Im heading to LA tommorrow

[kentlighting]

What are some reef related places i should try to go to?

[Adam]

This thread interests me. I am heading to Los Angeles on Tuesday!

[ksrinlv]

The Mystic Reef is a recent favorite, smaller store but lots of interesting things.
http://themysticreef.com/index.html

I can't find the stores right now but there are three stores all within a few blocks of each other, love hitting those, they are all very different and have found treasures at each of them at different times! I know, not so helpful without names/addys, will keep working on that!

Fish Collection - haven't been in a couple years but liked this one
1158 E. Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia 714-524-7109

Tong's Tropical Fish are huge with good selections/prices but a couple years ago had lots of pests, haven't been more recently.

Also liked Aquarium World Exotics if I could get there early enough on the way back from LA, but last time I was there (in the last year) they had changed ownership (and names!), not as much marine stuff but did find a few gems.
(760)946-3474 18838 National Trails Highway, Apple Valley, CA 92307

[ksrinlv]

Found the stores that are close to each other!!

Pacific Reef Tropical Fish - this store's pretty hit or miss but worth a look
2030 N. Tustin St.
Orange CA 92865
(704)998-2255
M-Sat 11a-8p; Sun 11a-7p


New Wave Tropical Fish - have always found something at this neat little mom & pop kinda store!
1960 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-8209
Tue-F 11a-7p; S/S 11a-6p

Amazing Aquariums & Reefs - WOW!! A must stop for serious eye candy.
1842 N. Tustin St.
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 928-5299
www.amazingaquariumsandreefs.com

Also discovered there are 2 other stores in the area, haven't been to those:

Ocean Blue
622 E. Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 532-4528

Jeff's Exotic Fish
804 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92867

I see these are prolly too late for your trips but hope they're useful to someone someday... look forward to what great places you all found!

[fishman]

http://store.fishsupplyunderwater.com/sale.html

this is the one I go to when i am out there dont nkow hw close it is to your area