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.

Best LFS (local fish store) in the area!…read more Albeit small this store packs a big punch into its cramped quarters. They have everything to outfit a basic beginner tank to high end CO2 Aquascape, freshwater tanks and high end coral or fish only saltwater set ups! If you've got a desire for monster South American cichlids, they got you covered there as well. Not into aggressive fish?... then they have high-quality betta fish and guppies in the back. C-Macs employees are very knowledgeable about every aspect of the hobby, and are willing to answer even the simplest questions and provide the best solution for your situation. They don't push sales, but try to fit the needs of every customer. I've been in there when it's super packed and there's barely any room to move and the employees are still positive and happy to share their knowledge and help with everyone. I even asked if they were going to move to a larger location and the owner mentioned, he's been looking, but hasn't found the right one yet. If you're old enough to remember the old Fintastic fish store that was the gold standard in Charlotte. This is basically the new version and to be honest it's even better!

When I first went I thought it was an amazing store and was in aw. I spent over $200 the first time…read moreI went. I breed guppies and so I bought a bunch of guppies. One female was extremely sick, she had fun rot, developed a prolapse, and multiple other issues. Unfortunately the fish didn't recover. All the females passed away fast, within a few weeks for no obvious reason. I decided recently to try purchasing from them again and now I only have one female guppy fish living. The males I bought are doing pretty good. But I went from 14 guppies to 1 guppy in just a matter of 3 weeks. I also ordered snails which one looked NOTHING like the picture. It looks so different I can't even tell what kind of snail it is. Maybe when/if it gets bigger it will look like what I paid for.

Nice fish but store workers were very rude talking to me and my mother and let me put fish together…read morethat shouldn't be together good for fish but only if you don't have questions for them also had them test my water they said it was fine... It wasn't fine Killed half the fish I bought that day

very kind empolies and the quality of the products was unbelivable, FORGET PETCO, This is the best…read morestore in town

We have bought a lot of fish here and have never had a problem till today... we bought a fish and…read moretwo days later it died we called the store and told them what happened and we were told to bring it back to exchange it as long as our water tested good. My wife loaded up the two kids sick by the way drove the hr to the store only for the grumpy old miserable pos behind the counter to talk to her like a dog! Refuse to help her and tell her he won't call the person that sold her the fish because it's his day off but that she could come back at 1 when he would be there??? I thought he was off. Then proceeded to say he can't check the water while testing the water and confirming the water was good. This place is a joke and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone now the service has dropped dramatically.

I've been working on building an orchid terrarium and renovate my beta tank so I took a trip to…read moreAquatica to see what additions I could find. They have some awesome fish and coral you can purchase. The store is very inviting and the staff is friendly and helpful. I didn't explore the whole store but I did find what I needed. The prices were reasonable. I got some river rocks and wood to jazz up the tank and support the orchids in my terrarium. These items were priced by weight and the employees had to weigh them and calculate the price up front at the register. I spent about $20 on everything I got. If I continue my aquarium journey I will definitely be back to make more purchases. Aquatica 800 Clanton Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 May 21, 2021 11:45am (Review 505 overall, 49 of 2021)

The place is very nice and has a good selection of freshwater fish, saltwater fish, coral,…read morefreshwater plants, and equipment. I was in the store for about 15 minutes and had staff come up to me around 5 times to ask if I needed help (a bit excessive.. it made me feel very uncomfortable). The prices were a bit on the high side.

I've had a great experience with Triad Reef Critters now Triad Aquatic Critters over the years…read more They handled moving my entire reef tank from one house to another, and anyone in the hobby knows that's no small task. During the move, they noticed my plumbing setup wasn't ideal and completely redid it, which has been a huge improvement. Unfortunately, I did lose three fish during the move, but they stood behind their work and gave me a livestock credit without any hassle. That level of customer service says a lot. Their prices seem to be right in line with other local fish stores. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that right before they relocated, I purchased a few replacement fish and lost two of them within a week while they were in my quarantine tank. To be fair, losses can happen with any fish store, and that's just part of the reefing hobby. What has always stood out to me is how informative, honest, and courteous the staff is. They're willing to answer questions, offer advice, and genuinely help hobbyists succeed. I haven't had a chance to visit their new location yet, but I definitely plan to soon. Overall, I'd recommend Triad aquatic Critters to anyone in the reefing community looking for knowledgeable service and a store that stands behind its customers.

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

I buy all my fish there. The fish are healthy, and the knowledge of the people that work there are…read moreexcellent plants are healthy as well

Please do not buy from here. The fish are not kept well,…read moreBeta fish are in a small tank with one single plant (one of the beta fish was going crazy back and forth looking at its own reflection) They have stingrays who's tanks are way to small Axolotls same thing small tanks with nothing it's just the tank no sand no plants nothing and that goes for most of the fish they are simply swimming back and forth.

Checked out their store for the first time today but we have known Brian and Anthony for years and…read morethey really know their stuff! We followed them from their old store they are so good. So happy for Brian's success in this business!! The tanks are sparkling clean and the fish are clearly well taken care of and happy, of course, since they use all the right filters and lights etc. Awesome customer service too, they'll remember your name and have a ton of regular customers. Positive this place will bring them all the success they deserve!

Very nice people. This is my husband's favorite store. If they don't have what you want, they can…read moreorder it for you.

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.

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.

Good fish store in Gastonia. It's not as it was a few years ago since the original owner passed…read moreaway but still a solid choice for your aquarium needs over any box store. This has been an established part of the area for decades and has been a great resource for the fish keeping community.

I bought several fish and snails from them. They're awesome . They're the only place I shop for my…read moreaquarium needs.