I recently tasked Aquatic Systems Consultants with the fun job of relocating my fish aquarium while…read moreI was in the process of moving. They reserved all of my water, gathered the aquarium and supplies, and most importantly ensured the safety of my fish. They reassembled everything for me at my new home. I had switched to a new fish stand in the process. They went above and beyond to make sure my aquarium was level before refilling the aquarium. It's been about 2 weeks and I have not lost any fish during or after the process. I highly recommend them.

From the owner: Since 1995, Aquatic Systems Consultants has been providing reliable and dependable aquarium…read moreconsulting services for commercial businesses and private residences. Our team of aquatic experts is knowledgeable of exotic fish and corals, furthering our mission to provide our customers with the best possible aquatic experience. We specialize in aquarium and pond maintenance, aquarium and pond installation, daily or weekly maintenance with cleaning, feeding, and water testing, pump or pipe replacement, and aquarium relocation.

Hello! I was given a complete, older model, corner style, 65-gallon, aquarium. It came with a sump…read morepump filtration system, something of which I was personally unfamiliar with setting up. After contacting Elmer's Aquarium, in Monroeville, PA, to inquire on recommendations for in-home aquarium service, I was directed to JohnR, owner of Aquarist Company. Meeting John was truly my good fortune. John is so knowledgeable in aquarium operation. He immediately assured me that I had, indeed, been given all the correct components to begin using the (foreign to me!) sump pump filtration system with my aquarium. As he worked on my installation & tank set up, John kindly, very respectively, patiently & certainly, most professionally, explained his installation process, as well as the function of the filter, to me. As I write this review, we are in the process of waiting for my newly set up tank to undergo the nitrogen cycle before relocating my existing fish into their beautifully landscaped new home. Thanks so much, John!! You are truly a pleasure with whom to work and have visit my home. I highly recommend you/your company to anyone in need of your very valuable aquarium services. Yours most sincerely, Melanie Burnheimer Vandergrift, PA.

From the owner: I specialize in custom aquarium design, including stands, canopies, and décor, with a focus on…read morecreating personalized aquatic ecosystems that are both beautiful and functional.

Having been a loyal customer for more than five decades, I can confidently say that this…read moreestablishment is the ultimate destination in the Pittsburgh region for purchasing fish and aquarium essentials. With an unparalleled variety and reasonable prices, this shop stands out from the rest. The dedicated staff goes above and beyond to assist customers in acquiring top-notch aquarium livestock and merchandise.

They are knowledgeable and excellent with beginners and experts in the aquarium industry. Very…read morehelpful and will make recommendations to make sure you stay on budget.

Rich's Fishes is an excellent service for those with aquariums. His team is very professional,…read moreclean and knowledgeable. The team of Katherine and Chris gets an A+ in my book as they are on time, respect your house, have excellent personalities, keep the aquariums very clean, have a passion for their work and are very knowledgeable about fish, mammals, etc. I highly recommend the team of Katherine and Chris and give them and Rich's Fishes a solid A+ and highly recommend them accordingly.

From the owner: Knowledgeable and customer- focused aquarium service company serving the Greater Pittsburgh area We…read moreare experienced in commercial, residential and office aquarium systems.

Great store, very clean and well maintained. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.read more

Very knowledgeable staff. Clean, healthy tanks and are well cared for…read more Many, many corals to choose from. They range from the common to exotic and unusual.

Tragically, Captain Al passed away in summer 2024. He had many clients in the Pittsburgh area.read more

The captain left my tank so clean it looked like brand new I would recommend him to everyoneread more

This place is a gem in the city of pittsburgh. When you go out looking for animals like fish you…read morewant to see something different. Sure the Petsmarts and Petcos have fish but not like this place. There's such a wide variety of fish from both salt and freshwater. Best thing is they are less expensive than their corporate counterparts! It really has been amazing finding this place as it gives me a new found interest in marine wildlife. Will be back frequently to see the new stock that comes in every couple days. Always something new to look at (and usually buy). With friendly and helpful staff i'd recommend Aqua-World to anyone looking for fish or other small animals!

The rabbits and guinea pigs here are kept in terrible condition. I attached photos of the rabbits…read more They're kept in way too small of cages. The one rabbit didn't even really have any food. Rabbits are prone to digestion issues and need to be able to be constantly eating. There weren't any hideaways provided for them, or any toys for enrichment or to chew on and keep their teeth down. I didn't get pictures of the guinea pigs. Their cage was literally just stacked on top of the rabbits'. But they also didn't have any toys and no hideaways. Because of this, they were visibly super stressed out because they were kept front and center of the store and didn't have any place to hide and get away from the stressors. The top of their cage was also just open and I saw little kids reaching their hands in without any employees around to facilitate customers interacting with the animals like that. Honestly terrible for everyone involved because A.) The kids could get bit B.) It stresses out the animals C.) The animals are learning to be afraid of people are going to be difficult to socialize with anyone that takes them home and D.) Any germs on the kids' hands could easily be transmitted to the animals and make them sick. This store should just stick with fish honestly. I'm not as knowledgeable about the other kinds of animals they have as I am about guinea pigs and rabbits, but the owners definitely either don't care about the animals or are just really uneducated about the animals they're selling.

The best fish store in the area by far. I have 5 discus, a bunch of rummy nose tetras and two dwarf…read moreBolivian rams all purchased from Wet Pets. I started a 75 gallon aquarium (after cycling) in March and they were very knowledgeable and helpful on what size fish I should get and what are the best tank mates. My discus and rams are thriving and are growing huge! My family and I will often make the trip there just to look. I ended up buying a Demini Worm Line Pleco and is also doing very well. If you need fish and live anywhere near Pittsburgh, this is the place to go without a doubt. Tons of varieties, fish are very healthy, tanks are VERY clean, and the folks working there are extremely knowledgeable.

Frank is the man. Professional, knowledgable and made my visit well worth it. I needed a whole set…read moreup for my kids geckos and he hooked us up. Recommend and worth a stop just to see their store.