LFS in Wilmington, NC?

ratherbefishin · 05-16-2007, 09:46 PM

Hey all. This is my first post, I started my first saltwater tank last August. Anyway, I met a mod. a couple weeks back, in person, who recommended this forum to me (not wanting to name drop). In our conversation, she mentioned that someone on RS had lived in Wilmington, NC and knew the best LFS in that area. I was curious about information on that (PM me if its not forum protocol to talk about a specific business). Thanks and I look forward to being on this board.

blue_eyes53813 · 05-16-2007, 09:56 PM

Hello welcome to RS

vdituri · 05-16-2007, 10:13 PM

You appear to have burned or scorned on some other forum.
Name dropping is perfectly fine.
(George Bush)
In fact your are encouraged to share.
(Ottmar Liebert) <- you get bonus karma if you know who he is.

There is a retailer locator spot on here somewhere. Hopefully someone with real knowledge will chime in here soon. (Albert Einstein)
p.s - Welcome aboard by the way. Sit back, relax and enjoy the reef.

Oh yeah, found it. Main screen. Left side. LFS locator. Hopefully that person filled in the info there. If not, hopefully they find this post.

mps9506 · 05-17-2007, 08:30 AM

Welcome to the board. If you are looking for a fish only type fish store, the only place in the area is Tropical Paradise. He has a made himself a very bad rep over the last several years with his customer service. Last time I was in town I heard he has changed, although I still haven't been in there in 6 or 7 years.
The Pets Plus stores carry marine fish and inverts. Not a huge selection, but they can get what you need. There is one in Porter's Neck and one at the corner of Shipyard and College. I'm not sure who still works at the Shipyard store, but Chris at the Porter's Neck location should be extremely helpful.

Other than that I would highly recomend a ride up to Garner to check out Aquatica and Down Under, and if you get up to Raleigh, Fish World is nice. I think it's about an hour to hour and half drive depending how fast you like to drive on I40.

mps9506 · 05-17-2007, 08:32 AM

I forgot to mention there should be a very nice reef store opening in Mrytle Beach pretty soon. If you are in the MB area call Sea Critters to see if he is open. Also swing by Coastline Pet Supply. Coastline is a fullline store, with a smaller selection, but everytime I've been in the have a few really cool corals in there that always look healthy.

lcstorc · 05-20-2007, 12:44 PM

Welcome to RS! Glad you could join us. Post some pics when you can.

05-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
ratherbefishin Tunicate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	LFS in Wilmington, NC? Hey all. This is my first post, I started my first saltwater tank last August. Anyway, I met a mod. a couple weeks back, in person, who recommended this forum to me (not wanting to name drop). In our conversation, she mentioned that someone on RS had lived in Wilmington, NC and knew the best LFS in that area. I was curious about information on that (PM me if its not forum protocol to talk about a specific business). Thanks and I look forward to being on this board.

05-16-2007, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LFS in Wilmington, NC? You appear to have burned or scorned on some other forum. Name dropping is perfectly fine. (George Bush) In fact your are encouraged to share. (Ottmar Liebert) <- you get bonus karma if you know who he is. There is a retailer locator spot on here somewhere. Hopefully someone with real knowledge will chime in here soon. (Albert Einstein) p.s - Welcome aboard by the way. Sit back, relax and enjoy the reef. Oh yeah, found it. Main screen. Left side. LFS locator. Hopefully that person filled in the info there. If not, hopefully they find this post. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

05-17-2007, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LFS in Wilmington, NC? Welcome to the board. If you are looking for a fish only type fish store, the only place in the area is Tropical Paradise. He has a made himself a very bad rep over the last several years with his customer service. Last time I was in town I heard he has changed, although I still haven't been in there in 6 or 7 years. The Pets Plus stores carry marine fish and inverts. Not a huge selection, but they can get what you need. There is one in Porter's Neck and one at the corner of Shipyard and College. I'm not sure who still works at the Shipyard store, but Chris at the Porter's Neck location should be extremely helpful. Other than that I would highly recomend a ride up to Garner to check out Aquatica and Down Under, and if you get up to Raleigh, Fish World is nice. I think it's about an hour to hour and half drive depending how fast you like to drive on I40. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-17-2007, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LFS in Wilmington, NC? I forgot to mention there should be a very nice reef store opening in Mrytle Beach pretty soon. If you are in the MB area call Sea Critters to see if he is open. Also swing by Coastline Pet Supply. Coastline is a fullline store, with a smaller selection, but everytime I've been in the have a few really cool corals in there that always look healthy. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-20-2007, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
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