So as a couple very new to the aquatic world of pets, My fiancé and I had no idea how to start. Of…read morecourse, like any new comer we decided to visit the local big box pet store. We asked many questions and of course received very suspect answers, "why would you need a air bubbler? Just wait and if the fish start gasping for air at the surface then you should get one." Hmmm... we should wait for the poor fish to start suffocating eh? After the 'expert' advise we decided to start looking elsewhere for our aquarium keeping knowledge and we happily stumbled across Franco's Aquariums! A wonderful paradise for swimming friends of all types. The selection of gilled acquaintances was absolutely overwhelming, where to start? Who swims well with who? How much do they eat? In comes Linda, an upbeat kind and straightforward woman (not at all impressed by the aforementioned pet store). Her vast knowledge of this untapped world was astounding, she easily figured what we wanted in our tank and who would accompany them. It was a wonderful lesson, every one of her recommendations was a home run so we left with 9 wet companions, and 4 days later we returned for another 5. All as healthy as can be with personalities all in their own. It doesn't just end after you leave the store either, she makes sure you're tank is habitable and safe by checking the condition of your water frequently, which brings some peace of mind! We are excited to continue visiting Franco's for more wet pets and to expand our knowledge of the water world! Thank you for being a fantastic family owned business!!

A great store for getting fish as their stock is healthy. I found their prices to be a bit on the…read morehigh side but I don't mind supporting local, independently owned business. The lady there was quite helpful however I find that she can be quite overbearing on getting you to buy things. She would open up the food packages before I could even get a chance to say I'd buy it or not. Once opened I felt obliged to buy them. Also, I was told to buy a water test kit even though my water seemed fine (after she tested it).

Once they have your money they don't give a flying f@ck I am…read morean experienced fish owner of 30 plus years, I dont know everything and am still learning but theese guys treat u like your an idiot and couldn't understand the vast knowledge they have, just like most stores they leave out alot of important info that betta owners should know from day 1 Calgary or Alberta water is extremely hard and not ideal in the first place They feed the betta bloodworms only wich is wrong... a practice used by breeders overseas not because they care because they grow quicker They only care to keep them alive long enough to sell it to you. not for the long term heatlth of the fish They also are constantly breeding theese fish taking them home then returning them to the store .... adding to stress on the fish Not recommended at all , stores like this won't last long , you can't treat your customers like garbage and expect them to return Good luck you a holes

I highly recommend Fin Gallery, My boyfriend and I bought a beta fish from here and we are so…read morehappy! The staff at FinGallery is very knowledgeable and super nice! They took the time to answer every question we had to make sure our beta lives a happy healthy life! Fun Gallery will definitely be our go to fish store from now on!

Probably the best place in Calgary to buy Coral or Fish. I've never had a problem with any of the…read morelivestock or products from there.

Went into wais and saw lots of dead fish on the bottom of the tanks. Fish loosing their scales from…read morestress and even a fish that had its eye ripped out from another fish due to fighting as they had too many territorial fish in one tank. He was just cowering in a corner slowly dying. No shelters or places for them to hide either. It was really sad. I left immediately.

This is probably my favorite shop of all times! I didn't know it at first, I just ordered online…read moresome meds. The service was generally fast and amazing! Everyone there goes above and beyond to meet my needs, is extremely nice, helpful and informative. Since then, I've gotten several freshwater fish that to my surprise had no health issues whatsoever! It's not a huge place, but I love how it has a variety of fish, meds, large size plants, corals, more than all of the many shops I've visited in the past! I absolutely 100% recommend!

This is the place to go to, Dennis and his stuff are very informative when in comes to all the…read morequestions you may have. Their prices are fantastic, its a small family owned and operated business, i recommend you walking around and gathering informations first if they are busy with a customer. the life span of their fish is much longer than your typical fish stores. hope this information helps. :)

This is the place to go. And would recommend it to everyone. Contrary to the other review, gold…read moreaquarium is the only store that I know of that will not sell fish until they have been in the store for at least a week and until they are eating. He is very knowledgable in his field for sure. Also to the other review, Denis is the owner, he is able to cut deals, Dave( described as the less friendly one with glasses) works there. Denis gives deals to his loyal customers, it's called a good business move. Either way his coral are the cheapest I found in the city. Fish die; even just using a different brand of salt can stress your fish. Please go meet these guys! It is small in there but it keeps overhead low so your not paying the ridiculous prices of franchise!

I had the best experience with Becca in the grooming department!…read more I have a sweet feline who is NOT fond of mani/pedi's, & it has always taken 2 people in the past. Becca is a cat whisperer, honestly! She managed to clip all 4 paws with no help from me, AND minimal protest from my little critter! I was SO impressed!! The only sad part is right after finding Miss Becca, I moved, & my furbaby destests car rides just as much as her spa treatment. ‍ Although it would be worth the drive, so I will consider it... unless Miss Becca makes house calls...? Haha Seriously, amazing, thank you again!! ~Ashlee

From the owner: At Pet Valu we understand that your pet is a part of the family, because we're pet parents too. At…read moreour stores you'll find a great selection of pet food, treats, toys and accessories, all at competitive prices. You'll find our stores in local communities across Canada and the north-eastern United States. Across all our stores, you'll find friendly Pet Experts trained in pet care and nutrition through the University of California Davis Extension School. We pride ourselves on being Pet Experts and we want to use our knowledge and experience to help you find the right nutrition and other solutions for your pets.

I go to Doodle Dogs to learn about nutritious meals for my Boston Terrier and Staffordshire…read moreTerrier. Plus the staff are super friendly! It's one of my favourite places to go on the weekend.

It's a picture of perfection from the minute you walk in. The bright, welcoming ambiance of the…read moreboutique is what you would expect shopping at a high end fashion store, but in this case it offers everything imaginable to spoil your favourite furry friend. With tons of local and Canadian made options, you will have no problem finding anything you need for your 4 legged companion. Not only is the staff extremely friendly and personable, they are all educated in their food and products to make your shopping experience an easy one. We got incredible advice that helped us select a food for our senior dog who suffers from a number of allergies. She knows every time we come home with a bag from doodle dogs that she's well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Fergie likes it, so I like it!…read more The staff here, especially Sheena! are amazingly kind, friendly and put Fergie (my big black pug baby) at immediate ease. They carry all kinds of pet products, and everyone is fairly knowledgeable on what will work best for yours. Love also, that despite being a locally owned business, their prices are on par or cheaper with their big box competitors. Not to mention all the furry friends I make when I come here! Hello dogs! It's nice to meet you. :D Got a dog that hides under the bed and bares his (or her) teeth when the clippers come out? Bring him to Sheena, she's a total boss. Would come here more if I lived in the area, but if you live near Edmonton Trail in the NE... well, why haven't you been here yet?

If you have an animal with allergies this is the place to go for you pet food the staff know there…read moreproducts well and can advise you what would be best suited for you pet. The staff are very friendly and always ready to help and they love to see your pets

The Bow Habitat Station is such an amazing educational and informational gem! We visited in the…read morewintertime but I'd love to come back in the summer because they even stock the pond out front with fish that can be caught. We came with a school group and they did an amazing job with their educational presentations, it was fun and informative, and even my little guys were entertained with the performance. We also really enjoyed the fish feeding experience and seeing the sheer volume of fish that are hatched and raised here is eye opening. They take care of their facility and are careful with cleanliness here too and it really shines. Doing a scavenger hunt and learning to identify different kinds of fish in the lower fish tank areas. And these older fish really did seem like they were listening to us if we stopped and talked to them- that was probably the fishiest part of our visit! Fish talking lol And upstairs the displays are so well done! Lots to see and the video that was playing was really great too. Learned a ton here!

A quick note on pond fishing:…read more As of this writing... it's $5 to rent a rod including basic tackle (no personal bait allowed). Additionally you will need a WIN card ($8) and fishing license (1 day = $27). So total of roughly $35 that you buy online at https://www.albertarelm.com/licensing.page . The pond is a modest catch and release pond for kids. More of an educational experience just to cast and reel. So you won't exactly haul in bucketloads of trout. $20 weekend classes every Saturday for 2 hours. Requires reservation. Seasonality applies - you can check their website beforehand.