Strictly Fish - Lakewood

Shop Address: 6903 Carson St.
Reviewed By: Ryan
Date Of Review: February/2006
Overall: Good
Times Visited: Five to Ten Times
Freshwater Selection: Good
Saltwater Selection: Very Good
Stock Selection: Fair
Staff: Very Good
Prices: Fair
 
Comments: These guys know what they're talking about, but their prices are kind of high. However, they take their jobs very seriously. They handle the aquatic animals very gently and are very helpful. Don't come here if you're looking for a deal though, because they make up the cost of their service with their higher prices.

All fish I've purchased from this shop have come home with camallanus. One suffered severe eye infection. Most (if not all) of their Africans seem to suffer from waste after a while in their tanks. Naturally I've vowed never to buy another fish from this place ever again.
Not necessarily easy since they have decent prices on uncommon African cichlids and get in other interesting things like darter tetras, dwarf shrimp and small anabantids.
Staff is helpful initially although some tend to exhibit "i-know-it-all-itis" and "you're-wasting-my-time-itis" so I'm not a big fan of the staff. Don't take to suggestions or corrections very well at all.
I try to buy whatever frozen foods I need to last me long enough to save extra trips there.
Would be a heck of a lot nicer if the staff was friendlier and the fish were healthier.