NJ Local Fish Stores

[Phyl]

Time to give the list a fresh start! The old thread can be found here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=528721



NORTH
Adam's Pet Safari RT 513 (Main St.) and Rt. 206, Chester, NJ (908)879-8998
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter 504 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ, 201-229-0555
Rt. 4 Aquarium 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 201.797.6650
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013 973.365.0200
Animal House 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239
Pet Place II 1462 RT 23 North Wayne, NJ 09470 973.305.8842
Rainbow Aquarium 1487 RT 23 South Wayne, NJ 07035 973.694.9675
The Fish Tank Man 527 Belmont Ave. Haledon, NJ 973.389.2255
Tropical fish Wholesale Rt 4 Fort Lee
Underwater world 207 Westfield Avenue Roselle Park, NJ 07208 908.241.6630
Kazimir's Pet Shop Hackensack, NJ
The Fish Tank 249 Route 46 West, Saddle Brook, nj 07663 201-909-0199
Just Fish 287 Newton Sparta Rd. Newton, N.J. 07860 973.383.0333
Ocean Gallery II 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100
Pet Shanty 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262
Shark Aquarium 245 Route 22, Hillside, NJ, phone 973-923-3200


CENTRAL
The Reefs, Inc. 288 Rt. 22 West Green Brook, NJ 732.424.2050
Hanover Pet 200 Rt 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Animals & Things 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515
PETCO Sommerville
Pets Pets Pets JFK Blvd (off of Easton Ave), New Brunswick
Garden Oaks 1921 Rt 22 West, Bound Brook, NJ
Oceanarium 172 RT 9 North, Englishtown NJ 07726
Fishtails 2150 Rt 88 Brick town NJ 08723 732.714.0040
Tropiquarium Rt. 35 Neptune, NJ
Fish Fetish 101 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ
Animal Kingdom 1334 Route 9 - Toms River, NJ 08753
Rt 88 Pet world Brick NJ

SOUTH
Ocean Aquarium 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aquarium Center 1295-97 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon NJ 08021. 856-627-6262
Aquarium Discount Pet Center Marlton NJ
Allquatics Trenton/Hamilton NJ http://www.allquatics.com/
Aqua Oceans 2175 Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ
Precious Pets 625 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520 609-448-8444
My Pet Friends Brigantine, New Jersey

Store Locator Map (http://zoyzoy.com/aquarium/aquariumstoresmap.asp?Zip=08610&Size=800)

A few features:
- Each of the points on the map is "clickable" and will reveal additional details like website, email, and telphone contact info.
- Configurable map center (based on a zip code)
- Configurable map size
- Driving directions
- Each map allows for panning in every direction (via click and drag) and zooming (see the controls in the upper right corner.
- ...more to come including store reviews and ratings


Please feel free to post updates as you know more about a store or find a new one (or a defunct one).

[revclyburn]

Thanks Phyl

I was thinking we needed to update the list
Rev

[DaveNJ]

For south jersey add
Aquarium Authority Route 70 East, Marlton (before marlton circle)
Value Pet (I think thats the name) Route 130 Pennsauken

[panmanmatt]

Originally posted by DaveNJ
For south jersey add
Aquarium Authority Route 70 East, Marlton (before marlton circle)


Are they even still open? I was past there last month and the store looked empty. Last few times before that, they had next to nothing in stock and what they did have looked terrible.

[reef_enthusiast]

Is Seatopia Aquatics still open? They are definitely not where they used to be at 685 Bergen Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657. I went to swing by there after work yesterday and it's now a dance studio. Just wanted to let people know to save them a trip.

[jimroth]

Adam's Pet Safari, now in the shopping center corner of RT 513 (Main St.) and Rt. 206 in Chester. They had a lot of problems with the saltwater section after they moved, but it's OK now, they carry some good SW equipment like the SCWD, kalkwasser, etc. Carry parts like impellers for powerheads. Good selection of frozen foods. Some of the people working there have reefs. (908)879-8998.

[Ortho Bill]

The Aquarium Authority is indeed closed..... Bill

[savager]

Seatopia on Bergen Blvd is definately closed. I am not sure where they moved or just closed all together. I live few blocks off from there and now it's dance studio. It's pretty sad because I just got into this hobby and one of the closest LFS is closed =(

[panmanmatt]

Originally posted by Ortho Bill
The Aquarium Authority is indeed closed..... Bill



Thanks Bill. I thought as much. It's a real shame because they had some good stock and great prices back in the day.

[Ortho Bill]

We neglected to add the Aquarium Center in Blackwood. Bill

[tony13]

I was on heading south on Rt 9, north of Freehold when I noticed a new store opening up. It was on the north bound side and I think it was a custom tank builder. Sorry about the poor description, but does anyone have any info about this place?
Tony

[revclyburn]

That's Oceanarium

it's a new store. I stopped by they Saturday. THe store will officially be opened on Wednesday, one of the owners said that he will have in a bunch of stuff. I look at the LR he had, looks good, some bracnh, fiji, and some stuff he said he was using to cycle the tanks with, but it had a lot of life on it. Had some nice Angels, and a few other fish. But, not a lot. I hope it stays around as we all know how fast a store can come and go. I mentioned that Pynces said some thing about the store online, and he was surprised. MAYBE, NJRC can arrange something with them, like group buys or discounts, that would be a good way to get new members, PHYL.

Anyway, I'll write more about it Wednesday, I'll stop in and see what's up on my way to work. I want to see what corals and agnels he can get. Said he could get a Peppermint Angel, but I don't have that kinda of loot. That's a 2,500 to 5k fish. Anybody got 1995 to 5k to lend me??????

RevClyburn

[tony13]

I thought the sign out front said custom built aquariums, but I was doing 65 at the time. Could you find out if there building tanks also?
Thanks,
Tony

[FD3S]

Originally posted by tony13
I thought the sign out front said custom built aquariums, but I was doing 65 at the time. Could you find out if there building tanks also?
Thanks,
Tony

I was told by the owner that they can build whatever you want to suite your needs.

[joetbs]

Originally posted by revclyburn
Said he could get a Peppermint Angel, but I don't have that kinda of loot. That's a 2,500 to 5k fish. Anybody got 1995 to 5k to lend me??????


I doubt he can get one as the diver is no longer collecting them and hasn't been for over a year. Add to that the fact that they would go to Japan, especially when they get 2-3x what we are willing to pay.

joe

[rxpertbria]

Aquarium Center 1295-97 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon NJ 08021 ...856-627-6262......... I ordered a Custom Oceanic 450 gallon tank and all the equip from them. I delt with the owner Dominick and he was very helpful. They have a very large fish room at the store too.

[steve68]

Eagle Reef Systems Inc.

Grand Opening Oct. 1, 2005
With 10% off!

http://eaglereefsystemsinc.com

[revclyburn]

Cool

the more stores the better, hopefully there will be great prices at this store. We have enough expensive stores around.

Rev

[sharks]

Please add the zip codes if possible to the list up top.
That way they can be added to jeffrey_ropp's map.

[the tiler]

Stoped by and saw Bob from the Eagle Reefs this morning. He said that he might not be open on the 1st but by the 7th.
If you dont know Bob he was the guy running The Reefs Inc in Greenbrook. The Partnership had a falling out and now he is starting a new store.

Jason

[pmui]

will the pricing at E.R. be better (less) that the T.R.I.?

[jimroth]

Visited the Fish Tank yesterday. It's great, worth a trip from anywhere (in NJ).

[the tiler]

pmui

I will say something to him about the prices

Jason

[pmui]

the assortment and quality is great but the pricing is a bit steep.

[pepsi69taste]

Don't forget Garden Oaks in Bound Brook, 08805. Nice reef and a new rack tank.

[nikoendo]

aqua oceans is a good store... steve is pretty cool.

[PryncesNewbie]

I just stumbled on a store in keyport, nj. PETS PLUS its small and they don't have a wide selection, but they do have very reasonable prices--almost as cheap as buying online but without the shipping.

[revclyburn]

Where in Keyport?

Rev

[PryncesNewbie]

rte 36--airport plaza

[the tiler]

I think they will be open tomarrow
You will ned to check ther web sight
Jason

[tranz]

You can add Aquarium Warehouse on Rt 4 East towards NYC right before the Hilton Hotel. The whole place was just renovated and its open now. The whole place is 100x better than before. The prices are cheaper than most store I go too.

[mott768]

WWW.TFJPETCENTER.COM Is a on-line store in toms river that lets you pick items up. They just sell dry goods tho, I ordered a few things from them and they let me pick the stuff up to save the shipping, Faith & Tom are really nice people. They also do special orders, I just ordered the Aquafuge PS small with light kit from them.

[Dan0504]

my best friends dad owns Aquarium Wholesale in fort lee, they relocated to little ferry and i think they changed the name to Marons Internatiol or c2c aquatics

[stan zemanek]

theres a samll pet store in hacketstown on main st. (rt. 46) they have salt fish and corals. you have to go down into the basement all the way back into this little room kinda spooky but every once in awhile they have some nice stuff. its a good store for the staples, salt, filter pads, pumps, powerheads, stuff like that.

[Fredy]

The Store in Hackettstown is "Hackettstown Pet & Supplies"
The owner is Jim Bunting. By far one of the best places I have been to in NJ. I have purchased thousands in equipment and fish from him. He has the best prices by far in the area on equipment and fish. He wont sell you sick fish and prefers to quarentine his fish before you take them home. If there is something you are looking for he will order it for you, wether it be fish or equipment.

He is currently working on setting up a nother seperate reef room down stairs.

Address; 141 Main St, Hackettstown 07852
ph# 908-852-3151

Fredy

[salty28]

I stopped by the old Aquarium Authority in Marlton, it is now called "In Living Color".. Not open yet but he has quite an impressive set up. Live stock will be in next week and store will be open by the end of the month. Owner's name is Jay, seems like a nice guy. He hired someone from the Baltimore Aquarium to set up his tanks. Upstairs is Salt and downstairs will be Freshwater and Pond. Very high tech. Hopefully his prices will be reasonable. With the Hidden Reef out of commision for a while, it will be nice to have a nice LFS within 1/2 hour. I'll post back after he opens!

[michaelm2431]

Hi everyone. Just getting back into the hobby after 20 years. Now into reefs. Just a note about Pets Plus in Hazlet, They used to have well taken care of fish, untill the son and friends took over, not to knowledgeable about salt water. Tropiquarium in Ocean have some really nice things and prices. They just started a website. Dont no whats on it yet. Tropiquarium Ocean Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 35 & Sunset Ave. Ocean, N.J. Tel. 732-922-2300 www.tropiquarium.com zip code 07712

[michaelm2431]

Sorry people, haven't read all the threads, didn't see that you'se new about Tropiquarium.

[chrisd4421]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=5950059#post5950059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the tiler
I think they will be open tomarrow
You will ned to check ther web sight
Jason

i dropped by Eaglereefs Sat...nice store....good quality as I expected and tanks were set up nice....good quantity of stock as well. Store on the smaller side but worth the visit.

If you decide to go, give a call first and ask for directions. the store sign is still not up yet and you will miss the store.....I called and was told it was next to the QuikStop and still drove around for a few minutes... :rolleye1:

Chris

[BlueTBird]

Route 4 Aquarium has reopened under a new owner, Lester. Opened on Dec 1st. They are still working on the Reef room. Store is being totally redone. Check it out.

[revclyburn]

Cool

I used to go there all the time. Hopefully they'll do better than Mike and the crew did. They had a sweet place at one time. Then when it changed hands, I guess the quality and everything else went down hill. Can't wait to see what they do with it

Rev

[BlueTBird]

I know the new owner (Lestor). He is redoing the whole place. It should be awesome. Check it out when you can.

[jiggy]

animal krackers.. westfield ave.. clark, nj 07066

[chrisd4421]

ANimal Krackers is a small store with Fresh Water only.....owner is great and any drygoods needed she can order and beat anyones LFS price.....and sometimes internet pricing...

[jjmatti]

Went to Fish Underground today and it has a "FOR RENT" sign in front and nothing insde. But luckily Reef Encounters is only one more exit away off Route 80.
Also I have been to the Route 4 place before and went again today after checking out this thread. I dont know who the guy is working there but I am not sure he really knows what he is talking about.
All thier water has a green Tinge to it and there are dead fish all over the place. If they are still in the process of getting it up and going I would say they have a long way to go.
But I did notcie they have some serious RK2 equipment set up, so maybe they will improve over the next few months..
OH... One more thing they have a Black Tip reef shark on display, kind of cool and worth checking it out..

[tbhf]

jjmatti, if your in the area check out The Fish Tank they are located in saddle brook on route 46 check out www.InTheFishTank.com for info

[juice44]

What store has the best prices on the North list?

[chrisd4421]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6908930#post6908930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by juice44
What store has the best prices on the North list?

I would check out Absolutely Fish....not the best prices...as a matter of fact, probably the most expensive in the North... but the best selection and quality....really worth it in IMO

Chris

[DarthBaiter]

Addition to the Noth NJ.
Fish Twon USA Rt17 South Ransey.
Sorry I don't have a ph# right now. I was in there last week and they were setting up more reef display tanks. Not the biggest place, but very friendly and helpful staff.

[Basssa]

Precious Pets in Hightstown, NJ...decent LFS (dry goods)

[Earl111]

Just went to Aaron's Aquarium on Stuyvesant in Union. Looks like it's going to be a good store. They had about 12-1 tanks that look like they will be reef eventually. The owners are nice and helpfull. They said that they are getting in a big shipment this week and they hand pick everything at the wholesalers.

[john michael]

what Eagle Reefs in HIllsbourgh 08844
Store number 19737962727

the website is www.eaglereefsystems.com

[john michael]

sry its www.eaglereefsystemsinc.com

[witfull]

to add to the list. South,

In Living Color Aquariums. they are in the old Aquarium Authority location, but twice the size.

[manzillo11]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=5656977#post5656977 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by revclyburn
That's Oceanarium

it's a new store. I stopped by they Saturday. THe store will officially be opened on Wednesday, one of the owners said that he will have in a bunch of stuff. I look at the LR he had, looks good, some bracnh, fiji, and some stuff he said he was using to cycle the tanks with, but it had a lot of life on it. Had some nice Angels, and a few other fish. But, not a lot. I hope it stays around as we all know how fast a store can come and go. I mentioned that Pynces said some thing about the store online, and he was surprised. MAYBE, NJRC can arrange something with them, like group buys or discounts, that would be a good way to get new members, PHYL.

Anyway, I'll write more about it Wednesday, I'll stop in and see what's up on my way to work. I want to see what corals and agnels he can get. Said he could get a Peppermint Angel, but I don't have that kinda of loot. That's a 2,500 to 5k fish. Anybody got 1995 to 5k to lend me??????

RevClyburn
anyone know if this place is still in business? i cant seem to find it.

[manzillo11]

nevermind i found it, nice stuff, lots of big fish and corals. no prices on fish though. thought that was kinda weird.

[MCWarhammer]

I was at oceanarium last week, seemed a bit overpriced to me.

[intenseimage]

Is Eagle Reef in Hillsborough an actual shop or a business out of someone's house - only reason I ask is that I remember that area being all residential?

Either way next time Im down that way to visit my parents ill have to check it out :)

[ALTI]

its a shop.

[RFC]

Ive been to four fish stores in the north jersey area during the past month.

Absolutely Fish - Large selection of corals and fish. The best in the area. Expensive

The Fish Tank on route 46 - Big store and hard to believe....some of their corals were more expensive than comparable pieces at Absolutely Fish.

Reef Encounter in Hackinsack - Largest store of the three. Fantasic selection of dry goods. Fish look very heathly.
Their coral selection is limited. And what they had were not that great looking. Decent selection of fish. Prices are better than the other two stores.

A & A Aquatics - Route 4 Fort Lee just before the GWB - avoid at all costs. Real Dump

Conclusions imho:

Dry goods - Reef Encounters
Corals - Absolutely Fish
Fish - Reef Encounters or Absolutely Fish



Regards

RFC

[frontosa14]

Cross post from the Vendor Experiences Board:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=7593455#post7593455

The poster was asking about Oceanarium in Marlboro. Any thoughts?

[Stidd]

Eagle Reefs - Hillborough

Well... I just got back from Eagle Reefs and met Bob. His store is gorgeous. Now granted... I personally have not been in many marine based stores but this store was just amazing. The colors in his corals and fish were so very impressive. He was also very willing to answer any questions I had. The equipment that he is using for his store and provides for his customers was also quite impressive.

If you haven't been there yet, you outta go. Really worth the trip.

Stidd

[oddball_from_ac]

got a new update...just went to the fish tank on 46 yesterday, prices dropped in both fish and corals. i talked to one owner in particular who is VERY knowledgable as well as a nice person to deal with in general.
-dylan

[Charleskart]

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[MaGNuS042]

Fish Town USA
735 Route 17 South
Ramsey, NJ 07446

201-825-3775
M-F 12-9
Sat 11-9
Sun 12-6
Closed Wednesdays (except for winter months)

Good selection of fish, inverts,and corals
Great prices on dry goods

[asdf1]

I heard a new store will be opening soon in Avenel on rt 35

[dkirchoff]

Someone like to save me some time and tell where is THE BEST reef fish store in NJ? My friend and I drove all the way out to Lancaster, PA to check out 'the mecca of all fish stores' and to be honest, we were disappointed. I thought ABSOLUTELY FISH in Clifton was simply the best yet, but still wanted to know of any other jems of stores out there. Tired of walking in to places and seeing sick little clowns and stupid staff members.

[artnsx]

anyone going to eagle reef systems in hillsborough DO NOT USE the yahoo map, it gives the address of the old location that is closed down and not even there anymore. check the eagle reef website for the new address. I learned the hard way.

[RFC]

Just came from Fish Town in Ramsey, North Jersey.

Nice selection of corals. Everything looks heathly. Friendly and knowledgabe staff. Lots of rics, sps, lps etc. Really nice frag tank too.

Relative to the other stores in north jersey, I must say......Fish Town has some really great prices :) I would highly recommend checking out this store for those in the area.

Fish Town USA
735 Route 17 South
Ramsey, NJ 07446

201-825-3775

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=735+Route+17+++Ramsey+NJ+07446&spn=49.249685,82.995117&hl=en

[Redstratplayer]

Just came back from absoulutly fishy and not only is it over priced but when i asked about nanos the guy at the store tryed to get us to buy a 55 gallon on the spot and when we said no he gave up and assumed we were a lost cause.No one would give us the time of day the reast of the 2 hours we were there .I live about 5 minets from that store but now i am gouin to Reef Encounters 30 minets away at least the guys there will talk to me .lOne other thing i am 13 so they only talked to my parents and when i sked something they just blew me off and and oly answerd my dad who knows nothing about fish.I finaly said i was gouing to Reef encounters before we left and the guys at the store started to talk slander at every store on line and near the area.

Absoulutly Fishy can say good by to my 1,000 doller budget.

[anin]

I went to Aquatic Obession today and Will was a very nice person to talk to..The store also has very competitive prices to online store and he could get anything you want..So deff should check it out..

Adress:
Aquatic Obsessions
1150 St. George Avenue
Avenel, 07001

[anin]

Forgot to mention that Aquatic Obsessions had the Mysteri Wrasse for $170 compared to $260 at marinedepotlive.com, six line wrasse for 17.99...I decided that this is the best store around this area.
Anin

[polyppetey]

All aquatics in hamilton NJ is good too, nice selection. They take care of the 700 gallon reef tank at my work (atlantic foundation in Hamilton)

[blue0917]

Here's one by Bob (used to be on Rt22)

Eagle Reef Systems Inc.
284 Route 206 South (Triangle Center)
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
973-796-2727
www.eaglereefsystemsinc.com

[JRod]

Who updates the list?

Just wondering because some of the new places are not on the Map.

Just noticing, not nit picking.

Joe

[drillsar]

Absolutely Fish is way over priced, they where good but now there are slacking, Where you suggest I go? I live in West Orange, Hanover Pet is Awful to.

[Phyl]

Wow. That list went up almost 18 months ago! It hasn't been "maintained" since then though. Joe, if you want to spruce up the list we can post a new one. That would be a big help! The "map" can be added to by anyone.

[DMK]

aquatic obsessions, rt 35 avenel nj.

[johnfaas]

Saw a new place on Rt 28 in Dunellen just west of Washigton ave on the right,think its called Red Sand ? Didnt get a chane to look in .

[mtg6486]

add fishtown usa on rt 17south in ramsey nj they got a beautiful sps tank filled with frags, a custom lookdown clam tank and cover just about all the bases with everything else

[diverdan814]

Fishtown USA in Ramsey has come a long way thanks to Alex, who is a saltwater enthusiast.
It is good to have an alternative to Absolutely Fish close by.

[alistairf]

Found a store not listed ...
The Fishbowl
2019-E2 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Hewit, NJ 07421
973-728 1110

[Jesse-KT]

I reccomend Underwater World in Roselle Park. Very small store but the guy knows what he's talking about. He has some beatiful reef tanks with great colors. All of his fish are healthy, quality specimens and he won't sell you a fish that isn't. If you need any info, he's the guy to talk to. In the past he's had some amazing stuff like a Scorpion, and he now has a Rockfish.

Absolutely Fish is a good place to find exotic stuff. The staff isn't the smartest in the world and the prices are high, but it's not like I'm paying for it anyway. I'm only 14, my dad is the one who was the wallet. They have some rare stuff. They get Conspicuous, Adult Emperor, and Personifier Angels quite a bit. They're newly set-up reef is great too. Geez, those metal halides are hot. :eek1:

Tropiquarium is also a good place. Their display tanks are breathtaking. They have 2 SW displays that about 550 gallons each, and some really cool FW displays. They get some nice fish in aswell, and some nice corals. Nice place overall.

[diverdan814]

Jesse -KT. For a 14 year old, you write and express yourself better than many adults I know- nice post.

Absolutely Fish is a great store to look at livestock; their prices are a real turnoff though. For dry goods only in ab absolute emergency should one go there. Their help can be extremely knowlegable or you can feel blown off, depending on how busy they are, who the salesperson is... etc..

[Jesse-KT]

their prices are a real turnoff though

Definitely. They sell everyday stuff for a lot more than other places. Getting correct information with the staff is hit or miss. You either run into a guy who nows his stuff, or someone who is simply guessing by the looks of the fish. More likely the latter. Surprising, as I believe a Marine Biologist runs that place. Usually my father and I go there to look. I would only buy there if it was something that you don't see everyday.

[chrisd4421]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9674095#post9674095 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jesse-KT
I reccomend Underwater World in Roselle Park. Very small store but the guy knows what he's talking about. He has some beatiful reef tanks with great colors. All of his fish are healthy, quality specimens and he won't sell you a fish that isn't. If you need any info, he's the guy to talk to. In the past he's had some amazing stuff like a Scorpion, and he now has a Rockfish.

....

Small store with not a large number of tanks however I do concur that this has to be one of the best kept secrets. Each of his tanks are in great shape with great care taken to the inhabitants. He also, over the course of time, has a great variety of different things. It is always a treat to stop down and not know what you may run into.....

Chris

[Jesse-KT]

Small store with not a large number of tanks however I do concur that this has to be one of the best kept secrets. Each of his tanks are in great shape with great care taken to the inhabitants. He also, over the course of time, has a great variety of different things. It is always a treat to stop down and not know what you may run into.....

I agree, he knows what he's doing, and all of his fish are top notch. My father and I have recently bought some corals for our nano, a torch, a clam, and uhhh, I don't now the name of the other one. He said that if it weren't for corals, he'd be out of business. He gives some great advice, and he's always the guy to go to if your in need of advice.

[chase33]

Hanover Pet in East Hanover (central) is really in the North (Essex county). Sharks Aquarium (North) is no longer in business or at least they no longer occupy the space at the address given.

[chase33]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8976685#post8976685 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drillsar
Absolutely Fish is way over priced, they where good but now there are slacking, Where you suggest I go? I live in West Orange, Hanover Pet is Awful to. I too live in West Orange and agree with statements regarding Absolutely Fish. I love going there just to look but I never buy as their prices are astronomical. Aarons Aquarium on Stuyvesant in union is a good place. They keep good care of their tanks and have a nice selection. As someone else mentioned they also hand pick all of their specimens. Where can I get information regarding the NJ Reefers Club?

[Reefdrumz]

Hey Chase

Here is a link to information regarding the club.

New Jersey Reefers Club (http://www.njreefers.org/forums/index.php/topic,1837.0.html)

[chase33]

Thanks

[ryanpal]

hey guys. can anyone recommend any of these stores? i guess particularly to obtain an anemone for my clown fish? i like the list, but i'm having trouble finding one which the masses recommend and have the best reputation.

(i'm in northern nj so the closest one would be convenient)

thanks in advance!

ryan

[Phyl]

Where in Northern NJ are you?

[ryanpal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10081252#post10081252 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Phyl
Where in Northern NJ are you?

morris county


i work in newark...so i guess any stores close to there would be ok as well. (maybe i'll swing by underwater world this week)

[chase33]

I guess you can't go wrong with absolutely fish. Some say their prices are a little high. I don't think their prices are that far off from other LFS's it depends on what you are getting. For quality I'd rate them rather high. I must admit though I haven't shopped at too many places to compare them to. Maybe three or four other shops. I guess I need to checkout underwater world also.

[ryanpal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10084811#post10084811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chase33
I guess you can't go wrong with absolutely fish. Some say their prices are a little high. I don't think their prices are that far off from other LFS's it depends on what you are getting. For quality I'd rate them rather high. I must admit though I haven't shopped at too many places to compare them to. Maybe three or four other shops. I guess I need to checkout underwater world also.

yeah ended up going underwater world. purchased an anemone (see other post) and a longnose butterfly fish.

[chase33]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10088228#post10088228 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ryanpal
yeah ended up going underwater world. purchased an anemone (see other post) and a longnose butterfly fish.

How is that place? I've never been.

[ryanpal]

not bad. i wish i could give you better details, however it was practically the first one i've been in. therefore i don't have much to compare to. the longnose butterfly fish is pretty damn cool ;)

[RONCGIZMO]

I bought some stuff off this guy on eBay, He is in NNJ and has a place you can go to just email him first to let him know. So far it is the best place I found in New Jersey for Coral, very fair on pricing (he has everything from nano on up to the big boys) and his shipping is also very fair (not like others trying to get 45 bucks out of you to send a small box) I said I was going to do FOLR and now I keep buying more Coral...lol Check him out here.

http://altisreef.com/index.html

Let him know Ron from Clifton sent you...

[chase33]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10130057#post10130057 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RONCGIZMO
I bought some stuff off this guy on eBay, He is in NNJ and has a place you can go to just email him first to let him know. So far it is the best place I found in New Jersey for Coral, very fair on pricing (he has everything from nano on up to the big boys) and his shipping is also very fair (not like others trying to get 45 bucks out of you to send a small box) I said I was going to do FOLR and now I keep buying more Coral...lol Check him out here.

http://altisreef.com/index.html

Let him know Ron from Clifton sent you...

thanks for this link. It looks good. It's close to me and I hope to go in to see what they have sometime soon.

[RONCGIZMO]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10131945#post10131945 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chase33
thanks for this link. It looks good. It's close to me and I hope to go in to see what they have sometime soon.

Your welcome, email him first, you will not be sorry, it's more of a farm then it is a store so he can put a frag together (on some coral) on the spot, like I said everything I bought from him is open and doing very good.

Ron

[chase33]

I stopped by Altis reef today and I have one word to describe the experience. Awesome! I spent nearly two hours in the place and would have stayed longer except I had another appointment. I have never seen a place like it. It isn't a store it is a farm. Setup is awesome and the frags are great. I purchased seven differnt pieces and all have opened up and look great in my tank. I highly recommend it and if you can go there you will not be disappointed. It's located in Hackensack. I can't say enough good things about it. I now know where I'll do ALL of my coral shopping.

[RONCGIZMO]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10157503#post10157503 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chase33
I stopped by Altis reef today and I have one word to describe the experience. Awesome! I spent nearly two hours in the place and would have stayed longer except I had another appointment. I have never seen a place like it. It isn't a store it is a farm. Setup is awesome and the frags are great. I purchased seven differnt pieces and all have opened up and look great in my tank. I highly recommend it and if you can go there you will not be disappointed. It's located in Hackensack. I can't say enough good things about it. I now know where I'll do ALL of my coral shopping.

Glad to hear it chase,

I don’t recommend to many places due to things going wrong in the past but this place is well worth the trip… I'll never forget the first frag I bought in NJ it only had 3 or 4 polyps and I paid 25 bucks for it at a LFS, It died in 3 days :( So far everything I got from Rob has been growing steady and looking healthy:)

[eniram78]

Hi guys any good LFS to recommend around the area of Oakridge? or Holland Mountain NJ? Going on a holiday trip up there.

Good would be an hrs drive, looking for sps and zoas frags.

[WienerDog]

Not sure if this was mentioned earlier...My Pet friends in Brigantine is closed. I would like to suggest..New World Pet center in Somers Point, NJ 609-601-7663. They have a great selectionf corals from the basic soft stuff to pretty unique chalices. A wide variety of supplies from dog and cat to a good variety of lizard and snake supplies. Fish...so/so, bbut corals are worth a trip. Call first and see if they are stocked.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

Updated list as of 04.28.2011

NORTH
Adam's Pet Safari RT 513 (Main St.) and Rt. 206, Chester, NJ (908)879-8998
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter 504 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ, 201-229-0555
Rt. 4 Aquarium 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 201.797.6650
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013 973.365.0200
Animal House 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239
Pet Place II 1462 RT 23 North Wayne, NJ 09470 973.305.8842
Rainbow Aquarium 1487 RT 23 South Wayne, NJ 07035 973.694.9675
Tropical fish Wholesale Rt 4 Fort Lee
Kazimir's Pet Shop Hackensack, NJ
Ocean Gallery II 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100
Pet Shanty 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262
Shark Aquarium 245 Route 22, Hillside, NJ, phone 973-923-3200


CENTRAL
Aquatic Visions (Hanover Pet) 200 Rt 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Animals & Things 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515
PETCO Sommerville
Pets Pets Pets JFK Blvd (off of Easton Ave), New Brunswick
Oceanarium 172 RT 9 North, Englishtown NJ 07726
Tropiquarium Rt. 35 Neptune, NJ
Fish Fetish 101 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ
Animal Kingdom 1334 Route 9 - Toms River, NJ 08753
Rt 88 Pet world Brick NJ

SOUTH
Ocean Aquarium 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aquarium Center 1295-97 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon NJ 08021. 856-627-6262
Aquarium Discount Pet Center Marlton NJ
Allquatics Trenton/Hamilton NJ http://www.allquatics.com/
Aqua Oceans 2175 Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ
Precious Pets 625 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520 609-448-8444
New World Pet center Somers Point, NJ 609-601-7663

[phil519]

this thread is OVER 4 years old.

C'mon people.

jcurry - i think we should exclude bigbox stores like PETCO...

[frontosa14]

Updated list as of 04.28.2011
CENTRAL

Oceanarium 172 RT 9 North, Englishtown NJ 07726


Oceanarium closed down a few years ago.

[coralnut99]

Aquatic Visions in E. Hanover didn't close down a few years ago, but sometimes it's hard to tell.

[MikeandNicole]

Jeff I would add Aquatic Obession and Reef 2 Retiles to the list as well.

[mott768]

A few of those places are long gone.... Animal Kingdom closed 2 years ago and so did Aquarium Discount Pet Center, Oceanarium been gone even longer lol

[JoJoTheClown]

So any recommendations? I live near aquatic visions (east hanover pet), and they dont have much, and most the staff act like its a horrible thing to talk to you. Absolute fish makes me feel violated everytime I buy there, great variety but super expensive.. Anyone have any online recommendations, or local reef farms?

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

This is not a list of recommended stores (lord knows there are stores listed that I won't set foot in) but just a list of stores that carry saltwater fish & corals. The Petco in Somerville is said to be an anomaly of the usual Petcos and that's why that particular store is listed.


NORTH
Adam's Pet Safari RT 513 (Main St.) and Rt. 206, Chester, NJ (908)879-8998
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter 504 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ, 201-229-0555
Rt. 4 Aquarium 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 201.797.6650
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013 973.365.0200
Animal House 1510 State Rt. 23 Butler, NJ 973.838.7239
Wayne Pet Place 1462 RT 23 North Wayne, NJ 09470 973.305.8842
Rainbow Aquarium 1487 RT 23 South Wayne, NJ 07035 973.694.9675
Ocean Gallery II 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100
Pet Shanty 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262
Shark Aquarium 245 Route 22, Hillside, NJ, phone 973-923-3200


CENTRAL
Aquatic Obsessions 1150 Saint Georges Avenue in Avenel, NJ 07001
Aquatic Visions (Hanover Pet) 200 Rt 10 West, East Hanover, NJ
Animals & Things 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515
PETCO Sommerville
Pets Pets Pets JFK Blvd (off of Easton Ave), New Brunswick
Reef To Reptiles 1109 Rt 35 N Ocean, NJ 07712 732-695-6006
Tropiquarium Rt. 35 Neptune, NJ
Fish Fetish 101 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ
Rt 88 Pet world Brick NJ

SOUTH
Ocean Aquarium 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aquarium Center 1295-97 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon NJ 08021. 856-627-6262
Allquatics Trenton/Hamilton NJ http://www.allquatics.com/
Aqua Oceans 2175 Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ
Precious Pets 625 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520 609-448-8444
New World Pet center Somers Point, NJ 609-601-7663

[DanEnglish]

North Jersey
Hackettstown Pet, Main street in Hackettstown, past the M&M factory off exit 19 on route 80

[ezerasurfr]

add the petco in milltown to central. its touch and go, but they try and I've felt good rescuing from there.

[stevek480]

Red Sand in Dunellen is a good place also. The owner Feng is a good guy and he has a nice frag tank.

[jpkrze]

I'll have to check Fengs place out. Thought it was closed down last time I drove by. I usually drive through Dunellen on my way to Ocean Gallery II (+1). Brian is like a living Wikipedia on Corals/Fish

[stevek480]

I'll have to check Fengs place out. Thought it was closed down last time I drove by. I usually drive through Dunellen on my way to Ocean Gallery II (+1). Brian is like a living Wikipedia on Corals/Fish

I was there a few months ago and it was still open, haven't been since though. I think during weekdays it could be hit or miss because he goes out for service during the day.

[Dave71]

South also has

J B Tropical Fish
1950 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094-9127

[CaptHook]

I dont think Fish Fetish is no longer in biz.I just did a search,came up the wrong telephone# and googled it and its a home. Anyone know about this??Im looking for any good fish stores near Howell/Jackson area(?)

[Tanks and Stuff]

South also has

J B Tropical Fish
1950 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094-9127

Is this place any good Dave? How does it compare to Aquarium Center?

[falconut]

George, JB Tropical is much smaller than Aquarium Center. They don't have much in terms of corals. The fish prices were descent when I was there, they are usually selling smaller fish. I had bought a YWG and it was cheap but it was also 1". But the last few times I was there, they didn't have many of the fish listed. Maybe I was there just before an order was coming in. I'd recommend calling before going, if you're looking for a certain fish. They do sell more than just fish.

[Tanks and Stuff]

George, JB Tropical is much smaller than Aquarium Center. They don't have much in terms of corals. The fish prices were descent when I was there, they are usually selling smaller fish. I had bought a YWG and it was cheap but it was also 1". But the last few times I was there, they didn't have many of the fish listed. Maybe I was there just before an order was coming in. I'd recommend calling before going, if you're looking for a certain fish. They do sell more than just fish.

I was just wondering because I've never been there before. It's close enough for me to pop in and take a look around. Would be nice if they carried blackworms because AC tends to run out of them every once in a while and my fish have to eat frozen for a few days. :uhoh2:

I prefer smaller fish actually, so it might be worth checking out.

Thanks Craig.

[WienerDog]

I was just wondering because I've never been there before. It's close enough for me to pop in and take a look around. Would be nice if they carried blackworms because AC tends to run out of them every once in a while and my fish have to eat frozen for a few days. :uhoh2:

I prefer smaller fish actually, so it might be worth checking out.

Thanks Craig.

The owner will work with ya if your lookin for something in particular. nice to see a Ma and Pa shop still up and running. He puts a lot of work into his tanks. Each tank is filtered by its own HOB. Quite abit of cleaning.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

Aquatic Visions / Hanover Pet is finally out of business. I stopped by yesterday since I was shopping down the street. The shelves are empty and most of the tanks are gone.

[hcker99]

Wow i use to be in there almost everyday when I lived up north.


It's a shame



Aquatic Visions / Hanover Pet is finally out of business. I stopped by yesterday since I was shopping down the street. The shelves are empty and most of the tanks are gone.

[coralnut99]

Aquatic Visions / Hanover Pet is finally out of business. I stopped by yesterday since I was shopping down the street. The shelves are empty and most of the tanks are gone.

Not surprising at all. I haven't been in there in about a year, and hadn't bought anything there for the year before that. Just horribly mis-managed. Really leaves the central/western part of Morris county without a SW LFS I think.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

It still amazes me that there is only one SW LFS between Clifton and the Delaware Water gap along the Rt 80 corridor. You can't swing a dead cat in central NJ without hittting an LFS. Why?

[coralnut99]

It still amazes me that there is only one SW LFS between Clifton and the Delaware Water gap along the Rt 80 corridor. You can't swing a dead cat in central NJ without hittting an LFS. Why?

I've been asking that question for years, Jeff.

I just got back from East Hanover to see who might be hanging around at Aquatic Visions, and it was just a couple of guys in there tearing up carpeting. I have to say I'm not 100% convinced the place is history. There were still tanks visible with running lights and fish in them. This may be some sort of monumental renovation (the place was a bit of dump), or the place was sold (hallelujah!) and it may come back as something slightly different. Odd part is there was a bunch of brand new, bigger tanks standing in the front corner, still in the packing?

I had heard some rumors about a very high-end store opening in Livingston this past fall, but obviously it's either stalled or in trouble of some sort.

[Brando457]

I WISH THERE WAS A STORE IN NJ besides AF that was halfway decent.

AF has great fish selection, corals barely any to speak of.

Aquatic Visions is a DUMP way overpriced and just EHH its like if you're driving on a highway and see a dirty outhouse and really have to go to the bathroom. You don't want to use it, but you kind of have to.

It sucks sucks sucks having to drive either all the way down to AO or Manhattan Aquariums in NY. :sigh: A boy can dream, I'd open my own store, but lack the experience and financing heh

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

It would be nice if Jeff bought the place again and brought it back to life. Remember those days Angelo? When Hanover Pet had every type of livestock you could want or dream of, rare fish, beautiful corals and solid no BS advice.

The place you're thinking of is in Short Hills. It's had paper on the windows for months claiming "Aquatic Studio is coming soon". I've heard rumors about the place and who is going to run it. If they're true it could be a nice store and right down the road from my inlaws to boot.

[coralnut99]

It would be nice if Jeff bought the place again and brought it back to life. Remember those days Angelo? When Hanover Pet had every type of livestock you could want or dream of, rare fish, beautiful corals and solid no BS advice.

The place you're thinking of is in Short Hills. It's had paper on the windows for months claiming "Aquatic Studio is coming soon". I've heard rumors about the place and who is going to run it. If they're true it could be a nice store and right down the road from my inlaws to boot.

Jeff was bit of a PITA at times, but looking back I have to agree with you Jeff, it was 1000% better then and he ran the place like a LFS. The people he sold it to just used it as a glorified depository of livestock for maintenance accounts. It was really horrible to watch at times. Livestock would come in on Tuesday mornings. I mean dozens of boxes! By Wednesday afternoon it was all boxed up again to stuff into some huge display at a maintenance account. The stuff would be so stressed by that time, we all called these accounts "graveyards". Over time the new maintenance accounts and displays started petering out and they couldn't/wouldn't pay suppliers. They ended up with just one wholesaler that would sell anything to them. I hadn't been there in almost a year.

I just got an email from Warren, and he confirmed the owners' are closing the place down.

I didn't know the name, but I knew it was near the Short Hills Mall, so that has to be it. From what I knew of it, it's a couple of months behind schedule.

[MRHERITAGE1]

Animal house closed
rainbow aquarium close
the fish tank closed
hanover pet/aqautic visions closed
the reefs inc closed

[drillsar]

So what stores are left around Livingston

[coralnut99]

So what stores are left around Livingston

I work in Parsippany and Hanover Pet was about it. With them gone, I'm gonna say Absolutely Fish is the closest. Such a sad story with HP. The guys that bought the place from Jeff just refused to run it like store and put nothing into the place after the first year. They had no idea how big of a geographical area they covered and really didn't care.

Fwiw, I was at absolutely fish wednesday. I hadn't been there in a year or so. As usual, the place was very well stocked and lots of people shopping there. But I think the prices got worse. Every tank gave me sticker shock. $150 for a 4 inch or so orange cap.??? Yeah, I walked out empty-handed.

The Elos store that's supposed to open some time this year in Livingston, looks like it's going to be more of an "Elos boutique" and less of an LFS.

[kevinrf]

Captivating Coral
739 Suite B Park Ave
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 414-6414
http://www.captivatingcoral.com/

They just officially opened up about a month or so ago. Awesome little store :0

[CMS!]

Are there any stores with coral beside absolutely fish left in North Jersey because every time I check one from the list its gone. I can't seem to find any other ones to go to.

[coralnut99]

Are there any stores with coral beside absolutely fish left in North Jersey because every time I check one from the list its gone. I can't seem to find any other ones to go to.

I could be wrong, but there isn't a store selling SW beyond bare minimums and essentials from Clifton all the way to Tannersville, Pa. along the I80/Rt46 corridor and for several miles north and south of those two roads. With the Elos store in Livingston looking pretty exclusive, I'm not expecting that to change.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

Between Clifton and PA I can only think of Hackettstown Pet and Dover Pet. I'm not sure if Dover pet even sells coral anymore. I haven't been to HP in years. The last time I was there is mostly soft coral and the usual LPS, in any color you wanted as long as you wanted green.

http://www.hackettstownpet.org/index.html

[coralnut99]

Jeff, Those are the places I kind of lumped into the "bare minimums and essentials" category. I was in Dover about a year ago and it looked like he hadn't changed the bulbs over the one and only tank with corals in 5 years. But they do have supplies and dry goods if you can't wait, etc. There's also a store in Newton on Route 206 (name escapes me) that falls into that category as well. Even though my oldest daughter graduated from Centennary, I've never been to Hackettstowm pet. But being a Main St. storefront, I would bet they are in that category as well. In a nutshell, none are worth a 30 minute drive if you're looking for an assortment of livestock, but may have drygoods you need in a pinch. I haven't been to Adam's in Chester in quite a few years, so honestly, I can't comment on that one, but possibly someone else can comment there.

[reef er]

In Ocean township, across the street from bigger but not better Tropiquarium, is a place called ultimate reefs. He has a good salt water fish assortment and very good coral selections. It is a small store but expand their inventory every week. Greg is the guy you wanna see there. Very helpful and not too expensive.

I'm gonna check out the captivating coral store. I didn't know that place exsisted

[kevinrf]

In Ocean township, across the street from bigger but not better Tropiquarium, is a place called ultimate reefs. He has a good salt water fish assortment and very good coral selections. It is a small store but expand their inventory every week. Greg is the guy you wanna see there. Very helpful and not too expensive.

I'm gonna check out the captivating coral store. I didn't know that place exsisted

ultimate reefs used to be called reef 2 reptiles. He got rid of his reptiles, so hence the name change. I've only heard great things about Greg.

CC is a great small store.

[mheaven]

The Aquarium on rt 4 in Elmwood park is making a come back. Was there about 2 weeks ago. They re stocked there fish tanks, live stock looks great and the prices are right. They are still working on setting up more tanks.

[inkedmoney]

any stores that sell oddball fish and a nice variety of eels?

[bobafett]

Beitals is in Pearl River NY just across the NJ border (last exit on GSP) It's a little difficult to find since it is in an industrial complex but has a huge selection of FW fish (largest selection of african cichlids outside of a fish farm I have ever seen) and a decent selection of SW Fish. They usually have around a dozen or so different eels in stock. He has plenty of oddball fish but they are mostly fresh water. If they don't have it they can definitely get it and the prices are reasonable.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

And the list gets shorter. Updated as of 05.07.2012

NORTH
Absolutely Fish 1080 Rt. 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07013 973.365.0200 http://www.absolutelyfish.com/
Adam's Pet Safari RT 513 (Main St.) and Rt. 206, Chester, NJ 908.879.8998 http://adamspetsafari.com/
Fish Underground 224 Main St Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 201.329.7872
Reef Encounter 504 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ, 201.229.0555 http://www.reefencounter.com
The Aquarium @Rt. 4 143 Broadway Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 201.797.6650 http://rt4aquarium.com/
Hackettstown Pet 141 Main street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908.852.3151 http://www.hackettstownpet.org
Ocean Gallery II 908 US Highway 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908.226.1100 http://www.oceangalleryii.com/
Pet Shanty 2507 US HWY 22 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.889.8262 http://www.petshanty.com/
Shark Aquarium 245 Route 22, Hillside, NJ, phone 973.923.3200 http://www.sharkaquarium.com/

CENTRAL
Aquatic Obsessions 1150 Saint Georges Avenue in Avenel, NJ 07001 http://www.aquatic-obsessions.com/
Animals & Things 1040 US Hwy 1 Woodbridge NJ 07095 732.855.8515 http://www.animalsandthings.net/
Captivating Coral 739 Suite B Park Ave Freehold, NJ 07728 732.414.6414 http://www.captivatingcoral.com/
PETCO Somerville
Pets Pets Pets 2 JFK Blvd Somerset, NJ 08873 http://www.petspetspetssomerset.com/index.php
Red Sand 318 North Ave (Route 28) Dunellen, NJ 08812 917.502.9649
Tropiquarium 1100 Rt. 35 & Sunset Ave. Neptune, NJ 07712 732.922.2300 http://tropiquarium.net/
Ultimate Corals 1109 Rt. 35 N Ocean, NJ 07712 732.695.6006
88 Pet world 2076 St Hwy 88 Brick NJ 08724, 732.899.1920 http://www.88petworld.com/

SOUTH
Allquatics Trenton/Hamilton NJ http://www.allquatics.com/
Aqua Oceans 2175 Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ 732.363.7907 http://www.aquaoceans.com/
Aquarium Center 1295 Blackwood Clementon Rd, Clementon NJ 08021 856.627.6262 http://www.aquariumcenter.biz/
J B Tropical Fish 1950 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094 856.629.2242
New World Pet center 257 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244 609.601.7663
Ocean Aquarium 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Pennsylvania
Knockout Aquatics Route 715 Reeders, PA 18352 570.589.0234 http://knockoutaquatics.com/
The Hidden Reef 4501 New Falls Rd Levittown PA 19056 215.269.4930 http://fishnews.thehiddenreef.com/

[WienerDog]

I know we are forgotten about DOWN here. But, there is a small population of people here in the south. A little info. to add to the list.....
Pets Plus
4450 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing
609-635-7639
They have a new fish guy in the store and the manager has given the kid some money to stock the tanks himself. He also does alot of special ordering. They had a difficult past. However, I think they may be on the up and up. They sell everything from puppiues to freshwater fish food.

[sharks]

Sharkey’s Aquarium 3010 Route 88 Point Pleasant, N.J. 08742 732.295.6600

[2JZGTE]

I haven't been to Adam's in Chester in quite a few years, so honestly, I can't comment on that one, but possibly someone else can comment there.

I was there a few weeks ago and was very disappointed in their selection. Tanks looked very dirty and overgrown with algae, fishes weren't in great shape. Morris county definitely needs a nice reef store.

[bizzarro]

What about Ely's in Florham Park? I don't remember if he had a coral selection but I do recall there was saltwater fish.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

Ely's is great for freshwater fish, he's got everything under the sun. But for saltwater his selection is almost nothing and his prices are sky high.

[bizzarro]

There's a new store called

The Fish Hut
114 Route 46 East
Saddle Brook, NJ

Aquarium Paradise aka Aquascape Online their more well known online presence.
234 Washington Street
Belleville, NJ

The fish hut opened this week and they said they will have a saltwater section set up within the month. Aquarium Paradise has a 34 (?) Red Sea Max for coral frags and has tanks of common s/w fish. The owner said he's expanding the coral selection.

Some places to check int eh near months.

[reef4life07]

Also in the central area in Avenel, a lfs called Aquatic Obsession, you can get their address online. It's not a big store, but they have a lot of rare frags, colonies, fish, equipment, and other items. Prices are reasonable, I go there a lot. If its not to far from anyone check them out...

[bizzarro]

I've been there before but that was before I set up my current s/w tank.

I use to work in Iselin and that was a close drive, now that I'm in Union I don't get to head down there that often.

[Dexters Reef]

Fishtown USA in Ramsey has had nice corals when I visited, and I bought my 75 RR there

Fishtown USA - 735 Route 17 South - Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
Telephone - 201-825-3775 | Email - FTUSARamsey @aol.com

http://www.fishtownusa.net/

[rollin75]

Hello, how is everyone doing... We at the Fish Hut of New Jersey located at 114 US Highway 46 East, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 have recieved a new shipment of Saltwater fish in this past week. There are many beauties in here right now. At the same time the inverts and rock section are being built up this coming week. There are so many new additions to the Saltwater area at the Fish Hut, stop by and visit....

[Recones05rox]

Hey everyone. I know I know .. this post is old, but being new to the hobby, I figured I would give it a bump and add one of my favorite stores to the list.

Fin City - Sparta, New Jersey

Smaller place, but good prices on maintenance goods (especially for the location) Very well kept tanks and prices on live stock are decent too! Definitely worth stopping in. From North Jersey.

[revclyburn]

Thanks for the update, gotta keep the list update, anybody know if all these stores are still around?

Rev - Planning on going back to salt in the spring, I miss it to much

[radiata]

This thread is more current:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2427475

[rcassiram521]

Can anyone recommend a good store close to Lawrenceville, Nj as google tend stop give me Petco and a few stores that are closed

[shadow64]

there is a petco in hamilton sq
they have some salt water fish

[reef4life07]

Animals & Things is closed out, but down the road in Avenel is a shop called Aquatic Obsessions. Rare live stock, well worth the visit. Comparable to absolutely fish, but a way smaller store.

[jgraz]

Can anyone recommend a good store close to Lawrenceville, Nj as google tend stop give me Petco and a few stores that are closed

You are in a tough place for this hobby. Allquatics on South Broad St in Hamilton would be the closest, but its not exactly a good place. They hit sometimes, but are mostly a miss. If you head into PA, there is Fish Factory in Bristol, and The Hidden Reef right up the rd in Levittown. Hidden Reef is probably the best dry goods place, and Fish Factory usually has a better selection of livestock. The live stock at HR is questionable at best and I would highly recommend not buying anything alive there. FF has some of the highest prices on dry goods around. So a trip to both places might be worth it.

I'm in Bordentown and usually find that it is well worth the money to take the trip up to Aquatics Obsession in Avenel, or out to Ocean to visit Tropiquarium and Aquarium Care Center. All three are excellent on the Livestock side both coral and fish. AO is probably the most rounded of the 3 as being reef related but dry goods can be a bit on the high side. ACC is only a reef store but seem to concentrate more on livestock.

Hope that helps

[Brando457]

I would stay away from Trop, their fish looked unhealthy and was not impressed. They do have a wide selection of dry goods though.

Aquarium Care Center had lot of corals for good prices, fish selection was a bit low, but they were having a huge sale.

Will at Aquatic Obesssion is a good guy and they are pretty decently priced as far as corals. Fish they have a good selection and everything looks healthy.

[reef4life07]

Aquatic Obsessions in Avenel, This store is worth the visit. Animals & Things on rt 9 is closed, but aquatic is right down the road.