There have been a few threads over the past couple of weeks on good places in NYC. I am sorry, but i can't remember who started or contributed to any of them. I would look through the last few weeks of posts (if you have the time ) to see if you can find it. Good luck! SOrry I can't help
try Petland Discounts... thry claim to be the cheapest around for tanks. They sell AGA (All-Glass Aquarium) brand. I like doing business with them rather than going to the major pet stores. www.petlanddiscounts.com
i think the petland near me SUCKS! only good things are fish people return if you get them a few days from when they returned it. after 1-2 weeks the fish start to look bad. That place is in desperate need of a good fish person.