My dear friend Jack needed help with his aquarium and I suggested this establishment because of…read moregreat reviews on YELP! I love our community and this place provided him with a great and knowledgeable technician who was lovely and he immediately signed up for their twice monthly service. The power of yelp reviews is astonishing, and I am so happy to be able to use it not only as a Yelp elite reviewer, but as somebody looking for suggestions for services that I am not well versed in. So, thank you to all of you people who help others by opining and sharing! I appreciate all of your insights and recommendations! My friend had a fantastic experience! And his fish were happy too!

Is there a way to leave 100 STARS rather than only 5? Aquatech Aquarium Service deserves it!…read more HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My beloved fish tank was probably suffering when I realized my Fluval power filter wasn't working properly, and after trying what I usually try when it gets glitchy, I freaked and realized I was going to have to first FIND, and then hire a professional to help me. I reached out here on Yelp to the top-rated Aquatech and spoke to an angel sent from heaven! Chiao called me immediately and kindly and patiently walked me thru troubleshooting steps and told me exactly what to do when the Fluval power filter wouldn't work. This took probably 15 minutes of her time and she did it gratis!! Then when I started shopping for the power filter online, I found that the power filter that I have is no longer available and asked Chiao for more help. She answered my questions about that as well! I am not only SO RELIEVED that my fish will make it until a new power filter arrives via Doordash today, but am THRILLED to have Aquatech in my contacts for future emergencies, etc., going forward. Today turned into a GREAT day because of Chiao. THANK YOU!!!

I've been here a few times since starting my fish tank. They were knowledgeable and friendly. The…read moretanks are always super clean and I love the selection of fish. I've gotten shrimp, tetras, food, water and many other items . They were all in good condition! I love this store!

Staffs are very friendly and very knowledgeable about their pets. I love coming here to get all my…read morepets' needs .

Excellent work from Pablo! I'm so glad I found him…read more He has enough knowledge to handle big tasks, efficient and reliable, he gives pride on his work! I highly recommend him for any of your aquarium needs!

Pablo is awesome. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. My moms aquarium has never…read morelooked better!...

Thanks a lot Picasso Aquariums for tearing down my aquarium, relocating it to my new location, and…read moresetting it back up. You and your crew did a beautiful clean job. I'll recommend you to all my family and friends. P.S. I'll be ready to pick up my fishes Friday lol, I'll post pic of my tank when I put my fishes in. Thanks again Paul.

From the owner: Picasso Aquariums LLC has been designing, servicing, and installing aquariums and tanks as well as…read moreservicing ponds for Los Angeles clients since 2005. However, our passion for aquariums began much earlier when we entered this industry in our homeland: Alcapulco, Mexico. Exotic tanks and ponds give us a window into a beautiful and mysterious world, and we love being able to capture that beauty for our clients. You'll find when we're on the job, we approach your project with the utmost professionalism. You can count on Picasso Aquariums's expertise to maintain a healthy exotic fish environment with an artistic flair for your home.

Rafael and team are lifesavers! The water fountain in our office had not been cleaned in (many)…read moreyears. It was disgusting. Rafael came to our rescue and within days from our free, in person, consult was able to come in and take care of our fountain. It looks nearly new and it's at least a decade old! He wasn't able to get calcium deposits off without stripping the paint, so that wasn't his fault. We will likely paint it to take care of that. He did his best and we are so happy with the outcome! His rates are very reasonable and he worked with our office to come at a time that would not disturb our patients. Thank you, Rafael!

We recently were searching for someone to rehabilitate our pandemic neglected 1000 gal koi pond,…read morewith 15 ft cascading waterfall. We were even having trouble finding someone to respond to our messages! We were having a baby shower at our house in 2 wks, and our pond was in very sorry shape. Overgrown plants, algae, and muck. It was an eyesore I'm embarrassed to say. We finally reached one company, but they couldn't meet our time frame. They were nice enough to suggest we call Rafael at Aquatic Coast, and I'm so glad they did! Rafael was quick to respond to our voicemail, and made it over the next day to what I believed, was to give us an estimate. He had given an approximate estimate over the phone, which was very reasonable. To my surprise, when he got there he was ready to work! It turned out to be a major a job with many more hours involved than he had told us. He did such a fantastic job, was so professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He didn't quit until the job was finished. The pond & waterfall looked like it did when we first put it in 8 years ago. When it came time to pay him, he was insistent that I paid the original quote. Such integrity is unheard of these days. I was so impressed with his work that I wrote the check with a 50% tip added! Rafael has now become our regular monthly pond man, at a very fair price. He is punctual and reliable, and continues to do a wonderful job each month. He is also quite knowledgeable about the equipment, fish, plants, and mechanics of creating a beautiful water feature. I plan on implementing some of his suggestions, in the coming months, to bring my pond up to modern standards. Don't hesitate- call Rafael and utilize his 20 yrs of experience. You'll be like me happy like me!

I was looking for someone to ship my fish from my aquarium here in LA to their new aquarium home in…read moreFlorida - yes another California resident fleeing this crazy state. After checking around with a lot of places, I found Chris, the owner of LAX Aquarium and yes you guessed it.....it's near LAX. This is an amazing aquarium store with beautiful fish, and basically everything you need for an amazing aquarium. I'm sorry I didn't find this place sooner. And they also have free parking at the rear of the business. Anyways, Chris told me how and when to bring my fish in. They were very detailed with specific packaging preparing the fish for an overnight flight to Florida. The fish arrived within 18 hours all alive and happy to be in their new home in Florida. Thanks Chris and staff....

In response to the owner's comment:…read more I was not "repeatedly assured throughout the day" that I would be helped. Witnesses can attest to the exact opposite. I spent over FIVE HOURS at this event after driving well over an hour to get there. During that time, I purchased livestock, participated in auctions and flash sales, and repeatedly attempted to obtain assistance so I could finalize my purchases and leave. At one point my friend asked whether anyone had helped me yet, and I responded, "No, I cannot get anyone's attention." At that moment, a woman later identified as the owner's niece approached me aggressively and stated that if I wanted help, I needed to be "more aggressive." Moments later, despite the fact that I had not moved from my original location, she accused me of "getting in her face." Rather than assisting a customer who had already been ignored for hours, she instead escalated the situation before returning to socialize with friends. The owner repeatedly emphasizes that my coral purchases were refunded, as though that resolves the issue. It does not. The obvious reason I bid on auction corals and flash sale items was because I intended to take them home that day. Returning another day at the store's convenience to retrieve already paid merchandise was not a reasonable option after driving such a long distance to attend this heavily advertised event. I also find it interesting that several of the pieces I won at excellent prices are now being re-listed on the store's site for dramatically higher amounts. I am clearly not the only customer who has experienced issues involving auction items allegedly becoming unavailable once sold too cheaply. At no point did I become aggressive or abusive toward staff. However, after more than five hours of being systematically ignored while watching others receive immediate assistance, I was understandably frustrated. There was allegedly a pickup list, yet multiple men walked directly to the counter and were assisted immediately despite not waiting. One customer was told to "put his name on the list," only to then receive immediate assistance anyway. Meanwhile, I remained standing there waiting. Most importantly, I spent OVER AN HOUR standing directly at the pickup counter waiting for over $1,000 in already paid coral to be packaged while being almost entirely ignored by staff. The only employee who consistently acknowledged me during that hour was the owner's niece, whose involvement consisted primarily of confrontation rather than assistance. Eventually, after I stated that I had already been waiting over an hour at the counter, I was told I would be "next." I then remained ignored for approximately another thirty minutes before the owner's niece returned, ordered me out of the store, and summoned security. The owner's claim that staff repeatedly tried to assist me while I simply stood there "making a scene" is directly contradicted by his own employees' conduct afterward. Approximately an hour after I left, the same saleswoman who had earlier bypassed me to assist another customer reportedly returned and asked my friend where I had gone and why I had left. If staff had truly been repeatedly assisting me throughout the day, they obviously would not later be confused about why I was gone. What followed afterward was entirely unacceptable. These security guards were not law enforcement officers, yet they belittled and insulted me personally, calling me fat, old, and ugly, while simultaneously making repeated threats regarding unlawful detention and handcuffing. Threatening physical restraint without lawful basis carries serious civil and potential legal implications. Importantly, there were numerous witnesses to these events. Portions of these interactions were recorded, and relevant footage almost certainly exists on the store's own surveillance system. Accordingly, the owner's claim that there is "no proof" is false. Shopping is supposed to be enjoyable, not humiliating. In my case, I had just said goodbye to my beloved dog Kublai and was already emotionally devastated before arriving at this event. To then spend five hours being ignored, insulted, humiliated, and threatened was inexcusable. Ultimately, this store appears to function less as a business focused on customer experience and more as a platform for the owner's ego. His own statements made clear that he does not care about his customers or whether they leave feeling distressed and depleted after being mistreated. Prospective customers should read the actual reviews carefully before deciding whether to support this business. Sadly, based on those reviews, this does not appear to be an isolated incident.