DSC KNOWS fish and how to help you, keep your water friends happy and healthy. I have been a customer of DCS for about 4-5 years now, and I have experienced the ups and downs of this store and the change in management, but when they last closed for revamp I knew it was going to be for the better hands down! and I was right and that's why I am now writing my review. I have 4 tanks 75 gal with sump/ fresh or salt currently fresh, 40, gal, 20, gal and 10 gal. With a wide variety of fish, rocks etc. Except for my Koi, all fish were purchased at DSC. They helped with what type fish could go in what tank, with water issue and balance on filters food, what to do if my fish had babies-- and they did! and how to keep Bruce happy my almost 12" long Pleco and how to help my catfish that was prone to seizures-yes seizures- go figure live with his little disability. Suffice to say, I was always welcomed to the store with a smile, the 411 on my fish was easy to understand and the plan easily even easier to follow.. They appreciate new customers as well as returning customers such as ourselves, so no complaints there. Well stocked on filters, food and decorations I never needed but always wanted! Recently I chose to have them remove my large 75gal tank, sigh, but honestly they don't travel well over great distances and my fish would never have survived. I also gave them back my beloved Bruce, I don't know if fish have feelings like cats and dogs, but Bruce was awesome- that when I came into the room and approached the tank, he would swim to the corner where I stood.. of course maybe my feeding him an algae disc helped! but whatever! I miss him already. They came to my house, and were very professional, I have hard wood floors in a blond wood when they left it was as if my tank had never been there. No water spill, no mess I was very- very impressed. Not to mention they were right on time. SO if you have fish and need advice, parts, fish., head over to DSC they are there happy to help you out. read more

Wow! This place is awesome, they have lots of marine and fresh water fish and provide RO water!

We couldn't be happier with this company. We've been to every fish store in town and decided we were ready to take the plunge into our new family hobby to become salt water aquariumists! Talking about a top notch small business this is it right here. No sales pressure, so knowledgeable in every way to helping us build and create our new salt water tank. Tony, Derrick and Bobby helped us step by step with their fantastic customer service, choosing the right fish to add not over selling. We went into this store at least 3 times without buying anything and my husband was constantly going over measurements and showing pictures via text. The response time is amazing and we didn't t even buy anything yet! Other local stores didn't give us the time and we were told if your not gonna spend 10,000 in a tank don't waste my time that's what we got from another close by local store! We we've planned and budgeted for this project of ours! Our job is complete now and they are still there 100% helping us learn this hobby. It's been a pleasure and a dream come true for us I couldn't be happier with deep sea creations! read more

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I've been in the aquarium hobby for longer than I'd like to admit and I rarely come across a store that literally has everything I need in one trip. Usually it's one store for equipment, a different store for aquascape materials, one for fishes and corals, and oh... that one store an hour away that happens to carry the test kit you need. I came to DSC the other day needing the most random items; a Gh/Kh test kit, RO water re-mineralizing liquid, a TDS meter, and a RO/DI unit and they had ALL these items in stock. I've never experienced that before, usually I get the "Oh we can order that for you and it'll be here in a week.." comment. Lastly, I have to give a shout out to Maddy and Jaden (spelling may be off). Both of them are a huge help and great to chat with to find out about all the cool upcoming tank projects in the store. Talking with both of them the other day has convinced me to get back into saltwater tanks which I plan to do in a couple months. Jaden even gave me a brochure for the new Red Sea Reefer all-in-one aquariums which is exactly what I was looking for (See what I mean about they have everything)?! If you're in the Temecula area or just passing through I highly recommend checking out DSC, especially if you are in need of aquarium dry goods. No other shop in the area compares. read more

Deep sea is 10/10 the best there is! Especially with how many other bad shops there are local who only care about making a quick buck $ and not nothing to do with the care of animals! Really really amazing staff who is willing to answer any question! Definitely recommend anybody who truly cares for there fish baby's to come here ! My tank has been thriving since Ive started going to deep sea for all my tanks needs read more

DSC is a class act. This is one of the last remaining hardcore tropical fish stores in our area, and it's a great one. Kyle's knowledge is extremely diverse in both freshwater and marine. The store is clean, the tanks are spotless, and his livestock is healthy. I was quite impressed with the freshwater specialty fish that the store offered. I can't imagine needing a store more complete than DSC especially considering Kyle's background and valuable advice. read more

A little while ago after we moved we had them come and service our fish tank and clean it and the next morning after they cleaned it all of our fish were dead. They ended up telling us that there was a disease in the water but i don't see how they were fine but die right after they came to clean our fish tank. read more

Amazing staff! Extremely friendly! Was able to learn a lot about setting up my first saltwater tank. Rob was amazing at getting all my questions answered! Great service and clean store! read more

I have been patronizing deep sea creations for about 4-5 years now. I'm reading alot of negative reviews I personally have not had any problems. I drive to here from menifee because I like there selection and there knowledge is very high in the salt water category. To there defense on customer service when I get someone to help me I always have lots of questions and they take the time to explain anserws in depth. I know I'm not the only customer with questions since this is the way you learn in the hobby. Everyone's questions take them time to anserw and lets face it yelpers if they hire more people prices wouldn't be as good. That being said I would still rate the customer service at 5. I would much rather wait my turn and have them anserw my question in depth rather a quick anserw so they can help the next guy. I've been in the hobby for a while now and have studied forums, I feel I am pretty knowledgable in the hobby but always seem to learn something new from there staff. If you guys are looking for aquarium maintenance look no further! I've been really busy at work and kinda lost the time it takes to keep up on a reef tank I'm sure we have all been there at some point. From neglecting my tank things started to suffer. Hair alge, cyano parameters were out of whack so I decided to set up a maintenance schedule with them. Ceasar is fricken great, originally I had in my mind just a couple of appointments to get my tank back in line but after he came a couple of times I'm kinda hooked on the service. ( I know it feels like a cop out) but after caesar did the maintenance and recommended some things and made the changes my coral has never grown so good. Since I've started on the monthly service I've had no hair algae, cyano is gone and I love coming home to a sparkling tank. He really cares as if it is his tank and is not there just to do his job and go. I like this, and feel he goes the extra mile. Ceasar is very polite and trustworthy in your home. Just be careful though cause if your idea is just to have him come out 1-2 times the service is addicting and you will probably end up just continuing it. read more

Deep Sea Creations - My 180 gallon reef. - Aquarium Services Near Me - Temecula, California

I walked in at 1:00pm and there was a few customers around. I was never greeted or said hello to. I walked around for about 10 min then got feed up and left. Large fail here is customer serves. I was going to buy 12 fish for my 110 Gallon tank. Looks my search is still on. FAIL HERE! read more

I really wanted to like this place and make them my go-to place for my fish and supplies. When you walk in and talk to them, they give a good impression and you believe that they are going to take good care of you and provide good service DO NOT be fooled by their optimistic friendly attitude ... The bottom line is that they do not follow through. I placed a special order for some fish that they were out of but that they assured me they carry regularly and would have no problem getting within a week. I asked them to call me when they came in or also to call me if they learned that there would be any delay. I waited over a week and called them only to learn that they had not even placed the order yet and to get the same "1 week" promise. This was repeated week after week for 4 or 5 weeks. Every single week I repeated my request to be informed of any change in the expected receipt date. Every single week I waited more than 1 week and called them. Excuses varied, distributor was slow, etc. But I could accept that they were having unusual problems getting the fish ... I could not accept their total disregard for my requests to be contacted and updated. On my last call, I was again promised 1 more week. I was again promised a call if they arrived. I was again promised a call to inform me if there would be any further delay or change of plans. But I stopped calling back to ask again whether they had come in or were on the way. That was 4 weeks ago. The store never called me once either while I was actively counting on them or after I gave up on them and shopped elsewhere. Deep Sea Creations is a failure in my book. read more

Great service and awesome advice. Walked in yesterday and was immediately greeted by 3 employees. They were so helpful in getting me started as I was moving a 270gal saltwater tank. I will definitely go back to buy all my supplies. read more

The staff is always fun and they are knowledgable, we really enjoy or weekly visits to shop and pick up water.

Deep sea was able to prevent the potential structural damage from the original technician, they relocated my tank and sold me an awesome bio sump at a reasonable cost. My coral is now thriving as well as my fish. i hope others are made aware of the professionalism, attention to detail, and pride that they take in their work. After being taken advantage of by a different "so called" technician I couldn't be happier with their service. I have no relation nor personal relationship to this company and all I have to say is that they are amazing and if you trust anyone to come into your home, it should be these guys. read more

Deep Sea Creations - . i hope others are made aware of the professionalism, and pride that they take in their work. - Aquarium Services Near Me - Temecula, California

If Apple made an aquarium store, this would be it. It's a beautiful store. It's like going *to* the aquarium. Awesome selection of CUC critters. Good/OK selection of corals (last time i was there, there was a better selection). The guy that owns this place is super helpful. Plus, he has a demo of a Red Sea Max set up. Oh... and the live rock selection - Perfect! an area with 3 small acrylic bins of rock. Tongan (I was surprised... can't normally get this stuff), and 2 other kinds.. Tongan was $10 a lb! High! But it's rare nowadays. the middle bin was $5 lb looked like the usual stuff. and the last bin had 2 types, at $9 /lb. Anyway, so this place has prices that run high, except on corals and fish and some other stuff. LS was pricey but I picked some up and said I'd be back for the LR. To be able to hand pick that beautiful rock is worth the money. Great selection on Fresh and Marine Fish. Planted aquariums too. Lots of supplies. They are super friendly, and super knowledgeable. The cleanliness, selection and knowledge and friendliness of this place is great! Right next to Best Buy, easy to find. Edit: last time I was there, the selection was really bad... so I knocked it down a star. Otherwise a great place, and probably just have to check back. read more

Another update. They called me today! They have my fish. I'm so happy. I've been getting my fish from them for so long, I really don't want to go anywhere else. I know when I buy my fish here, they are very healthy. I've always had great luck with them. I really don't trust any other fish store. Thank you Deep Sea! read more

I enjoy going here. The staff is decent an knowledgeable. As with any establishment, you should have an idea of what your goals and products are that you want to buy. Do your research if you dont want to get bamboozled. If you walk into a place completely oblivious, of course they will sell you a man eating shark they didnt want in their tank... wouldn't anybody? SW/FOWLR/Reef aquariums are not for the "hobbiest" that doesnt at least try to learn what is being put in his expensive water. If you just want to buy things, hire someone to manage your rig for you. Rock on. read more

Most knowledge game in town. Stayed open late for me, had everything i needed. Very helpful

OVERRATED! I went based on the good reviews but I would not recommend to anyone. - Terrible Service - Fish died when I got home - Did not Refund the Money read more

This shop is top notch! I have been reefkeeping for 8 combined years, and I can tell you that I learn something new almost every time I visit. The staff ( including Kyle and David) have spent an unbelievable amount of time explaining product use, and livestock information. While they are a busy store,but they are always ready to help and truly seem to enjoy what they do. Last year I had a tank crash , and after going( in a panic) to the shop, and figuring out what to try to reverse it, I was hooked up with an incredible offer of help to hold onto my most prized corals( in their display tank !) while I got my tank through the recovery process...Saving me a fortune in lost coral! I can't tell you how many times I have recommended this shop, and this helpful, well educated staff! Livestock has always been very healthy, and one thing I like about this store is their honest suggestions.. even to the point of dissuading a potential sale, in the best interests of their livestock and your tank setup. I am somewhat of an impulse buyer ( only reef critters!) and have tried to tempt Fate a few times, with non reef safe, or incompatible livestock. And I can tell you, they will not try to sell you what won't work. It's not all about their bottom line. I bring my 14 yr old son with me every time I go, and he has learned so much from Kyle and David.. and has been treated so well there, that he hopes to become an intern when he gets his work permit, and hopes for a job opening in the future.. (Watch your backs, Guys! lol) Although they are not the nearest saltwater fish store to where I live ,I'll be happily bringing them my business for many years to come ( reef Gods allowing! lol). read more

DSC has the best variety of product hands down. They do cater to/specialize in salt water set ups. We have a fresh water tank and always find exactly what we need without having to go to a number of stores. The staff is helpful and friendly. They know fish. Very convenient when your fishies are hungry. Personally, the fish tank is my hubby's hobby, not mine, so I appreciate that I can sit on the couch and watch the beautiful sea life while he shops. Everybody happy. read more

Great selection and staff, store and tanks are clean and all the fish and coral are always healthy!

This store has good selection for saltwater livestock including corals and fair prices. The customer service is great. Cool people. I will be returning in the future. read more

A nice place, right down the street. A clean store with friendly people. read more

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I'm pretty stupid when it comes to fish. I don't know anything about fish except for how to cook and eat them. But my boyfriend got an aquarium for his birthday so we decided to go fish(shop)ing. Came across Deep Sea Creations next to Best Buy and it was super cool! Lots of fish to choose from. Espie and Kevin were super knowledgeable in all things fish and fish related. Will be back for future fish things! read more

Awesome place with a great selection. Very friendly staff. These guys are all very knowledgeable and have always been more than willing to answer any questions or help out in whatever way they can. I highly recommend these guys above any other fish stores in the Temecula area if I'm being honest...and I've been to all of them. read more

This fish store was amazing. The fish are very healthy and happy too. The selection of fish was great too. Also the customer service was very good and helpful. We will definitely come back here when we need to get more fish! read more

Recently acquired a small salt water nano tank that badly needed immediate care. They did an awesome job of recommending items that would bring this tank back to life without overselling. Thank you for your help and will always bring my tank business to you. read more

Awesome store. Very knowledgeable. They discussed with me how I should start up my saltwater tank. It's my first time starting up and they pointed me in the right direction. Good selection of fish, rock, tanks, everything. read more

Loved this store! They were very friendly. Patiently listened to my 5th grader rattle off all of her "fish knowledge" and we bought 3 fish at great prices and they took my info to give me a call if they got in any fish that I was interested in. read more

I love this place! Good healthy fish, friendly employees (I could go on for hours talking to them XD gotta remember not to talk Kyle to death.), and a well-kept store. I have gotten several fish through my time as an aquarist and have not been disappointed! One of my favorite things about this particular store is that if a fish gets sick, they will treat it, and do so properly. I've been to at least one other store that simply lets them die. I have so far adopted both Bartlett's Anthias and a couple of Mandarin Dragonets from them. All have done terrifically well. The staff are wonderful, and it's terrific to have people to talk to who actually know what they're talking about!! Dry goods are a little pricey, but no more so than other aquarium stores. I personally buy my dry stuff online. That said, they've been quite the lifesaver when I need something immediately. 5 stars. Best aquarium store I have visited in So Cal, and I love going! read more

Been meaning to write this review ever since I found out about this place 2 weeks ago. Im just starting to get in to this aquarium hobby. Found this place over here on yelp and I must say, it's a really cool little spot. Fishes are very healthy and they actually have everything that I need when I come in. Staff are very helpful and informative and always tells me they can order things if they do not have it in the store. This will be my go to store for all things fish and even aquatic plants. Come here and you won't leave unsatisfied. read more

We have been coming here since we started our tank a couple years ago. They have helped us through the good and the bad. Always friendly and helpful. We like the small business with a huge varied selection. read more

The few times I've gone into this store the staff is never at the front desk. In fact I've had to knock a few times at the supply room door located waaay in the back to complete a purchase. I think a few times people have gotten water and after impatiently waiting to pay, just left with the water. The staff is barely knowledgeable about the product(s) they sell. I was told a few times the equipment I was interested in on their shelves was inferior and directed to a higher priced item they didn't carry/ have on hand. I've placed orders for fish then never called to pick up. Only after I walked in a few days after to see my order in a tank for general sale. They have a 10 inch fox face in a 60 gal tank with an 3-4 ft eel the poor fish is stressed and looks sad. A few times I've seen them get in copper band butterfly that slowly starved to death. Other fish I expressed interest in only to find it was a shop employees that they were medicating. So sick fish from another tank in the shop system?? If asked to get a frag from a main colony the employees just stare at you. I later learned that most of the workers cant frag coral. Some of the workers have admitted to only working their to get first picks from patron drop offs I.E. equipment. i hope this is seen by the owner(s) and improvements are made. read more

Jake is great. Very knowledgeable. It's our local fish store we don't go anywhere else.

Tropical fish stores are not known for being the cleanest stores in the world as water splashes and salt creep destroys everything. The exception is this store. By fare the nicest most organized tropical fish store I've ever been to. On top of tidiness the staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Life support systems are exposed so you know the tanks are being well taken care of and they don't hide what's going on. The coral tanks are nicely lit by the latest LED lighting showing how amazing coral colors are. They have everything in stock that anyone could need and if they don't have it they will order it and it's in within a few days. I can't say enough about this store as it is defiantly a must stop shop for anyone who is into aquariums. read more

This is probably the nicest looking and organized LFS I've been to in a while. They usually have a nice selection of products, corals, and fish. The workers there are always helpful, and their display tanks are always maintained well, demonstrating some products they sell (a lot of mid to high end stuff). The owner has done well at keeping this place going. read more

Amazing place! They are so helpful and honest! Derek the owner really knows his stuff. They have great customer service. Honestly other fish stores can't hold a candle to the customer experience and warm welcome you get when entering the store. We can not wait to expand our fish tanks with them for many more years! read more

Best place to go for any info/help. Healthy fish and a good variety! Love this place, the employee are very knowledgeable and you can tell they take pride in what they do. read more

One of the best stores I've been in and I'm from Orange County! Not a super big store but it was really clean, well organized and really welcoming. I really enjoyed all of their tank displays... so much so that I looked at each on at least 3 times. Nice collection of fish in the back for sale and all looked healthy, no overcrowding. We were greeted about 5 minutes after we walked in and the young guy working was really helpful and nice. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area! read more