Comments:
Well stocked with both dry goods and fish. Best prices in town for most items, even cheaper than most nationwide chains.
Store name:
Byerly's
Address:
Grandview OH (suburb of Columbus)
Telephone:
614 486 7435
Comments:
In terms of size, not a 'superstore' by any stretch of the imagination ... BUT they carry a very large assortment of live fish. Particularly good seems to be its selection of cichlids. (Some stores sell cichlids as 'assorted african cichlids' - NOT this store, however!)Staff is VERY knowledgable and will question you on all the important parameters (e.g., size of tank, existing inhabitants, etc.) before selling you fish. Also particularly good is the store's selection of live plants. Seems to be the only place in town to get java moss or java fern or water wisteria, etc., on a regular basis.
Store name:
Jacks Aquarium/Pet Store
Address:
5064 Glen Crossingway
Cincinatti, Oh
Telephone:
513-451-0011
Comments:
Honest, helpful, and experienced staff. Wide freshwater selection, including Brackish water fish. Also a variety of saltwater fish. Easy 10 Gallon and 20 Gallon starter tanks.
Clean tanks, clean store, plenty of accessories.
Store name:
Petsmart
Address:
850 Buchhoizer Blvd
Akron, Oh
Telephone:
330-630-1200
INFO
Comments:
Pretty neat and clean store. Good collection of fish. No exotics or marines, but healthy fish. (No obvious signs of parasites/overcrowding/overfeeding/disease)
A little lacking in the depth of supplies, but feature at least two kinds of each filter type etc.
Good plant collection. Plants tend to grow nicely and dont *brown out* when brought home.
Pet shop policy includes quarantining fish, and knowledgeable folk - they wont sell you four oscars for your ten gallon.
Disadv : They do sell gf bowls, and they do carry bettas in cups.
Store name:
Mansfield Exotic Pet Supply
Address:
791 1/2 Springmill Street Mansfield. OH 44903
Telephone:
419-525-4983
Comments:
Speacializing in Cichlids and aquarium dry goods through mail order. Prices are very reasonable.
Store name:
Aquatic Designs Pet Shop
Address:
3440 W. Main St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
Telephone:
330-297-4485
Comments:
great selection and prices, knowledgeable staff
Store name:
Aquarium Adventure
Address:
3632 W Dublin Granville Rd
Sun Center
Rt. 161 & Sawmill
Columbus, OH
Telephone:
(614)-792-0884
Comments:
There is just about every type of fish found here that you'd ever want. Each continent (except Antarctica, Europe and N. America) has its own section with tons of species of fish, as well as different regions of the sea for Marine Fish. In all, there are close to 450 tanks, and around 1000 species of fish. There is also an extensive dry goods section with tanks ranging in size from 5.5 to 275 gallons, as well as just about any type of necessity or accessory you'd want. The staff is very helpful and full of information. If you have a question, they can answer it.
Store name:
Aster pets
Address:
438 E Waterloo Rd
Akron Ohio
Telephone:
330-724-1146
Comments:
Specialized in south, central, and african chiclids.as well as a wide variety of community fish. A full line store with hard to beat prices. a staff who is eager to help, and quit knowledgeable they helped me learn a lot.