South Bay aquarium - FIRE

[BgFish]

I just heard Graces shop in Gardena burned down this morning. South Bay Aquariums. Sad, I think they lost everything. I know grace pours her heart and soul into this shop and I can only imagine how devastating this must be for her and her family. Please send your thoughts and prayers her way.

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

Electrical issue ?

 

[BgFish]

Electrical issue ?

I believe so- but I don’t know for sure. Another buddy told me. I haven’t talked to grace or seen it yet. But he said it’s a total loss. Sad

 

[maikoa02]

Wow I believe that’s the oldest lfs in the South Bay, opened since at least 1988 and one of the first to have saltwater fish. So sad to hear.

 

[All Delight]

Very sad to hear. A Gardena landmark. Man I remember going there nearly every day after my classes at El Camino. Never had any money to buy anything so I just spent 15 mins enjoying theirs.

 

[sandman]

Been visiting that shop for 30 years. Will stop by to see them. So sad, Grace always helpful to me.

 

[Anarez]

I remember back in the day buying red belly pacu and the other ones probably 20+ years ago wow that sucks

 

[phamster]

damn, that's my LFS...

was there 2 weeks ago. i get salt water there. fuk

 

[EdReefer]

Oh no... ive been going there for 25+ years. Grace is awesome. So sad to hear...

 

[BgFish]

 

[wife haver]

someone made a fundraiser so that they can open up again. https://gofund.me/8d048aa6 the picture shows where the fire started, and only some products can still be sold, but im pretty sure their gonna have to be discounted. I had gone there to get some water, and luckily, the ladies were there, and i had asked them if i could still get the water. They told me that the water was fine, so i entered, and i was a little bit emotional to see that everything wasn't gone, but it just couldn't be sold. i feel really bad for them, and i wish i could donate, but i currently have no money, but whenever i get even just 5$, i will donate it to them.

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

So sad that happened to them. I think I've been there only twice for my freshwater stuffs years ago.