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Pet stores?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Travis G, Jan 2, 2012.

  1. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Hey all. I live in cedar rapids and wonder if there are any hidden pet stores in the area that i dont know about. I do 99.9% of my business at pets playhouse. Ive been to sea of marvels and will soon be hitting coralville bay but, anything in cr, marion, hiawatha? Thanks all!

    Ps. I know about PETCO and petsmart. Lol

    Thanks!!!

    Travis
     
  2. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    And when i say pet stores i mean ines that sell fish. Lol incase there was any confusion. ;-)
     
  3. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    Well there is Petland in Iowa city, but I encourage you to never go inside that place ever, their fish Dept sucks terribly and the owner of the place is a slimy piece of **** (believe me I worked there for 7 years. Elliot (erayk1) is the only decent guy they have left and he only has time to work one day a week.
     
  4. Shaun

    Shaun Inactive User

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    I second that on Petland IC, Last time I was in there I thought they were tearing down the salt stuff, nope normal stock now.
     
  5. wesly2007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    last time I went there they had 6 dart frogs of three different species all housed together. when I asked the "expert" some basic husbandry questions you could tell he had no idea what he was saying. the stress of them being housd together could have killed them. let alone the lack of knowledge about their care.
     
  6. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    AC&C is only about an hour away and IMO worth the drive. I have friends that live right around the corner from there so I use that as an excuse when I feel like going that way LOL.
     
  7. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    If i had big money to spend id definately make the drive but i cand justify 2 hrs on the road just to look. Lol
     
  8. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Don't forget Hung's place in N Liberty. Sea of Marvels. Strange hours though
     
  9. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Been there. His sharks are crazy!!!
     
  10. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    You know, there is a very comprehensive Pet Store directory right here on the site.

    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Resources/PetStoreDirectory/tabid/67/Default.aspx

    --AJ
     
  11. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I didnt and now i feel like a big dummy. Lol
     
  12. shepone24

    shepone24

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    Speaking of the list...Adams in Des Moines has moved, new address below.






     


    4212 Douglas Avenue Suite C, Des Moines, IA 50310
    (515) 279-9957
     
  13. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

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    I would highly recommend Sea of Marvel. Hung is the best...Sharks are wild for sure..

     
  14. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    The only problem with hungs place is there is no prices... i dont wanna ask him every time i wanna look at fish. Lol.
     
  15. Reefdumb

    Reefdumb Inactive User

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    I feel Hung has no price so he can charge different costumer's different prices.
     
  16. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I have been told its best to stay in his good side. Lol
     
  17. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    Thanks.  Updated.
    --AJ
     
  18. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

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    He has prices on a lot of tanks and all of his new items in the store.  I don't think his prices are set in stone ether like most stores. Not having a price on somethings forces a person going in there to get to know him and he them by asking him the price or a question then the price. How many LFS can you go to local and always talk to the owner and receive service from the owner? I can only think of one place "SEA OF MARVEL."
     
  19. MJB Tanks Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Maybe a simple price indicator would help.....like marking tanks with a dollar sign scale to give a general idea for those just wanting to soak it in.  I know I'm one of those guys that like to wander and not bother the help sometimes.
    $ 2-6
    $$ 7-12
    $$$13-20 ...etc
     
  20. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    North liberty, IA
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    Maybe...
     I get what is being said. I think he just like to talk with people, But don't not go to his store, because he don't have prices on all his tanks. He has some very good stuff and prices.
     

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