Outstanding customer service and very knowledgeable regarding aquariums and fish. The salesman was so accommodating and very easy to talk to. Despite us being rookies, they were so patient and I would recommend coming here for your fish and aquarium needs. We had a great experience here. read more

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They don't mind educating you so that you are making the right purchases and always have great deals for new fish hobbyists. The only downside is you will likely end up a major fish person with many aquariums this is a fun hobby! read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - Some of these are fish we got there. Went from noice to intermediate hobbyist. - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We found a large selection of fish and equipment! The team members were fun and informative

We've been here twice now. First time we stopped in and traded in some old aquarium decorations for credit towards stuff in store. We got 2 angel fish in exchange for our decorations. We have a community tank and the angels we got ended up being a breeding pair and causing some issue in the breeding tank, so after about 3 months of having them we brought them back to discount and traded them for store credit towards different fish. We got a Cory, some snails, and a large tank to upgrade. They're super friendly and fair in trade ins. read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I didn't see a single healthy fish and every single tank was dirty and completely covered in different colored algae. And for a "discount" aquarium store, the prices were very high. Didn't buy anything and I probably never will. read more

To be honest the first time I went to this store I wasn't impressed, not really knowing what the store was about. Everything was used and they didn't have much inventory that first day I visited but now it's becoming one of my favorite stores. Staff is super friendly. I always go in with my dog and nobody hassled us. Super friendly staff. You can get really great deals if you get lucky. Think of it as a thrift shop for aquarium hobbyists. I like to go often to see what they might have that day. read more

Just walk in and take a quick look around, you too will likely leave without purchasing anything. This is where fish go to die.

My husband and I have been going to this establishment for years. It was one of the best places to go for fish supplies and fish. We also donated some of our larger fish to the store once they outgrew our aquariums. Today was the worst experience we have ever had because of a new representative with horrible customer service. My husband went in for sand and when he was talking about how high the prices were now the representative proceeded to antagonize him, following him around the store saying he was trying to intimidate someone and proceeded to tell him to leave and not come back the store. I cannot believe this type of treatment came from anyone who works in the store because everyone was always so nice, accommodating, and the best customer service. The representative my husband was approached by was a male Caucasian, red hair, approximately 5'7, and would not give his name. I will also post my husband's experience on google and social media to warn others customers the horrible customer service my husband received from this representative. Also, my husband gave the representative his name and there was a witness who said the store clerk was totally out of line. read more

We made the drive over here from Peoria specifically to check this store out. Super disappointed in the lack of care for their freshwater fish. While they have a pretty big selection of used and new tanks, stands, lights and other care items that's only half of what makes a good fish store. Pretty much all their freshwater tanks were filled with fish that had severe ich. There were a lot of dead fish that have been in the tanks for days. Legit should be cleaned out if they're watching over their tanks daily. Not sure how they would be missed considering it was all their tanks not just one. We had came across town to buy some fish and plants but I hope they use this review to take better care. I get it, it's a business however, they're also living creatures that need great care in order for people to buy them. Hopefully, things improve and we can come back in the future and spend some money but right now is not the time. read more

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I told my roommate (we are both ASU students) not to get the betta fish because he was going back home to Washington in a few months and I was not going to be able to take care of it over the summer due to traveling. What did he do? He got the betta fish and then went home, leaving it behind for me. This place immediately took the fish in for us with the tank and the food, no hassle. It's nice knowing that our fish has a great new home. read more

Ordered a tank from another shop last November. After waiting 2 weeks for it to arrive I cancelled the order and came to Discount Aquarium. Eli was very helpful and helped me piece together a complete setup for less then 1/2 what I was going to pay for the tank alone. He was so helpful I hired him to service and maintain my system. Six months later, I'm back buying a bigger system. Again, Eli is there to help, now have a 90 gallon with sump and beautiful setup. It's not all about the dollar there. Usually I'm getting used equipment, but once in a while the recommendation is something new. Excellent balance and I don't feel I'm getting screwed. read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - New (slightly used) tank - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

They are really nice people, super helpful! The service was amazing and the prices are unbeatable for miles!

I walked in there with my sump and asked the worker what he could do for it, he said that his boss wouldn't take it because it's small and it has bio balls in it. So we asked him to call his boss and on the phone his boss was thinking about it so he put the phone off of speaker and started convincing him to not take our sump. he kept saying I just wanted to make sure just in case you didn't want it and kept telling him that "it's his choice but he wouldn't take the sump" so trying to get the manager to say no to us read more

Always a good stop! Great deals on used tanks. Not a lot of fish to choose from but often interesting hybrids.

Bought one of their show piece tanks right off the floor for $3500 cash and thought I got a great deal. Couple of yeahoo's came out and set it up all good. Arranged for service to get everything squared away and then... crickets. They lied to me for over a month with regards to coming out and finalizing my installation and during my last call their service guy Dave just hung up on me, real mature and a total dick move. Needless to say but I will anyway, I will never darken their door again. Bunch of low end knuckleheads that could have had a customer for life but couldn't pull it together at the most basic level. So, you might be able to get passed the fact that the place looks like a bomb hit it but don't be fooled, these guys don't give a rats ass about you! Just a bunch of money grubbing jag offs. read more

Good amount of fish options. Great deals on tanks and stands. Noce decorations for tanks. Nice staff, was greeted and asked if we needed help without it being too much... we were given space to wander and explore, which is half the fun when choosing out new fish in my opinion. Only four stars because we saw a considerable amount of dead fish... unavoidable... but it was quite a few. read more

Bronson was super helpful! Talked with us for almost an hour and was such a sweetheart! Definitely a place to go for anyone looking to start an aquarium! Thanks Bronson!!! read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - the fish look amazing!!! Thanks again once more Bronson!!! You're the best:) - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

These people are the BEST. They truly care about you and your fish. I had David & D set up my 85 gallon tank yesterday and they did a phenomenal job. They arrived on time, were extremely nice and very helpful. These people have a LOT of knowledge about each and everything and I can't stop praising them. I had to move my fish into buckets because of which 3 of my beloved died. I gave them one call and they right away asked me to bring the fish over to them. These guys are legit, and are not money minded at all. I'm most definitely going to be a life long customer of theirs. Thanks guys for everything! read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - New 85 Gallon Fish Tank - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Super informative and helpful staff. If you have any questions or need advice, this is definitely the place to go!

I was in there the other day with lots of salt water questions and Dave was super nice and very knowledgeable. He actually took the time to explain everything to me and also was able to give me some tips on my freshwater tank. All of the staff was great! I'll definitely start coming there for all of my fishy needs! read more

Came to check them out for a local swap meet and had a great time it was an awesome spot with tons of used equipment for a great price!

Discount Aquarium is the best! Everyone there is very knowledgeable when it comes to ANYTHING fish related. Vina was incredibly helpful and had no problems jumping from customer to customer fulfilling all of their needs. Excellent customer service all around and great fish as well! Lots of Clowns, Angels, puffers and tons of freshwater stuff! The redtail catfish in the middle of the store was a monster! Thank you for all the help! read more

I came in here a week ago and was very disappointed. I had high hopes that they would have a decent stock of new and used aquariums to start a nano tank. The used equipment they do sell was a mess. Several damaged and unclean tanks. They had some new equipment but not a large inventory. Place is disorganized with stuff everywhere. Didn't have much livestock at the time and fish looked unhealthy. Tanks needed to be cleaned. I won't be making a trip back. read more

I drove 35 minutes, got here literally at 6:05 because online on the maps it said open till 7. Highly annoyed as they closed the door in front of me. If I could give a 0 star I would cause I couldn't even get in read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - EVEN YELP SAYS 7 change your shit - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great assortment of African cichlids and salt water fish. Reasonably priced used equipment for sale as well. If you are bored of petco and petsmart fish, come here! You will not be disappointed! read more

I am pretty excited about Discount Aquarium. I researched all the places in town, stopped by a few and was sold by this one. It's your usual maze of equipment and tanks that I expect from a good hobby store with an owner that loves his job. I bought my first saltwater tank there this weekend after years of research. It was one that Chris (the owner) had set up in store already- a 24 gallon nano cube with love sand and rock already in it. I bought the tank, light, sand, rock, water, and the stand for it for... $195. I felt like I was robbing the place I was so excited. No place else has up and running tanks like this! So I took it home, water and all, let it run and just added my first fish once it settled. It's been going at his shop and already cycled so bonus was I didn't have to wait the long period to get all the bacteria and level correct. He also had exactly the fish I wanted in stock- a pair of specialty clowns (snowflake pair for me), a tiger pistol shrimp and watchman goby already paired up, and eventually I'll be adding a fairy wrasse. Oh and cleaner crew of three snails and three hermits :) He was helpful, gave my pistol shrimp some "rubble" to build with at no cost, helped me get a protein skimmer and food all set. He really makes it an easy set up process and NO ONE beats his prices!!! read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. I bought a piece of equipment from them that was broken and when I tried to return it they called me a liar and the employee was so incredibly rude and unprofessional. This is a shady store that just sells broken equipment and then will blame you for buying it from them in the first place. Absolutely terrible and rude employees. They exist to just steal and lie to people. Don't waste your money at this place and instead go to a real fish store. read more

I have gotten many things here and over the course of about a year that i've come here they always have new great stuff. The employees are always offering help and make you feel very welcome. read more

Terrible, terrible experience, we bought fish from this place and they lied to us that the fish they sold us is healthy when over half the shop is under medicated. Honestly they shouldn't have sold not even anything they was infected with "Ich" IN ALL TANKS! not worth the $130 spent here! The fish didn't even last 4 DAYS When we FINALLY CAUGHT ON why each one is dying so quickly! They refused a refund for LYING about the fishes health! read more

This place was absolutely amazing and provided us with so information. We will forever be a repeat customer of this establishment.

Chris, the owner, is the man! Operates his business with integrity. Great customer service and unbeatable values it seems. Always happy to have a need to go in here because I know I'll leave happy. These guys probably have what you're looking for at a price that's better than expected. read more

Love, love, love this store!!! Any time I go in they have something new! Chris is helpful and always wanting to help. read more

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Awesome and knowledgeable guys definitely will be back! Store was clean and the fish looked great! Lots of supplies to choose from at honestly great deals thanks again! read more

They did have decent prices and many things to choose from. However, the store is very cluttered and hard to navigate. There were also quite a few noticeably sick fish that were for sale. We were greeted, but not offered any help while we were browsing with several employees pushing past us. I may be back for supplies, but I will not ever purchase live fish here. read more

I'm told this is the only shop in the state that sells used equipment. Whether that's true or not, this place is awesome. Perfect for hobbyists who want to try different equipment without having to break the bank on expensive new products. The staff is knowledgeable and always helpful. Highly recommended. read more

Every time I go into this store, I get exceptional advice and great stuff at a good price! I started bare-bones with used tank products from their store - which saved me a lot of money NOT going brand new at a national retailer and starting with new products - that would just become used once I got them home. All the fish I bought a year ago are still thriving and some have grown more than I thought possible. They told me how to treat my tank and feed my fish and they had everything in a one-stop shop. I saw the new store today and really liked it. I will keep going back! Thanks for the help you have given. I get so many compliments on my tank. read more

Discount Aquarium Fish and Reef - 36 gallon fish tank - Aquarium Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Love love love!! I am so thankful for the kind and thoughtful to my never-ending question. Chris and the other guys (sorry I need to get your names) you are always honest, even if it means you for sell a more expensive item. I appreciate you helping me get my coral adventures started and getting the swim tank plumbing issues solved. You are all so amazing!!! read more

Walked in and at least two employees not wearing a mask. Placed looked really messy. Used and nasty looking fish tanks all over. Live aquariums didn't look all that well kept. Won't be back. read more

Definitely coming back to this place! This was my first time starting a tank and Bronson went above and beyond to help me find the right fish for me and all of my options. Phenomenal customer service. read more

A great place to go for used equipment. At times well stocked with livestock and at times spotty. If you find what you need, prices are among the lowest in town. read more