LFS WITHIN 100 MILES OF MADISON????
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LFS WITHIN 100 MILES OF MADISON????
I does a lot of driving for work, so i get through a lot of places. Maybe we could start a post with good stores that have a good selction of fish and coarls within a 100-150 mile are of madison. Tim
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Aside from the common Madison ones (Living Arts, Aquatic Specialties, Aquarium Superstore), I would recommend Rod's Reef in Dekalb, IL, although you will want to call before stopping by his place. I've been to quite a number of stores in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area and am not impressed by any of them - not even worth stopping at in my opinion. In my experience, your best bet is going to be in the Chicago area.
Bob
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I went to Rivers and Reefs in Fon du lac, The guy had a lot of stuff, but i think everything in the store was free that day, cause none of the stuff had price tags on it. Then when I asked about a fish he had for sale and how much it was, he started hageling the price like a used car salesman.
I wont be going back there again.
I also went to Aqua Exhibits in Milwaukee, although they had a great supply of salts, heaters and other equipment, half the live stock was either Dead or dying.
On the other hand and Although, Hoffers Tropic Life on 76th and Goodhope Rd in Milwaukee had a wonderfully large selection of everything, and an extremely knowlagable staff, it seemed as though that 5 dollar damsel you bought at the store you normally go to, will go for about 10 dollars here.
I will also say the Coral selection here is HUGE! and all looked healthy.
Aquatics Unlimited, my opinion would be bias, so will not be added here, as I am friends with the owners.
I wont be going back there again.

I also went to Aqua Exhibits in Milwaukee, although they had a great supply of salts, heaters and other equipment, half the live stock was either Dead or dying.

On the other hand and Although, Hoffers Tropic Life on 76th and Goodhope Rd in Milwaukee had a wonderfully large selection of everything, and an extremely knowlagable staff, it seemed as though that 5 dollar damsel you bought at the store you normally go to, will go for about 10 dollars here.
I will also say the Coral selection here is HUGE! and all looked healthy.
Aquatics Unlimited, my opinion would be bias, so will not be added here, as I am friends with the owners.
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Hoffers in Milwaukee
I have not bought livestock from Hoffers on corner of Good Hope and 76th yet, but they have a huge selection of fish, ok corals, good selection of critters. They have a nice waterfall display in the back that is a reef environment in the pool.
Too bad about Rhinelander, I was going to make that trip myself someday. I was expecting acres of corals and fish.
Too bad about Rhinelander, I was going to make that trip myself someday. I was expecting acres of corals and fish.

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these are all near new berlin
http://www.bestfish.com
Occasional Rares, nice fish selection
Pet World Warehouse Outlet (414) 327-3737
Usually have a nice selection of brains (cant wait until I can pick one up!) also 25% off everything on a pretty regular basis.
http://www.thefishfactorywi.com/home.html
25% off on thursdays corals limited, fish limited occasional rare finds. Black jellyfish are pretty cool - wish i had a tank for them. They also have a starfish over 1 ft in length worth seeing.
http://www.bestfish.com
Occasional Rares, nice fish selection
Pet World Warehouse Outlet (414) 327-3737
Usually have a nice selection of brains (cant wait until I can pick one up!) also 25% off everything on a pretty regular basis.
http://www.thefishfactorywi.com/home.html
25% off on thursdays corals limited, fish limited occasional rare finds. Black jellyfish are pretty cool - wish i had a tank for them. They also have a starfish over 1 ft in length worth seeing.
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Re: LFS WITHIN 100 MILES OF MADISON????
I agree about Rivers & Reefs in Fond du Lac. I live in the town and don't even like going there. Nothing is priced. I shouldn't have to ask what the price is on every fish I look at. Aquatic world in Ocontomowak (spelled wrong?) is a great place to go for tanks. They have a lot in stock and will order. They had a decent selection of fish also.
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