I'm sorry to hear that Adams has closed. They've been very helpful over the years.

John

I buy stuff online as I suppose everyone does, mostly for better prices. But what we lose shopping online is that friendly personal touch and that is what I have always gotten at places like Adam's Nursery and Jeff's Koi House. Sometimes the better price isn't always the better deal. I guess if we don't want to see more of our local businesses like Adam's close, we need to make sure to support them by shopping locally. Just a thought.
Perhaps, those of us who communicate via this forum can share with the rest which are our favorite local pond and fish dealers? I sometimes hunt online for businesses in the Tampa Bay area that sell pond stuff (koi, aquatic plants, and other supplies but don't really see many out there. In addition to Adam's, where else do you shop for your pond and garden, Babalu_aye?

Since discovering Adams' a few years ago I really haven't gone anywhere else (except online) for pond supplies. My pond is very small (200 gal), so I don't really need to buy much for it. I've got Parrot's Feather and a tropical blue Water Lily that I got from Adams'. They were very helpful in helping get the chemistry of my pond water balanced. They also drilled a hole in the bottom of a huge ceramic pot for me so I could use it as a water feature (separate from the pond). Their great service will be missed.

I will definitely have to check out Jeff's Koi House since I don't really know of any other local places.

John

Is there anyone else out there in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area who would like to share with the rest of us where you shop locally for pond fish and supplies? In addition to me, has anyone else shopped at Adam's or Jeff's Koi House? Where have all the Tampa Bay ponders gone?

Have you been to Cool Ponds in Dunedin?

Cool Ponds
2001 Bayshore Blvd
Dunedin, FL
727-738-4974
www.coolponds.com

I was just there this morning for a workshop on how to build a primitive fire pit. Bought some rocks and a turtle spitter on sale. Great place too!