The bad reviewers here seem to either be a lil sensitive or just had bad luck on the particular day…read morethey went. I've been a frequent flier at Texas Aquatics since they opened here. We currently have 13 planted freshwater tanks in our house ranging from nano to 75 gallons, so my husband and I are always looking for something. For those complaining about customer service... this depends on how busy they are. Some of y'all forget these are human beings just like you. If someone calls off, or their internet shuts down, or they just have an overall bad day, of course that's going to affect their service. Calm down, you're buying fish, not survival supplies. And you are buying from people like me who probably prefer animals to other humans....... for clear reasons. And if you buy plants and get snails... lol, welcome to planted tanks. Don't overfeed, and they'll control their own numbers. Get some assassin snails, they're fun to watch hunt. As for dirty tanks or sick fish, that happens-- but I see it minimally here vs other fish stores. Overall, most of the fish I've bought here have been healthy, and most issues I have had were usually my fault. Majority of my interactions with the employees have been pleasant, but I recognize most of them as fellow introverts. They are also very responsive on Facebook, and tbh they're the only reason I really use FB anymore since they use their store page for stock updates.

The service is horrible, I walk in to the store and the workers sit in a room and everyone is…read moreunserviced. I went to get a fish and I look into the tank and many are dead. I took one home and it was very unhealthy and passed, I then went again and that one passed as well. They never reached back to my email. Very unhealthy fish and bad service

Just got started back up in the hobby after being out since 2011. Previously I was a reef keeper…read morefrom 2007 to 2011 and gave it up for a move. Got my tank started with recommendations from knowledgable folks here. Bought some PNS Deepcycle to get started and just started with their Margarita Mix and Pods.

Went in because I was looking to start my own tank. No one came and said a word to us for over 10…read moremins. Walked right past us multiple times and didn't say a word. They only acknowledged their regulars. By the time the lady FINALLY asked us what we needed, she couldn't even answer our questions because she kept stopping to talk to her regulars. Really made us feel unwelcome and like we were interrupting her social time. Additionally, we pointed out one tank where one of the fish was being incessantly bullied and another tank with a dead fish, and all she goes is "hmm yep looks like it" and then walks back to the front and continues talking to her regulars. Absolutely no help and her lack of concern for the fish conditions makes me wary about purchasing anything from there. Ended up going to another store that had incredible service and I now have a wonderful set up. Would NOT recommend this place and certainly wouldn't ever spend a dime here out of principle.

Aquatic Dreams is hands down one of the best places to shop if you're into aquariums. They have an…read moreamazing selection of fish, plants, shrimp, and other aquatic life, and everything always looks healthy and well cared for. The staff clearly know what they're doing and are always willing to help with questions or give advice. Every shrimp, fish, snail, and plant I've purchased from here has thrived, which really speaks to the quality of what they sell.

This local fish store has quality to fish and offers knowledgeable service for fish, reptiles and…read morecreepy crawly arachnids. They also have a wide selection of aquatic plants and accessories.

Nice collection of corals. Friendly staff, and nice sale going on now , all types and all pricesread more

Everything is on the expensive side. Making fools of buyers !…read more Do not be a fooled with their 50% sales. Prices are jacked up from usual and then discounted. saw a bunch of people commenting the same on their FB page, but seems to be promptly kicked out. staff are friendly as long as you are buying something. I will wait/drive to Dallas North for any further purchases where the prices are much more transparent on their website and has a larger collection. The Petcos close by are a decent alternative for anything minor.

Very pleasant to get along with. Nice selection. A little far for me to go all the time, but I…read morereally like this store and the employees.

Stopped in 3 weeks ago to get ideas on what to do with my empty 10 gallon. Spotted some rummynose…read morerasboras and HAD to have them! I was very impressed that they had such a niche fish. I've had the school for 3 weeks now and they are happy and healthy! The customer service was fantastic. Spent a lot of time looking around and there's a nice collection of scaping materials as well! Would totally go back. The only thing that pinged my radar in a negative way was the plant tank had a ton of Cyanobacteria. Something to keep in mind if you're looking for plants

There really knowledgeable about the healthcare of your tank and your fish Great place friendly and…read morelet me sing

Excellent service, great selection. Highly recommend…read more Always a pleasure to deal with Lee.

Nice mom and pop shop. They were super nice and knowledgeable. Their fish are pretty exotic and…read moretheir prices are great. They can ship fish to you as well! Love this fish store. Also their fishroom is a little small but they still have a wide variety of fish. They're proof that even if you don't have a ton of space as long as you choose the right fish to sell you can still be a good store. I bought pearl gouramis, a bristlenose, rummynoses, and a banjo catfish and they're all doing amazing. For sure my go-to store for online exotic fish from now on.

From the owner: We are a small family-owned business determined to provide our customers with quality plants and…read morefish for your freshwater aquarium needs. Message for an appointment to come see our stock in-person or order online and have your items shipped to your door.

Really knowledgeable staff! Super friendly, helpful, and the prices are reasonable. Their fish,…read moreinvertebrates, and coral all seem very healthy. Coral selection is vast and varied. 10/10, would certainly recommend stopping in and checking them out!

Love this place! Best fish place in Arlington. Get my RO (reverse osmosis) water here. Very…read moreknowledgeable and extremely helpful!

Riff Reef Aquatics exceeded my expectations. The store had a great selection of fish, and every…read moretank was impeccably clean and well maintained. After being warmly welcomed by Kali I spoke with Dane who was extremely knowledgeable, listened carefully to my situation, and walked me through several options without any pressure. He was professional, courteous, and took the time to make sure I had exactly what I needed before I left. I honestly learned more in 15 minutes talking with him in the store than I did after spending hours researching forums and groups trying to solve issues with my FX6 filter setup. It is rare to find someone who genuinely cares more about helping you succeed than simply making a sale. If you want honest advice, real expertise, and customer service that is hard to find these days, this is absolutely the place to go. Dane made sure I left confident in my decisions, and I would highly recommend Riff Reef Aquatics to anyone serious about their aquarium.

They have a lot to choose from fish and live plants. Good prices. Knowledgeable staff. Beautiful…read moreterrarium plants.

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. At first, I was hesitant since the store is in the…read moremiddle of a residential area and hidden behind a house. I was pleasantly surprised as I walked into what seemed like another world. The room was filled with reptiles and fish galore. The owners, Evan and Sue, are very friendly and knowledgeable about the animals Tim their store. We came in to buy a bearded dragon, but walked away with a snake! Sue spent more than half an hour just talking to us, letting us handle the snakes and answering the myriad of questions we threw at her. She put us at ease and we walked away confident that we can have a happy pet snake. They stock mice as well, so we picked up a few for feed. I'm definitely coming back for any reptile pet needs or questions.

The best fish store in Texas! Prices are half of other places yet care is twice as good! When I go…read moreto other local fish stores I use AZ as the golden standard for comparing them. Tons of plants, low prices, healthy fish, and great customer service. AZ will always be my favorite fish store. Way worth the 1hr 30 min drive I have to make.