That Fish Place in PA

dmack · 05/16/2009, 12:36 PM

Anyone have any feedback about this store? I was considering a roadtrip.

SE TX HYDROPONICS · 05/16/2009, 01:00 PM

I was thinking about checking it out too.

cbrguy · 05/16/2009, 01:10 PM

It's pretty nice. It's a huge pet store, but the coral selection can be hit-or-miss. They usually have a nice selection of fish and they are reasonably priced. I've seen lots of sick fish in their tanks, but all of my fish have done well that I have purchased from there.

They have a good amount of equipment and supplies, but if you plan in going to the store sign up for the loyalty program and wait for their 30% off mid week coupon

OCRick · 05/16/2009, 01:16 PM

I haven't been there in over 5 years but I used to go there all the time when I lived in PA....I'm sure it's still worth the trip!!!

Felix T Cat · 05/16/2009, 01:27 PM

Was just there today. I agree with above, the coral selection while large is IMO overpriced compared to what you could get from a swap / fellow reefer. They are 45 min from me but the only place with a large S/W selection so I don't have much option.
I have picked up a number of both f/w and s/w fish from them and haven't had any issues. make sure you sign up for the pet club for the discounts.

mounts327 · 05/16/2009, 01:55 PM

They have pretty good prices. According to them they will meet or beat any competitor prices, but i haven't challenged them on it yet. As others have said their coral selection is hit or miss, but they have a nice selection of fish. I have only purchased fish and equipment from them and have been pleased with everything. As someone else suggested, sign up for their loyalty program. I live an hour away and make a trip about once a month to restock on various supplies. The managers of the sw section are pretty good, but the normal employee isn't sw 'educated.' For example I had to explain to an employee what a copepod was. I like the store because I can find almost anything im looking for. Someone stated it was an all around pet store, but probably 2/3 of it is dedicated just to fish, and it is a giant warehouse type store.

circusink22 · 05/16/2009, 04:05 PM

SOMETHING FISHY is a good store in PA it is in leighton
very large coral section. they have a web site toofishy.com but the website does not have much on it the store was very impresive I think rite now they are have a half price sale on fish

JJ21 · 05/16/2009, 05:55 PM

They have a large coral and fish selection, but it can be hit or miss. It's also overpriced compared to what you could get from a smaller store or from a local reefer. However, the dry good selection really can't be beat. There is also a small but nice reptile, avian, and rodent selection.

Tangweed · 05/16/2009, 06:47 PM

Half hour from my house. Just don't ask for any advice. I think customer service stinks. Do your research on RC then go buy what you need. They did have a bunch of nice frags for $20.00 and up on Thursday.

Roy G. Biv · 05/16/2009, 07:08 PM

I make a trip there once a year from NJ. I usually pick up buckets of salt and maybe a coral or two. If the trip was only for That Pet Place, I dont think I would do it again. We usually do a 3 day weekend there at a bed and breakfast and visit the Amish. Its funny to see all of the piles of horse **** just ploped in the middle of the road from the horse and buggies.

Nereaga · 05/16/2009, 07:19 PM

I used to go there more often, like weekly. IMO, they are way overpriced for livestock for what you receive. Their dry goods selection is first rate, along with thier prices. Salt is super cheap.

Don't go there expecting to find nice livestock. Most of thier tanks have bleaching and RTN going on. At least the SPS tanks.....

Brad

lougotzz · 05/16/2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by Pmolan
I make a trip there once a year from NJ. I usually pick up buckets of salt and maybe a coral or two. If the trip was only for That Pet Place, I dont think I would do it again. We usually do a 3 day weekend there at a bed and breakfast and visit the Amish. Its funny to see all of the piles of horse **** just ploped in the middle of the road from the horse and buggies.

I hate the amish. When I have to work near Lancaster I want to scream.

sikpupy · 05/16/2009, 09:10 PM

How can they be overpriced? I just checked out all the fish online I want and they are at or below price and have what I need (albiet, a lot of out of stock stuff too). I am hesitant on going up there, 2.5 hour drive one way, as thats going to be a $200 trip for fish, featherdusters and god knows what else or more, lol.

Are they gonna try to price swap with me?

dmack · 05/17/2009, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the feedback. My kids and I went there yesterday and we had a good time! My daughters loved the sting ray tank as they were allowed to touch them. I thought they had a huge selection of livestock and dry goods. It was 1 1/2 hrs from my house but it was well worth the trip. The employee who helped me was not that knowledgeable about the livestock though. I thought some of there prices were great while some of the corals were overpriced. All in all....a positive experience.

shuturhole316tx · 05/17/2009, 07:32 AM

Very good store!!! Look for there Thursday special. If you sign up for there mailing list they will send you copons for I think 30% off of one fish item (Dry Goods). I used to use this for lights, skimmer, the expensive stuff. Make the trip it will be worth it. I used to drive there from Baltimore, but the Army moved me to TX and now I have to drive an hour just to get to a normal way over priced fish store.

05/16/2009, 12:36 PM	#1
dmack Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 464	That Fish Place in PA Anyone have any feedback about this store? I was considering a roadtrip.

05/16/2009, 01:16 PM	#4
OCRick Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 202	I haven't been there in over 5 years but I used to go there all the time when I lived in PA....I'm sure it's still worth the trip!!! __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: LeeMar 50 Gal Cube, MRC Custom Sump, Esshops Cone Skimmer, EcoTech Marine MP10, EcoTech Marine Radion Pro

05/16/2009, 05:55 PM	#8
JJ21 Registered Member. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Blue Bell, PA Posts: 533	They have a large coral and fish selection, but it can be hit or miss. It's also overpriced compared to what you could get from a smaller store or from a local reefer. However, the dry good selection really can't be beat. There is also a small but nice reptile, avian, and rodent selection. __________________ JJ "I get to go to lots of overseas places, like Canada." -Britney Spears Rehab is for quitters. I like the smell of a particularly ripe fart (only if it is mine).~BrianD Current Tank Info: 29 gallon biocube, LPS dominated.

05/16/2009, 06:47 PM	#9
Tangweed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 1,002	Half hour from my house. Just don't ask for any advice. I think customer service stinks. Do your research on RC then go buy what you need. They did have a bunch of nice frags for $20.00 and up on Thursday. __________________ Thanks! Jeremy Current Tank Info: 90 gal with 40 gal breeder sump / fuge, Octo skimmer, lights and some water.

05/17/2009, 07:32 AM	#15
shuturhole316tx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Killeen, TX/Camp Taji, Iraq Posts: 315	Very good store!!! Look for there Thursday special. If you sign up for there mailing list they will send you copons for I think 30% off of one fish item (Dry Goods). I used to use this for lights, skimmer, the expensive stuff. Make the trip it will be worth it. I used to drive there from Baltimore, but the Army moved me to TX and now I have to drive an hour just to get to a normal way over priced fish store. __________________ Thanks, John 180 Gal Reef & Fish Starfire Tank Current Tank Info: 180 Gal, Starfire Tank, Corals, Fish, inverts, lots of money!

05/16/2009, 01:00 PM	#2
SE TX HYDROPONICS Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Woodstown, NJ Posts: 229	I was thinking about checking it out too.

05/16/2009, 01:10 PM	#3
cbrguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 493	It's pretty nice. It's a huge pet store, but the coral selection can be hit-or-miss. They usually have a nice selection of fish and they are reasonably priced. I've seen lots of sick fish in their tanks, but all of my fish have done well that I have purchased from there. They have a good amount of equipment and supplies, but if you plan in going to the store sign up for the loyalty program and wait for their 30% off mid week coupon

05/16/2009, 01:27 PM	#5
Felix T Cat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honey Brook, PA Posts: 557	Was just there today. I agree with above, the coral selection while large is IMO overpriced compared to what you could get from a swap / fellow reefer. They are 45 min from me but the only place with a large S/W selection so I don't have much option. I have picked up a number of both f/w and s/w fish from them and haven't had any issues. make sure you sign up for the pet club for the discounts.

05/16/2009, 01:55 PM	#6
mounts327 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 85	They have pretty good prices. According to them they will meet or beat any competitor prices, but i haven't challenged them on it yet. As others have said their coral selection is hit or miss, but they have a nice selection of fish. I have only purchased fish and equipment from them and have been pleased with everything. As someone else suggested, sign up for their loyalty program. I live an hour away and make a trip about once a month to restock on various supplies. The managers of the sw section are pretty good, but the normal employee isn't sw 'educated.' For example I had to explain to an employee what a copepod was. I like the store because I can find almost anything im looking for. Someone stated it was an all around pet store, but probably 2/3 of it is dedicated just to fish, and it is a giant warehouse type store.

05/16/2009, 04:05 PM	#7
circusink22 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 178	SOMETHING FISHY is a good store in PA it is in leighton very large coral section. they have a web site toofishy.com but the website does not have much on it the store was very impresive I think rite now they are have a half price sale on fish

05/16/2009, 07:08 PM	#10
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	I make a trip there once a year from NJ. I usually pick up buckets of salt and maybe a coral or two. If the trip was only for That Pet Place, I dont think I would do it again. We usually do a 3 day weekend there at a bed and breakfast and visit the Amish. Its funny to see all of the piles of horse **** just ploped in the middle of the road from the horse and buggies.

05/16/2009, 07:19 PM	#11
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	I used to go there more often, like weekly. IMO, they are way overpriced for livestock for what you receive. Their dry goods selection is first rate, along with thier prices. Salt is super cheap. Don't go there expecting to find nice livestock. Most of thier tanks have bleaching and RTN going on. At least the SPS tanks..... Brad

05/16/2009, 09:10 PM	#13
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	How can they be overpriced? I just checked out all the fish online I want and they are at or below price and have what I need (albiet, a lot of out of stock stuff too). I am hesitant on going up there, 2.5 hour drive one way, as thats going to be a $200 trip for fish, featherdusters and god knows what else or more, lol. Are they gonna try to price swap with me?

05/17/2009, 07:06 AM	#14
dmack Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 464	Thanks for the feedback. My kids and I went there yesterday and we had a good time! My daughters loved the sting ray tank as they were allowed to touch them. I thought they had a huge selection of livestock and dry goods. It was 1 1/2 hrs from my house but it was well worth the trip. The employee who helped me was not that knowledgeable about the livestock though. I thought some of there prices were great while some of the corals were overpriced. All in all....a positive experience.