This store is beautiful. The owners are super cool. It's so clean every tank looks amazing and pretty. I would go back just to look like a free aquarium park lol. It was 10 minutes to closing and everyone was happy, except for the young man who helped me. He had a bit of an attitude and treated me like I was a nuisance and stupid. I'm learning I had questions that he didn't feel like answering. I get it was almost closing but you're open til 5. I am not letting him lower my review, the place is gorgeous with a huge selection. I will be back!!! read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this spot after coming here for years! Trop- Aquarium is hands down the best aquarium store in the Valley- in my opinion. This staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! They truly know their species, current inventory, and how to set you up for success whether you're a beginner or experienced hobbyist. Their selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish is unmatched, always healthy and well cared for. They also carry all the necessities plus great décor and so much more! This is one of those rare places that consistently deliver quality, expertise, and great service. read more

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I was being watched pretty closely while shopping, almost like they thought I was going to steal something, which made the experience a little uncomfortable. Other than that, the store was clean, well-organized, and had a good variety of products to choose from. Overall, it was a decent shopping experience, and I liked the selection and cleanliness of the store, but the way I was watched definitely took away from it a bit. read more

Great experience! They have a HUGE selection of beautiful fish, fresh water and salt water. When I first got there it was a little busy so I took my time looking around at what fish I wanted to get. They have a great system where you grab a ticket at the register and they call your number when they have someone free to assist you. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, the younger guy who helped me was able to answer all my questions and even told me about salt water tank systems after I mentioned I want to have a salt water tank in the future. Definitely the best fish store in Vegas! read more

Trop-Aquarium - Blue power gouramis - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I found this store on Yelp, and I'm glad I did. I was looking for help with buying a large aquarium, stand, and equipment, and I received assistance from the owner, Lewis. He offered lots of ideas and suggestions as to what I needed, and I was happy with the package I purchased. He also put me in touch with an experienced aquarium maintenance company that can pick up, deliver, and set up my aquarium at my home for a reasonable price. There is plenty of parking, and friendly staff will greet you. I look forward to returning to this store to stock my aquarium with fish in a few weeks. read more

If I could give a zero, I would over the guy that couldn't credit me five dollars. You lost a long-term customer who was so eager to learn with the other team members who I adored! You sir, you are the reason the world is the way it is ! you're miserable you take it out on everyone around you ! you and and the girl that must be manager or daughter of the owner ?? you know the one who is always rude and sarcastic /always in a bad mood. I have come here for years! $5!? it's funny that my water that I poured in my tank came back so bad I questioned your reverse osmosis water. if you're not contaminated in your water, you have snails growing out of everything I've ever bought from there. I'm sick of it. Your store needs a makeover. Your needs to be despicable anymore. read more

Friendly staff, great selection, good pricing. Came here several times, bought tons of fish, including a $25 koi betta. Worth every penny, he's a cutie pie. If you're trying to have a conversation with the guard at the door, you're a bozo. An absolute clown. Let him do his job, you go shop for your fish needs. Staff asks if you need help, then leave you be till you do need help. Competitive pricing versus the corpo pet shops on certain items. The friendly staff also tie the corners of the fish bags so they don't get stuck there unlike the corpo pet shops. I'm new to Vegas and I get this is a customer service-oriented city, but it has bred a disgusting level of entitlement from reading these whiny, bozo reviews from people that are thin-skinned. read more

Trop-Aquarium - My koi betta Rambino I bought a month ago and two panda cory catfish I bought today. - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Trop Aquarium is my go-to fish store. I have 5 aquariums and go here often for supplies and fish. All their fish are healthy and beautiful, they have half a dozen staff working hard at all times. I've never had to wait for someone to help me. Every tank is clean and if there is an occasional floater (happens to the best) they take care of it right away. Their plants are in good shape and they have quite the variety of plants and fish and hardscape. Salt and freshwater! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and their prices seem to be fair. I highly recommend them. read more

Is my go to spot got variety of fishes good quality fishes and good customer service friendly staff 10 thumps up read more

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I do enjoy looking at their huge selection of livestock, and the prices are very reasonable. Employees are pretty helpful, and they answer your questions patiently. I did have one cory DOA (out of 6) while still in the bag after a 20m drive home. I tossed it out before I had the chance to call them and ask about the replacement policy. You will need to hold on to the fish. Despite that, I think I would still return and repurchase. read more

Disappointing experience and zero accountability. We've visited numerous times purchasing four fish tanks, dozens of fish, supplies; all trying to support a local business. When one of the tanks turned out to be cracked, we went back expecting at least some help or accountability. Instead, we were told it was a "structural problem" and they couldn't do anything for us. Even after showing that our setup was perfectly level and our other tanks are thriving, we were told it was our fault. To make matters worse, multiple tanks in their own store looked like they were crashing the day we were there -- not exactly reassuring. The frustration wasn't new, though. On a previous visit, one of the employees told us, "If it doesn't make us money, I don't really care." That pretty much says it all. After the amount of time and money we've spent here, you'd think they'd care enough to stand by their products or at least try to make things right. Sadly, that's not the case. We won't be returning -- and we'll be filling our 1,000-gallon pond with fish from somewhere that actually values its customers and stands behind what they sell. read more

Best fish store in town with friendly and helpful staff that is there to set your aquarium up for success. They are experts and willing to go the extra mile to ensure you enjoy the hobby and don't get in over your head. They have a huge selection of fresh and salt water fish, plants, and anything else you'd need for the hobby. I've purchased three different times fresh water fish from them and not once has there been any health issues with the fish. Don't waste your time or gamble with other fish stores, Trop Aquarium is worth the trip! read more

The staff here are really kind, and they have a wonderful selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, snails, invertebrates, plants, coral, you name it. However, I have bought ghost shrimp from here infected with horsehair worms :( it's very easy to spot within them, this was very disappointing that they don't take more caution and check their shipments for parasites. All it takes is quarantining the ones infected until the worms leave to prevent reproduction/spread of infection. I understand this place gets busy sometimes, I just don't really see a valid excuse for this to happen. It put all of my other invertebrates in my tank at risk. Staff, if you read these, PLEASE pay more mind to stuff like this. I believe legally, you're not liable for whatever comes in your shipments, but these are living animals. They deserve the best care, especially from such a nice shop. You guys know better. You're doing great at everything else. Sorry to leave a somewhat scathing review. read more

Most of the staff are very helpful. They have nice stuff, but I'm never coming here again.

This place is amazing. Every-time I come in I have a great experience and the staff is so helpful. The reason I'm writing this review is because I asked for a lot of advice and Chis and Lou were both extremely helpful. They could have easily sold me everything I wanted without telling me the precautions of mixing certain species or introducing new species before my tank cycled but they gave me great advice! Thank you for your great service and expertise! I will be a customer for life. read more

Good priced shrimp and feeder fish for petco / smart type of fish they have on the cheaper side and the higher end fish salt water and freshwater amazing workers clean and large selection ! read more

They have wonderful service and so helpful. Aldo a great verity of fish and knowledgeable with what they offer

No customer service. We walked all around the store and all anyone said to us was to pick up our small dog. Didn't even ask if we wanted help or had questions. There were tons of people on the floor but we went ignored. We left to find another store read more

Ok I'll try to write a fair review about this place: 1. The prices and diversity of the livestocks are good. 2. Employees are OK. They're patient/nice or impatient depending on different circumstances. Sometimes this store is waaay crowded for a fish store! 3. Their fish death rate is about 50% in one week based on the past few times I've purchased. But the employees stick with the store policy (if there's a clear one) strictly even your water test is 0.2 off. They don't exchange for you, give you any break or even some store credit for future purchases. Seems very inhumane to do business this way. BTW they have one dead fish in almost every tank but I never judged. This supposed to be a relaxing and forgiving hobby built with a nice community, but they don't seem to care or too busy to care. 4. The older gentleman security guard needs a little bit sunshine:) I think I've got everything covered. read more

I went in with my two daughters. We were carrying a plastic, clear see through food carryout bag. My daughter also had her water flask. Upon entering the store, we were not greeted. It felt more like an ambush. We were asked to place our clear bag and water flask up front, while the posted door sign only stated "No backpacks". We wouldn't have minded placing our items up front; however, it was the manner in which we were being spoken to and treated that rubbed us the wrong way. I was asking about inventory, while my question seemed to be met with zero consideration, or helpfulness. I know this store isn't in the best of locations, and perhaps they've experienced issues with others in the past. Even so, this is no way to treat potential customers who were genuinely in to shop. I would not recommend this place. It also may not be the case, but I can't help but feel that being a person of color may have had something to do with our level of treatment. read more

Best fish store in town! We have traveled all over the valley and this store is our favorite! Friendly service!! Fantastic specials! Excellent selection!! Knowledgeable staff! See you here!! read more

Lewis helped us get our betta fish and the necessary supplies for him. He showed me which plants wouldn't need as much care and gave lots of good advice. He has a great sense of humor and we throughly enjoyed our shopping experience at this shop. However, he did sell us two things we did not need: 1) weights for the plants (they were fine with the marbles we bought) 2) water conditioner (the aquarium tank kit we purchased came with conditioner) Even though we wound up buying more than we needed to, Lewis was kind and funny enough that it was overall a positive experience. Also, I named my fish Alpha. Alpha the betta. read more

Trop-Aquarium - Alpha the betta - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Someone needs to tell the security guard at the front that he's not guarding Fort Knox. His attitude is so terrible every single time I've ever been in there. Their feeders always get my tank sick, their prices are absolutely gouging, and the blonde lady who works there has an awful attitude. I wanted to give them my 15+ cichlids for store credit. Blonde lady goes "the most i can do for all of them is $30. I have so many of them and they might never sell". I go in there the next week and what do ya know, the fish they took from me for free was listed as $30!!! For one fish!!! When i gave them 15+!!!! I understand you have to make money, but this is just absolute robbery!!!! You guys suck in every way possible!!!!! I will GLADLY drive the 40 mins to Blue Reef or Aquatic Treasures just for the better customer service! read more

Trop-Aquarium - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The security at the front door thinks he is guarding the royal family?!?!? Very bad representation of business for the first thing looking you dead in your eyes is a lost soul who doesn't speak to anyone. But once you get inside it truly does not get any better. The staff.. I wouldn't say there rude but it just seems like everybody in the place can't stand there job. They give dirty looks at you and will just stare and you and not even ask if you need help. Pretty nice selection of fish though. I personally would recommend you going elsewhere if possible and if your not a pretty well experienced fish keeper I definitely recommend going elsewhere because these people are not gonna help you. read more

Trop-Aquarium - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The hours are terrible. They open 10am-5pm while being closed on Sundays. As someone with a job its near impossible to visit since they close to early and open so late. I really dont understand why their hours are so wonky. Their fish are generally unhealthy. I've purchased a few nano fish from them, 2 have made it, a white cloud and a rummy nose tetra. All the others died, they did all their fancy water tests and said my water was fine. Multiple times I've entered the store to see fish (freshwater and saltwater) dying, dead, getting attacked, etc. One of the fish I've seen literally had his spine poking out. I've seen a panther group get picked on constantly to the point he flipped upside down, I told an employee about it and they said he was fine. The bettas are in terrible condition, and are poorly kept. The only good this store has is the prices on feeders, Unfortunately I'll continue to come back for the feeders. read more

Got lots of help getting ideas for a tank. Prices are reasonable Will be returning to get more info and ideas

I really enjoyed our visit here. The staff is amazingly knowledgeable about freshwater fish. The store has a ton of everything fish related - aquariums, stands, tank equipment, cleaning accessories, decor, frozen food, flakes and, of course, fresh and saltwater fish. All of the tanks are meticulously cared for and all of the fish look happy and healthy. I don't have a saltwater aquarium but the corals did look beautiful to my untrained eyes. My favorite fish tank was the one with all the fiddler crabs. They always look like they're dancing to me. We picked up some really healthy corkscrew vals (a very pretty freshwater plant). read more

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Went in looking/pricing Angel fish for a tank build. Not from the immediate area but I don't know if I'll visit this place again when I come back. They have a really good selection and they look healthy but they have a 'guard' at the door who was an absolute dick. I walked in with a drink in my hand (granted, I noticed after it said no food or drink on the door) he told me I couldn't be in the store with it but the tone and gestures he used made me not even want to go back after I put it in my car. Upon leaving, I said "Thank you, have a good day" not only did he not say anything, he glanced up and gave me a nasty glare. I've worked in food service, retail, and sales so I know how to treat workers and be kind on a bad day, but this dude was just an ass hole for no reason. Especially since he's the first person you meet going in the store. Everyone else I encountered in the store though were nice. Asked me if I needed help with a smile. Just sucks that the second I walked in my experience was shattered before it began. Felt like that dude was going to kick me out any second for just breathing. Just walk in with your head down, no drinks/food, no backpacks and you should be fine. Maybe leave oversized purses in the car. read more

Trop-Aquarium - Local Fish Stores Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I keep trying this place but keep having bad experiences. There is an old guy giving everyone a stare down when you enter. It's close to where I live but I will be venturing farther. The staff seems a little aggressive with their fish netting, and I swear some of them must be color blind, if they can see color, their choosing to difficult. I'll see how this last purchase goes... but odds are, it's my last. They get in a lot of fish, variety is good but because of the turn over you must, must must must, hospital tank or quarantine your new fish for 2 weeks in a separate tank. read more

Came into ask some questions about fish obviously lol first time we went . I went with my mother , toddler and stroller ( adding this so owner/manager can see) . As soon as we walk in I saw a female employee , brown hair skinny, and didn't seemed occupied I went up to her kindly and asked her if I can bother her for some assistance , she paused .. looked at me and said I'm busy helping someone ( no one was around her ) and to go to the front. We go to the front both registers were busy , same brown hair lady came back to the front and wasn't doing anything ... saw us waiting and decided to skip us and help another couple that was behind us. Thank God because the older gentleman was kind, genuine and took his time with us. I would talk to him but if you go into this place watch out for brown hair lady ... she's definitely rude , no customer service even if you were busy just tell me politely . If I need to go back I'm looking for the older gentleman if he has time for read more

Guy up front is rude, makes snarky comments, fish died within 10 minutes on our way home, went back to get another one which also died within the 1st hour of having it. We have over 20 plus fish, our water is perfect, tried to bring them back the next day and they wouldn't let us buy anymore fish because they think it's our water but it's obviously something on their end at the store. Don't recommend this store! read more

I knew it. I knew if I got a test kit I would obsess over the numbers. So I set up my first "big" tank like MD & FSMatt (from You Tube University) instruct. I added plants, snails & magic API starter juice, waited. I upgraded my 3yr old Beta from their 5 gallon, waited, added a dozen Green Neons & a few shrimp, held my breath and waited - no one died!! They all look great! So why? Why on week 6 did I get a test kit? Of course all the numbers didn't exactly match the suggested parameters. Of course I was worried. That's when I called the OG of Vegas fish shops, Trop-Aquarium (I believe they have been there since I moved to the valley in '89?!) Many thanks to the good humored, knowledgeable, kind Dude who took my call and explained desert tap water is 2 minerals away from becoming sand and cichlid's don't mind. Not only did he calm my worry about the numbers he also pointed out it's not cool to add a couple of Apistos with my elderly Beta already in there even though she only takes 2 laps around the top and doesn't use the rest of the tank. He also cautioned me against my plan B. It seems elderly Beta's don't do well stepping back down to their 5 gal condo after living with room to roam. I get it, fly first class once and coach is ruined forever. Again, many thanks to Trop - Aquarium not only for coaching me today but giving me a cool shop to check out for the last 35 years or so. Cheers to the next 35! read more

Bought a few fish - carefully introduced a Roseline Shark into my tank and it died within 20 minutes. PH is set perfectly and the water temp is 78 degrees. Other fish doing fine. Nothing more frustrating than spending $40 on a fish that dies in minutes when you do everything right. I'll find another fresh water fish store. read more

Great service large selection f fish recently we here for a rock for my 10 gallon tank and it looks great definitely a five star fish store they also treat there fish well most of my tank came from them! read more

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Excellent store but the security guard had a crappy attitude. The sales people we very friendly and helpful. All the fish that I bought there have been healthy. read more

The staff there is friendly and very knowledgeable. We have gone in several times with different issues and they have been able to help us get everything figured out. read more

Yesterday, I Spoke with Daniel on the phone as I has a question Regarding successfully breeding practices to promote the consistent & safest way to breed a type of Bottom feeders and his insight & vast knowledge totally blew me away and It shouldn't have since Trop Aquarium has a Solid reputation of Keeping a Supe-Wide selection of both fresh & Salt water and has always had knowledgeable Staff on hand to answer Questions. The Truth is, I underestimated Daniel and for No other reason than he's new to Trop Aquarium's A-Team, but he's a Well seasoned Tropical Fish Enthusiasts and Quite Versed in the Hobby. Thanks Again Trop Aquarium for Keeping Knowledgeable Professionals on Staff to answer questions which make the Hobby Fun & enjoyable ! GREAT JOB read more

I have lived in Las Vegas my whole life and this store is family Vegas. They are helpful, knowledgeable and have helped me with my fish Hobby through some rocky times. We are so lucky to have Nicole and her team her in our city. Keep up the great work guys. read more

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Do not get the feeder fish - it will destroy your entire aquarium; it gave all our fresh water fish ick. Unfortunately, none of our fish survived that we have had for several years. Only went here because our original fish store closed due to COVID. On top of rude customer service. I would recommend any other fish store. read more

Have been there a half dozen times. Great selection, fair pricing and the clay man at the front door. All employees other than Clay Guy seems to know thier stuff. 5 stars for sure. It's hard to know who the owner is, THEY ALL HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE. read more