Aquarium City is one of those places that reminds you why local fish stores matter…read more Every employee I've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about fishkeeping. I've asked plenty of questions over time and have always received thoughtful, accurate advice. In fact, some of the best advice I've gotten there has been when they talked me OUT of buying something that wasn't right for my tank. Their fish are healthy, their tanks are clean, and the overall level of care is obvious the moment you walk through the door. As someone who pays close attention to fish health and aquarium maintenance, that's something I notice immediately. I drive past other stores to shop here because I trust the staff, trust the quality of their livestock, and know they care about the animals they're selling. That's earned my business for the long term.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Aquarium City. From the moment you walk in, you can tell…read morethis place is run by people who truly care, not just about their business, but about their customers and the animals themselves. The selection is incredible. Everything is clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully set up. You don't get that overwhelming, chaotic feeling that a lot of aquarium stores have. This place feels organized, calm, and honestly just really beautiful to walk through. What really sets them apart though is the customer service. They take their time with you, answer every question no matter how small, and you can tell they actually know what they're talking about. There is no pressure and no upselling, just genuinely helpful guidance, which is so rare these days. I also really appreciate how much they care about making sure you're set up for success, not just making a sale. They give honest advice and want your tank to thrive long after you leave the store. Whether you're brand new to aquariums or have been doing this for years, this is hands down the place to go. You can feel the passion the second you walk in. I will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly, highly recommend.

Pros: -friendly staff…read more-large selection (most of the time) of fish, plants, hardscapes, equipment, supplies, etc. -healthy animals. No plants or shrimp purchased have died or have any issues Cons: -street parking only(?), read parking signs carefully, streets are narrow -kinda dirty and dark around the hardscape selection and fish tanks -no resident fish store cat

Chris was excellent helping us get set up with our first tank for my daughter and all the…read moremaintenance instructions. He's great with kids and so knowledgeable. You can tell he really loves his job. Highly recommend.

They have the best vitals that never actually lived under the sea. Because these corals are amaze…read moreballs and are super duper color popping plus they are sure healthy so they take into your tank nice and easy. Anyways this place is super hole in the wall but when you walk in it's like a secret fortress's of florescent treasure

I found these guys on Yelp and I'm really happy I did! Elliot was super cool, welcoming and…read morehelpful. JC helped me out with a rock arrangement. The assortment of corals that is there is one of the best I've seen in a while. Super helpful, super great guys. My new go-to reef store!

Great selection of amazing corals, prices are reasonable and staff is very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly.

Contacted them in their Ig regarding blackstorm clownfish, they sent a video of what they claim to…read morebe blackstorm. after i viewed the video it wasnt blackstorm and i told them, instead of owning their mistakes, they had the audacity to tell me i was misinformed lol ive been in a hobby for more than 10yrs i know what im looking for. And on top of that, they blocked me from. Ive been going to this store too since they are 10min away. After their unprofessional behavior, not anymore. plss anyone reading this make sure you know what you are buying before they sell you a wrong one.

First things first, I must recognize Greg knowledge and I am thoroughly impressed with their…read moreservice. The technicians are knowledgeable, punctual, and always take great care of my tank. They handle everything from water testing and cleaning to plant maintenance and fish care. My tank has never looked better, and I feel confident knowing it's in expert hands. If you're in need of regular maintenance or just want to ensure your tank stays healthy, I highly recommend Greg

I can't recommend Greg enough. He's knowledgeable, compassionate, honest, and fair. Don't make the…read moremistake of calling anyone else. Greg is THE guy to call for all your fish, reptile, and bird needs.

I have had good experiences here, we have bought fresh water fish as it's mostly a fish store they…read moredo have salt and fresh water critters. Such as shrimp, snails, sea stars and a variety of fish. The employees were kind and attentive but not in your face. I have been coming here since I was a little girl I'm not sure if it's changed ownership since but the big tank is always so mesmerizing. They do also have tons of accessories, food, & little necessities for tanks.

I am highly disappointed with our experience here and will not be returning…read more My 9-year-old daughter was originally so excited to visit this shop with her dad to buy her very first guppies. Unfortunately, they died within 24 hours, leaving her heartbroken. Since we live in the High Desert, we aren't local, but we decided to stop by again when we were back in the area. We spoke directly with Miguel and explained what happened. He assured my husband and me that if we took pictures of any future losses and kept our receipt, we could call him within 3 days and he "would work something out" with us. Based on that assurance, we bought 20 more fish. Sadly, the majority of them have already died. I followed instructions perfectly: I took photos of the dead fish and kept my receipt. However, when I called the shop, Miguel completely changed his terms, stating I now needed to bring the physical dead fish into the store and provide a water sample. I tested my water quality myself, and it is perfectly within range. In fact, I already have an existing tank of guppies that are actively thriving and reproducing--we only bought these new fish to add some color. Furthermore, the fish we purchased from Rainbow brought Ich into our established tank. Despite immediately treating the tank, the infection still killed the new fish and compromised my healthy ones. It is incredibly frustrating to be given a verbal guarantee only to have the store move the goalposts when a problem arises. Terrible customer service and unhealthy livestock. Save your time and money and go elsewhere.

Can't say enough good things about Aquarium Connection. We…read moreneeded to surrender our 18 inch, almost 6 year old pleco, Fred, who was far too big for our 50 gallon tank at home. He deserved to live out the rest of his long life in a place where he can stretch his fins, and Aquarium Connection is exactly that place. The tanks are immaculately clean, the owner and staff are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and you can just tell that they genuinely care about their fishy friends. They accepted our pleco with open arms, gave us tips about how to catch and transport him, and overall made us feel so much better about surrendering Fred because we know for certain he's somewhere where he will be well loved and very well taken care of.

If you've been thinking about stopping by The Aquarium Connection, this is your sign to go! They…read morehave an incredible variety of fish, coral, aquarium plants, decor, and supplies for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. No matter what you're looking for, chances are they'll have it. The staff is very knowledgeable about everything aquarium related and is always happy to answer questions or help you find what you need. The owner (Andrew) is truly a gem, and you can tell that he and his family put a lot of care into running the store. It's also a very family friendly place, and I'd definitely recommend bringing your kids to check it out. They have an amazing service team, and it really shows that everyone knows what they're doing. Every time my family and I visit, we're greeted with kindness, and they're always willing to help, offer advice, and show us around. You can really tell they care about their customers and have a genuine passion for the aquarium hobby. I always enjoy coming here and would highly recommend it to anyone, whether you're just getting started or you've been in the hobby for years.

We've been using Reef Creations for years simply because we appreciate an expert who is both…read moreefficient and careful with our equipment. We were lucky to find them after we struggled with our last reef guy. We've never looked back or have had to second guess. Ray is the expert's Expert.

I would highly recommend Reed Creations. The owner Raymond is absolutely amazing when it comes to…read moretaking care and providing top quality fish. I was originally with Aquarium City and continued to lose fish with no refund or replacement of the fish. With Raymond now well over year not one lost fish. Finally when ever of a question or need Raymond always responds immediately!!

Great place to purchase some fish…read more They have multiple options and carry multiple fish tanks, accessories for the fish, and fish food. The layout resembles a small little aquarium that you can take your children to just to have a small peek at it. The aquarium is not very large, but it is sufficiently spacious. I went with a friend who loves fish and takes care of them, so it was like watching a child run around the Long Beach aquarium. Pretty great place; I'm not much of a fish person, but if I ever become one, I know where my stop for all my fish needs would be.

Really cool fish store. Lots of different options of fish,…read morefresh and salt water. Different corals and plants, feeder fish, etc. They also have beta fish, that are actually cared for :) You can get the whole set up , tank supplies and fish here. Big store, easy parking, and the staff is all super nice.

I was on an HOA in a townhome community that had 5 ponds on the property. No matter who we called,…read morethe ponds usually ended up looking awful and had a chemical odor to them. Being a contractor I started to interview different companies to see what they could do. I was very impressed the first time I met Tony. Every other company told me they were going to do this, do that.......Tony looked at our ponds and told me they had the motors converted from above ground to pits in the ponds (how did he know that). We walked the property (which had many different types of trees, plants, etc) and he showed me why we were having problems with the waters clarity - too much debris. He didn't try to tell me what I wanted to hear, his solution was to clean the ponds (that the last vendor didn't do for years). As the motors failed, he would upgrade them and re-plumb the lines to keep debris out. He also knew a lot about the chemicals we were using - way too much. After bringing Tony on the ponds cleaned up and did not smell of chlorine. Our ponds were repaired by another company poorly and because of this (constant) maintenance was the only was to keep them looking beautiful. It's not what the HOA wanted to hear, but (being a contractor) Tony was honest about our issues. He wasn't the guy with the quick cheap fix. Doing things right the first time, his understanding of our systems and our environment.....guess you could say Tony and Coral Reef should (at the very least) is a company you should call if your water systems aren't what they should be. They are "Billy Approved"!

Very impressed with this service company! I was having some terrible algae problems with my…read moreaquarium and Tony was able to get it under control quickly. My tank has never looked better!