Places to buy fish tank fish

[Tactical Dave]

Live in Indy, fresh water fish for a 55 gallon tank, looking for the more exotic looking stuff.

I know uncle bills and all but would prefer a specialty shop that is not just the same-o fish.

 

[danielocean03]

Live in Indy, fresh water fish for a 55 gallon tank, looking for the more exotic looking stuff.

I know uncle bills and all but would prefer a specialty shop that is not just the same-o fish.

I've heard the Reef on Keystone is good.

 

[Mrs Evilwrench]

I agree, The Reef on N. Keystone is a really good shop. The guys who work there are very knowledgeable and helpful in making sure you get healthy fish that are compatible together. They are just north of 56th Street (I think that's the intersection!)

 

[Mosinguy]

The Reef is the only place other than a Petsmart, Uncle Bill's, etc.

 

[Tactical Dave]

I forgot all about the reef, thanks guys.

 

[Oliver]

Depending upon how big you want to go, give me a PM. I have a great tank and equipment that I could get rid of.

 

[Tactical Dave]

Depending upon how big you want to go, give me a PM. I have a great tank and equipment that I could get rid of.

I have one up and running that I got for pretty much free. Just getting the temp stabilized before I add fish.

At some point want to upgrade to a 300 gallon.

 

[pute62]

There use to be a place in Fishers that imported most of the fish for dealers in the Indianapolis area. While not open to the public,they could order anything you wanted. May ask the fellas at the Reef if this is still the case to be able to find something out of the ordinary.

 

[hoosierdoc]

buy online and have 'em shipped to you. Fish ship overnight and they are insured. I've bought some cool angelfish that way.

AquaBid.com - Sell or buy aquarium equipment and fish in an auction format

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?fwstringray&1353550222

 

[bobbittle]

There use to be a place in Fishers that imported most of the fish for dealers in the Indianapolis area. While not open to the public,they could order anything you wanted. May ask the fellas at the Reef if this is still the case to be able to find something out of the ordinary.

Most of the freshwater fish being sold around Indy are from Chicago or Louisville areas.

Given the lack of good choices these days, the reef is probably the best one available. Worth a drive is TFD in Ohio and aquarium world in Lafayette.

 

[femurphy77]

For our freshwater tank we've literally had the best luck with Wal Mart. Of all the fish we've bought over the years, the specialty shops can't seem to provide us with fish that last more than a few days.

 

[eldirector]

Another vote for the Reef. We just re-stocked my wife's 55 gallon a few weeks ago. Best selection and very healthy fish.

 

[Oliver]

While I will always advocate for small businesses, here's a nod to Premium Aquatics. They're a large local internet aquatic supplier that opens its doors to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. They have the absolute best selection of equipment at THE lowest prices available. The prices, fish, and coral selection are absolutely worth the weekend wait.

 

[bobbittle]

While I will always advocate for small businesses, here's a nod to Premium Aquatics. They're a large local internet aquatic supplier that opens its doors to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. They have the absolute best selection of equipment at THE lowest prices available. The prices, fish, and coral selection are absolutely worth the weekend wait.

Premium doesn't stock freshwater, which is what the op is looking for.

 

[Brandon]

+1 to The Reef.

I have bought several Angelfish there and have had 0 issues.