A historic spot selling aquatic exotica.

by Contributor

The Scene
Established in 1892 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, William Tricker, Inc. is worth a stop even if lotus flowers and calico shubunkins (a fish named for its brocade look and autumnal coloring) are not on your shopping list.

The Goods

Water gardeners can find everything they need for their ponds--fish (koi, goldfish, scavengers for cleaning) and plants (white Sir Gallahad tropical night blooming water lilies, for example), as well as maintenance and construction equipment (filters and liners and the like). If you don't have a pond handy, a tub will do, and the specialists at Tricker, Inc, will be happy to help you fill it.