NEW YORK
State: New York
City: Albany (on Wolf Road)
Store: Benson's Pet Shop
Variety/Selection: 6
Cleanliness and Quality: 6
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 6
Comments: It's a local pet store not a local fish store so it is half and half. They do have both salt and fresh water fish. Pretty much the same as the previously listed store only cleaner
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Rated by: Danno 08/17/07
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State: New York
City: Buffalo (North Tonowanda)
Store: The Fish Place
Variety/ Selection: 9 (LOTS of saltwater)
Cleanliness and quality: 10
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 8 (ask for Joe, at least the kids admit when they don't know )
Smiley rating: (Great quality, but a little pricey)
Rated by: SkiFletch 03/27/06
State: New York
City: North Tonawanda
Store: The fish Place
Variety/ Selection: 10+++
Cleanliness and quality: 9
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 10
Smiley rating:
Love the variety and info from employees.
Rated by: logansmommy41306 06/28/08
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State: New York
City: Buffalo (Amherst)
Store: Markheim Pets
Variety/ Selection: 7
Cleanliness and quality: 7
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 7 (ask for Ron)
Smiley rating:
Rated by: SkiFletch 03/27/06
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State: New York
City: Buffalo (Kenmore)
Store: Niagara Aquarium
Variety/ Selection: 6
Cleanliness and quality: 8
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 8 (ask for John)
Smiley rating:
Rated by: SkiFletch 03/27/06
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State: New York
City: Buffalo (Amherst)
Store: Steve's Pet World
Variety/ Selection: 6 (adding saltwater soon)
Cleanliness and quality: 9
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 10 (ask for Kevin)
Smiley rating:
Rated by: SkiFletch 03/27/06
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State: New York
City: Cobleskill (in the main road)
Store: Canine Cosmopolitan
Variety/Selection: 4
Cleanliness and Quality: 3
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 2
Comments: It's a local pet store not a local fish store so it is half and half. They do have both salt and fresh water fish.
Smiley Rating:
Rated by: Danno 08/17/07
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State: New York
City: Fishkill
Store: Fishtopia
Variety/ Selection: 8
Cleanliness and quality: 7
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 9
Great selection, and knowledgeable staff. Some of the tanks do have dead fish in them though, and some of the fish I have gotten from here had shorter lifespan than that of other stores I've purchased from.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Fishkill
Store: Pet Supplies Plus
Variety/ Selection: 6
Cleanliness and quality: 4
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 9
Staff are helpful, but these tanks are a little fishy (no pun intended). I have seen obvious cases of ich, and somebody must have pointed it out because they are currently not allowing fish purchases because of illness. They do occasionally have some rare fish, but I am avoiding buying from here due to ich. The staff are very friendly, but some of the people who put the fish in the tanks may not know which fishes to mix and not... for example, I saw a tank of Tiger Barbs and Dwarf Gouramis. The Gouramis were being harassed and looked scared! Another tank had Redtail Sharks with Elephantnoses, and the sharks were also being harassing. They have a great selection of decorations for tanks, though.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Fishkill
Store: Wal-Mart
Variety/ Selection: 2
Cleanliness and quality: 1
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: Didn't ask....
Pretty much what you expect from a Wal-Mart fish section. I feel bad for these fish, Iridescent Sharks being crammed into 10gal, and their Goldfish selection, there were at least 9 or 10 dead fish in there for a LONG time, they only recently cleaned it! I have also seen ich ion these tanks. I have never made a purchase here but my advice: avoid at all costs!
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Lathem
Store: Eddie's Aquarium
Variety/ Selection: 8
Cleanliness and quality: 10
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 9
Smiley rating:
Wonderful, Wonderful place. I have NEVER had any problems with them at all.
Rated by: -Nemo- 03/11/07
State: New York
City: Latham
Store: Eddie's Aquarium
Variety/Selection: 9
Cleanliness and Quality: 9
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 8
Comments: THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. They have everything and I mean everything...
Smiley Rating:
Rated by: Danno 08/17/07
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State: New York
City: Lockport
Store: Pets Plus
Variety/ Selection: 7 (not alot of fresh water fish)
Cleanliness and quality: 8
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 8
Smiley rating:
Store has quite a variety, but mostly saltwater
Rated by: logansmommy41306 06/28/08
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State: New York
City: Nanuet
Store: Pets Place II
Variety/ Selection: 10
Cleanliness and quality: 10
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 10
GREAT fish selection, the tanks are crystal clean and all my purchases have been healthy. I wish I could go to this place more often but it's out of the way for me.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Newburgh
Store: Pet store and Tropical Aquarium
Variety/ Selection: 8
Cleanliness and quality: 10
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 10
One guy runs this store, and he definitely knows a lot about fish! This store has a great selection, and I have seen some rare fish here. The only store I've been to that had not a single dead fish in all of the tanks. All my purchases from here have been happy and healthy!
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Newburgh
Store: Pet Store
Variety/ Selection: 7
Cleanliness and quality: 6
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 1 <- got bad advice here
While I have seen some rare fish here, they are in TINY tanks. I saw a freshwater Stingray in a 5-7 gallon tank... multiple Silver Dollars in tanks the same size. I also even saw a corydoras catfish, a fish that needs company, in a tank all by itself. Also, above I mentioned I got bad advice here. We were looking to purchase an Albino Redtail Shark and they insisted we got a Redtail Shark to be a companion. I was new to the hobby at the time and bought both. Shortly after, the Black shark killed the White shark.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: New York City (Chinatown)
Store: Tropical Wins Aquarium
Variety/ Selection: 9 (this is where I get HM, CT, and plakats for $6; cardinal tetras are $1/per)
Cleanliness and quality: 6
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 7
Smiley rating:
Rated by: White Whale 11/14/06
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State: New York
City: Niagara Falls
Store: Blackwinds
Variety/ Selection: 5
Cleanliness and quality: 2
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 5
Smiley rating:
Fish have ich. Staff slow to help you, and give wrong info
Rated by: logansmommy41306 06/28/08
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State: New York
City: Poughkeepsie
Store: Petco
Variety/ Selection: 7
Cleanliness and quality: 5
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: 7
There are a lot of fish here, and this is the only store I know of that does not sell any dyed/painted fish. However, I see a lot of dead fish in these tanks. Worth a look, but use caution as there might be disease in these tanks.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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State: New York
City: Queensbury
Store: Bensons
Website:
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/www.bensonpet.com/Locations/index.asp?section=2"]http/www.bensonpet.com/Locations/index.asp?section=2[/URL]
Variety/Selection: 5
Cleanliness and Quality: 7
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: wonderfully knowledgeable and helpful. all of the staff knows what they are talking about.
Smiley Rating:
Comments: I love going to this store. it is my current favorite. I live in a small area so in this part of new york this is the best option of fish and equipment. the only downside would be the lack of salt water, if you have salt tanks. the staff is truly wonderful and it is always a delight to go there.
Rated by: sailornight6 06/07/09
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State: New York
City: Queensbury
Store: Ceder Crest
Website: <A href="http
/www.ccpets.net/" target=_blank>
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Variety/Selection: 8
Cleanliness and Quality: 2
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: if you get the female owner she knows what she is talking about, the male owner is just interested in the sale and the kid they have helping run out the door if you see him.
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Comments: this used to be my favorite store for fish the tanks were clean and they had the best variety in their tanks. they are still the best spot to get Nerite Snails and they will special order fish. but you would have to grab them before they drop them in the tank. the last few fish I have gotten from them have died three days after or have been sick. this store is a purely enter at your own risk.
Rated by: sailornight6 06/07/09
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State: New York
City: Queensbury/Glens Falls
Store: Wal-Mart
Variety/Selection: 10
Cleanliness and quality:1
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge:3
Smiley Rating:
ppl at Wal-Mart have the poorest quality fish, and they keep betta in TEENY TINY CUPS! THATS JUST CRUEL! THEY HAVE MANY FISH BUT THEY DONT KNO HOW TAKE CARE OF THEM! WAL-MART, GET A CLUE! SELL UR FISH TO A LOVING FISH STORE! -heart
Rated by: ally86ozzy 06/12/08
State: New York
City: Queensbury/ glens falls
Store: Walmart
Website:
www.walmart.com
Variety/Selection: 3
Cleanliness and Quality:6
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: depends on the person you get
Smiley Rating:
Comments: you know I know a lot of ppl slam Walmart but the fish are actually usually in good shape there and unlike most fish store there is a 90 day return policy on them as well. I tested that as well! I once lost an otto cat about a week after buying it from there, so I returned the body to walmart, and they returned my money without a problem. how many fish stores do that?
they get new fish every other Tuesday as well, so those are the times to get them, but I have found this that most fish are in great shape, even the water cups the bettas are in are bigger then some local stores.
Rated by: sailornight6 06/07/09
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State: New York
City: Rochester
Store: Pet House
Website: unknown
Variety/ Selection: 9
Cleanliness and Quality: 5
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 8
Smiley Rating:
Excellent variety of rare fishes, but seemingly sparse knowledge behind some of the specialty fish. The prices are equal to fish rarity, so expect to pay. Conditions most of fish kept in, make me think twice about buying from store. The co-owner has a great knowledge of fish, but in some areas comes up short and the fish seem to pay for this.
Rated by: ox5477 08/28/06
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State: New York
City: Rochester
Store: Pet World
Website: unknown
Variety/ Selection: 6
Cleanliness and Quality: 7
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 6
Smiley Rating:
Store has very excellent prices as it is a family owned shop. But lacks many specialty fishes and really has a bland layout and appeal.
Rated by: ox5477 08/28/06
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State: New York
City: Rochester
Store: The Reef Guys
Website: unknown
Variety/ Selection: 9
Cleanliness and Quality: 9
Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: 3
Smiley Rating:
Amazing selection of saltwater fish and live rock/reef flora. Very cool shop with low lighting and clean tanks making the fish pop. Knowledge of owner/owners unknown as only person in shop sat at computer and looked up only once. Seemed like fair prices as well.
Rated by: ox5477 08/28/06
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State: New York
City: Yorktown
Store: Petland Discounts
Variety/ Selection: 6
Cleanliness and quality: 8
Staff friendliness and Knowledge: ?
Not the greatest selection of fish, but the tanks were well maintained. But the 'Discounts' in the name of the store is right on - these are VERY cheap fish. I bought my Dwarf Gourami for only $2 or $3... and he is a healthy fish! I have also seen fish here for under $1, healthy.
Rated by: Inchyally 03/30/09
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