I recently revisited this shop to give it another shot after having not the best experience a few years ago, and it was a much improved experience. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and the fish I purchased was active and healthy. They also have some beautiful display tanks and a nice selection of coral-mostly lps and softies. read more

Nice selection, very knowledgeable staff, ready to help with anything you need. From fish to equipment, if they don't have it in stock, just ask. I needed a glass lid for a tank and they found me what I needed. read more

This place has great customer service and a great selection. The owner is very nice and they always help you. He even let me borrow a net for my Koi fish. read more

This place isn't in the best area, nor is it the fanciest store you have ever seen. If you check this place out, you will see that none of that matters. The selection is beautiful and every time we have purchased our freshwater fish, they have thrived. The shockingly good prices compared to the box stores and online pet conglomerates were an added bonus. read more

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Top notch Saltwater and freshwater in San Antonio. Staff is first class and caring . Will be treated like your family. Great pricing !!!

Very knowledgeable and great variety of Saltwater fish and supplies. Every fish, coral or invert I've purchased has been healthy and thrived in my home aquariums. read more

Large selection of saltwater fish and corals. Just about everything you need saltwater and fresh fish. Tanks, lighting, salts, many more Nice and informative staff, Thank you!!! read more

Very BAD place to go EXTREMELY bad service very rude /very offensive very RACIST not welcoming at all and they think you would wanna spend your hard earned money in there poorly takin care of facility. Got followed around as soon as I walked in the door . I highly recommend you NOT shop at such an offensive facility and all we wanted to do was look at fish for a surprise birthday present for our 3 year old son who suffers from a disability and he loves fish. read more

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I love this place! Their tanks are always clean, their fish always look healthy and they take your safety seriously, especially during COVID. If you're one to leave your mask under your nose and think wearing masks is a joke don't come here because they not only make sure you're wearing your mask correctly they make you sanitize you're hands and shoes before entry. Personally I am grateful because I have asthma making me high risk if I contract COVID. Also, the hand sanitizer is not the cheap, smells like vodka, type of sanitizer, it is very refreshing and I quite enjoyed the smell on my hands They're very knowledgeable and do their best to help you with your individual needs. It is a small store and to some it will feel cramped but it's perfect for me because I can quickly see all the fish they have for sale and not be overwhelmed by tons of tanks, did I mention their tanks are CLEAN and very aesthetic? I love this place and the owner definitely takes pride in his business read more

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While the personnel is great I wouldn't recommend purchasing any big equipment from Aquarium Designs. I purchased a Coralife Aquarium 1/6 Horsepower chiller for $897.00, which after comping Petco and other Pet Supply stores found our that for a 1/6 HP chiller, this one was about $250-$300 overpriced. This chiller was used for a DIY cold plunge, to be very transparent. It was used with a 100 gallon stock tank with no more than 50-60 gallons of water being chilled. It was inside and insulated. The chiller worked however would not hold the temp desired. Upon calling and asking about the return policy, I was told that they do not accept returns on equipment. No one at the store informed me of this prior to purchase, it is not on the receipt. Jason (the owner)not present when I purchased this, but did speak with me when I called to inquire. He advised he would've told me that prior to purchase, but that doesn't help out now. He did offer to switch out for a stronger but used chiller. The only problem with the swap is that the new chillers was a 220v which would've required me to hire and electrician and run a new outlet. The fact this this chiller is less than a week old, and there's no return policy is hard to swallow. I am out over $1000.00 total, and there's nothing that can be done. I feel that a full refund should be given as it was never disclosed or mentioned anywhere l. This is not a review of the personnel or store overall, this a review of my experience with a policy that was never told to me. I'm sure the everyday Aquarium enthusiast would appreciate this store, and the people working there. They are all great! However, being out over $1000.00 is not great, and doesn't still well with me. Had I known there was no return policy, I would've looked elsewhere or bought a higher horsepower chiller for cheaper elsewhere, but like to support local businesses here in the San Antonio area....sadly......this experience has driven me to reconsider Aquarium Designs. read more

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Jason is really great and very knowledgeable on all things fish & aquariums. The staff here is also very friendly and accommodating. Always love to go in and see what corals and fish they have, lots of selections of aquarium accessories from plumbing to lighting AD has it all. read more

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Jason was very helpful and took the time to explain exactly how to set up a tank for my girlfriend for Christmas. I was going to buy the items off of Amazon, but he was so helpful I ended up just buying what he recommended which was better than my Amazon set up. read more

By far the best saltwater store in town! The largest selection of corals and fish! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and always friendly! Store is always clean and organized! read more

Great service and inventory. Super knowledgeable and can help you with anything you might need in the aquatic lifestyle!

We just recently bought a home with a pond and it needed TLC. Our poor Koi were swimming in filth with an old beat up filter system. We came here and Jason was awesome. He was very kind and knowledgeable. He was even available by text. We bought a new system and he gave us tips to restore the old system as well. This will be our go to place for our pond needs. Be aware they are taking strict Covid guidelines which I don't mind. read more

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Best saltwater store in the San Antonio area! My husband & I are starting a saltwater aquarium. Jason & the staff have been such a great help and have patience with all of our questions. They really care about their fish! For saltwater they have a date of when they get them in & a check mark next to the name of the fish once they know they have confirmed they are healthy & good to go. I LOVE THAT! Other stores are just out there to sell sell sell. These guys will tell you if the fish will get along with the others you have in your tank and if they are difficult to keep or eat the coral. Their coral stock is also awesome! Lots of variety to choose from. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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Great store and has all your needs for your reef tank . They are usually always in stock compared to other stores

Starting an aquarium can be a bit intimidating- but with Jason's guidance I have rapidly found the joy of watching fish become a relaxing experience- he is always available to assist with any questions- and I now have a fully functional aquarium- low maintenance and high enjoyment. Also he is very practical in his advise - types of fish, equipment- without excessive charged. Highly recommend read more

I've been to quite a few aquarium shops in town, personally I love this one. They have great personalities, great selections, and are helpful with advise and setting up tanks. They are a small team, so they can get pretty busy, which makes it difficult to get that advice if that's the expectation you have. All in all though solid shop, with quality selections and supplies. read more

Good selection salt water fish. Reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable staff. My go to fish store

By far the best fish store in San Antonio. Everything I've bought (about 75% of wjatbyoubsee in the pictures) from them pver the past 12 months has stayed alive, from fish to corals, and I nothing has brought along any parasites or diseases. When you walk in you will instantly see that they take better care of their livestock just by seeing how clean everything is, compared with other stores. I highly reccomend this place to everyone, even if you have to drive further....it's worth preventing any issues you will bring back to your tank from some other stores. read more

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They look to be out of business. No calls answered or returned calls through voice mail. Don't seem to be an active business.

Hello I went to Aquarium Designs for some fresh water fish. I was pleased to deal with the owner Jason who found a solution to my issue. I had a fish not make the trip back to Austin , I did bring the fish back to him the next day and Jason replaced the fish for me. There policy is 50 percent back ONLY store credit. But he still backed up his product. I may of taken to long on the trip back home. He did advise me he would eat the cost of the lost fish and to please take it home ASAP. I did and the fish are doing well and I do plan on being a life customer. The African Cichlids I purchased are the biggest around. I have been to several fish stores from Austin to San Antonio and by far these are the biggest. Dris G. read more

This Aquarium/Fish Store is without a doubt the best in San Antonio and beats quite a few I have been to in many other towns. They have an assortment of new aquariums and frequently have preowned tanks as an option. The saltwater stock of fish and corals are healthy, beautiful, and reasonably priced. The owners and staff are well versed in what to do's and not do's for your aquarium. If they don't know the answere, they are not afraid to tell you and look it up at that moment. They are the IT! read more

Every fish, coral and invert that I have bought from Aquarium Designs have been healthy, but that is not what makes me truly dig this store... It is the corals and fish that they have not sold me that make me really love to come here. On more than one occasion I had my eye on a fish or coral, then when I talked to the staff and told them what I have in my tank they recommended against that particular fish or coral. If they wanted to make a quick sale they could have just grabbed the "item" and sold it to me, but instead their stock are actual creatures to the staff. They care about the lives that they have in their store and want to make sure that they are going to have a healthy life. This is not just a feel good thing, it translates into great advice for the aquarist and makes for a wonderful vibrant and healthy tank at home. read more

Awesome store! Very knowledgeable people weather your an expert or a newbie, they are very helpful. They have great selection and prices on corals, fish, and tanks and set ups. Highly recommended! read more

Aquarim Designs is one of the best LFS in the San Antonio area. Jason and the rest of the staff are knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. They have an awesome selection of fish, corals, dry goods and tanks/stands. Definitely worthy of a visit! read more

My husband LOVES salt water fish, and convinced me a few months ago to start my own seahorse tank. I was hesitant since I didn't know that much about seahorses, but then we went to Aquarium Designs and I met Lauren. Over the past few months she has gone above and beyond to help me with questions, concerns, and has been a wealth of information. We love Jason and the rest of the staff, and have been extremely happy with the quality of coral and saltwater fish purchased from the store. If you are looking for staff who are friendly, knowledgeable, and who genuinely care about supporting people in the saltwater hobby, look no further! read more

Absolutely satisfied with Aquarium designs. I am a first time salt aquarist and I had so many employees walking up and answering my questions. They get fish from local customers sometimes and the fish are super healthy and hardy. They have great deals in aquariums but charge a little more on fish and reef. Although their stock is great. Its just a small shop and you dont have a lot of room but who needs room when there is great stuff everywhere. Definite eye candy everywhere. Its so hard to figure out which direction to go with my tank now. My wife and kids had a blast. Only complaint is there isnt much parking but that isnt their fault. They have rays, sharks, eels, an octopus, and amazing reef livestock. I will definitely be back. read more

I had been looking around for a fire belly newt here in SA and was not having much luck. I had called one day to see if they had them by some odd chance (because they are mainly a saltwater fish store) and one of the staff members said they were out but would order some for me. Throughout the whole process the staff called me to keep me informed about when they ordered some and also when they were expected to arrive. They even called me the same day they arrived at the store for me to pick my little guy up. I ended up getting a tiny happy little newt, who ate on the first day i brought him home. I am SO PLEASED with this buisness and all the staff was so nice with the whole process and also when I went to the store to get him. 5 stars for these guys and my experience! read more

I just recently bought a 1000 dollar complete fish tank from planet aquarium. Apparently due to increased buisness planet aquarium could not respond to my numerous e-mails so i took it upon myself to figure out what was going on with a gurgling sound in my overflow box. Soo i aproached aquarium designs with my problem. The employee by the name of lauren went above and beyond to help me with my problem by contacting planet aquarium (still no response) and other outlets to solve my problem. Long story short it was a 50 cent 90° pvc pipeing to solve my problem. Thanks AQUARIUM DESIGNS. -VINNY D read more

Probably the most over priced fish store in the United States. Completely ridiculous prices. Literally about triple actual retail value for fish foods, power heads, fertilizers, etc. Shop somewhere else. read more

I have been to every aquatic store in San Antonio, and I can tell you hands down Aquarium Design is the best!!!!!! In my opinion, he has the largest amount of corals in San Antonio. The store is always clean and the tanks look great. His staff are knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend him to all my customers that are interested in starting an aquarium. read more

Excellent customer service and great quality fish and invertebrates. After being out of the hobby for three years, I walked into the store and owner Jason greeted me like I was one of his best customer. He remembers everything about you and the fish you keep. If you are looking for a quality customer service experience, I would highly recommend this LFS. Be patient, take your time to look around, and support a locally owned business that is run by a hard working family. read more

Terrible customer service! The owner isn't friendly at all. This place isn't the best. very cramped and dirty and wouldn't recommend anyone buying fish from here. read more

They really try to be more knowledgeable than they are. If you're somebody that reads as much as you should to be in this hobby, you'll catch it. Decent store for a beginner, not as much for when you get more advanced. read more

Great Experience! very knowledgeable and eager to help without being pushy staff. Great Coral and Fish selection, very clean too. will be doing the majority of my shopping with this LFS from here on out! read more

This is a great store. Employees greet you within a few seconds of walking in. Supplies are plentiful, so if you're looking for supplies to build an aquarium they'll have you covered. From entry level to advanced...if you don't see it, I bet it's in their inventory somewhere. There tanks have a great selection of fish, coral, and inverts for every budget too! read more

Would've given 5 stars but was treated rudely by an employee. I think they take really good care of their fish and offer very healthy ones. I also think the staff is very knowledgable about saltwater fish (which is what I own). There's a female at the store who seems really unhappy to work there, though. She was very short with her answers to me and almost seemed like she didn't trust me with any fish they sold. I've had fish for years and have multiple successfully running reef tanks, yet she was sarcastic with me when I asked for her to get me one of the fish they were selling and seemed to doubt my ability to care for them. I heard from another customer that I know that he had the same issue with her. Maybe she was just having rough days, I don't know. Either way, the store is great, I just know if it wasn't for the other employees they would've lost my business there due to her. read more