Great company to build outdoor ponds and keep it maintained. Very pleased with our new pond.read more

Jeff rebuilt my leaking pond, digging out old cement and installing a liner. He also ran new…read morepiping between the pump and waterfall and patiently worked with me so that I understood how my pond worked and how to take care of it. I was a complete novice! I now have 21 fish, a water lily and misc. other critters. I've had questions over the 8 months since he finished his work and he still responds promptly and with patience. Amazing.

My Favorite Fish Store!…read more This is hands down my favorite fish store! It's such a relief to know the crew here--Jillian, Evan, and Chris--are not only friendly and laidback, but also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. I'm fairly new to the hobby and they've always been patient in answering my questions, guiding me through everything, and encouraging me to do my research before purchasing. I'm especially into puffer fish and rainbow fish, and every fish I've brought home from here has been healthy and in great condition. Of course, as a buyer, it's also important to do your own due diligence--acclimating and quarantining properly really helps your fish settle in and thrive. What makes this store even better is that they offer special orders! If there's something specific you're looking for, talk to Evan--he's amazing! Super friendly and attentive, and he'll take great care of you and your order. Every visit is a great experience--the whole crew creates a welcoming, fun, and relaxed environment. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned aquarist, I highly recommend this place. They also carry a wide variety of amphibians, reptiles, tropical, and saltwater fish--definitely a well-rounded store for all things aquatic (and more!).

I went in to learn about aquatic plants and one of the men working was extremely rude and short. He…read moresold me a plant that he was trimming out of the big tank in the front of the store, I returned home to add it to my own tank and not a day or two later my fish was sick with Ich. I would stay away from buying any plants from them..

The BEST aquarium and reef store in the RDU area. Excellent prices, exceptional and knowledgeable…read morestaff that are truly passionate about the addiction.. I mean hobby. When we first started in this; we used to go to a couple other places in Wake Forest and in Raleigh and were taken for a ride by people that were just out to make a buck. These guys are not them. They are 100% into it and will never steer you wrong. We buy our frags from the Reef Farm a few miles from Wake Forest and our fish from Fintastic. Do yourselves a favor - save the time and money and don't waste time with anyone else in the area. I can't recommend them enough.

Used to be really nice. Since the owner got sick and his son took over, things have really fallen…read moreinto a bad place. He doesn't know anything about the hobby. They can't keep corals alive and don't stock dry goods. Not worth visiting unless you need inverts or (maybe) fish.

Wayne and the team have moved my 270 gallon system 3 times in the last 4 years. each time they have…read morebeen professional, efficient, and affordable. I would highly recommend their services for any tank moves that you are planning.

I used Eric Fortune and his service when I moved my tank to Raleigh in 2003 and his team has been…read moreservicing my 2 aquariums ever since. He recently hired a new "marine biologist" to take over my account. The tanks have never looked this bad and he killed half my fish. The new tech, Sean, said one of the tanks wasn't under contract so he jut stopped doing anything (only told me this AFTER he killed my fish). And both tanks have been serviced for at least 17 years. Eric had promised to replace the fish but yesterday I got an email from some marketing person name Wayne Parkes, the Service Coordinator, saying due to "unforeseen circumstances they can no longer service my fish tanks." They have left me high and dry, owe me fish, with terrible looking tanks and not even a transition plan. And Eric has refused to even return my phone calls. So unprfessional.

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.

They've definitely gone down hill within the last 2 years or so. I've gotten loads of platys from…read morethem. Sometimes I am in need of a restock but refuse to buy from them at all. Some tanks definitely seem diseased and not cleared of deceased fish . I've seen fish act a bit erratic and ill. But their products have a wide variety and when the tanks seem okay, they have a really nice stock of fish and always seem to have what I need. Salt water tanks seem pretty great, plants have always been clean and safe of traveling snails. I still come here quite a lot. I enjoy it!

I think it's a nice little shop. Loved to see the different sea creatures they had . Got koi fish…read morefor 10$ from there , not a bad price at all.

He has serviced and maintained my tank now for almost a year and he always goes above and beyond…read moretaking as much time as is needed to handle the needed maintenance. He takes time to explain things and is focused on the details. He is also very reasonable for the excellent services he provides.

After 5 months of allowing the calcium to be too high in my salt tank and dozens of coral dying, he…read moredecided to break our contract (which his wife notifying me by text). He broke my glass lid and owed me money for coral frags he didn't provide and after asking numerous times for a refund of both, he continued to say he was "working on it".

The go to store in the Triangle for serious hobbyists. I've never gotten bad advice from them, and…read morethey have great livestock and plants

Some of the folks there are great others meh. I get they are busy but no fish store should have…read moredead fish in their tanks. No excuses.

I got a 20-gallon aquarium for my birthday in June, got the tank set up, and waited 2 weeks before…read moreadding fish. I bought 7 fish from Petco. All but 3 died. I went to Taylor's Aquarium, and they tested my water and gave me some bacteria to add to my tank since it was new. Petco told me my water was fine. I have since purchased 5 fish from Taylor's, and they have been doing well for over a month now. I'm planning to get to Taylor's today for a couple more fish. This is a family business, and they are really knowledgeable about aquariums. I think the owner has been in business for 30 yrs. Great service, healthy, fish, and really nice people.

This place may in the country, but it's well worth the ride to get quality! Since it is a family…read moreowned and smaller business, you may want to call for in stock availability!