Marion, IA Posts/Points: 1132/1430
 | | 07/05/2008 03:04 PM |
| I finally managed to check out A.E. today while visiting my parents.  What a great store!Â
Fantastic display tanks...
Clean, Clean, Clean (did not smell anything like a pet store)...
Great product selection...
Great livestock selection...
You all are really lucky to have a great store like that.
-JB | | | ALL YOUR FRAGS ARE BELONG TO US!!! |
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cedar falls Posts/Points: 181/367
| | 07/05/2008 04:31 PM |
| I was in there last year when there was the frag auction in the quad cities and I have to tell you if you didn't know any better you wouldn't be able to tell the sell all sorts of animals. I was very impressed with the selection also. Lookin forward to going back sometime. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 864/1090
| | 07/06/2008 09:19 AM |
| I definitely agree.
Personally I think it is the nicest LFS in the state, especially if you want more then mushrooms in your tank. | | | |
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Moline Posts/Points: 783/1597
| | 07/06/2008 10:03 AM |
| I'd agree with you guys. I've been to alot of fish stores in IL too and not many even come close to AE. They always have alot of staff there to help. Their store is always clean and well stocked. They always have a great selection of fish and a good selection of coral. Top notch place all around. | | | |
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Riverside Posts/Points: 662/1290
| | 07/06/2008 02:35 PM |
| Is it in Davenport? I'd like to go some weekend, but not sure which quad city it's in...... | |  | |
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Moline Posts/Points: 783/1597
| | 07/06/2008 07:25 PM |
| Yes, It is in Davenport. Just take the Kimberly exit west. It is down a mile and a half on the right hand side. | | | |
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Marion, IA Posts/Points: 1132/1430
| | 07/06/2008 07:37 PM |
| I think the thing that most impressed me about that place is that it's setup to convince people that a saltwater tank could look really good in their house. I guess you could describe them as having a "showroom feel". I'd be willing to wager that they bring conciderably more people into the hobby than other LFS's relative to the number of prospective customers that come through the door. View Larger Map -JB | | | ALL YOUR FRAGS ARE BELONG TO US!!! | |
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Posts/Points: 12/36
| | 07/07/2008 03:07 PM |
| My co-worker and I make special "browsing" trips down to AE from Dubuque every month or so. Usually they end up as more than just browsing trips as we always find something we want. I think AE is better than some of the stores I used to frequent back home in Minneapolis.
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Posts/Points: 23/47
| | 07/09/2008 02:57 PM |
| Posted By phishcrazee on 07/06/2008 12:35 PM
Is it in Davenport? I'd like to go some weekend, but not sure which quad city it's in...... Yep Davenport. Bring me corals and I will personally take you on a tour  | | | |
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Posts/Points: 2/6
| | 08/11/2008 01:50 PM |
| I've traveled all over creation and luckily for the QC crew.... we have AE practically in our backyard. Everyone in the crew in the store is VERY knowledgeable in SW stuff, and more then willing to help you. I even have a few of the employees' cell numbers for those 'In Case Of Emergency' cases. I've also had them flat out tell me they would not sell me things from time to time due to potential problems, (sick fish, LR that was solid and super heavy, etc.) In the last two years or so, they have quite a bit of my money, but I'll go back and continue to do so. They also recognize that the correct answer isn't always on a shelf within the confines of their showroom. It's because of this high level of customer service going above and beyond what they need to, along with a store that speaks for itsself, that they have me as a loyal customer. | | | |
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Fulton, IL Posts/Points: 85/171
| | 08/11/2008 07:24 PM |
| I agree Modemagic......AE is the BEST store in my opinion. I was just there Sunday. And ofcouse you can not just go and see whats new, you always have to bring something home no matter if its a new fish or coral. And in some cases atleast for me both. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 634/722
| | 08/12/2008 12:22 PM |
| I have to agree, AE is a very clean, well run store with excellent customer service. You always have assistance within a minute of walking in the door....ALWAYS! I've bought a little bit of everything there over the years and been happy with everything I've bought. And yes, I've been told that an item was not appropriate at times which is not always something you are going to hear at a LFS since it might mean losing a sale on a particular item.  I feel very fortunate that we have such a great store in the QCA. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 2/6
| | 08/12/2008 07:23 PM |
| A little known fact about AE is that Adam and his crew do onsite setup and maintenance of both in home and commerical accounts. He has a tank in just about every doctors office in the Quad Cities, and they are all very well maintained. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 37/75
| | 08/24/2008 02:09 AM |
| My dad was involved with Adam back when he started his first store. Back then my dad was in the buisness of importing marine animals to the quad-cities area.  Adam is a great businessman and very personable.  I had him and one of his employees install my most recent tank and they did a great job.
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Posts/Points: 43/67
| | 10/20/2008 07:35 PM |
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Posted By Jag3365 on 07/07/2008 01:07 PM
My co-worker and I make special "browsing" trips down to AE from Dubuque every month or so. Usually they end up as more than just browsing trips as we always find something we want. I think AE is better than some of the stores I used to frequent back home in Minneapolis.
I first went in there to get fish for my girlfriend's 10 gallon. I now have 2 salt and a 55 fresh. Their display tanks are awesome. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 5/9
| | 11/30/2008 08:23 PM |
| I'm in there once a week. I love it, only buy livestock from them.
P.S. A.E. you guys are the best.-Mitch | | | |
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Posts/Points: 594/644
| | 12/01/2008 09:37 AM |
| Posted By SWaquariast on 11/30/2008 06:23 PM
I'm in there once a week. I love it, only buy livestock from them.
P.S. A.E. you guys are the best.-Mitch Hmmm I think someone is hunting for some brownie points or an extra 10% off...  | | | |
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Posts/Points: 5/9
| | 12/01/2008 02:57 PM |
| No they are seriously the best shop in the midwest. | | | |
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Posts/Points: 37/75
| | 12/01/2008 03:40 PM |
| It's the best saltwater store I've ever seen. All the employees are knowledgeable about the hobby and their service is really top notch. It speaks volumes that every time I go in there he has 5-6 people helping out hobbyists and they're always busy. On top of that, they do such a high volume business their prices are more in line with what you'd expect to see on the internet as opposed to in a pet store. | | | |
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