Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef

(23 reviews)

By far the best call I ever made. Called in asking questions and Chris helped me out so much and…read morejust made my fish dreams come true started off my adventure. Would strongly recommend to use them!

My tank with service by Son Of A Fish today he were very courteous prompt and very professional and…read moredetail oriented my tank never look so good I'm very happy and I highly recommend them

Aquarium Arts

(107 reviews)

Aquarium Arts is easily one of my favorite local fish stores in Mesa. The selection here is INSANE…read more Freshwater fish, saltwater fish, coral, shrimp, live aquarium plants, supplies... there is seriously so much to look at. We came in looking for plants and fish for our aquarium and the staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and actually took the time to help us figure out what would work for our tank. I loved that I could ask questions without feeling rushed or like they were just trying to sell me something. The fish selection was probably my favorite part. They had everything from tiny colorful guppies to absolutely gorgeous saltwater fish, plus a huge live plant and coral selection. Also LOVE that Aquarium Arts is family owned and operated right here in Mesa and has been around since 1986. I will always choose a knowledgeable local aquarium shop over a giant pet store when I can. Great service, HUGE selection and so much fun to just walk around and look at everything. We left with a bag full of live plants and will 100% be back for more. 10/10 for aquarium people in Mesa and the East Valley.

I buy all of my fish, food, accessories, coral, etc here! They are very helpful and very…read moreknowledgeable! They also test your water as well which I love. Definitely come here for your fishies needs

Artistic Aquariums

(56 reviews)

I purchased premixed saltwater for my reef tank from Artistic Aquariums in Chandler yesterday at…read moreapproximately 3:45 p.m. This morning, while preparing to perform maintenance before leaving town tomorrow, I tested the premixed water with my calibrated digital refractometer. The salinity measured only 1.021, which is below safe level for a reef tank. Because I needed to use the water before my trip, I called the store around noon to ask what salinity they mix their water to and whether I could receive a refund or replacement if I was accidentally sold the wrong solution. I went to the store so I could demonstrate that I had not used the water and to work toward a reasonable solution before discarding it. The employee working that day was new, working alone, and genuinely did everything she could to help me. She was kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire interaction. Unfortunately, she had very limited authority and had to repeatedly contact the owner for direction. My disappointment is not with her, it is with the ownership and leadership. While there, we tested the water together. Their refractometer read approximately 1.024, while my calibrated tester consistently read 1.021-1.022. I recalibrated my tester in front of her and received the same results. I wasn't demanding confrontational or disrespectful. I tried to compromise. I requested either a refund or, at the very least, a store credit since the product was less than 24 hours old and unusable for my aquarium. The owner declined both requests. Instead, I was offered only two options as a "one-time courtesy": * Dump the water and refill the container with more of the same water that day. * Return within one week for a replacement. Neither option was workable because I was leaving town the following day. I even asked if the one-week timeframe could be extended since I would be away, but the answer was no. I also asked to speak directly with the owner. I was told he was too busy and would call me later. What makes this even more frustrating is that the store has a posted 14-day return policy, to which should apply to this product per the small print, and this purchase wasn't even 24 hours old. The one-week limitation I was given did not appear to align with the store's posted policy or with what I believe is reasonable customer service. To verify my equipment wasn't the issue, I stopped by Kona Reef and tested their premixed saltwater with my calibrated tester. Their water measured 1.025, confirming that my tester was reading accurately. This isn't really about an $8 purchase. It's about accountability, consistency, and standing behind the products you sell. I made every reasonable effort to find a fair compromise, but I left without a workable solution. If you value customer service and ownership that stands behind their products, I would encourage you to consider this experience before choosing to do business here.

I had a very disappointing experience with this business. The customer service was not what I…read moreexpected, and communication throughout the process felt unprofessional. In my experience, the owner did not handle concerns in a respectful or constructive way. I also had issues with the stated 14-day return policy -- it was not honored in my case, which added to the frustration and made the situation feel unfair. Overall, the experience was stressful rather than positive. Based on what I went through, I would not recommend this business and would advise others to be very clear about expectations before committing to anything.

The Happy Fish

(19 reviews)

Jeremy came highly recommended by two different reef/fish stores. He is extremely knowledgable…read more Jeremy helped turn around my fish only tank algae issues and some great recommendations for my reef tank.

They literally changed our fish tanks' life! Our tank went from dark sad and gloomy to happy,…read morebright, and colorful. I couldn't thank them more for the glow up they gave our tank!! I love looking at it all the time :)

Plants N Fins

4.4

(7 reviews)

NOW WILDEBORNE CRITTERS AND CURRENTS!!! Went in over the weekend after a poor experience at another…read morefish store. We were greeted immediately, although she was working alone and busy helping another customer. The store was large and had lots of unique critters - the water snakes and the big tank against the back wall had really cool exotic fish - well at least to me! We went in for some plants for our fishtank and got schooled on the rocks/faux plants we were using, even down to the fish food in the best way possible!!! She also carries eggs both chicken and duck so we got some chicken eggs and they were delish!!! can't wait to continue supporting a local "mom and pop" shop

I love the selection at PNF & I'm a reoccurring die hard customer. The products they offer are…read morereasonably priced, they have a clean store, friendly environment, the woman working there is always super sweet, her name is Andrea. She deals with such disrespectful customers from what I've seen. But they have a wonderful selection of plants, fish, arachnids, reptiles as well as tons of other fun pets! I'd highly recommend this company to legit animal lovers.

The Cichlid Shack

2.9

(27 reviews)

We took a 40 minute drive here to buy a few fish. They have a really good selection and their fish…read morelook healthy however, literally ZERO customer service. The place was a little hard to find as it's within a bunch of other commercial businesses and there wasn't a sign above. There was a window decal however which helped us. We walked in and no greeting, pretty sure the guy didn't even look up from his phone (he was playing a game) lol walked around checking their selection out and literally not one person was around to ask if we needed help. We spend quite a bit of money on fish and the hobby and this business lost out on potential for good money. Guess they don't need anymore? We ended up going to Ocean Floor which is our normal go to and found what we were looking for with employees happy to help us.

Do you love cichlids? Do you hate going to fish stores and only seeing 3 measly tanks with mediocre…read morecichlids in them? Well look no further, this place was all of my dreams come true. They have quite literally probably 50 tanks of cichlids. Every color, style, font you could imagine Kenny gave us a personal tour of each aisle and explained all the fish, their quirks and personality, and what would go best with what we have in our tank right now. We left with only 1 fishy today (OB peacock who is absolutely beautiful), but trust there was about 10 we wanted to take home today. We will be back!

Pet Planet College Park

4.7

(82 reviews)

Pet planet is fantastic!! Treats, toys, & pet accessories for days. Tons of great food with awesome…read morestaff who can help you find what works for your fur babies. (Food is great quality, the prices will reflect that.) Love the grooming station, so awesome when you have a very dirty pup & would like to bath them in a controlled environment. No appt necessary & they have shampoo & conditioner on deck. They also have a staff member who cuts pup's nails, just call ahead to see if she's working (there is a cost, $10 or $15 if I remember correctly). Recently went in for some dog food & the staff member working was so great with my little one! He asked if she wanted to help him carry the dog food & she was THRILLED. Everything about this place & the staff is great, keep up the good work PP!

I was excited to find a self-serve dog wash in our neighborhood, fairly close by and at a…read morereasonable price. First couple of visits went fine. Everyone was super friendly, but I noticed that a couple things that were really lacking: adequate towels and a clock inside the washing room. I've mentioned both before during check out. When you're selling dog washes, apparently lots of people want them. This was probably my 5th wash and every time someone gets in line behind me. For someone like me with ADHD no way to measure time passing in a shared space and with soapy hands making me keep my phone in my pocket? No clock is a distinct disadvantage (feel free to interpret that as ABLEIST because you're introducing hurdles that only impact ND folx). Hearing there's someone in line behind you and you've got 15 minutes -- is stressful especially when there's no clock and the towels are barely thicker than a paper towel. It makes the task is exponentially harder to finish quickly. I had to walk to the front when I realized that while she time checked me, the lady working but didn't bother asking if I needed anything and that no more towels were coming. Bit strange having to beg for more towels when she literally commented "gosh, is that a fluffy dog!" as we signed in. Yeah my dog has a double coat which you have acknowledged seeing so I don't know why you're trying to cheap out on the towels? It was actually a safety hazard. There was water everywhere because I could not get enough of his water out of his coat in order to walk him safely from the washing room to the front counter even after the second batch of towels. I mentioned it was unsafe and I wish I'd have gotten more towels when I asked for them, and also that it was difficult to keep moving within their timeframe/to be respectful to the other guest when there's no clock available. The lady working could not have cared any less. She didn't acknowledge my concern just dismissed. "Oh if there wasn't someone waiting behind you, I wouldn't have hurried you." Well no kidding and I wouldn't need a clock if I wasn't trying to be courteous. I could have taken my own time and been in there long enough to get my dog adequately dry. Instead I had my dog dripping water and soaking into my car seats when I left the dog wash. If that's a dog wash is a service that you're prepared to offer, please do it so that people can have a successful experience. Today blew really hard but actually it's the same challenges I've faced before when using their service and today decided I'm not their ideal customer with my expectations. Pet Planet should think about some ways to ensure people want to come back or at least feel they gotten enough of what they paid for to move on with their day. If I knew I'd only get the wash half done I wouldn't have started. A wet husky/malamute is a recipe for a stinky dog and or skin problems from being wet too long. I'm hoping we don't end up with an unexpected vet visit after this.

Tempe Feed

(158 reviews)

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I have been purchasing my Chicken feed and Dog food for many years now and the service, pricing,…read moreand selection is great! always friendly and will load up those 50lb bags for you. a

I have gone to this location for over a year now and I have enjoyed every time I visit. I started…read morecoming here for the value of their dog food. I wanting to give better ingredients to my senior dog. Customer service is always at 100%; employees show care, look genuinely happy to be there, give great advice about the dog food, and they always offer to carry your items to your car. I greatly appreciate this family owned shop having the advantage of returns when your dog doesn't like the food. All they ask is to return it in its original packaging. I live further away but I continue going to Tempe Feed for the reasons above. Thank you guys! Keep up the amazing work

Limited Edition Corals

4.4

(28 reviews)

Great selection of fish and coral and very knowledgeable staff. Recently purchased a Turbinaria…read moreheronensis from LE and it is doing great.

This is the best marine LFS in Phoenix. It's not close. The prices, livestock and advice are…read moresecond to none. They care about the animals and care about their clients and their tanks. I think it is very telling the in the 2 years I have gone there on a weekly basis, the staff has remained the same. Thanks for all you do!!!

Fishguy Aquariums

5.0

(19 reviews)

Chad is the best! He is very knowledgeable and reasonable priced. Help me set my new 36 gallon…read moretank. Looks great! Brian & Via Thanks Chad

I've been using Fishguy Aquariums for monthly maintenance, for several years. I've had multiple…read moretanks and they always look stunning. Bonus, I get different ornaments every month! Fishguy Aquariums does a great job and keeps my tank looking clean and my fish healthy. I highly recommend!

McClintock Animal Care Center

(133 reviews)

insane how miserable someone can be to give this place with a $10 indoor dog wash just 1 star. the…read morestaff is super nice, it's a great price and you get plenty of time. put a timer on your phone if you're that worried. definitely a good small business

We recently added the cutest puppy to our family. So after hearing great things about this place,…read morewe decided to have our first vet visit here. As a new dog mom, I'm so impressed with their professionalism, customer service and personalization, which really made me feel like they care about our fur baby's wellbeing. We've only had one visit so far but they were so kind and even checked on how our puppy was doing the next day after his shots. This level of service is something pediatricians and primary care physicians should aspire to have in their practices! So pleased and grateful we found McClintock Animal Care Center. 10/10 recommend.

Puppies N Love

3.9

(90 reviews)

me and my girlfriend just came into play with some puppies because we've driven by here multiple…read moretimes and finally stopped in. Cam provided 5 start customer service while also juggling other families and crazy puppies. We will be back

This pet store buys sick puppies from puppy mills. The dogs are overpriced and sick. They could…read morecare less about the dogs or the customers. Their warranties are garbage and meaningless. Please do not buy from these people, they have many complaints and even lawsuits. If you want a healthy dog, do not buy from them. Consider yourself warned!

Ghost Town Dog Rescue

4.0

(24 reviews)

This is a top notch dog rescue. I've adopted two dogs from them! Excellent experience! Highly…read morerecommend them!!!

Ghost Town Rescue is where I happened to find my 2nd dog to add to my new pack through Petfinder…read moredot com in January 2022. Sammi had been severely abused and starved out unfortunately but now 5 months later she has gained some more weight and isn't as fearful she's super loving perhaps the nicest rescue dog I've ever had a super cuddler very smart too like her soul sister Lil who I adopted from Ghost Town in May 2020. Ghost Town Rescue has given myself a legit PACK I couldn't be happier the dogs are thriving together play like crazy all the time Happy Memorial Day holiday weekend to Ghost Town Rescue and THANK YOU for the fur family Update : Lil poolside Memorial Day Weekend

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7 years ago

I rented a truck and drove over from Vegas when I saw a tank for what I thought was a good deal. However, upon arrival Chris shows me this other tank which was an even better deal. These guys are the perfect option for newbies and veteran hobbyists alike. For newbies - they're perfect for introducing you to the hobby without having to put a second mortgage on your home. For vets - there may be no place better on the west coast for swapping or picking up used equipment. They gave me an Aqua Illumination 26 HD for $125 - that's a $350-$399 light. The advice, the service, the selection all top-notch. That makes me overlook the clutter that some have mentioned here. Listen if you go in with a "Saks 5th Ave" expectation you'll be disappointed. If you go in with an "Saks Off 5th" expectation and you're willing to look behind a shelf or two you will find some serious gems. read more

Joy P.

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6 years ago

It would have been good to know that this place has been closed since March 23. The sign says they're moving.

Taharqa S.

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7 years ago

This place is amazing. You can find what you need at a discounted price. The staff was very friendly too.

Karen L.

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9 years ago

Very knowledgeable staff, friendly atmosphere, great selection and prices!

Cristie K.

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1

9 years ago

Excellent prices and large selection of just about everything!

Carl R.

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5

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10 years ago

Always excellent service, prices and support!

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