is definitely worth the drive. great selection.

I concur lol Ben is awesome. He's willing to negotiate on prices and has everything from low end to high end fire. Always feels like you got hooked up when you purchase from him.

esther · Nov 23, 2019

Just went to Ellis Aquatics today in Compton as well as 7Seas in San Pedro. Both were awesome. Everyone should definitely check them out.

bryanfuel · Nov 24, 2019

esther said:
Just went to Ellis Aquatics today in Compton as well as 7Seas in San Pedro. Both were awesome. Everyone should definitely check them out.

7 Seas is awesome. I got a super cool frogfish there a while back