This is the best aquarium store in the area. The guy who runs it has been very helpful the few…read moretimes I have been in. He has different types of stones, plants, fish and fish products. I've gotten stones, fish and shrimp and all of it is doing well in my tanks.

The help you don't get on line. Had a problem with my air pump in the pond. Todd not only had the…read morereplacement parts but when I was having problems installing them he said bring it to me and I'll be glad to help. He had it installed in minutes. As usual great service, you can't get that on line. Support your local business.

Great selection of animals and fish! As well as supplies! I would definitely recommend supporting…read morethis business!

Oneida municipal water was flushing it's lines and this caused the PH of my tap water to plummet…read moreenough to kill all but one of my fish. Bill told me just how to fix the PH, and when my poor little honey gourami (named Harold) lost most of his tail to a bacterial infection he got because of the stress he was under, he gave us great advice on how to treat him to save him from that, too. Now Harold, toughest fish I've ever known, is darting around his tank happily, surviving against all odds because of Bill's guidance! The tanks don't look the greatest, but I didn't see a single sick fish, including a lot of more delicate breeds. That's the important part- everybody looked healthy.

My go to fish shop for fish, supplies, and information. If there are certain fish you are wanting…read morethat they do not have in stock, they will special order fish for you from their suppliers, with weather taken into account. The staff are very knowledgeable and personable. I have been going here since they opened. If you have never owned fish before, they will ensure you have the proper setup and fish for your goals and budget. Highly recommend as they will steer you in the right direction. And if you make a purchase that you feel was not right they will work with you to try and resolve it the best they can. There is so much more to this fish store than can be said in one review. They do so much for their customers and the fish keeping community when compared to any other fish store I have been to.

Friendly and knowledgeable. Genuinely care to help our situation. They love fish and aquatic…read morelives. There isn't a place like it in town.

The owner is very knowledgeable. His tanks are pristine. His selection of fish is remarkable. We…read moreloved this store and we found fish and aquarium products we could find nowhere else. Clearly this store is the owners labor of love.

Aquatics and Exotics is a wonderful little local fist store that is run by a sweet man who cares…read moreabout his fish and his kitties, who live in the shop. PLEASE NOTE: This shop is in NEW YORK, and it has nothing to do with the Aquatics and Exotics in Roanoke, Virginia where that awful assault of that woman happened. It is not affiliated with them in any way, shape, or form. Aquatics and Exotics is a name that both businesses just happened to choose, but they are not a franchise. THIS IS NOT THE RACIST PLACE. It makes me so sad to see someone who did nothing wrong get attacked for something that a stranger in another state did. OK! Now that that mess is out of the way, this little shop has what you need. So many beautiful driftwood and fancy stone options for hardscaping your aquascape. Do you want black and white stripey stones? You can find that here! Dragonstone for dramatic spires and cliffs? Yep! Cool aquamarine colored greenstone? Yeah, they have that, too! Do you like plants for your tank? Well, he grows his plants himself! Submerged, so they won't be nearly as likely to "melt" as the plants you mail order from big plant businesses that mostly grow their plans emersed (roots in water, leaves in the air) tend to. Leaves that grow in the air are not the same as leaves that grow underwater for aquatic plants, so if you buy a plant that has been grown out of water, it's gonna drop all those leaves and try to grow new ones, instead. I got some lovely plants here, and none of them died at all. They're also acclimated to the water we have around here, as are the fish! You WILL get snails if you don't treat the plants you get from here, but that really isn't a bad thing. The snails will eat algae and biofilm. They'll happily slide around like the little janitors they are. We got a brown ramshorn snail, and a grey one, as well as some bladder snails, in with our plants, and everyone in my household spends a bit of time each day trying to find the ramshorns. The fish are all quarantined before being put in to the main tanks. This is vital, and not something that happens at most big box pet stores. The fish you get here are much more likely to be healthy and stay healthy. They are far less likely to get your existing fish sick. It's a small shop, but he carries a nice variety of fish, snails, and shrimp. Do you have a favorite color? He probably has shrimp that come in that color. Do you love rainbow fish? He carries some really lovely ones. My tank is too small for them- they are schooling fish that can get to be 4 inches long- but if I had a bigger tank, I'd for sure get some from here. Mystery snails are excellent tank cleaners, and quite pretty. Lots of seachem and API products here, as well as high quality LED lights, nice filters, substrate, gravel, ETC. If you are an aquarium nerd, you can get your aquarium nerd on here, like I do. I drive over 40 minutes to go here instead of the closer big box pet stores. It is worth the drive!

Hands down the cleanest, most welcoming shop I have been to. I always go around and check out the…read moredifferent aquarium shops and this is where I buy most all my fish from. I always end up with a healthy fish. Tom the owner, Tony, Samantha, and Karina are all incredibly knowledgeable and nice. I know they are going to give me the proper information I am looking for.

I have experienced this shop on two different occasions and in different years/locations, and the…read moreexperience was the same. Once when the shop was on east ridge road, and now in the current location, I believe it is on Culver and Norton. The owner is a smart A$$ and rude, especially to minorities or BLACK people, to be exact. Every comment out of his mouth is sarcastic and rude. The vibe of his establishment is a smug attitude and has a hint of prejudice. I visited with my daughter today, and they barely greeted us. We came looking to purchase a sump-ready tank but instead were met with a little man with a smart mouth. It took everything in me not to lash out. If I weren't with my kid, I probably would have, but instead, I let her see the fish, and I quickly left. The customer service level there is extremely LOW! and I would advise you not to go here. I wish i could give them negative stars

Adam and Kyle are very knowledgeable with Saltwater Fish and Coral. They have good prices and a…read moregood stock of fish and coral. The stock all kinds of aquarium products. Stop in bye and check them out!

If you've ever been to an aquarium, gone snorkeling on a reef, or just watched some Discovery…read moreChannel, you know there's something amazing about the undersea world. Aquariums allow us to bring a little bit of that world into our homes. Having grown up with several aquariums, both fresh and saltwater, I've always appreciated what an aquarium can do for a room (doesn't hurt that I studied marine science in college either). There aren't too many dedicated saltwater aquarium shops in the area so I was excited to check out the Salty Dog. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the reef tank that is beautifully stocked and lit. For anyone who appreciates fish and corals, this place proves itself to be the real deal right from the start. Further into the store, you'll see several tanks with fish and some tanks containing corals and coral fragments. Everything I saw looked to be great quality and very healthy. This isn't your local PetCo where you see some dead fish floating in the tanks. Despite the great location and exceptionally high quality product, the best thing I found with The Salty Dog is the knowledge of the two owners, Adam and Kyle. These guys were both there and I had the opportunity to chat with them for about an hour. It's clear that they both love what they do and want everyone to have a great experience with their aquariums. Adam provided me with a print out that went step-by-step through the process of setting up a saltwater tank. Part of that process requires you to bring a water sample to The Salty Dog to be tested by them before they'll even allow you to buy any livestock. On top of that, they told me they guarantee their fish for about 24 hours! I really enjoyed my trip to The Salty Dog and I look forward to setting up my next tank. Adam and Kyle are great to work with and I'd recommend taking a few minutes to chat with them if you ever stop by. Their knowledge and love for their craft is instantly recognizable. Furthermore, if you're interested in staying up to date on new shipments, store events like frag swaps, and even prize giveaways, look them up on Facebook.

Wow!!! Today was my first time being in rock Beach aquatics. I've been Keeping fish for over 35…read moreyears. I just recently tore down 180 gallon and set up 120 gallon aquarium. I wish I knew you guys existed! I bought my plants online because I could not find a place with suitable plants in this area. You guys have an amazing selection of fresh water plants healthy, vibrant, and priced right! And the fish wow wow wow!! What a variety and they are so healthy and beautiful!! I have gift cards from other fish stores, that I'll be using those for supplies only, because I'll be getting all my fish and plants from here! Thank you so much for giving fresh water hobbyist higher quality fish and plants!! It is so needed in Rochester!! Can't wait to your new place opens... Today was my first of many visits and I all ready earned 6 reward points

Really cool place, don't get me wrong, but the owner Tim is rude to employees and customers alike…read more If you go on a week day and he isn't around, you will enjoy yourself! Owner Tim is condescending, insults his employees in front of customers, and laughs about it!!! Avoid running into TIm and you will be okay... or consider going to a different fish store. I didn't even buy anything because the owner was so rude.