So I went to Fish Gallery today...................

[eklikewhoa]

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Fish Ranch is not far from Fish Gallery and City Pets is not much further from that and Global is inbetween Fish Ranch and City pets.

[Nickintex]

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One right of 59 (forgot the name) right past the beltway next to Dairy Queen

On Bellfort? I think it was called Discount Tropical Fish. Last time I drove by it, it was gone. But the last time I sent to that FS, there were dead fish in almost every tank and the person who was working there got upset because I did not want to buy anything! He blamed "people like you <me>"  for the dead fish! I left without saying anything and spread the news about the lousy store and service.
Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

[Zulaab]

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City Pets on BW8 and Beechnut - Large selections and they just redid, expanded their fish area last month.
Xtreme Fish and Pets on Bellaire near Boone - Nice large selection, but they have dyed fish, but again their stuff is nice and cheap.
Fish Land - Westhiemer and Synott - ok selection - also cheap
Fish-N-Pets - Bisonnett and Synott - not been there but I heard at was an expensive place.
T&T Fish and reptile - again good selection and cheap.
Fish Ranch II at 59 and Sharpstown Mall - I liked their selection - didnt have much time therefore didnt look at prices.

[Delock]

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Ok keep in mind I live in downtown so I usually go to FG for location I do not want to drive out to Beltway the amount of gas it would take for me to get there and back and time it would be cheaper to go to FG. I dont go to Petco or Petsmart they usually dont have a good selection of cichlids or great deals. They are kind of like Walmart I go there if I want to pick up something that I need and the fish stores are close since they all have stupid hours for people who work a 8-5. But I went to FR thursday and they have a good selection and good prices but it still is a little far for me during the weekdays.

Darbex, I'm moving downtown in a few weeks. On the other side of 59 north of Minute Maid.

But, the other stores are not far from FG. I'm not sure what type of fish you are into but let me run this down for you.

Global is off Bellaire....John is a good guy and his wife is sexy!
Fish Ranch ...Have some ok fish but you may find a trade in that is cheap
TNT is ok and have some nice tangs
Fishland is clean...freshwater selection is cool
The one off 59 past the beltway is cool also

Now what I like about these shop is that you deal with the owner and can bargin on anything. When I was heavy into saltwater Fishland use to sell me Show Angels for cheap. And I picked up a Sohal tang that was about 11 inches for 75 dollars.


The one on Bellaire and Synott was the best. WhenI was running my 240 Fowlr.. I pick up a huge niger trigger for 45 dollars and two more Sohal for 100 each one was about 8 inches and had wonderful color.

Now, in saying all of this....even though you drive a little farther...you deal with the owners. And trust me cash always talk to them. And they have greater buying power then FG.

When I get settle we will go one weekend. bring cash....because credit cards are a no no LOL

[Delock]

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One right of 59 (forgot the name) right past the beltway next to Dairy Queen

On Bellfort? I think it was called Discount Tropical Fish. Last time I drove by it, it was gone. But the last time I sent to that FS, there were dead fish in almost every tank and the person who was working there got upset because I did not want to buy anything! He blamed "people like you <me>"  for the dead fish! I left without saying anything and spread the news about the lousy store and service.
Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Yeah Discount Tropical Fish. Man that guy change. When I was going there he was cool as a breeze. Hell, I got my frist Front from there. A huge male that came from Richard who was breeding fronts in Houston. I also brought my first tank from him. A 125 all glass.


Nick...you are old dude. You talking about the wildlife store right on Elgin. Man they use to sell monkeys and all type of stuff.

[szidlon]

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Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Was it the one with the parrots?  I can't remember the name either, but something Paradise maybe?

[Delock]

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City Pets on BW8 and Beechnut - Large selections and they just redid, expanded their fish area last month.
Xtreme Fish and Pets on Bellaire near Boone - Nice large selection, but they have dyed fish, but again their stuff is nice and cheap.
Fish Land - Westhiemer and Synott - ok selection - also cheap
Fish-N-Pets - Bisonnett and Synott - not been there but I heard at was an expensive place.
T&T Fish and reptile - again good selection and cheap.
Fish Ranch II at 59 and Sharpstown Mall - I liked their selection - didnt have much time therefore didnt look at prices.

See...i'm not the only one LOL

Fish and Pets must be new...are you sure it's not on Bellaire? Are is that Xtreme? Is one of them is next to an Asia supermarket?

[wvgdiscus]

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Delock you must be just as OLD to.

[Delock]

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Delock you must be just as OLD to.

37 going on 25....

I been in this hobby since I was 18........

[Delock]

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Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Was it the one with the parrots?  I can't remember the name either, but something Paradise maybe?

yeah and other wild birds.......

[Delock]

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And just to be fair....

On the Northside:

Inwood Forest...cheap prices good basic selection
1960 west of 249 pretty good selection
249 just past Antione (sp) Nice stuff and cheap...huge selection of NLS
use to be Fish Ranch on Jones Rd. Great stuff...price is ok but you can deal.
One on 59 and Tidwell. Where I got my start. The owner is so sweet. I need to go by there and say hi

There is one in Porter....which is pretty nice.

So we are telling you there are more then FG LOL

[szidlon]

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Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Was it the one with the parrots?  I can't remember the name either, but something Paradise maybe?

yeah and other wild birds.......

The name Tropical Paradise rings a bell for some reason.  I don't go downtown very often,  just to Specs around the holidays  artyman:

[Delock]

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Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Was it the one with the parrots?  I can't remember the name either, but something Paradise maybe?

yeah and other wild birds.......

The name Tropical Paradise rings a bell for some reason.  I don't go downtown very often,  just to Specs around the holidays  artyman:

ROFLMAO.....I had to stop going to that Spec's on saturday. I came out a little drunk one time. I swear they had every one in there giving samples....even Patron

[Nickintex]

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Nick...you are old dude.

??? 37 is old?

I also remember Tropical fish World on S. Post Oak, Aquarama (one on Hillcroft and one on S. Loop Frwy near Telephone), and Aquamart, back when they were on Hillcroft only 1 block from Aquarama! Those were nice stores.

I have been in the hobby since I was a child. As a teen, I was already making purchases from mail order pet supply catalogs, way before they days of the internet. In fact my first purchase was the System 3 undergravel filter which can be used reverse flow or traditional style. I still use it in my 55 gallon aquarium.
I don't think they have been available for many years now.

-Nick Montemayor

[szidlon]

Re: So I went to Fish Gallery today...................

Also terrible was that pet store that used to be on Elgin. I forgot the cross street, but it was close to where Elgin becomes Westhimer in the Montrose area. That place was also bad about numerous dead fish in their tanks.

Glad we have nicer stores these days.

-Nick Montemayor

Was it the one with the parrots?  I can't remember the name either, but something Paradise maybe?

yeah and other wild birds.......

The name Tropical Paradise rings a bell for some reason.  I don't go downtown very often,  just to Specs around the holidays  artyman:

ROFLMAO.....I had to stop going to that Spec's on saturday. I came out a little drunk one time. I swear they had every one in there giving samples....even Patron

I know, during the holidays you can leave and not even remember what you bought/drank/tasted.

I know, I know  :bsofftopic: