I was looking for a local shop to support and found this place. The owner is super kind and…read moreknowledgeable and made everything easy. I purchased some beautiful guppies from him and will be returning in the future!

My first impression when I arrived inside this shop was that I saw some used aquariums and some…read morebins with used equipment for $5, $10, $20. For a new hobbyist on a budget, it is great to see affordable used items available. There was a large selection of products and equipment. Also many fish and corals to select from. If you have kids take them here to see the shark. Anyway, I am from out of town and only looked around to see what was available. I am glad to see an active shop like this.

Justin is very knowledgeable he has made my saltwater journey a breeze and i don't know where'd I…read morebe without his guidance and has become my extended family if I could give him a million stars thats what it would be .

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They are awesome! I have had them servicing my fish tank for over 16 months and every time they…read morehave been so pleasant and easy to work with! Always notifying me before they arrive, cleaning up when they are done. They are so knowledgeable - have given me numerous suggestions to keep my tank clean and also procuring new fish when I wanted to add to my tank. They service fresh and saltwater tanks and I highly recommend them!

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Always helpful and friendly staff. Fish and aquarium plants do well, really everything' you look…read morefor in an aquarium store.

Very good selection of saltwater care products. There are a good variety of invertebrates to choose…read morefrom. The coral selection is also varied and beautiful. I enjoyed this shop and the atmosphere inside was pleasant. A staff member made their rounds to each customer to see if they wanted help yet. I read all the reviews on Yelp before visiting and it is clear to me that only people with a chip on their shoulder, maybe competitors in business, are posting such negative "stories". And that is the problem with bad attitudes, you will never be successful until you fix your attitude first.

John was fabulous! He partnered with a donor from another area to provide a beautiful aquarium for…read moreour school. The students have been loving it! He was patient while he explained the parts and how to maintain it at the same time letting us know he would be available to help at any time. Thank you John!

From the owner: Quality AQUARIUM installation and maintenance for your home or office provided by professionals who…read morecare for your aquarium as if it was their own.

This place is awesome!!! They are as great as the reviews say they are! I heard about them from a…read morefriend, of a friend.... of a friend, situation. Also, it was somewhere I had never been and out of state. I took a chance, and it paid off. I hadn't had much luck with anemones and people kept telling me that they weren't healthy when I got them (from our LFS.) That must have been it! This rainbow bubble tip anemone is incredible! Nice, fat, healthy... great color and movement. Tentacles are nice and healthy, not stringy. Nicely packed and shipped! If I'm ever in Raleigh, NC., I will go (in person) to thank them! Great place! I highly recommend,

These guys are awesome! Grace is very knowledgeable and friendly. They will make you feel at home…read more Prices and selection are amazing. Swing by, say hi, take home a beautiful coral. Pick Grace's head about tank and coral care. She knows what she is taking about and will set you straight.

I've kept tropical fish for decades. It's a fun and peaceful hobby that I've enjoyed since I was a…read morechild. In all these years, I've never seen a shop like C-Macs. It's a local family owned place that is really into the hobby, not just profit margins. I had a Rafael Catfish that died after 31 years. Regular big retailers would have laughed, but Cindy actually cared ordered two new ones just for me, They're in my tank now, doing fine. In addition to maybe a hundred tanks of fish, they have every medicine, filter, and gizmo you could imagine, on shelves on the walls from floor to ceiling. They're also very nice people. If I could give more stars, I would.

The customer service is amazing. Everyone is super helpful and they are knowledgeable about the…read moredifferent types of fish they sell and the environments they should be in. The prices of the fish vary but super affordable. Fresh water and Salt water fish/eels/starfish. Colorful. Cozy store.

I had a very disappointing experience with Aqua World…read more Before making the trip, I spoke with them over the phone and clearly explained the size of the fish I was bringing -- approximately one foot each. We agreed on a trade based on that information. I then drove about two hours to the shop. When I arrived, they placed the fish in their tank and then told me they were "too big" for their system. This was confusing because I had already been very clear about their size during our phone conversation. After driving such a long distance, it was frustrating to have them change their position. The fish were slightly stressed from transport, which is normal after a two-hour drive, but they were healthy. I was told they "weren't happy with the way they looked," and no trade was offered at all. Not even a partial trade. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and gas, especially after we had already discussed and agreed on the details beforehand. I just wish they had honored their word or at least tried to work something out. Very disappointing experience.

New store. The most amazing fish. Some that I had never seen. Great owner. Definitely worth a visit.read more

The BEST aquarium and reef store in the RDU area. Excellent prices, exceptional and knowledgeable…read morestaff that are truly passionate about the addiction.. I mean hobby. When we first started in this; we used to go to a couple other places in Wake Forest and in Raleigh and were taken for a ride by people that were just out to make a buck. These guys are not them. They are 100% into it and will never steer you wrong. We buy our frags from the Reef Farm a few miles from Wake Forest and our fish from Fintastic. Do yourselves a favor - save the time and money and don't waste time with anyone else in the area. I can't recommend them enough.

Used to be really nice. Since the owner got sick and his son took over, things have really fallen…read moreinto a bad place. He doesn't know anything about the hobby. They can't keep corals alive and don't stock dry goods. Not worth visiting unless you need inverts or (maybe) fish.