I love it here! The fish look happy and healthy. I love so much that the bettas aren't in cups and look much healthier then in Petco or Walmart. The first time I came here was for an emergency 10 gallon tank because mine broke while moving. It was a good price and they were very helpful and friendly, even though I showed up around 8pm. I'll sure be coming back soon for some live plants! read more

This is my favorite aquarium shop in Bend. Not only do they have plenty of beautiful healthy fish but they are also knowledgeable about them. They also have a good selection of live plants. I only go for my freshwater tank, but they also have a great saltwater selection. read more

Great service in-store I have been on a call list twice now no return calls , went in store and they had the fish I was looking for . I appreciate the fact they even have a call back list but dammit call me . With that said, best in town . read more

Aquatopia is my go-to for anything fish related! They are extremely knowledgeable and happy to help. They get to know their customers and will ask you about how specific fish you own are doing, shows just how kind they are. I have been doing freshwater tanks for a long time and they made setting up my new saltwater tank easy peasy! Great people, great fish. read more

This place is so amazing. I will never go anywhere else. They go out of there way to teach you everything you need to know form getting started with your first aquarium an picking out plants an choosing the perfect fish. I can not say enough good things about the staff. Give them a try go in an talk to them. I guarantee you will be impressed. They deserve a10 start rating in my book. read more

This place has a huge selection of exotic fish, and the staff were super helpful. I am definitely coming back here

Great Customer Service! I visited Aquatopia of Bend yesterday for the first time, and immediately came back today. The variety that they offer is incredible, I could spend all day looking at their tanks. Ian helped me with diagnosing and fixing my problem with my tank at home. I went home, followed the instructions that he gave me, and I'm looking at my crystal clear tank right now. They have earned my business, and I look forward to shopping with them in the future. read more

Love this aquatic store!!! Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of everything from saltwater to freshwater!!! Love to see a LFS that takes such pride in this for us salty hobbyist! read more

LOVE this place. Highly recommend. The staff are amazing, all of them are super helpful and knowledgeable. They carry great products and have a wide variety of fish salt, fresh and pond. I could spend hours looking at all their tanks. All the fish are healthy, I've never seen a dead one or any that appear to be struggling. If they don't have what you're looking for they are happy to order it for you and make sure it's healthy before you take it home. I have zero complaints about Aquatopia, I'm so glad Bend has a legit fish store that actually knows what they're talking about. read more

If you support local owned business then i highly recommend this place! The customer service i have received from coming to this location has been excellent! They have a a wide variety of fresh and salt water specimens and supplies! Big bonus, they are open 7 days a week!! read more

Over all will not be going back!! Went here to start my tank, wanted 50% more for just the tank than Pet Smart for a 36 gallon tank W/ stand. There's only one guy here of which who's actually helpful/nice, and he has the broken arm! The GM guy of the store with the pony tail is helpful but over loads you with info to the point where you just want to leave (suggest to avoid as well as the teen angst gal, conflict with customers). I set up a fresh water aquarium and to be frank, not a huge selection of fresh water or salt water fish (except his private tank which none are for sale). The GM yells across the store and belittles his employees to the customers behind their back. Tanks are a little underkept, as well as super tight quarters inside the business, but better than the previous location. To be honest Pet Smart/Pet Co has a better selection of fish (saltwater or fresh) and way cheaper prices. (Wanted $375 for 38 gallon tank alone, Paid $250 and got everything I needed to start my tank, including fish, rocks, plant life, aquarium stand, decor, pump etc.) read more

Aquatopia of Bend - The set up I got from Pet Smart for around $250 - Aquarium Services Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Great place to find some pretty cool fish. I have been going here for years and the owners and staff are so friendly and helpful.

Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! The owner knows his stuff and helped us clear the algae from our pond. Yay!

1st - Absolutely unprofessional we asked for advice on what fish to buy as we already had a few different kinds of fish in our tank. The fish they suggested attacked everyone in our tank. So we took them back the same day the owner who sold us the fish told us she would only give us 60% of what we bought the fish for with an attitude. What the heck! 2nd - they are crazy over priced on most fish not all but most. For example a Rambow shark there cost 8.50....at Petco they are 3.99! This is just one example. 3rd - don't buy a tank, pump or anything from them as you can find it for 3 times cheaper online. Yes! 3 times cheaper! We support local businesses as it is nice to have a store to go to but, this isn't a few dollars more to cover overhead, this is a rip off! read more

Wow!!! What an AMAZING place!! We could have spent hours looking at all the fish and invertebrates! We came in to get a simple 5 gallon betta tank set up correctly for my daughter. They answered every question and took the time to explain things to her that I had forgotten after 15 years of no fish. This was an amazing experience for her, and she got the koi betta fish and african dwarf frog she has been wanting!!! Thanks a ton to the staff, what a gem of a place! read more

Wow! So amazing and its the place to be. The building owners won't fix it for wheelchair compliance so these amazing business owners purchase metal ramps. Call from the lot, they ramp the entrance and I can shop! Each person gets amazing service even though 2 people had to work through 20 customers! So Saturday afternoon may not be perfect wheelchair time, but this is definitely the best place to browse, enjoy the amazing variety and wonderful owners! read more

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Honestly the best fish store I've ever been to, all the fish always are healthy and their water quality is perfect. They're always super friendly and helpful and welcoming! Some of the best customer service I've ever had and I'll always be coming back. They're very knowledgeable about the fish they have available. read more

They are always so helpful here. I love the window shopping of the coral and fish. The best part is they are always improving the store. It gets more fascinating all the time. Don't let the reviews from the past cloud your view. They've made big strides. Also shop local! Having a store front is expensive. Thanks for having a place for us to go to Aquatopia! read more

Our water feature and pond was accumulating a lot of string Algae so i contacted Brad at Aquatopia and he came out and spent the better part of a day cleaning our pond and assessing what needed to be done to eliminate or reduce the algae. He added some plants and some water snails and a new filter system. Brad is very knowledgeable and works VERY hard to make your pond more and water feature easier to manage and more attractive. A family run business (Brad is the son) that works very hard at making their customers satisfied and happy. read more

If your looking for more information or you have a serious question about your fish then these are the people you want to see. Their prices are competitive and they have a good selection in anything fish. I would definitely recommend Aquatopia to anyone in need of (information) help or fish supplies. Tony read more

I love this place every time I come in they help me and give me great advice and information they helped me start my tank and they know there stuff read more

All of the fish/creatures they sell are healthy and not overcrowded in their tanks. All of the employees were helpful and not afraid to help with any questions. I purchased 2 fish and they are both doing great after about 2 months. %100 worth a drive from Redmond read more

Very knowledgeable staff and great selection of products and livestock. A great place to go if you're considering getting into the hobby.

The newer, larger and brighter location is a big improvement. They have increased their inventory, especially for the reef tank folks; accordingly. Bend finally has a respectable local fish store! read more

Awesome little fish store. Knowledgeable staff. Don't let the outside fool you. Go inside.

Great experience for first time fish people. The staff were very knowledgable and helpful in determining what fish would be a good fit for a 9yr. old to take care of with little parental input. read more

This is about the fourth or fifth time I have driven to their location during normal business hours only to find them closed. As far as salt tanks and reefers, I heard a guy named andrew is opening a really great new frag store/lfs. This town is desperate for it!! I hope he comes through! read more

My mom paid these people hundreds to fix our pond and it still leaks, costing a fortune every month. We still have to fill it daily because you guys "couldn't find the problem". In my opinion if you're being paid that much you oughta actually dig up the pipes and do it the right way read more

If you are looking for a variety of exotic and healthy fish look no further. I worked at fish shops for years. I'm very picky when it comes to selecting fish for my aquarium. Don't let the size of this shop fool you from the road. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. They have fish not available at local chain pet shops. The fish are vibrant and healthy. Stop in and give them a try! read more

I love this place! I felt their staff was very knowledgable and helpful! Despite the store being super busy they still accommodated everyone and did a great job! I've contacted them a few times via facebook with questions and they've answered me both times in less than 24 hours. Love them and their fish! read more

Always my go to for fish.. they are always healthy fish and the employees are super nice and helpful with any questions I had.

The aquarium trade has struck some rocky shoals in recent years, but I think that Aquatopia under new management is heading in a great direction. The owners are friendly and helpful and there is a good selection of most of the fish that I look for. In response to the reviewer that felt there was rarely anything new. I'd have to say that I don't see that as a negative. The fish trade needs to be responsible to surviving fish stocks and stocking varieties that are bred easily in captivity is more important to me than seeing them stock something new to keep people entertained. I'd highly suggest freshwater fish keepers to stop by Aquatopia for a visit. I've had great results with the health of fish I've gotten there and the prices are decent. They offer to order any fish that you might have a hankering for, and I was able to get some rainbows that I've always wanted. read more

One of the reasons I enjoy visiting Aquatopia is the friendly informative staff. If I have a problem they always seem to have a solution. Support locally owned businesses. read more

Love every time I go in there! Always great help! Dani is the best and very helpful! Very clean aquariums!

Really wonderful staff, family owned business. Please, if you've jumped into the fish keeping hobby, pay them a visit. They have been incredibly helpful, informative, and honest in all my dealings with them. Keep it up! You have earned yourself a repeat customer! read more

These guys are awesome! They helped me start up my new aquarium and have helped me all the way through. If I ever have a problem I can just give them a call and they've always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They have an amazing selection of fish and plants. They are a bit more expensive than your box pet stores but I always know I'm getting quality and that I'm not going to be bringing any disease into my aquarium, and knowing that the extra price is worth it to me. I can't recommend them enough and am so thankful to have them here in Bend! read more

The first time I entered Aquatopia, I was blown away by the beautiful displays they have and the variety of aquatic life for sale there. I'm currently putting an aquarium in my workplace and the staff helped me get all the necessities and explain how to set up the tank. This is definitely now my go-to for all things fishy haha. 5 stars for sure. read more

Nice little local fish store. The owner was very friendly and more than willing to take the time to help out with suggestions on fish,food, tank setup or whatever. Clearly knowledgeable, professional and customer service oriented. I have purchase several fish with great success and quality. They are not always going to be the cheapest, but they certainly will maintain better quality and service than the other 2 chain stores in town. Support your locally owned and operated fish store before you don't have one. read more

Although the store looks better and more organized, I find that doesn't make up for the lack of knowledge and variety. I have gone in several times over the course of a couple months, and I see the same fish. I expect to see that to an extent, but what I enjoyed before, was going in and seeing something new and exciting. Not to say they don't get new fish; they just don't have the same variety. However, the biggest reason I give the store a lower rating, is because I find the misinformation and lack of knowledge the most frustrating. The previous owner was really into the fish, and demonstrated over and over that he was interested in maintaining the health and welfare of the fish. I get the distinct impression that this is a business-focused store, above all else. I have examples to support my claims, but this is not meant to be a forum for complaints. I just know the store has great potential, so I hope the new owners might heed this information to make it a better store. Since they are new owners, I don't expect perfection, but I do hope to see some improvements. Especially in the area of knowledge. read more