Was there about 6 months ago when I wrote my first review about the gentleman who helped me . Went…read moreback a few times after that and got someone else working . I had explained that I lost all my fish and all I got was a nasty answer that said well it happens . I honestly expected a bit more educational information from a local store , specially since I would be buying most of my fish fish there like I did the first time . In all honesty I would suggest this place ONLY if you need supplies , however if you need to be educated about fish and or need help with a concern , I would definitely go elsewhere . It's like all they wanna do is sell you stuff .. instead of education you . Be careful !!

We got many fish recommendations based on our current setup and existing tank occupants. We bought…read moreadditional 2 types of fish and 2 snails. All of them survived and thriving (2 months now) and both humans and fish are happy. Our tank looks great. I feel the recommendations were spot on. Knowledgable staff. We did buy cheap fish before from other places and all died.

Listen I'm all for shopping in Bayonne because I live here but this place is gone downhill the…read moreowner should have took better care of his employees and thank God she has her own place now without Lauren this place is not good every time I go there he's closed business says it's open send my son over there he's never there Lauren opened up her own place on 32nd Street and Broadway she rocks go to her store much better

I've gotten my fish and bunny here. The proprietor was knowledgeable and helped me when I came in…read moreto buy the pets, and when I came just to ask questions and research. She showed me some of the basics and was patient with my questions. She was really nice and the store prices are competitive.

Hello. These folks are the real deal. Top quality corals. Top quality customer service. Best…read moreprices. Best guarantee in the hobby. Active ownership. Everything exactly as advertised and pictured. Awesome weekly (most of the time anyway...) auctions. This is a local fish store with an international reach. Super knowledgeable staff. I cannot say enough good things about pieces of the ocean.

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Before I address the haters, I want to say this place is my top choice for a local fish store. John…read moreand all of the crew greet me with warmth and casual professionalism everytime I walk through their doors. Now if you are still on the fence about coming here due to some people questioning the durability of MA's fish with them getting sick" within a day or two after bringing home" or that "Selling sick fish is unacceptable". Let me ease your mind. Yes, fish do get sick sometimes. That is always unfortunate. It is also sometimes out of a LFS's control at times. Pathogens, parasites and protozoa are always present in aquaculture. Symptoms may remain dormant or negligible and cannot be detected from a glance. Hence it is why we in the hobby quarantine new fish, not just for diseases we can see but also those we cannot. However sickness can sometimes not be preventable. Something you CAN prevent is a massacre of your whole tank by simply QUARANTINING YOUR FISH. If you allow time to do its thing you will most definitely know whether or not any action needs to be taken. Simply dumping new fish into established tanks just means " I dont care about my fish", " If they die its not my fault since I didnt know they were sick". Now alot of people in this hobby are beginners and thats great! Just learn to ask for help. If help is coming from a person who "pretended he didn't understand what I was saying", GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. There's this pretty neat place call the internet. Oh? you're on it now? WOW! SEE look at that! Not so Hard right? BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!! :) All in all, sorry for the rant. It is just frustrating to see such a good and hard working establishment come under fire from people who dont do their research and go "oh no, the consequences of my actions" when they screw up. K Bye ;)

Very disappointed. I've been buying fish from this store for years, but the prices have become…read moreridiculously high, and the livestock quality has clearly gone downhill. Last week I bought several fish here, and they turned out to have ich. Within just a few days, every one of them died, and worse, the disease spread to other fish in my tank. This ended up costing me far more than just the fish I bought from the store. Selling sick fish is unacceptable, especially from a store that specializes in aquarium livestock. Longtime customers should not have to worry about bringing disease home from a fish store. After this experience, I seriously question their fish health standards and whether they are properly monitoring the condition of the fish they sell.

Recently got a custom-designed, solid wood table built by Chris at Creative Aquarium Nation, and…read morecould not be happier with the result!! It's NOT an aquarium stand actually... It's a work of art, and now the most beautiful piece of furniture in my home! My cichlids were previously in a 20 gal and obviously deserved an upgrade to a 55gal tank. Chris consulted with me to build a custom table that houses the new 55 gal on top, with the 20 gal tank and a storage cabinet on the bottom. He even went so far as to take note of the other furniture in my room, and incorporate similar elements to match it perfectly, all the way down to the stain. My fish are SO happy in their new home that they immediately bred and I now have 8 fry living their best life too! If you have an idea for any woodworking project, but need an artist to complete the vision - Chris will exceed your expectations. Thanks dude!

Read all the reviews here, and Chris is the man! He gave me simple advise how to treat the ich…read moreproblem for my Betta, Peixe. After two days, I see that the white spots are fading on my Beta's head. Thank you, Chris

They were great as a supplier of livestock and equipment, but the staff deceives in interesting…read moreways when you need services. I hit some hard times and needed them to break down my aquarium of parts and livestock. I knew it was a favor...but I had asked if they could give me store credit for a future installation. After taking everything, they ghosted me. When I confronted them later -- just for the possible credit that I still wasn't ready to redeem -- they (Melissa) offered to CHARGE ME FOR STORAGE of the equipment they took from my home. Since I'm unlikely to get back into the hobby, unfortunately, I just gave up on it

Shipped me a severely sick dying anemone. Melissa said she would refund my money but they stopped…read moreresponding after I emailed pictures as she instructed. Still did not receive a refund or any correspondence. Also they didn't ship when they said they would after I called to confirm they would. Would never buy online from this place again.

Thank you Total Aquariums! They got my fish tank set up and before Christmas! My husband loved it…read more Also they take care with giving advice on what fish to get and decoration options. I found the service exceptional and I highly recommend them.

This was my place to go frequently for all my fish and supplies when we lived in the area…read more Extremely knowledgeable and professional staff. They definitely know their fish - from breeds to care to what and how much to get to decorate your tank. Expert advice on what type of fish may suit your needs and will actually go out of their way to explain why. They actually care that you will take good care of these little guys. For a reasonable fee, you can have them come to your home to set your entire tank up. This was the TOPPER that made me give them their well deserved 5 stars. The owner actually babysat my little fish. Yes he did. Three years ago we bought our first house in Levittown and I didn't know what to do with my 20 gallon tank and five little fish who at that point had lived past a year. He said he would actually keep our fish in a separate tank until we set up the tank in our house. When we went back to pick them up a few days later, there they were, swimming around happily. And - NO CHARGE for the babysitting. Well, unfortunately, our tank is now empty but one day we will set it up again and I will be back to Total Aquariums. Oh, if you do go there, check out the live Alligators in the front of the store. Great for the kids!!

Ben's service is amazing. He set us up with a tropical fish tank. He made sure all the fishes were…read morehealthy and happy. He managed to keep the tropical fishes healthy which is impressive knowing tropical fishes are difficult to maintain. Ben comes to us monthly and makes sure the tank is clean, all the fishes are safe and happy, they have fresh water, etc. He provided us an auto fish feeder so we don't have to worry about our fishes not being feed when we are busy. His fishes and tanks and services has really made our place a lot more better and my friends enjoy watching them too! Ben's very patient to the fishes. We've had them for 8 years now and they are all still growing. Ben know exactly what he's doing and knows what we wanted and put a perfect tank for our place.

From the owner: At Oceanic Wonder, we combine the professionalism of 15+ years in the field of home and business…read moreaquarium maintenance with a level of personal interaction that ensures your aquarium set up will impress your guests or customers.

The store is incredibly well stocked with livestock (including plants), and supplies for the…read moreeveryday aquarist. The owner is knowledgeable and helpful. ​​Highly recommend. ​

Excellent selection of healthy fish. Great plants. The sales people-owners are so helpful and nice.read more

Owner is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! He is a legitimate reptile lover! He was also…read moreextremely patient with me and answered all of my questions. The reptiles here are very well taken care of. I had purchased a crested gecko from them around a year ago and he hasn't shown any signs of illness, has a great appetite, and is full of energy! This place also has a pleathora of feeder insects and rodents. Truly a one-stop shop for all reptile enthusiasts or for anyone looking to get into the hobby!

They've made it so much easier on us by having a our beardies food delivered. The store itself is…read morebeautiful on the inside and super clean. We usually buy dubia roaches and super worms, both healthy every single time. Packaging is neat and bugs arrive safely. They're informative and helpful with any questions you may have about your pet and it's needs. You have to call in advance to get a delivery and have to pay over the phone. You may have to wait a little bit for your same-day of next day delivery due to high demand, but they're worth the wait. It's always a pleasure seeing the delivery man who is always so positive and has great energy!