I have been going to this store since I Moved to the central coast. The owner knows a great deal…read moreand though I am no Beginner in the reef keeping hobby I will often bounce ideas off Paul or Ricky as I know i can get a second opinion that is trustworthy. I prefer not to buy Fish online and Paul will work hard to get the specialty items i am looking for. I am grateful they are in the area! Thanks again to the staff at Tropics

Honestly I don't know where to start with my experience here…read more I've been here only once and that was enough to ruin my experience. As I was looking at the fishes I noticed that the tanks were filthy. I told the staff and they lied to my face telling me they cleaned the tank recently. I swear if you could touch the inside of the tank your finger would be covered in algae. I asked about clown fish and they were obviously over charging me for the fishes, the tanks, equipment, and other items. I should have know that considering how filthy the inside of the shop was. The staff here obviously didn't care too much about this place since all they did was just pretend to clean the area they were at. Hell there was so much tripping hazards on the floor that it felt like Saw puzzle. I swear a homeless person can come in the front door and immediately walk away due to the condition of this place. I spent too much money here for stuff to break as well as my fish being incredibly sick. 1 star is still too high for this review

Beautifully kept, nonprofit, little aquarium. They have a nice selection of sea life with how…read morequaint this place is. They had spots where you were able to interact with some of the animals (we got to pet a shark!) and play a seek-and-find checklist game. Their souvenir shop was cute and we got a magnet and some stickers. Definitely worth a visit.

I was raised in this area and never went to the aquarium so I'm sure you can imagine how excited I…read morewas to take my toddler here for both of our first times visiting this place! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable! They were so patient with my baby touching a starfish for the very first time. This place is special and I'm so glad we got to experience it together while visiting Avila beach.

Andrew is super knowledgeable and friendly. They took great care of my tank, keeping it clean and…read moremaking sure the fish and coral were healthy. I'm thrilled with the results and highly recommend AS Aquatics to anyone who wants a stunning saltwater aquarium. They rock!

From the owner: At AS Aquatics, we are passionate about the world beneath the waves and believe that every…read moresaltwater aquarium deserves expert attention to ensure the well-being of its inhabitants. Whether you are a seasoned hobbyist, a business owner, or a beginner looking to embark on this mesmerizing aquatic journey, our team of dedicated professionals is here to support you every step of the way.

I'm so happy with my aqurium. Excellent customer service and reasonable pricing. Highly recommend!read more

From the owner: We are professional aquarists; hobbyists, aquascape artists with years of experience learning from…read morenature, to create nature. We design, build and maintain your flora and fauna in your aqua-world. We provide healthy colorful saltwater/freshwater fish, corals, plants etc. take care of them by providing proper high-end filtration system for great germ free water quality, adequate illumination, supplements and healthy food for a vibrant healthy living. And in one of those days if they get sick; we take care of them for their wellness, with years of experience and vets advice in this matter, to have a longer healthier life in their biotope.

Extremely helpful in giving great advice for the best care of our fish in preparation for moving…read more Great response time and professionalism. Thank you Aletha and Tom.

Very helpful willing to help me with my pond... install whatever i needed to install.took pictures…read moreof my issue called me they were on it..Thank you..

Aqua Bob recently helped me prepare my Fish and Fish Tank for a move to a new home. He arrived on…read moretime. Was efficient and explained everything he was doing to insure the safe transit. Would recommend Aqua Bob highly.

We've been coming here for years, but only recently tried the grooming- and honestly we've been…read moremissing out because Dana is just incredible. From the start she was sweet, easy to talk to and really takes the time to really listen and pay attention to what you want. She handled our dogs with so much care and confidence and adapted perfectly to each of their special needs without ever making anything feel rushed or difficult. The grooming itself was flawless. All of them came back fluffy, silky, clean, and honestly the happiest I've seen them after grooming in years! Beyond the grooming she also gave us genuinely helpful insight on maintenance care and specific things she noticed with each dog, almost like a personalized care report for every one of them including what to watch for and how to stay ahead of common issues...like are you kidding!!? The whole experience felt so thoughtful from start to finish. It is rare to come across someone so patient kind and genuinely full of heart in what they do. We genuinely will not go anywhere else after this!

Nice staff but could desperately need some cleaning. It's hard to shop around with the condition of…read morethe environment.

Totally recommend Jason for tank maintenance. I have used him since I've come from San Diego. He…read moreis very knowledgeable and knows his stufff. He keeps my awuarium lookinh great

From the owner: Reliable aquarium service at an affordable price. A self run business that includes experienced…read moreaquarium service, relocations, improvements, setup of new systems, & discard unwanted aquarium setups. Your service includes water quality evaluation, testing, cleaning of gravel and filtration system, water changes, cleaning if ornament’s and rockwork, coral and plant care, cleaning of glass inside and out (special treatment for acrylic), and restocking of food and livestock as needed, have access to any fish/ invert/ coral/ plant/ or equipment. Service clients between 10:00 - 6:00 mon - Friday. Saturday from 12:00 - 5:00 plus emergency visits if needed! Questions excepted all day everyday. Call for your free quote now!

Contacted this company, Those Two Fish Guyz, to give me an estimate. Left a voicemail. Jeremiah…read morecalled two days later. He said he got a miss call from my number and was calling me back. I asked him if he had time to come out and give me an estimate. Jeremiah said he did and would. It wouldn't be a problem. We both agreed to meet between both our schedules. On the day before the meeting of the estimate, Jeremiah texted and assured that he'd come accordingly to what we both agreed. On the day of the meeting, I thought he was running late. So I waited... and waited... and more waiting. He never showed up nor did he make a courtesy call that he wasn't going to show up. It's been several days. Still silent. A coworker mentioned the same thing about this company as well. This company pulled the same stunt on her too. Word of free advice to Those Two Fish Guyz. If you can't make it to a meeting, common sense says to give the customer a courtesy call. If you can't take on a job, give the customer a straight answer that you can't. It'll be a miracle if this company stays afloat when they're already giving potential customers red flags.

My family contracted Those Two Fish Guyz to repair our large family pond. Initially our…read moreinteractions were pleasant and professional, however after we paid our deposit our experience with Those Fish Guyz drastically changed. During our consultation on June 6, 2024, we were ensured all the holes in the pond would be sealed, cracks in waterfall would be repaired, a new pump would be purchased and installed, a UV light would be installed, pump box wooden lid would be rebuilt, and the pond would be cleaned, refilled and would be treated with good bacteria. My mother paid the $1500.00 deposit on July 1, 2024, and work on the pond was scheduled to begin on the following Monday, July 5, 2024. After no one showed up on Monday, July 5, 2024, Tuesday, July 6, 2024, and Wednesday, July 7, 2024, my mother texted Those Fish Guyz on July 8, 2024, to inquire when work on our pond would begin. She was informed work would begin later that day; however, no one came to our residence or informed us they would need to reschedule. My mother messaged Those Fish Guyz on July 8th, 10th, 12th, 19th, and 22nd. Those Fish Guyz finally found time in their schedule to come to our residence (they also brought one of their minor children) on July 23, 2024, and spent approximately two hours "working" on our pond. They informed my mother they would be out the following day to install our wooden lid. My mother reached out to Those Fish Guyz on July 25, 2024, after they missed their previously agreed upon return date. My mother was informed they could not make it. My mother messaged Those Fish Guyz again on July 26th, July 27th, and July 29th. Those Fish Guyz finally returned to our residence on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, and informed my stepfather they were "99%" done with our pond. My stepfather informed them they did not rebuild our wooden top (they instead installed netting and plumbing pipes without speaking to my mother or stepfather), our pond was still leaking, the UV light was not installed, and the pond still had dirt, debris and was not treated. Those Fish Guyz agreed to come out the following day to complete the job and install the rebuilt wooden lid. My stepfather requested an itemized statement of the work completed, their hourly rate and the amount spent on supplies. Those Fish Guyz refused to provide the requested information because they stated they were not finished. After Those Fish Guyz did not return to our residence the following day, my mother messaged Those Fish Guyz on Monday, August 5, 2024, to see if they could complete the work that afternoon. They responded and stated they would out around 1:00 p.m. After several hours passed my mother called Those Fish Guyz and was informed they could not make it out again. My mother requested an itemized statement of the work completed, their hourly rate and the amount spent on supplies. Those Fish Guyz again refused to provide the requested information because they stated they were not finished. My mother informed Those Fish Guyz she was unsatisfied with the work completed thus far and she would like to know what her deposit was spent on thus far. Those Fish Guyz again declined to provide the requested information and disregarded our concerns about their professionalism and overall work completed. Those Fish Guyz became combative with my mother and ended the call. Minutes later, my mother received a text message stating they were going to send her into collections for not paying the remaining balance owed. Please avoid using these individuals at all costs.

Yay! I like the look of this place! I hope it will meet my expectations! But I think that maybe I…read morecould live near this place and go there all the time!

From the owner: Aquarium Science is a family owned business that provides residential and commercial aquarium…read moreservices including, custom aquarium installation, fish tank maintenance, aquarium supplies and aquarium livestock for Santa Barbara County. The owner Craig Gutshall is a Santa Barbara native and has extensive knowledge on saltwater aquariums, reef tanks, planted aquariums and freshwater aquariums. Aquarium Science has friendly professional services at competitive rates.