Great selection of both aquarium livestock and equipment. While my focus is primarily on freshwater…read moresetups, their saltwater inventory is highly impressive. The pricing here is very competitive, featuring excellent bulk discounts that are especially economical if you are stocking schooling fish. As a best practice, always quarantine any new additions before introducing them to your established community tanks. Transporting livestock introduces significant stress to their immune systems, and retail holding tanks are inherently high-density environments, so a quarantine protocol is a must rather than a reflection on the shop. Additionally, this is a fantastic source for high-quality dry and frozen fish food. Highly recommended.

Totally cool store with every fish you can image. Great staff very helpful and and experienced in…read moreall types of aquatic questions. The last store you'll ever need for saltwater fish.

The owner clearly loves his craft. Staff is super helpful, loads of healthy fish to choose from,…read morestore has a cool wood inspired aesthetic.

They definitely made it right--unbeknownst to them…read more I had bought dry goods and ended up changing my mind about them. They informed me of their exchange/store credit policy: 5 days. This unfortunately isn't a very generous window. To my dismay I was on day 6 so they said they couldn't. I explained that I live about 30min away and am off work around 630/7 so it's VERY difficult to make it down within the 5d period. After explaining this they said they could make an exception. The one downside is their driftwood pricing. They do have sims decent selection; however there's no set pricing guidelines. Other LFS stores use color-coded zip ties to denote price; here they don't. Online it says they sell based on weight; however the times I've bought pieces they've never weighed it: it seems like they just come up with a number and that's what you pay up. I guess another downside is they have a smaller selection (of goods in general) than other local LFS stores and they're a bit pricier.

Sean is a top tier reef pro. If you've been in the hobby for years, or just getting started, he's…read moregot the experience and knowledge to take you and your system to the next level. He has an amazing selection of corals and anemones, and can find you nearly anything you need. He's happy to come inspect/test your system and help you balance it for success. I was an amateur back in school and wanted to get back into the hobby. With Sean's help, our system is properly configured land looking amazing. Thanks! Sean is your guy, give him a shout.

I was about 3 months in with my salt water tank when I was introduced to Sean at Reef Flex. He has…read morebeen extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Every coral and fish I have purchased from him has done extremely well, was priced below market value and as a side bonus you can even purchase quarantine for the fish. I travel for work so being able to purchase that is amazing for me. Seriously Sean is so helpful it's awesome. You will 100% be satisfied with your experience and purchase.

The time has come that we have gotten a puppy! Growing up we had dogs at Kahoots was always our go…read moreto store to go to for dog food, treats, and all the great basics. The people who work here are truly the best and super kind and knowledgeable. We came in for some dog food and also got a bully stick for our pup as well. When we checked out the employee gave us some sample bags of the kahoots brand food which was so nice considering we have to figure out what brands and foods he likes most as a growing pup. We will be back soon for more!

Excellent location. Very big with lots of choices. Upon checkout I was asking about their brand of…read moredog food for a potential switch, and I was given 6 different sample bags for the dogs to try! Very nice. On a side note, they have Baja dog rescue there, every Saturday with adoptable dogs. Always a wonderful site to see a rescue connected to a pet store!

I go to this store a lot I love all the different fish and love coming here the best service the…read morepeople that run the store a the coolest people ever take great care of their fish unlike other big brands like Petco

The Best Store for planted tanks and critters. We bought from here our Anubias Plants, 3 kuhli…read moreloaches, black mollies, 4 corydoras, 1 Dwarf Gourami and 8 Blonde African Dwarf Frogs. And they all get along. True story. It's really relaxing having our 20 Gallon aquarium and a bit of nature with us. Very cool. Highly recommend.

Reliant is a top notch company. David and Krystal are an impressively experienced, capable and…read morecaring team of leaders. The staff is well trained, professional and respectful of our home. Reliant even saved our aquarium during an emergency while out of town ... priceless! Highly recommend.

Everything! I have used Reliant Aquarium for many years and find this company to be knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, prompt, efficient, and courteous. My current person is Marley and I highly recommend him! Marley is helpful, knowledgeable, good natured, willing to offer his opinions when asked, and efficient. He brings whatever he needs to do the job and is reliable. In addition, my dog Shiloh really likes Marley...a huge bonus! I highly recommend Reliant Aquarium Designs and Marley in particular. We end up admiring my aquarium and having a nice laugh together. Please use this company. Oh, and Krystal is courteous, sweet and available by phone!

Great service and great prices. My filter in my pond was not working and needed work. I'm very…read morepleased with this company and my pond is on its way to looking clear again. Would recommend this place for sure!

Live Water Aquariums Transformed My San Diego Koi Pond - Absolutely Awesome Service!…read moreI can't say enough good things about Live Water Aquariums! They recently came out to my home in sunny San Diego for a full pond tune-up on my backyard koi setup, and wow--what a difference. The owner Mark himself showed up right on time, rolled up his sleeves, and dove right in (pun intended). He inspected everything from the filtration system to the water chemistry, cleared out some stubborn algae buildup, and even balanced the pH levels on the spot--our San Diego hard water can be tricky, but he nailed it without a hitch. My koi are swimming happier than ever, and the water is crystal clear, just like the Pacific on a good day. What's even better is that we signed up for their monthly maintenance plan on the spot. For a reasonable fee, they handle all the routine stuff--skimming debris, checking the pump and UV sterilizer, adding those beneficial bacteria to keep things eco-balanced, and monitoring ammonia/nitrite levels so I don't have to stress. No more weekend warrior sessions for me; I can just kick back in my backyard and enjoy the show. The guy is genuinely awesome--super knowledgeable, friendly, and treats your pond like it's his own. He shared tips on winterizing for our mild SoCal climate (like insulating the heater lines come December) and even recommended some hardy water lilies that thrive here. If you're in the San Diego area and need pro help for your pond or aquarium, Live Water Aquariums is the real deal. They've got my lifelong business. 10/10, would recommend to every fish-loving neighbor!

We plan to buy more Ranchu !…read more We bought a calico Ranchu, and to our surprise, he arrived healthy and full of energy after spending nearly 48 hours in UPS transit during the 95-100°F Texas heat. We were a little worried about the long journey and extreme temperatures, but he adapted immediately and has been active, beautiful, and incredibly cute from the moment he arrived. To be honest, we were also hesitant at first because of some of the negative Google and Yelp reviews. As first-time Ranchu owners, we spent a lot of time researching breeders, but there aren't many reputable Ranchu breeders in the U.S. for this exotic goldfish. In the end, we decided to take a chance and see how this little guy would turn out despite the mixed reviews. We couldn't be happier with our decision. The fish exceeded our expectations in every way. This experience really proved the quality of this breeder. Their Ranchu are healthy, well-bred, and able to handle even a challenging shipment in the Texas summer. We are extremely satisfied and definitely plan to buy more Ranchu from them in the future. Thank you for bringing such a wonderful little fish into our home!

The 2 stars are solely because they had what I was looking for, otherwise it would be 1 star…read more I went looking for a fish with certain traits, which they had a several variations of. When I found one that I liked I asked the guy helping me out the price; he gave me a number. When I looked it up online using their code it was off: he gave me a number $15 more than their website. Had I not checked I would've overpaid. Not to mention (I found this out after I'd left) they had a 10% discount until 7/7-my purchase was made before that date; however they made no mention of this. The conditions in which the fish are kept is less than ideal. There's numerous dead fish; some of the betta's are in small jugs with another dead betta. They weren't the only fish with dead companions but it was harder to photograph the ones in bigger tanks without being seen. Definitely wouldn't recommend going there if you're looking for something that was raised in good conditions.

I've been keeping aquariums for 40 plus years. This is my go to place for livestock and equipment…read more Knowledgeable staff and super helpful. Their fish selection is awesome but their reptile and invertebrates is very thorough. I am in the midst of creating a 200 gallon tank and will be getting most of the supplies here. Even my custom aquarium order. I can spend hours here just looking around.

My husband and i came to look around and see what we could find for my bearded dragons enclosure…read more Maybe cork or branches or rocks... as i walked around to see other reptiles i came across this... If you look closely it's a decomposed baby crusted gecko, looks like it's been there maybe months. His eyes were sinked in. Basically just skin I couldn't believe my eyes i thought it was just his shed that had came off.. however after really looking at it, i knew its been dead for a little bit. Not only that but there are spiders INSIDE the enclosure. Black widows from what it looks like, they have a lot of spider eggs just chillen in there with these live baby crusted geckos . I'm not sure if they check these animals often . After seeing that, i told the people that worked there and they not only did he confirm it was dead he actually discovered a SECOND one dead in there.. im not sure how often they check these animals, from the looks of it, not often at all. but a lot of these reptiles looks sad and sick. But this is something that amazed me. I just couldn't believe it. DO BETTER PET KINGDOM PLEASE Also on a side note, their prices are ridiculous. 34$ for a fake plant for an enclosure. The cork is expensive. Branches are small and expensive I guarantee you anyone who buys a reptile from here , their reptile is already sick and or will die due to parasites and bad health. I do not recommend any of your buying a reptile from here. I used to like this place years ago but now it just looks like they neglect their animals.

Pet Wants Mira Mesa is such a great place to purchase healthy food and treat for your fur babies!…read moreEvery single time we have been to pet wants Cindy, Pete or Karina have been so kind and patient. They explain what their products are and educate you on how their food is made and they never try to force you into buying anything. Which, I like because to me that means they stand behind their products and services. Pet Wants has kibble has different kibble to fit/tailor to your pets needs. We have Angus, who eats the senior kibble and our puppies , Apollo (4 months) and Artemis, ( 4 months) eat the puppy blend. We have noticed positive changes in their coats and their BMs.And, they seem to smell better, too. We have told all our friends who are pet parents about Pet Wants and to give them a try! Apollo and Artemis (our fur babies) are super spoiled when they step into Pet Wants. Cindy just loves on them which is so nice because it gives me the chance to look around the store. Karina the dog groomer is the best at what she does!! She is super kind and patient. She is gentle and takes her time with our puppies. If you don't know what kind of grooming your pet needs. Just ask Karina, she"ll guide you on the services your pet needs. Again, she will not try to up sale you or try to sell you on services your fur baby doesn't need. Pet Wants has excellent customer service and can tell they really care about not just their pets but yours, too!

Pet Wants is a wonderful shop! It was super easy to book a grooming appointment for my baby,…read moreChowder, and they were able to get him in right away. He now has an awesome summer cut! Everyone in the shop was so kind, and Karina did a great job with Chowder. I recently moved back to the area and was anxious about finding a groomer, but I felt super comfortable leaving him there. I also haven't been able to find beef tendon sticks anywhere, so I was really happy to see them here. Their selection of treats is definitely worth checking out. Chowder has a sensitive stomach and needs natural treats, so I'm really glad I found this place!