This place is amazing for all your freshwater needs. You have to check it out now that he has expanded into saltwater fish and saltwater coral. He's knowledgeable and an amazing guy. Give them a chance; they're kind of out there, but it'll be worth the drive to see what he has. I just bought some saltwater fish from him, and they're all very healthy, full of color and life. read more

The workers were very nice and helpful, I picked out 5 different pond plants and was assisted the whole time. Decent price and good selection. The complex was big and had many different Koi fish/goldfish. Lots of lily pads! Definitely will be back and highly suggest going here for ponds and aquariums(they have tanks too). read more

Paid half upfront in October 23'. And the other half was to be paid after services are done. After NUMEROUS calls, texts, emails. NO COMMUNICATION whatsoever!!! Beware!!! read more

We love this place and everything is has to offer! The owner and his family are so wonderful and always make us feel beyond welcome. If ever we have has problems with our pond they are quick to help us find a solution. We have purchased many fish and pond supplies from water garden gems and have never had any problems. The overall atmosphere is great! read more

Water Garden Gems - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Marion, Texas

Such a pretty and relaxing place to spend your time shopping for your pond, they have so many different plant selections and variety of beautiful koi and other pond fish and tadpoles and snails that just makes you want to leave with a everything ready to make your pond a 5 star pond. Really encourage anyone with a pond to shop here before you try Home Depot or Lowe's because this place is for sure to have whatever items you need. Did I mention the staff here is super helpful and friendly which just makes for a great overall experience. read more

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For months now. I get promises but no communication and no service. VERY disappointed!

Their website leads you to believe they have a Collection of fountains for sale. Not true! And the staff really has no clue about what they may or may not have read more

WGG is a great family business. The owner is very knowledgeable and has given me some great advice over the years I have been going there. It's a very enjoyable place to walk around and relax. I enjoyed there fall and spring fish show. You need to plan on being there a couple of hours when you go. There is so much to see. Shane is a very special man. read more

Everyone is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They will answer all of your questions, even the dumb ones!

WATER GADEN GEMS hit a home run with me last weekend. The pond plants recommended by their staff has completely cleared up my algae problem and put my pond back in balance. Staff very busy but very helpful. Once it is your turn, they give great attention and service. Thanks do much ! read more

What a despicable company when it comes to selling fish. When a koi is sold and put into an established pond one would certainly think it would NOT die within hours. Obviously, not a healthy fish, and the company could care less about a customer that paid $59 for a fish that died within hours. Take your business somewhere else! read more

What a fantastic place to visit and just enjoy An hour or two looking at their ponds, plants and fish. They helped with the design of my first pond and I'm sure that prevented a lot of mistakes on my part. I did make the mistake of buying a few pond plants at another nursery and oh my gosh they take over the place if I don't do weekly maintenance. The plants I bought from Water Garden Gems have been great ... they don't stock invasive water garden plants that I know of. They have a super nice selection of fish also. Several of the biggest and prettiest koi in my pond came from there. read more

A beautiful place to just wander about even if you leave empty-handed. However, if you are an aquatic enthusiast of any sort, this may prove difficult. They do offer some goldfish and koi, but their true offering is in the aquatic plant department. I love the layout. It allows you to roam free and admire the landscape, the giant koi, and eagerly peek around to see what the next turn beholds. We strolled about in no rush, fully prepared to help ourselves to our choices. After about 30 minutes a gentleman approached us to offer his assistance and helped pick out our plants, bag them neatly, and carry them all to the office where the register was located. Very nice! This place is most enjoyed in a leisurely fashion. read more

I have purchased aquatic plants, fertilizer tabs, and gambusia (aka mosquito fish) from Water Garden Gems. It's a very pretty place to visit. I've been there a handful of times. The staff struck me as approachable and knowledgeable. I have a few years of hobby fish-management experience, mostly with swordtails and other freshwater fish. I wish that I had a big enough pond to accommodate the goldfish and/or koi. Still, they had plenty of options for those of us with container ponds to enjoy. read more

I've had the same issue regarding the fish. 3 of the 4 koi I purchased died. The owner didn't seem to concerned. $140 later and one fish survived. The place is nice with great idea's for ponds. Main issue is the quality of fish and customer service was terrible! read more

This place is wonderful to visit. So many water plants and fish available. Selection like none other in San Antonio area. Good selection of pond supplies and backyard decorative items. Nice place just to go visit even for a pleasant afternoon out. Gives you many ideas for you backyard landscape. read more

Went to Water Gardens on Sat., May 12, 2018. Purchased a koi fish at $59.00. Sales person told us that koi were social and needed another koi. Purchased another one at $59. The assistant filled the bag with air and told us they were good in the plastic bag for three hours. Got fish to established pond that has goldfish. During the night, the second fish died. The other flourished. Called store on Mon. the 14th. Was told very politely that the fish was healthy when it left the store. Asked for a replacement fish, and essentially was told there was nothing they would do. The person speaking with me mentioned that it was suggested that the fish remain in the bag for 20 minutes in the actual pond and then released. I told him that the sales person never mentioned this to us. He replied that on Sat., they were often too busy to mention this! Oddly they had time to sell me another fish. So the poor fish died and they essentially didn't give a rat's tail. We will never patronize this store again. They also have a deal that if you buy three fish, you get a fourth free. It would have been much better public relations to give me another fish or refund my $59! No customer service and they don't stand behind their products. Healthy when the fish left the store??? How could they know that for certain? They didn't give the fish a physical before it left. I'm kidding but it was a bad experience. I feel badly for the little fish, Bonnie. Her mate, Clyde is flourishing and oddly enough is making friends with the gold fish. So they're social but don't discriminate as to species. This is one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING FISH FROM THEM! For $59 they've lost customers and created a lot of poor will. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g56232-d7116348-r580618021-Water_Garden_Gems-Marion_Texas.html# read more

Beautiful. The family who owns it are all so nice and helpful. I love this place. They have tons of gorgeous plant varieties and healthy fish. read more

We have been getting our water garden supplies here for years and have always been extremely pleased with the expert help of the staff, their courteous manner and quality product. read more

Water Garden Gems - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Marion, Texas

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I'm a bit disappointed with Water Garden Gems. I placed an order on their website and during the checkout process it said shipping is added to all orders. When I got to the screen where I input credit card info it displayed a shipping drop down menu which said "shipping: $0.00", I assumed this meant they offer free shipping. I had only ordered a few feet of liner tape after all. When I received my confirmation email I wasn't so sure shipping was free so I immediately emailed Water Garden Gems. Keep in mind that all this was taking place at 1AM in the morning. Late the following day I received an email from Water Garden Gems saying the order had already been shipped by UPS and shipping was $10.00. Ok, so the shipping cost won't break the bank but it is a little steep for a few feet of liner tape. I was more annoyed however that I sent an email inquiry within minutes of placing my order and the order was shipped before my email was even read. This means you will NEVER be able to catch an error before your order ships. read more