if you live in the west village, you need to get out of your neighborhood for some good stores. unfort. NYC is like a desert when it comes to the hobby of fishkeeping (compared to other metropolitan areas or suburbs).
new world on east 38th street is a good place, but somewhat expensive. they are about the last good store left in manhattan. years ago, there were some good ones (anyone remember the one on east 23rd, also 3rd avenue around 34th st. and crystal aquarium in the east 90's?).
just went to pacific today on delancey. they have great fish and the most amazing planted display tank. in this store, they have an interesting "special", all prices listed are for a single fish but includes a "buy 2 get a 3rd for free" special, and you catch your own fish.
win aquarium on mott has some interesting fish and shrimp, as noted above, and their prices are hard to beat.
petco on union sq. and petland on 23rd (chelsea) have some good fish sometimes.
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