So as a couple very new to the aquatic world of pets, My fiancé and I had no idea how to start. Of…read morecourse, like any new comer we decided to visit the local big box pet store. We asked many questions and of course received very suspect answers, "why would you need a air bubbler? Just wait and if the fish start gasping for air at the surface then you should get one." Hmmm... we should wait for the poor fish to start suffocating eh? After the 'expert' advise we decided to start looking elsewhere for our aquarium keeping knowledge and we happily stumbled across Franco's Aquariums! A wonderful paradise for swimming friends of all types. The selection of gilled acquaintances was absolutely overwhelming, where to start? Who swims well with who? How much do they eat? In comes Linda, an upbeat kind and straightforward woman (not at all impressed by the aforementioned pet store). Her vast knowledge of this untapped world was astounding, she easily figured what we wanted in our tank and who would accompany them. It was a wonderful lesson, every one of her recommendations was a home run so we left with 9 wet companions, and 4 days later we returned for another 5. All as healthy as can be with personalities all in their own. It doesn't just end after you leave the store either, she makes sure you're tank is habitable and safe by checking the condition of your water frequently, which brings some peace of mind! We are excited to continue visiting Franco's for more wet pets and to expand our knowledge of the water world! Thank you for being a fantastic family owned business!!

A great store for getting fish as their stock is healthy. I found their prices to be a bit on the…read morehigh side but I don't mind supporting local, independently owned business. The lady there was quite helpful however I find that she can be quite overbearing on getting you to buy things. She would open up the food packages before I could even get a chance to say I'd buy it or not. Once opened I felt obliged to buy them. Also, I was told to buy a water test kit even though my water seemed fine (after she tested it).

Clean, well kept fish store with high-quality livestock. Price is very reasonable on tanks and…read moreaccessories. Friendly expert advice from proprietor. Doesn't have the world's biggest selection, but what they do Carrie is high-quality.

Very high quality fish at an incredibly fair price and very good advice that you can tell comes…read morefrom very good experience and knowledge. Also very generous with customers and is very flexible when it comes to rehoming some of your own fish that you can't care for anymore.

Probably the best place in Calgary to buy Coral or Fish. I've never had a problem with any of the…read morelivestock or products from there.

Went into wais and saw lots of dead fish on the bottom of the tanks. Fish loosing their scales from…read morestress and even a fish that had its eye ripped out from another fish due to fighting as they had too many territorial fish in one tank. He was just cowering in a corner slowly dying. No shelters or places for them to hide either. It was really sad. I left immediately.

This is the place to go to, Dennis and his stuff are very informative when in comes to all the…read morequestions you may have. Their prices are fantastic, its a small family owned and operated business, i recommend you walking around and gathering informations first if they are busy with a customer. the life span of their fish is much longer than your typical fish stores. hope this information helps. :)

This is the place to go. And would recommend it to everyone. Contrary to the other review, gold…read moreaquarium is the only store that I know of that will not sell fish until they have been in the store for at least a week and until they are eating. He is very knowledgable in his field for sure. Also to the other review, Denis is the owner, he is able to cut deals, Dave( described as the less friendly one with glasses) works there. Denis gives deals to his loyal customers, it's called a good business move. Either way his coral are the cheapest I found in the city. Fish die; even just using a different brand of salt can stress your fish. Please go meet these guys! It is small in there but it keeps overhead low so your not paying the ridiculous prices of franchise!

I was buying a bird feeder for my grand daughter. The personnel was so friendly and helpful! I…read morewould definitely send someone to that store for any pet needs!

This store has all the supplies and advice that one needs to keep your yard looking like it belongs…read moreon a Nature TV channel. We originally came in seeking advice when Flickers decided to peck holes in our house. Through their guidance our house has been Flicker-free for over a year and we now have birdhouses and feeders discreetly throughout our entire yard which provides endless fascination to us. If I recall correctly, Tuesdays might be Seniors Day which provides some type of discount. If you are in the market for any type of feeder, food, birdhouse or birdbath, I am sure that they will have it.

Great staff, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Prices are good and they have a wid selection…read more Always make us, and our doggie, feel welcome

friendly service, excellent customer service, a lot to choose from, variety etc... great pricesread more

This is probably my favorite shop of all times! I didn't know it at first, I just ordered online…read moresome meds. The service was generally fast and amazing! Everyone there goes above and beyond to meet my needs, is extremely nice, helpful and informative. Since then, I've gotten several freshwater fish that to my surprise had no health issues whatsoever! It's not a huge place, but I love how it has a variety of fish, meds, large size plants, corals, more than all of the many shops I've visited in the past! I absolutely 100% recommend!

Great selection of healthy dog food/raw options/treats/bones…read more. Awesome staff . They even often open a new bag of treats for my treat snob dog if he doesn't like what they're offering that day lol . Every time we walk by , even when they're closed he tries to go to the door to go say hi .

Such an amazing store, with fantastic people working there who love animals…read more My dog is always ecstatic to go in and see the people behind the counter. They joke about how he is "miserable as usual" when we walk in lol. They are super knowledgeable about raw food, and I appreciate that they will not sell people crap. They are always ready to recommend resources to further your education as a dog owner. The products are quite cool there too; there are some unique items that you custom order there. Have yet to go into a better neighbourhood pet store.

Beautiful salt water fish then some freshwater fish. Clean and bright. Parking right out front…read more Easy to find location right on 16th av. Nice small row of fish supplies all provided with friendly service and knowledgeable staff with helpful advice.