Best Aquarium Store in Ohio, Gerber's Tropical Fish Store, Part One Freshwater

Good Aquarium Stores are hard to find. Gerber’s nails it. What I like about his store is he an actual store with a real owner and not some chain that sell the same garbage fish in every store. It’s called Gerber’s and you get to talk with “John Gerber” He’s a real deal owner who has been doing it and made it work for 27 years.
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He’s got a selection of the kinds of fish that you simply can’t get in the local chains that have somehow managed to run so many great shops out of business. I am thrilled to be showing you all his store. I called John up awhile back and told him I’d be dropping my kids off up that way and to get me some cool plants. He told me my timing was perfect because he had just dumped a bunch of money in his freshwater side which, as you can see- was money well spent. I always love to support a guy like this who will get in the fish that, let’s be honest, “the fish you didn’t know you wanted” I ended up pulling out that shubunkin goldfish and forgot to pick up a Betta fish that was also equally hot. I am impressed with his new setup and filtration and I think you will be too. Supporting guys like him is critical for the hobby to remain, he’s doing just fine, but is worth repeating, places like this make the hobby- and YOU better. I don’t think he mentioned this in the video but he does FREE Water Tests. Not only that, but they can tell you what to do to fix it. If you are anywhere near Dayton Ohio - or even if you are not, it is worth the trip to Gerbers
Gerber’s Tropical Fish
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2279 N Moraine Dr
Dayton, OH 45439
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[@DMLOEWER]

Hey Dustin! I work at Gerbers. I'm the dude who thought he was going to have a normal work day. Instead I go to clock in and you're sitting right there talking to John. My jaw literally dropped. I SERIOUSLY appreciate you visiting Gerber's again and especially the video. Come back anytime. Tank on! Meeting you was the shit btw.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Devin Loewer haha, like wise bro. Getting to actually SEE people who like my videos is way cooler than the KZbin comment world I some how live in now (not that I don't mind comments) but it isn't the same. great shop man. Good meeting you as well! Tank on bro! I'll be back :)

[@acaciasterling6125]

Devin Loewer Had no clue there was such a good lfs near Beavercreek! I'm definitely gonna stop by and get some more glofish since it looks like you guys have a better variety of colors than most around here...can't wait!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@aquastar4336]

Cool! This is only like 15 mins from me! And he's right... The pH here is crazy high! Here in Carlisle, Ohio it's between 8.0-8.2. My Goldfish seem to like it. Thanks for taking us through this place!

[@Scoutcritacola]

Love justin and fishstore owners chemistry. dustin brings the fire and enthusiasm while dude follows along with education.

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[@Saved_Sinner0085]

WOOOW Tanganyikans, severums, and archers all in the same tank?! Those Malawi eye biters too! Those are bananas! No mentions of the 6 bar datnoid? That leopoldi is money!

[@bossman2692]

Greenville, South Carolina needs a store like this

[@wildmeadow_windhounds9004]

WOW, NICE. Looks much better than when I was in last time.

[@herbshirt6073]

Really enjoyed that video. I could have a guy like that with all that knowledge show me around so many fish allll day long.

[@THolzAquariums]

Wow! Wish I had a store like that near me

[@99eminemrox]

No you don't, their customer service sucks. I've been 4 different times and the only good times have been when the owner has been there. The other people who work there are dicks

[@NYCityCichlids]

Wow. That's a beautiful place.

[@emiykritis2403]

Was just at this store yesterday, and it was amazing!! Got 4 dwarf pufffers and they are doing great.

[@Filbie]

So cool! Wish I was still in the Midwest to come visit!

[@August_Duwell]

frickin awesome store!

[@DramaticAquatics]

wow that place is awesome!!

[@EngineerJeff]

John is a fish GENIUS! You will do well to get your livestock and plants from Gerbers.

[@Joerides7]

Wow, awesome store. I see a road trip in my future.

[@DewyBee]

That is a beautiful beautiful fish room this is a store worthy of a road trip just to go crazy in. :D

[@laveniadowning3364]

love it

[@SBW98]

I love this channel

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+AuTax thanks! We love you too :)

[@JB-wg9zj]

awesome!!! sadly I'm too far away. great store gentlemen.

[@gerberssaltwater]

+Jef B (808fishkeeper) Thank you sir! We will be posting many videos on our channel so feel free to subscribe and stay in the loop even from far away!

[@allnamestaken10]

Between Dayton and Cincinnati we have so many good local fish shops

[@swamphick7553]

awesome

[@enchmillan3258]

Hey Dustin! Your videos are awesome. Just a quick tip from a fan, let them talk. Stop interrupting them. More power man! Stay awesome!

[@theskootzone596]

I live in Dayton and I am yet to come. I need to soon!

[@Saved_Sinner0085]

Vieja maculata, and the other "cichlisoma" before it is a Parachromis. As far as the the RODI water, I have heard that using any tank or system that is getting over 40% RO water is bad for bacteria growth, it's too sterile. How much for the tigrinses? How are there Mono's in the same water as a festivum? Festivum are nuetral pH fish and the mono are high pH high SG usually.

[@littlevillagepythons9636]

What are those diamond shaped fish at 12:07? Silver with black stripes

[@fishmansf4573]

At the store where I get my fish they have a huge discus that is about 10 inches tall

[@MrTim4Gold]

nice shop, im on the east side of ohio...maybe a day trip sometime when im not hunting gold

[@sirderpsalot]

Figure eight puffers need brackish water for the higher pH and water hardness it provides. They can be kept in FW but will not attain close to even half its potential lifespan (about 15 yrs).

[@chrisgill8608]

totally amazing thanks alot dustin for taking the time to share ur experiance with.

[@notdescribed]

I need a store like this in my area with an owner that has as much passion and knowledge about the hobby. Haha I would never leave the store.

[@bigreg5906]

Those African Cichlids look awesome

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Big Reg He doesn't mess around. I like how he has breeding stingrays and sweet discus...

[@bigreg5906]

+Dustin's Fish Tanks Yes everything in there looks nice and healthy. Thanks for the tour.

[@anthonyvaccaro2681]

dustin, dicus that are 3.5/4in + discus are just as easy as angels. just do your weakly water change feed em twice a day

[@ajpoopyshitz9842]

Those guppies are hot . Wow , this guy would try to sell ice to an Eskimo.

[@markym12364]

dustin... my man....always bringing it lol...you gotta check out oddball pets and aquariums in pittsburgh...its 100% worth it by far the best fish store I've been to

[@flyinghippo5152]

Would they have gulper catfish?

[@parkysome]

even this fish store is good

[@jessicahorner2040]

where do i view/order fish on their site? i literally can find nothing.

[@Okiimiru]

RMS Aquaculture in Berea is good too

[@fishmansf4573]

I saw some archers where I get my fish

[@davidfisher9644]

hi open up a store like this in Boston our stores are not good.

[@spencerosborn8827]

hey dustin I want to get that buy one get one free for twenty dollars but my printer will not work what should I do

[@BigFatTonys]

Looks like Gerber's is worth the drive from Cincinnati.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Big Fat Tony's Its a pretty sick shop my man...

[@jackcole128]

+Dustin's Fish Tanks do you know if there are mollies sword tails at Gerbers

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Jack Cole I am sure they do. I'll see if their guy Casey can chime in for certain....stand by

[@Eric.schmidt]

+Big Fat Tony's I live in Highland Heights and YES IT IS WORTH THE DRIVE. I was treated so well. In fact I was given foam boxes for my livestock and frozen food for the drive home. When I enquired about a fish the young man grabbed food to let me watch them eat. Unheard of without asking often times.

[@seancanova7396]

+Big Fat Tony's Awesome shop. I think it would be worth the drive from New Orleans.

[@xxproblemboytonxx]

Gotta hit the sub button

[@peterforsling2937]

Hey Dustin I'm trying to buy stuff from your website, I only want to buy a few plants but it requires that I spend $45. Is this intentional?

[@StevePolandAquatics]

Wow, he has done a lot since the last time I was in there.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Steve Poland Cichlids Same for me, One of his local competitors is getting outta fish. I love how he has doubled down on the Freshwater :) Plus its always great to support a guy who is an actual owner, not some chain, he gets in the cool stuff :) don't forget your coupon :)

[@lyrieth8833]

Now to see if I can get my mother to drive me to Dayton....

[@jdssurf]

Lol Dustin I talked smack about your intro when I first saw your vids, I hated it, now I'm hooked on your vids. Your intro, now it's a love hate lol, good vids bud.

[@mightydegu]

If I wasn't six hours away, I'd be there.

[@matthewdespaw879]

I would kill for a shop like this near me

[@willptech7565]

I would love to go there butt I don't have a car and I ran out of fish tanks!

[@knifeguy9928]

Wish we had a place like this in Lima.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+knifeguy 99 please... I am from Findlay. You can make the whole hour car ride down to this place from Lime :)

[@knifeguy9928]

+Dustin's Fish Tanks just need to find the time to.

[@littlevillagepythons9636]

Nothing good in Findlay either lol I’m bout 10mins from Findlay

[@Dethshade]

can i order stuff from this guy? i live in ohio and need some nice hearty plants

[@chuck3788]

Getting an error message when trying to get the coupon

[@xXCP1993Xx]

45 minutes from where I live haven't made it there lol

[@My99Stang35]

dang not even far from me!

[@brettbuerkle325]

im in dayton but I75 sucks with constuction

[@justinstuart8382]

can we see the old video Dust

[@srmse.]

Try RMS

[@HybridHerps]

Oh man, why am I stuck in NY?

[@David-nt7pw]

Sadly live in aus :(

[@brendenmcmahon2023]

I drove from Mexico it's worth it

[@TheAztro0123456789]

Brenden McMahon U lyiing

[@gary8297]

The electric blue cichlids at the start of the video were fish I traded to Gerber's

[@TheAztro0123456789]

Gary Person What did u traded them for?

[@gary8297]

more Africa's females

[@erikpalmer88]

didn't see any tropheus moorii

[@nicholasdavison1376]

Please show the saltwater please

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Nicholas Davison kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSxlqGogbSUo7M Older video but still, you'll get the idea

[@MrJbree13]

Completely disagree with what he has to say about discus... RO/DI water is not needed, and i personally think all the online discus speciality places take way better care of their discus. Just my two thoughts. My discus spawn and have raised fry in hardness of 180tds and ph of 7.6. You mess with the water, thats when problems happen. Great store though for quality and varsity.

[@August_Duwell]

i wish i lived in ohio!

[@dimetimetom]

so jealous..... louisville needs a better LFS...

[@GUYANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

dam rep that 502

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+dimetimetom That's not a bad drive, ...I do it from lex :)

[@MrJdub1210]

+dimetimetom you read my mind .....we don't have nothing here anymore not like the old days

[@dimetimetom]

+Dustin's Fish Tanks i'm gonna have to one of these days. that place looks great

[@AnimalAce]

Dang.....i live so far away :/

[@gerberssaltwater]

+AnimalAce Don't fret, we won't be going anywhere any time soon. Anytime you're in the southwest Ohio area you're welcome to stop in and chat with our fish experts.

[@AnimalAce]

Hopefully one day i will be able to come :)

[@brennansellers2168]

I am from ohio lol

[@telinoz1975]

Needs more shouting commentary. Lol.

[@ISOLATICN1]

RO water stunts the discus the guy has no clue how to care for discus all the discus in his shop are malnurished and stunted, thier s alot more to do. also he onlyneeds to change two things and he will sell good quality discus, but these are shocking :(

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+max parsons I have never kept discus, but i will tell you that he has been in the biz for 27 years. He hasn't had these in long, but I am pretty sure he knows what he is doing if he has a pair above spawning right? So, almighty discus master- what should he be doing, and please, i'd love for you to share YOUR tank, link it up so we can all see how much discus game You have. :)

[@ISOLATICN1]

i will somehow, and ro is good for breeding?? not growing fish will struggle if not grow at all in the water

[@ISOLATICN1]

+Dustin's Fish Tanks dotn get me wrong good shop, but only good discus come from people who souly deal in discus, he doesnt have the time to keep and grow well all those discus as they are im guessing 1% of the things he has to do in a day, but shops shouldnt deal with discus especially as bigger shop he has, this is why bad quality is spready around. sucks. i wil p;ost a pic on ur facebook

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+max parsons i check out a 17 second video of your fish....so they do look good, but how can you say these are bad quality? They look pretty sweet to me...link up a video homie, or better yet- share some knowledge of what you are doing on here instead of just criticizing without any information of why. What are you doing...why ect..

[@ISOLATICN1]

i p;osted it on ur facebook page :D

[@TheDaniel301196]

Lost interest as soon as the Glofish were shown. So disrespectful.

[@TheDaniel301196]

I highly doubt they are the genetically modified GloFish.

[@TheDaniel301196]

I would be surprised if they were the geneticlaly modified ones since the amount of money that went in to make the GM ones would make them pretty exspensive. Even so if they were the GM ones I have no respect for anyone who condones keeping them. Freaks of nature in my own and many others opinions. Fair enough research into genetic modifications in the name of science but don't bring them into the hobby or breed them at all.

[@MrWatchesUsleep]

+TheDaniel301196 Have you ever been in a fish shop that DOESN'T have some variety of glofish?

[@TheDaniel301196]

+MrWatchesUsleep yes actually thinking about it there has not been a single fish shop I've been in that was selling any sort of glo fish because here in UK we have a good sense of animal welfare. The process of making the dyed fish has been banned here but not the importation of the dyed fish but not many shops get them in as they also hate them.

[@MrWatchesUsleep]

TheDaniel301196 Lucky you. I've never been in a lfs in the states that didn't have them.

[@99eminemrox]

Biggest in Ohio? Yes. But best in Ohio? I've had better customer service at a damn Petland than at Gerbers.

[@swamphick7553]

awesome

[@tg11000]

RMS in Cleveland is nice, but my god does this store look nice