This place and staff literally saved my reef tank. Thank you Isaac and Age of Aquariums for your…read morehelpful guidance and advice. I strongly recommend this place for all your reef keeping needs. (Freshwater too!) If interested heres a little story... If not, just take my word for it and shop here. - This week I decided to relocated my reef tank for a better view in the house... biggest mistake ever! Everything that could've gone wrong, went wrong. I underestimated the weight of the tank thinking I could just get by with 90% of the water drained and removal of the sump and equipment, I was definitely wrong! I ended up pulling out everything, but the sand. Every coral, every invert, every fish... yes including 4 wrasses and a goby that all like to hide in the sand bed, I mean EVERYTHING! I then accidentally broke my rock structure into several pieces in the process of lifting them out of the tank and putting them into bins. Trying not to lose too much temp, I moved as fast as I could and used as many spare heaters as possible. It was a total disaster! After glueing back all the rock work that broke into pieces and moving everything back into the tank, I was unsure of how my fishes and corals would react to this sudden change in temp, biology and chemistry. 4 hours later, I finally got the tank running again (in it's new location,) I then noticed a huge bacterial bloom, Im guessing from the stirring of the sand bed. I then decided to do a water change to see if it would help. To add to my streak of badluck, I had no saltwater prepped. I quickly rushed to Age of Aquariums to get saltwater. That's where I was greeted by Isaac. He knew something was wrong. All I said was "I decided to move my tank" he already knew where I was going. I told him my problems and concerns and hesitancy to move my livestock back into the tank. He recommended several products to me, answered a bunch of questions I had and gave me solid advice. He also allowed me to borrow several containers for saltwater as long as i promised to bring them back. I am truly grateful. 2 days later, my tank is bouncing back. I had 0 losses. Fishes are happy and corals are all starting to open up again. Im leaving this review to share my experience with those new to the hobby, getting into the hobby and those who have been in the hobby for a long time. You can always get cheaper products elsewhere, especially online... but, you will never get the support of a local fish store. Support you LFS, like they support us.

Whether a burgeoning hobbyist or seasoned pro, you will find all the supplies for keeping a happy,…read morehealthy tank here. Age of Aquariums has both freshwater and saltwater (marine) plants, fish, corals, driftwood, and cleaning equipment. The space is large, clean, and you can tell that they take great care of their fish because they look active and not sickly. I came on an afternoon over the weekend and was excited to see so many people asking about how to care for aquatic plants, when to introduce tank mates, etc. When you enter the shop, to your left are tanks, decorative wood, and dry goods like supplements. Loosely speaking, it seems like freshwater specimens (including some hefty bettas, thank you for keeping them in nice big mason jars instead of plastic) are on the left side, while marine/saltwater are center and right. The plants you see when you enter are far healthier than what you'd find at big box stores - I myself picked up some red root floaters and an Anubias variety called white rose. I've been to many a shop growing up that were dim, damp, and generally not as well kept as Age of Aquariums. They really take their time to explain how to design a tank, care for plants, and what to look for in healthy fish. Really fun spot I would like to bring my dad to so he can upgrade his 10 gallon tank!

Ken is a master craftsman and knows what he is talking about…read more If you want to understand how your koi pond works and what you need to get it 100%, go no further. Ken will talk to you up and down your property about what he recommends and how to ensure your pond is as happy as possible without taking a penny from you. Every single recommendation he has given has been 1000x worth the effort and cost to do. Really a great person who you can tell just wants to make sure the customer is right. He even has great referrals if he isn't the person to do the job.

We've been with SCALS for over 10 years, and I can honestly say they are the best in the business…read more Before Ken and his team stepped in, my wife had started calling our saltwater tank "the tank of death" because nothing seemed to thrive in it. The previous company we hired struggled for a year before giving up entirely and recommended that we contact Ken at SCALS. Honestly, I was ready to give up on the whole thing. Ken came in, spent two hours talking through everything, and it was clear right away that he knew his stuff. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he's also just a genuinely great guy. Fast forward to today, and our saltwater tank has been running beautifully for over a decade! The transformation has been incredible. SCALS is a family-owned business, and it's clear that they care about their customers. Their staff is professional, and it's reassuring to know that they handle everything in-house with their own trained technicians. If you're looking for quality, reliability, and peace of mind with your water features or aquarium, I highly recommend SCALS. Just awesome!

Today I visited Carson Tropical Fish and noticed they were having a great sale -- 25% off all fish…read more I found two beautiful angelfish that were clearly marked on the glass at $15.99 each. However, when I was ready to purchase them, the employee informed me the price was "incorrect" and attempted to charge me a higher price without honoring the advertised 25% discount. I waited for a manager or owner to return my call, but unfortunately I never received one. Needless to say, I left without the two angelfish I was excited to bring home. I really liked this place and wanted to continue supporting them, but this experience was disappointing and left a bad impression.

I came to this place for the first time last week trying to learn how to setup my first reef…read moresaltwater tank and with a budget. The staff is amazing truly, they always have answers to the questions I have and recommend what's best, I don't know what I would do without their help. The owner allen is such a great guy, always looking out for their customers and always being so postivie as well as the whole staff. I would recommend this spot to anyone who is looking forward to start they're fish tank. this place is perfect to start they have such a variety of choices and such of amazing corals, fishes, tanks and many other stuff and i'm always coming back here for newer stuff.

Mike has maintained my office fish tank for 2 years now and is still taking good care of my fish at…read morethat location even after I've changed jobs. I trust him over anyone else to keep my scaled friends in glamorous condition while I can't be there. Communication has always been great and he charges less than even a fair rate! Always was up for a pleasant chat and made recommendations for any new fish or feeding routines.

Mike is very kind and is lovely to have in our home when he is taking care of our tank. Mike is…read moreextremely knowledgeable in what he does and he is very passionate about his work. We found Mike through Yelp and he's been great to work with. What I also love is how kind he was to our doggies. Mike cleans up after he is done with services and leaves the tank, and it's surrounding area, sparkling clean.

We got a fish tank a few months ago, and honestly, we didn't realize how much work actually goes…read moreinto keeping it clean and healthy. It went from looking super cool to being covered in hair algae and gunk so bad I thought it was impossible to fix. John came by, checked everything, and we booked a service. In just a few hours, he seriously brought our whole tank back to life. He cleaned it up, rearranged the rocks and corals so nicely, and now we can't stop staring at it. Our fish looks happier, the corals look happier... honestly we're happier too. :) I appreciate how easy he made everything for us. It took such a big weight off my mind. Thank you, John! Highly recommend him to anyone who needs real help with their fish tank!

Was blown away by this young man's attention to detail and knowledge when it comes to everything…read morereef tanks. He did incredible work organizing the controller cabinet. He's definitely earned my business for the long haul.

We found Kevin on Yelp and we couldn't have been more happier he is very professional great…read morecommunicator compassionate and knows his stuff we couldn't be happier with what he did for us we love our tank it's absolutely gorgeous and it wasn't for Kevin and his team and their care we wouldn't have this beautiful piece of art in our home thank you so much Kevin and Ruben you guys are rock stars

If you want okay service don't go here....Kevin and his crew are AWESOME!! The service they provide…read moreis above great. They have been cleaning our aquarium for a few years now and it's always been amazing. They even took out our old aquarium and base without charging us. What else can I say except if you want exceptional quality service this place is where you want to go. They are always on time and get the job fast. So trust me, go here....

I have been using Rudy to maintain my salt water tank for 10+ years! I have healthy coral, fish and…read morecrystal clear water! Rudy maintains my tank on a monthly basis! Totally professional and reliable! I recommend him to anyone needing regular maintenance, a complete overhaul or a new setup! Thanks Rudy for keeping my tank in top shape!

Rudy is the best in the business. Not only did he provide excellent ideas for a tank design in an…read moreawkward space, he gave me tons of ideas on what types of fish and coral to use. He was very easy to reach, extremely patient, and the finished product was even better than I anticipated. I recommended this company to a friend who is now having a whole koi pond installed at his home.

Golan and his team are very professional and knowledgeable…read more They designed and installed my freshwater 180 gallons aquarium and answered ton of questions from my initial request all the way to the end result. They are a dependable and trustworthy company that stands behind their work and expectedly has 5 stars rating. Would highly recommend them!

Oceans Aquarium is perhaps the most professional and high-quality aquarium provider that I've had…read morethe privilege of using. I have used several other companies in the past, but nothing compares to Oceans Aquarium Design. Golan, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable, kind, helpful, reasonable, efficient, resourceful, and intelligent. His attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction goes above and beyond any that I've ever seen in this industry, perhaps in any industry, for that matter. It is truly top-class level of customer service. We recently purchased a 270-gallon saltwater aquarium for our grandfather, who is essentially bed-ridden. The aquarium was installed in his room so that he can gaze upon it whenever he wants. The amount of joy it has given him is indescribable. That man loves his clown fish and tangs! I truly believe that although my grandfather's quality of life has deteriorated in recent years, Golan has provided him with a degree of pleasure and comfort that no surgery, therapy, or medication could provide. In the extremely rare case that there is a problem with the set up or a mistake is made, Golan responds immediately, and in my experience, he remedies the problem within 24 hours. He has been consistently available to speak on the phone, and has even stopped by the house on short-notice (this is especially kind of him considering he is usually a 30-40 minute drive away). He always listens to our requests and does his best to accommodate whenever feasible. If something cannot be done, he will go out of his way to find the best possible substitution. You can genuinely tell that he takes great pride in his work and loves to share his talent and insight with his clients. On several occasions he even completed expensive work without being paid beforehand. He has confidence in his craft and it is evidenced by his exceptional results. Sometimes we would disagree or be skeptical about a particular design choice or aquatic addition, and Golan would simply respond, "trust me." Every single time, our trust was rewarded several times over. He is truly an artist when it comes to setting up the coral and reefs, as well as choosing a vibrant, healthy, and aesthetically-pleasing school of fish. His technician, Alex, is also very helpful, professional, caring, and genuine. Alex has made several last-minute trips to remedy or address particular needs, free of charge, something which would probably incur an additional charge with other companies. I think it's important to note that Golan's work is not cheap, but one would not (or should not) expect such a professional and consistent level of quality work to be on par with any run-of-the-mill aquarium provider. In spite of this, I've never once felt as if he was taking advantage of us or trying to price-gouge. Golan has always tried to remain within our desired budget, even suggesting cheaper fish over more expensive ones if he believed that they would more adequately satisfy our intentions. Whereas other providers might take the opportunity to suggest the most expensive fish, Golan always tries to meet our needs/satisfaction first, even if that means choosing the less-expensive fish/corals. Thank you so much, Golan and Alex! You two are genuine artists and professionals!