There is a new local fish store in Dale City called Nova Tropicals. I have had a chance to talk with the owner, Dave Dempsey and he has agreed to give PVAS paid members 10 % off both freshwater and saltwater fish. Due to the problem with Covid, any membership card from 2019 and 2020 will be honored for the foreseeable future. Buying dry goods... ask to speak with Dave to see if there can be additional discounts. They are also interested in contact with local fish breeders.
Once we are over Covid and having club meetings, Dave showed particular interest in providing club buys. Hopefully we will see this in the coming year (fingers crossed).
Its a nice store with friendly workers who are well versed in the aquarium hobby. There are over 40 freshwater tanks, each one with its own filtration system. I have attached a few photos of the store.
Check out their website at https://www.novatropicals.com/. They also have a face book page.
Jim Chitty
I was there lat weekend and they gave me a discount!
I was there recently. They said I couldn't use my PVAS card (or GWAPA card). The person who rang me up showed me his PVAS card, and asked about how we were getting new ones for renewal.
I made to trip fro Ashburn over to Dale City twice... It is worth the trip!!! So hard to stay on budget when I go, but I prefer to support small businesses when I can...
Dave seems like a great guy, from talking to him at the meetings. The store opened way back in the beginning of March. I haven't made it out there, because it's a long drive for me and because COVID, but I'll get there at some point.
Dave has done such a beautiful job creating a clean, welcoming environment. This is the future for retail - creating lovely 'lifestyle' experiential environments where people enjoy hanging out as much as shopping, much like Homestead Gardens.
Also, a reminder to our member's that Dave has been very generous in providing PVAS with raffle items and supporting our sadly cancelled ShrimpFest event. So much the better for us to show him some love back.
Jim, thanks for sharing.
I went last summer. Good store. I was impressed with their selection of fancy plecos. (Alas they don’t sell blackworms)