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Clawson Aquariums are Home to Sea Creatures, Big and Small
Stingrays, sharks, corral and even clown fish— you name it and chances are it can be found at one of two aquariums in town.
Though the Discovery Channel's Shark Week ended earlier this month, the week of shows is so wildly popular that it inspired me to take a trip to the underwater world a little bit closer to home.
Many people own fish, including myself in years past, but how many can say they have owned a shark or a stingray or a rare breed fish?
Such species are exactly what you will find if you venture into either of Clawson’s two neighborhood aquariums— or .
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Located just down West 14 Mile Road from one another, these two shops are similar, yet very unique in their own, special ways.
The Atlantis Fish Shoppe carries a large variety of both saltwater fish (shrimp, crabs, starfish) and freshwater fish (guppies, Tetra, Swordtails) as well as California, Diamond and Blue Dot Stingrays and even baby sharks. One of the shop’s most distinguishable features is the large array of live corral available in all sizes, shapes and colors that are shipped in every week and always in stock.
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Amazon Stingrays, on the other hand, focuses more on saltwater livestock such as various types of fish, eels, clams and large sharks. However, stingrays are available in both freshwater (Motoros) and saltwater (various species) and are bred right inside the store.
The shops have very comparable prices and also house a large collection of aquarium and pond supplies.
Amazon Stingrays and Atlantis Fish Shoppe both agree that new customers are always welcome, no matter what their knowledge or expertise of fish is.
So, if you’re looking to bring home a new friend, curious about a unique species or just think it’s time to upgrade that old fish tank, either of these aquariums might meet your needs.
Atlantis Fish Shoppe is located at 610 W. 14 Mile Rd. and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mention this column and receive 10 percent off your purchase in the store.
Amazon Stingrays is located at 117 W. 14 Mile Road and is open Monday-Wednesday from 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
