LFS on 59/Sheperd ... (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

Has anyone been to the LFS on 59/Sheperd? I never knew there was one there until I passed by during work last week. It said tropical fish and was a high traffic area. Wondering if its worth going one day? Not sure what the name of it was called.

 

[Guest]

Village Tropical Fish
They didn't sell SW when I used to shop there for FW but since then I heard they started selling SW. They were a bit pricey on the FW side when I shopped there but they had healthy livestock and had the best FW plants in the city.

 

[Aggie05]

Where exactly is it? In shepard plaza by amys? or is it further down the street?

 

[Guest]

Right past Amys. its on the Right hand side.

 

[fishcraze]

Edward, it's funny that I was also surprised to see that store when I traveled on Shepherd this past Friday. Wondered if they had some nice SW stuffs but didn't have time to stop by. Hence, I intended to post here to ask if others know about this store.. and now you did it
I also saw Petsmart and Petco several blocks down from that store.

 

[Guest]

I'll try and stop by today and see what they have during work.. its 5 mins away. I called them and they said they have nothing but exotic SPS!!

.. JK. we will see

 

[fishcraze]

Exotic sps? i'll be there before you

 

[Guest]

Just got back.. fish were average priced and had a nice setup, but the coral prices were overpriced. One leather sold for $180. I paid $35 for a leather at Aquatic Designs a long time ago that size.

 

[Guest]

Just got back from Tropical Village. Well I didn't see any EXOTIC sps , just 2 pieces brown acro, but the prices are very EXOTIC. That store is took over by Aquarium Enviroments.

 

[aqua-nut]

They have some unbelievably high rent to pay right there, so I would assume the prices would match the area of town it's in.

But, I think we should give them a year before we write them off. Their fresh water area is top notch, and I bet they'll do the same with their SW as time and money permits.

 

[incysor]

They just started their SW department up about 2/3 months ago. They have a great reputation for FW planted tanks. From what I've seen their SW fish prices are very competitive. A friend got a harlequin tusk there for $35 a while back. I got a nice sized BTA with the tonga branch rock it was attached to for $10. Their coral prices are competitive for some things, a little high for others, but all in all not bad.

Brian

 

[Guest]

i deal with scott over there in the SW, and he is a really cool guy... gives huge discounts on big purchases... i bought an 11g nano setup from him last week for my gf, and it was such a good deal i went back and bought another for me..... cool store

 

[jamesw]

I was pleasantly surprised!

I got a BIG Montipora cap-type frag there for $15 - I considered that pretty good. It's green and purple.

I also bought a male and female C. solarensis there and they were both healthy and $25 each. In addition, I got a captive grown P. friedmani which I have been wanting for a LOOOONG time.

Cheers
James

 

[Guest]

I stopped by there again last week and their prices on corals dropped significantly. They were very cheap. They were mostly softies

 

[Guest]

They get SPS in but it goes fast because the prices are pretty good.

 

[Guest]

I think if we give them time, prices will start to be competitive, even considering the area it is located. Scott seems like a nice person and willing to try to discount where he can. It doesn't hurt to ask for a deal. Besides, we are still trying to get him as a sponsor, so if they see we can bring in more traffic, this could seal the deal.

 

[vpham97]

I saw the Shepard exit from 59 today, close by to the medical center.
What side of 59 is Village Tropical on? The same side as Rice University?

 

[Guest]

no its on the other side. going towards westheimer. You cant miss it.. if your coming from 59 its on the left.

 

[Cakepro]

Hey, y'all ~ use your MARSH card there because they're a SPONSOR!!!!!!!



Sherri

 

[Guest]

that's cool... i figured scott would be down... he's a really cool guy and i definately have to get a membership now... spend so much at village its not funny