Hey all. I live in cedar rapids and wonder if there are any hidden pet stores in the area that i dont know about. I do 99.9% of my business at pets playhouse. Ive been to sea of marvels and will soon be hitting coralville bay but, anything in cr, marion, hiawatha? Thanks all! Ps. I know about PETCO and petsmart. Lol Thanks!!! Travis

And when i say pet stores i mean ines that sell fish. Lol incase there was any confusion. ;-)

Well there is Petland in Iowa city, but I encourage you to never go inside that place ever, their fish Dept sucks terribly and the owner of the place is a slimy piece of shit (believe me I worked there for 7 years. Elliot (erayk1) is the only decent guy they have left and he only has time to work one day a week.

I second that on Petland IC, Last time I was in there I thought they were tearing down the salt stuff, nope normal stock now.

last time I went there they had 6 dart frogs of three different species all housed together. when I asked the "expert" some basic husbandry questions you could tell he had no idea what he was saying. the stress of them being housd together could have killed them. let alone the lack of knowledge about their care.

AC&C is only about an hour away and IMO worth the drive. I have friends that live right around the corner from there so I use that as an excuse when I feel like going that way LOL.

Posted By blackx-runner on 01/03/2012 06:45 PM
AC&C is only about an hour away and IMO worth the drive. I have friends that live right around the corner from there so I use that as an excuse when I feel like going that way LOL.

If i had big money to spend id definately make the drive but i cand justify 2 hrs on the road just to look. Lol

Don't forget Hung's place in N Liberty. Sea of Marvels. Strange hours though

Posted By Floyd R -> Turbo's Aquatics on 01/03/2012 11:45 PM
Don't forget Hung's place in N Liberty. Sea of Marvels. Strange hours though

Been there. His sharks are crazy!!!

You know, there is a very comprehensive Pet Store directory right here on the site.

http://www.greateriowareefsociety.o...fault.aspx

--AJ

Posted By AJ on 01/04/2012 03:53 PM
You know, there is a very comprehensive Pet Store directory right here on the site.

http://www.greateriowareefsociety.o...fault.aspx

--AJ

I didnt and now i feel like a big dummy. Lol

Speaking of the list...Adams in Des Moines has moved, new address below.

 

4212 Douglas Avenue Suite C, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 279-9957

I would highly recommend Sea of Marvel. Hung is the best...Sharks are wild for sure..

Posted By Kpotter2 on 01/04/2012 04:29 PM
I would highly recommend Sea of Marvel. Hung is the best...Sharks are wild for sure..

The only problem with hungs place is there is no prices... i dont wanna ask him every time i wanna look at fish. Lol.

I feel Hung has no price so he can charge different costumer's different prices.

Posted By Reefdumb on 01/04/2012 06:35 PM
I feel Hung has no price so he can charge different costumer's different prices.

I have been told its best to stay in his good side. Lol

Posted By shepone24 on 01/04/2012 04:02 PM

Speaking of the list...Adams in Des Moines has moved, new address below.

 

4212 Douglas Avenue Suite C, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 279-9957

Thanks.  Updated.

--AJ

Posted By Reefdumb on 01/04/2012 06:35 PM
I feel Hung has no price so he can charge different costumer's different price

He has prices on a lot of tanks and all of his new items in the store.  I don't think his prices are set in stone ether like most stores. Not having a price on somethings forces a person going in there to get to know him and he them by asking him the price or a question then the price. How many LFS can you go to local and always talk to the owner and receive service from the owner? I can only think of one place "SEA OF MARVEL."

Posted By Kpotter2 on 01/04/2012 11:57 PM

Posted By Reefdumb on 01/04/2012 06:35 PM
I feel Hung has no price so he can charge different costumer's different price

He has prices on a lot of tanks and all of his new items in the store.  I don't think his prices are set in stone ether like most stores. Not having a price on somethings forces a person going in there to get to know him and he them by asking him the price or a question then the price. How many LFS can you go to local and always talk to the owner and receive service from the owner? I can only think of one place "SEA OF MARVEL."

Maybe a simple price indicator would help.....like marking tanks with a dollar sign scale to give a general idea for those just wanting to soak it in.  I know I'm one of those guys that like to wander and not bother the help sometimes.

$ 2-6
$$ 7-12
$$$13-20 ...etc

Maybe...

 I get what is being said. I think he just like to talk with people, But don't not go to his store, because he don't have prices on all his tanks. He has some very good stuff and prices.