LFS in your area

NW Indiana

The Ark Pet Shop
2400 W Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN 46410
219-769-0661
arkpetshop
Mon - Fri 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Decent variety of both fresh and saltwater livestock, the staff is knowledgeable and polite. Prices for chemicals, media etc are of course a bit higher than online but very reasonable prices for natural decor and livestock. All the fish look very healthy and they keep their quarantine tanks right out front with signs stating why the fish are under quarantine and when they anticipate them to be available. My husband and I appreciate the store's transparency :-)
 
Fish World
1265 S Cotner Blvd # 13, Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone #(402) 489-1277
Website n/a
Hours Sunday 12–5PM
Monday 11AM–8PM
Tuesday 11AM–8PM
Wednesday 11AM–8PM
Thursday 11AM–8PM
Friday 11AM–8PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM

Local non-chain FS that will order anything you need. Owner is knowledgeable with fish and very helpful.
 
Philadelphia/Bucks Coutry/SE PA Area:

I have two that are within 15 minutes of my house:

The Fish Factory
3021 Veteran Hwy
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 785-0761
http://www.thefishfactorypa.com/

Monday 10AM–9PM
Tuesday 10AM-9PM
Wednesday 10AM–9PM
Thursday 10AM–9PM
Friday 10AM–9PM
Saturday 10AM–9PM
Tuesday 10AM–9PM
Sunday 10AM–6PM

Medium size LFS that sells some used equipment. Friendly staff. Decent prices on plants.

The Hidden Reed

4501 New Falls Rd
Levittown, PA 19056
(215) 269-4930
http://thehiddenreef.business.site/

Monday 10AM–9PM
Tuesday 10AM–9PM
Wednesday 10AM–9PM
Thursday 10AM–9PM
Friday 10AM–9PM
Saturday 10AM–9PM
Sunday 10AM–7PM

Very large LFS with a decent selection of plants, fish, and supplies. Pretty knowledgeable staff. Usually have Texas Holy Rock and Dragon Stone in stock.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ricksza
One for the Queenslanders (Australians!)

Aquarium Factory Outlet
117-119 McDougall St, Wilsonton QLD 4350
07 4634 9455
No Website :(

Weekdays 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Sunday 9am to 3pm

This store is a godsend! Non chain store, owned by a guy who is real passionate! The knowledge he has is such a help, to both new and experienced hobbiests!

They have a insane amount of stock, able to get in nearly what ever you want, does deals, does trade in for fish too :)

Also can hook you up with custom pine tanks :)

Couldn’t recommend any more!
 
Aquarium Co-Op
Address: 9661 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: (833) 533-2281
Website: I can't post links yet, but if search Aquarium Co-Op you'll find it
Hours: Friday 11AM–7PM
Saturday 11AM–7PM
Sunday 11AM–6PM
Monday 11AM–7PM
Tuesday 11AM–7PM
Wednesday 11AM–7PM
Thursday 11AM–7PM

Personally its one of the best LFS's I've been to. Very tidy and the staff are nice and helpful. They also have a great selection of community fish
 
  • Like
Reactions: apastuszak
B & B Pet Shop
5035 Cottage Hill at University
Mobile, AL 36609
B & B Pet Shop

I have had such successful advice, service and just enjoyable visits at this store. If you're in the area, give it a look. Check out the website to see all that they do.
 
AquariaCentral.com