Very cool place to buy fish and equipment. I have nothing against the big box stores, but Finatics…read moreis a very cool place and the people working there are friendly and know their shit.

The best owner hands down! So helpful! Honest about all the products and livestock. Purchased…read moreseveral vampire plecos as well as substrate and corals. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, friendly specialist micro store, then this is…read moreyour place! Chris is a true gem and an asset to the local aquarist society. He has some hard to get species and breeds an number of exotic plecos. I was so excited to see baby zebra plecos (which have become one of my favourite fresh water fish), that I ended spending almost $400 in one stop. Chris also carries a variety of specialty foods and filter materials. I can see myself visiting this place a few times a year. Highly recommend.

In short: a tiny boutique new fish importer specializing in uncommon species and variants. It's…read morenot a shop you wander through on a Saturday afternoon to browse your basic tetras, but if you want something specific, unusual, or rare, Chris is your guy. When I set up my first aquarium, a more experienced friend cautioned me against the dangers of developing fish elitism, the gradual but inescapable attraction to increasingly rare species. At the time, I laughed and blew him off, convinced I would never catch that bug. The platies and guppies I had picked out from PetSmart were more than good enough for me - I couldn't imagine going out of my way to deliberately seek out more obscure fish. My friend was right, of course. Less than a year after setting up my plebian little platy tank, I was scrutinizing the stock at Big Al's, grumbling that what they had labeled as corydoras julii were *obviously* just the more common corydoras trilineatus, and lamenting the fact that none of the local fish stores seemed to be interested in stocking anything *interesting*. Chris, who runs Next Gen Aquatics, stocks *interesting* fish - interesting, unusual, wonderfully obscure fish. I had been looking for some corydoras hastatus for months to add to my boraras brigittae tank (the platies and guppies having long since been given away to less demanding relatives), but hadn't been able to either find any for sale, or to convince any local stores to stock them. After one text to Chris and a couple of weeks of waiting for import and quarantine, I was able to pick up a full bag of perky, healthy, adorable little tailspot cories, at a very reasonable price. NGA is still a very small business: visits are by appointment only, and the selection is limited by the space available. But the setup is meticulous, all of the fish are healthy (and huge!), and Chris himself is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and quick to respond to inquiries or requests. If, like me, you find yourself wandering discontented through the aisles of your local fish store every week wondering why they never stock any plecos other than bristlenose, or if - like me - you spend hours browsing through species listings on Seriously Fish, fall in love with some obscure little corydoras, then realize nobody local actually carries them... drop Chris a line, and see what he can do for you.

I love visiting Big Al's when we're in Canada - the fish selection is really unmatched. The…read moreemployees are always so helpful and friendly too. I love the way the store is set up and the vast variety they have.

It was on the spire of the moment to stop in and for no particular reason other than to check toss…read moreplace out. My grandsons will love to come back here to look around and convince Mom & Dad to let them have a pet!

BEST FISH STORE IN MISSISAUGA AREA. The tanks are well kept and the staff is super friendly,…read morepatient, and helpful. I highly reccomend this place, it is very much a hidden gem.

For four years (Aug 2014 to Sep 2018), I cared for a family member's turtle, a red-eared slider. I…read morenever had a reptile before and learning how to care for the turtle took time and research. I realized that I needed help from an aquatics expert, so in September 2015, I searched online and found EverClear Aquatics. For two years, EverClear Aquatics came to my home and cleaned the turtle's aquarium and water filter on a regular schedule. It was the best decision I made and the turtle loved it! They were so helpful, allowing me to enjoy the turtle and not have to worry about cleaning his home. I went through two different canister filters that did not work properly, but EverClear Aquatics came to my rescue when the filter was not working properly. They later recommended a good canister filter to purchase, which I did. It was the best choice I made in a water filter, making my life a lot easier. When I told EverClear Aquatics that I wanted to get a specific piece of equipment, they also recommended one for me and ordered and installed it. EverClear Aquatics is great in so many ways. They are professional, hardworking, reliable, trustworthy, patient, and very good with both people and aquarium life. They are also good in communicating with clients. For example, when scheduling appointments, they often provided me with various possible dates. They also confirmed appointments and always let me know in advance if they had any schedule changes. Eventually, after a couple of years, I asked EverClear Aquatics to teach me how to clean the aquarium and water filter and do water changes myself. They educated me on what to do and spent time answering my questions. They also provided me with various supplies for the water filter, so I didn't have to order them myself. When it came time for me to return the turtle to my family member, EverClear Aquatics did something amazing. They came to my home, dismantled the turtle's aquarium and water filter, took the equipment in their car to the new home, and installed them. I was expecting to receive an invoice, but they did all of this for me free of charge. They also sent me a photo of the turtle in his new home because they knew how much I loved him and wanted him to be happy. It was an incredible gift I did not expect at all. I would highly recommend EverClear Aquatics. They are simply the best.

We found EverClear Aquatics when our fishtank (at work) was in bad shape from a previous caretaker…read more They came in and completely fixed all the problems we were having and explained why the tank was in the terrible state it was. Since EverClear Aquatics has been maintaining our tank, it's crystal clear water with maintenance only once a month. They even put our small tank on their route even though they normally deal with larger tanks. Can't thank Chris and his team enough. The most professional and absolutely know their fish and tanks!

Amazing Service, great selection of fish , plants, and accessories, owner is super knowledgeable,…read morepatient with the little ones , and pleasant . He offered personalized service to help start your tank and establish your ecosystem in-store. My little ones had a special experience all thanks to the owner. Hands down best aquatic shop in Toronto . A must visit !!

From the owner: At DTAquarium, we're more than just a place to buy fish – we're your partner in creating and…read moremaintaining a thriving aquatic ecosystem at home!

Blue lagoon use to be in kenmore on military ave but moved away. If it's the same one, I had loved…read morethat location! Great selection of fish, reptiles, hamsters, etc.. However, the location on French Rd was very disappointing. I don't know if they were just starting out or closing but they only had plants and fish, nothing else. The tanks were filthy, with lots having dead fish in them. I purchased a large snail for $8 and as soon as I got it home, acclimated it to my tank, it died. Not even alive a day. Worse, the purchase was not rung in a register- it was cash, so no receipt, and no return. Again don't know what was going on but if they are open , I would never go there again in the condition everything was in.

Absolutely love Jeff and the Blue Lagoon! Jeff is a knowledgeable and friendly business owner and…read morewilling to help anyone who wants to learn about fish. He has a really diverse collection of fish you cant find at most other fish stores. Me and my husband come in once a week even though we live 20 minutes away.

Do not buy online from this guy's store. It is most times closed. I bought a skimmer from them…read more They didn't deliver it and they didn't answer my email when I visited them. The door was closed. Nobody was answering in the middle of the day.

From the owner: We are your one-stop shop for all your saltwater needs. We've got you covered whether you need…read morecorals, saltwater fish, invertebrates, aquarium supplies, custom aquarium design or aquarium maintenance services.

on my adventure to find more local fish stores, i recently visited planted aquaria in oakville and…read morewas pleasantly surprised by how much this smaller shop has to offer. despite its compact size, they carry an impressive range of high-quality products, including chihiros stuff, which i rarely see in other stores. it's clear that they've curated their inventory with care. the store is split into two levels: upstairs is where you'll find equipment and a selection of plants, while downstairs houses their main collection of plants and fish. the variety of aquatic plants really stood out to me--not only is the selection extensive, but the pricing is very reasonable too. while their fish selection isn't the largest, i still managed to find exactly what i was looking for. one thing to note is that there's no parking lot for the store--only paid street parking. so, if you're coming by car, be prepared to pay for parking. if you're into aquascaping or simply need good quality aquarium supplies, this shop is definitely worth checking out!

Great aquarium store if you're into the planted natural aquascaping-type of aquariums. Has all the…read morethings you don't typically see at Pet Smart or Big Al's. Will come again when I need more plants or finally set up the CO2 tank

Port Credit store on Lakeshore was terrible for customer service. I brought in a manufacturer…read morecoupon that stated it is for breeders to give to the owners of their new puppies, and the clerk called the owner who refused to honour it. She literally said she didn't care if I never came back or gave a bad review. Sorry I wasted my time but shocked too because pet people are usually the nicest and most loving folks. This owner was cold and rude. So I just hopped down the street to PetSmart and the coupon was no issue whatsoever, all in stride.

I've been coming to Pet Valu for a while now since it's so close to home. I love the atmosphere and…read morelook of the store. It has a more "home" feel than if you would go to Petsmart which feels like a huge corporate just trying to get your money. The staff have always been super helpful and friendly. You can tell they really love their jobs and working with pets! I booked my first grooming appointment with my dog (Chow Chow) yesterday and it couldn't have gone better. I was scared that my dog would give them a hard time because PetSmart will no longer groom him because of his "behaviour". So right before my appointment at PetValu, I gave the groomer a heads up that my dog might growl/bark because that's what I was told from PetSmart. I bought a bag of treats for her to give him throughout the grooming appointment to calm him down just in case. When I came to pick him up 3 hours later, she had nothing but good things to say! He didn't bark or growl at all, and didn't need to be muzzled. She only gave him treats at the end because he was well behaved throughout the whole appointment. I guess all his previous bad behaviour just came because he didn't have a gentle groomer? Either way, I have found my new groomer at PetValu!! (The price is much more affordable too!). Definitely recommend coming to this store. They also host a lot of events throughout the year, and have kittens/cats up for adoption.