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    The Barrier Reef

    3.6 (67 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    My previous amano shrimp in the back for reference to see that they are different types of shrimp.

    The workers were very nice but the shrimp stock is limited. I waited 2 weeks to get some amano and neo shrimp, but the neo shrimp were overpriced so I didn't. Instead I got 2 amano shrimp but when I got home and compared them to my other amano in the tank, I realized that I was just sold 2 wild type neo shrimp instead of amano's and got scammed. Aside from shrimp the store looks nice, but don't buy shrimp there.

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    Jason L.

    I love barrier reef from the saltwater to the freshwater side. Kelly is amazing owner super friendly, but my favorite employee of them off would have to be Barry. Barry is the most knowledge for freshwater in my eyes this man is a wealth of information and I love speaking to him when I go in and he really does know his killie fish. This store always have fresh live brine shrimp. Wednesday are when they get their delivery so I always try to stop in between then and Friday for freshest batches of brine. I love visiting this store I have been coming here since 2016 and seen all the construction done to this shop from additions to remodels to downsizing the shop but I got to say they are great store for aquatic needs in boca Raton better than any pet supermarket pet smart or commercial store you can buy fish from. Look at those discus. I wish I toke pictures of the FL gar and apistogrammas they have, Cory, shrimp, cichlid wall, beta section. Just awesome fish.

    Kacey D.

    I only go here now for my 90 gal saltwater. All employees extremely knowledgable and friendly.

    Chris A.

    Not only one of the best local fish stores but, one of my favorite fish stores in South Florida I've been to. They have a variety of saltwater and freshwater fish along with tanks, setups, deals on pre owned materials and etc.... It's my usually location I visit every month for whatever I need for my several aquariums at home. 10/10 recommended for any beginner / expert fish enthusiast. Great for the fish hobby.

    72 gallon mixed SPS/LPS reef 20 gallon sump\skimmer

    100% recommend this fish store for everything saltwater from coral frags to exotic fish they do it all best customer service of any fish store i have ever been to MJ Carlos and all the owners/staff have a wealth of knowledge and have been in reefing for decades. Anytime i need water tested they are spot on with everything! Current tank: 72 gallon mixed SPS/LPS reef. sump/skimmer

    Anna L.

    Lots of selection, reasonably priced, very helpful staff. Jason was great. Helped us find everything we needed to set up our tank.

    Awesome eel in the store!

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    Best fish store, great selection, everyone who works there is very nice and knowledgeable.

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    2 years ago

    Extremely knowledgeable, with great pricing and selection. I will definitely continue to buy from Barrier Reef

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    6 years ago

    Bad customer service. The only decent guy here is the older gentleman with glasses..that's all.

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    5 years ago

    Best Aquarium Store around. Great staff, large selection of livestock.

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    Great local spot with new rare inventory every week. Always fully staffed with knowledgeable people which reduces wait times drastically.

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    thay are the w fish store in boca they are so rude and have not a lot of fish

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    6 years ago

    Save your time on coming here the customer service needs help stood there for awhile and all I got was a hi..

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    All of the tanks they have set up that are long-standing and don't have rotating livestock for sale are in perfect condition with very healthy fish, and you can see this week after week.

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