reefer Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 new guy here wanting to finally make the fish store extravaganza (rock2)up north!! i am from medford and have been to hollywood in lake oswego, but other than that, its been just local stores. i am hoping to get the skinny on where to DEFINATELY go and if there are spots that I shouldnt waste my time!! thanks for any knowledge on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hit up all the sponsor sites. I would make sure to go to WAVES and Seahorse. On the way to waves make sure you get to Upscales. Also close to waves is Aquaticus. On the way to seahorse go to saltwater FantaSeas. Also if going closer to downtown is Rose City and Soutas. Both are good stores (Soutas is by reputation, I have not been in there yet). Really, of our sponsors, there are are not many that are "bad," beccause they all have good stuff. Some have different items, and some charge more or less than the others for different items. But the stores that charge less usually have a lesser selection because when they do get something good in it is sold very quickly. HTH dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 In my personal opinion Hollywood is a waste of time, Definately hit up Seahorse,waves upscales,and rose city.If you only get to one make it seahorse IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Just do the trip around the metro area and hit everyone(laugh) But as in your other post just hook up with Jody no travel and one hell of a selection(rock2) But if you must get away there are a bunch of nice stores here hope you enjoy them(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 What are you looking for in a store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 YEAH...DIDNT UNDERSTAND HOW POSTING WORKED. GOT 2 NOW. MORE FEEDBACK I GUESS! I STILL WANT TO GO ROADTRIPPIN!! HOW ELSE CAN WE GET AWAY FROM THE WIFEYS AND PAAAAARRRRTTTTTAY!! WINK WINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Have fun at the stores and please turn of the caps lock on your computer:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 OH!! sorry...was i yelling?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty419 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Road trip is where its at new stores new faces and a differnt choice of fish and there's all ways the a crop.(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Road trip is where its at new stores new faces and a differnt choice of fish and there's all ways the a crop.(rock2) Boy those two places could burn up a paycheck real fast.(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 uhuhh!!(naughty) i love there steak!!(drooler) Road trip is where its at new stores new faces and a differnt choice of fish and there's all ways the a crop.(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My $.02: Seahorse for the very nice corals and helpfull staff WAVES also has nice corals and helpfull staff Upscale has pretty nice pieces very nice store Rose City good prices helpfull staff I would say to visit in that order as well, but be carefull. If you go to Seahorse first, you may not have any money left for the other guys. The corals there are very tempting.(drooler) No offense to any sponsers not listed, or listed alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Waves has never done me wrong - great staff and good prices on dry goods and livestock. I was recently at SeaHorse and was very impressed as well - beautiful corals and helpful staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty419 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 So when's the best time to head that way mid week or the week end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Whenever you can. Most of the stores are closed on Mondays. Week days seem to not be as busy in the stores that I go into. You would get more attention from the staff. I think that the best time to go in is right after a large shipment of coral comes in. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Whenever you can. Most of the stores are closed on Mondays. Week days seem to not be as busy in the stores that I go into. You would get more attention from the staff. I think that the best time to go in is right after a large shipment of coral comes in. dsoz Visit the websites and get on the mailing list. I think Waves has one as well as fantaseas. Seahorse and fantaseas is where I go. because they are close to me in vancouver. Patrick at fantaseas always has nice fresh big selection of liverock and lots of fish. Seahorse has excelent selection of high end corals as well as lots of common less expensive corals. I personally think seahorse has a great variety of corals of the stores that ive been to. But I have not been to waves. I was at upscales a long time ago and they had a good variety of exotic fish. Visit them all on payday they will all be more then happy to releive you of your extra green. Jay I like them all. All are freindly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I would consider World of Wet Pets in Beaverton a waste of time. If you wanna go to Soutas call ahead, I've never been able to get a hold of them. I might have called them 10 times, never a call back. There hours were varied for awhile so I'd try to make sure they were going to be there before you made the trip. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I would consider World of Wet Pets in Beaverton a waste of time. If you wanna go to Soutas call ahead, I've never been able to get a hold of them. I might have called them 10 times, never a call back. There hours were varied for awhile so I'd try to make sure they were going to be there before you made the trip. JMO I'm very sorry about this pledosophy, please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will immediately call you back when we arrive. It is my fault for not telling anyone this, and once again sorry! Ricky Soutas Jr. -Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I would consider World of Wet Pets in Beaverton a waste of time. If you wanna go to Soutas call ahead, I've never been able to get a hold of them. I might have called them 10 times, never a call back. There hours were varied for awhile so I'd try to make sure they were going to be there before you made the trip. JMO Couldn't agree more, regarding WoWP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 lets not bash stores never been there but that is sombody's lively hood as the saying goes "If you have nothing good to say dont say anything at all" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 not really bashing so to speak. I do buy something from WoWP, they just don't have the kind of selection that you would find at WAVES or Upscale, etc. Sorry if it seemed to be bashing, I say again I have and do buy somethings from there. But when I am looking for corals they just aren't on the list of choice places to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what you just said isnt bashing but saying a store is a waste of time then agreeing is, people dont relize how much these posts can hurt so step back from time to time and think about what your typing these time's are hard and we all have family's to support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 You are right....and the economy doesn't really allow for too much in the way of business loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for understanding not trying to be the post police but needed to say somthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have to agree with CA20R and Kevin on this one. The store in question is obviously geared towards freshwater, which they do very well. I can honestly not say the same about the saltwater livestock. This is my opinion and experience, and we should be allowed to share this info on these forums. I do from time to time go visit them there, and if they made a turn-around in the salt department I would be the first to get on here and encourage people to visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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