Local fish stores - a review :-)

[debbie]

[i]I can also recommend a number of smaller shops in the GTA Finatics, Golden Ocean, Frank's and a shop next to the pacific mall(so all east end)fishman2

Hi,well today we had our east end excursion .. so here are a few impressions IMHO ..
first stop - Lucky's Aquarium attached to the Pacific Mall.
Lucky's is a farily large store and was pretty interesting, good diversity of fish, tanks in good condition, staff available and helpful-
Final thoughts - would go again

Frank's- small one man shop. Not that many tanks, many were empty and some were looking like they needed a little more tlc. Lots of bettas. I assume it was Frank who was there.. he was helpful and informative with the people who were there.
I have a sense that he probably has a greater emphasis on bringing in and supplying specific fish for people.
Final thoughts - a hard working guy, but not enough selection for my personal browsing needs , wouldnt likely go again

Finatics - small shop but with many tanks, all in excellent condition, focus is on African Cichlids. The man who I think was the owner was very helpful, informative but not pushy.
Final thoughts - small shop but was a big treat, would definately go back there again

Golden ocean- not sure that it still exists by that name..besides after that much trekking around the city we were ready to get back home.

Next excursion .. I hear there is a new place on the Queensway

Deb

[Edczuch]

Excellent review Debbie.

Finatics is a friend of the club, he is very knowledgable about Africans. If you want to sell any Africans to him he gives a very reasonable price.

[Edczuch]

This is also a great idea, for the members to post their reflections on a store that they have visited.

[bernard]

can u give addresses & phone no. of these places?? T Bernard

[wanamensis]

Hi Guys -

Please send addresses offline - we are not here to advertise or knock any stores-

I can set up a retail store section as a seperate forum if you want.

Just remember we have to keep it civil and not advertise or bash any retail estabishments.

Thanks

John