I got to meet a very polite, older lady. They have a large selection of animals/pets and their…read moreprice are reasonable.

Such kind owners! I was searching for baby bunnies for my daughters and found exactly what I was…read morelooking for. The owner was very helpful and took the time to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend!

This felt like a mini zoo, with a bunch of chicken, birds of various sorts, hamsters, guinea pigs,…read moreother rodents, ducks (?), and snakes. It was cool to see the baby birds. It was cute, and I think my boyfriend ended up buying some grains. It was funny because the cash register still had one of his now-defunct business stickers on it from years ago. I joked that that's why he brought me there.

Great service, tiny shop next to a tiny barber. Good selection.. Nice to support a small business…read morerather than a big box

I recently came in just to pick up some food and toys for my budgies, and my partner and I had an…read moreabsolutely incredible experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by both the owner, Augustine, and his daughter. The shop is family operated, local, spotlessly clean, smells great, and is filled with beautiful, healthy birds. While the birds are fantastic, Augustine is the real star of the show. We ended up having a long, wonderful conversation with him. You can instantly tell when someone is genuinely passionate about what they do, and Augustine goes above and beyond. He is incredibly knowledgeable and takes immaculate care of every single bird, from grooming to boarding. Coming here feels like visiting an amusement park because it is that exciting and welcoming. Even if you are just stopping by for basic supplies and not buying a bird, you are made to feel valued just for being there. It truly felt like a privilege to experience a shop like this, which is why I felt absolutely compelled to write this review the second I left. Skip every other shop and bring your business straight here; nothing else compares. Don't let any negative reviews sway you once you step inside and talk to the owner, you will see why this place is unmatched. I am officially a customer for life for all my food, toys, and a new family member in the future.

The staff were very friendly and it's apparent that they take excellent care of their animals. The…read morestore was clean and offered a wide selection of food, toys, & accessories. I will definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

Chavez is super kind and helpful! You'll find almost anything you need for your pets.read more

I've visited this shop twice & fell in love with his hostess. She's a beautiful little Frenchie…read morethat loves to mingle with the customers. His dogs & other animals are very clean just like his shop. Twice he has given us great advice & what to give our pets to take care of the problem (we have 5 pets). We told 2 other friends about the shop & they have also been very pleased with his service.

This is My second attempt at starting an aquarium. My Husband had a 50-gallon fresh water tank back…read morein the day which I loved to watch the fish - very hypnotic & fascinating, swimming to & fro - but when He leveled up I had to let His fishy friends go too (the maintenance requirements were too overwhelming for Me then). My first recent try was to go the traditional route - heater, filter, bottles of water conditioner & beneficial bacteria, etc. etc. - when I unexpectedly happened upon an eye-opening You-Tube vid about the Walstad method (less homework & a more natural environment, the way God intended). So I returned all that other gear & am starting from scratch. Fernando eased My initial anxiety arriving as a total tank newbie, and gave Me a tour of the various low-maintenance plants I could start My nitrogen cycling with. Nolan - the Captain of this aquarium supplies ship - answered every one of My questions with patience & grace, did not talk down to Me or make Me feel stupid, and I left feeling happily hopeful that I might actually be successful in creating a fish-friendly safe & healthy environment. I am already envisioning My future fishy tenants, plus a snail & a sucker fish or two. Wish Me luck!! :-)

First off I just read Samantha M's review and I'm flabbergasted - this is the CLEANEST pet store in…read moreOC and most definitely there is ZERO smell. I've been to tongs, 8888, etc, trust me Nolan's is super clean. I came here for plants, they have a very large selection!!! My first time here was a few days ago - I got Hornwort, bolbitus, and dwarf water lettuce. They were all thriving. Hornwort fluffy and full! Also Thursday's is 25% off plants !! I came again today and brought a friend and she was also so happy we stayed there for like an hour just looking at everything. They have multiple rooms and a lot of tanks. The store seems small but it's not ; there's a lot of variety of fish, plants, and shrimp. Today there were red root floaters, one of the employees actually grew them - they were so healthy and super red I had to buy 3 cups !! I got more dwarf water lettuce bc my axolotl loved hanging in the roots. Staff today was super nice and helpful. There were 2 guys. It was extremely busy when I came like 10 people and they were helping everyone collaboratively. I hate when an employee only focuses on 1 customer who takes forever thinking and observing and there's a ton of ppl waiting. It wasn't like that here, the guy would answer a question and move on to another client. Also when the guy was fishing out some shrimp he was still talking to other customers and answering questions. I loved the vibe here. I will def be returning!!!!!

We are so happy we found this place!! My husband wanted to purchase a bird for his mother, and…read moreMichelle (the owner) was SO helpful in guiding us towards the perfect fit for her. We chose a cockatiel baby, just over 3 months old. Michelle takes such good care of her birds, and you can definitely tell. We are so happy with the service, care and knowledge from Michelle, that we decided we will get ourselves a little baby also! My husband is getting me a green cheek conure baby for my birthday this month Here is a pic of the beautiful cockatiel baby we adopted, named Lemmy. I never realized what a difference hand raising babies could make, he is the sweetest most loving little guy. He has brought much joy to my mother in law. Thank you again, and see you soon!

Very disappointed with this place. The environment was dirty, the birds all seemed scared of…read morepeople, and none of them appeared to be tamed or comfortable being handled. We were also not allowed to hold any of the birds, which made it hard to interact with them before considering a purchase. On top of that, the business stated they open at 12, but when we arrived it was closed. After calling, we were told she was "on the way." If your posted hours say 12, customers should be able to expect you to actually be open at 12. The customer service was also unpleasant. The owner came across as rude and had an unfriendly attitude, which made the whole experience worse. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place.

I highly recommend Beyond the Seas Aquarium. Bruce has been cleaning our aquatic turtle tank for…read moreyears and he does such a great job. Very professional and efficient. I wouldn't trust our turtle with anyone else!

Nathan is the owner of Beyond The Sea Aquariums. I can't recommend him highly enough. He's nice,…read morevery knowledgeable, and very willing to give you as much time as you need to answer your questions. Nathan responds very quickly to texts and phone calls and is incredibly professional in aquarium maintenance. I'm new to aquarium ownership. I'm building a reef tank and his guidance has helped soooooo much! If you need a person to maintain your aquarium, Nathan is the guy! You will not be disappointed.

I visited a friend the other day and stopped in to Petco with her. I'm not from the area and am a…read morebig fan of tarantulas and regardless of what pet store I'm at I usually gravitate to them. So I see they have a handful of tarantulas and I want to get one. I flagged down an employee who sed only the manger could help me with the animal. Ok never had that problem anywhere else but ok. So he says he'll be right with me... we wander and wait for almost 20 min. Manager comes over and says I see you're interested in getting one of our tarantulas. I say yes and he proceeds to say "unfortunately we are done selling animals for the night and that I'd have to come back tomorrow". I literally was like are you joking?! He sed no I'm not I just used the last of my time to help someone with a hamster and I have to tend to the animals in the back befor I run out of time. It was only 7:15pm. They close at 9pm. I asked if someone else could help me. He sed no because no one there is trained to handle the animals. (I've quite literally purchased animals 10 min before closing and someone anyone has always helped me) I asked if I could purchase the tarantula and then retrieve it on my own if they unlocked and gave me a box he sed "Sorry no we don't allow that" (Again I've done it befor multiple times-sometimes because an employee was terrified of touching the spiders) So I leave annoyed and confused and kinda ticked off that I waited when I was told I was gonna be helped. Didnt think I was gonna be back the next day but there I was picking up dog food bright and early with my friend and we stop in again. I walk up to Franco and ask if he could help me out with the purchase of an animal. "No problem" he says. Another employee helps me with filling out paperwork and Franco asks if I have the proper set up. I let him know I'm a keeper of Ts as I call them and he lets me know he's the general manager. So I ask him some questions regarding the day before. I told him it would've taken not even 5 mins to collect the tarantula cause at that very moment the employee who helped me with paper work came back in less than 5min with the T I requested and sed she was so calm and cooperative. He apologized for the employees rudeness and lack of customer service aswell as for me having to come all the way back out (I live near west la). Franco was a pleasant delight and cause of him I WILL be back! :) (FYI THE STARS ARE FOR FRANCO! )

Customers beware…read more Ever since manager La Shaan left, this Petco grooming salon seems to be falling apart. I was nervous about booking my dog's first appointment without her regular groomer. Before scheduling, I spoke with Samantha, who reassured me that she remembered my dog and knew how her previous groomer always groomed her. That gave me enough confidence to book. On the day of the appointment, I spoke directly with her and we specifically agreed not to shave my dog down. I asked for about an inch off all over and explained that I understood if her underside needed to be shaved because I had felt a few mats there. That was the only area I expected to be shaved. Instead, I picked up my dog hours early to find she had been given a full buzz cut. The only fur left was on her tail (which still had mats) and a rounded "dome" on her head. There was no blending, tapering, or feathering just harsh, blunt transitions between her body, tail, and head. I was honestly shocked. After processing what happened, I called to speak with a manager and hopefully find a resolution. I ended up speaking with Franco. Rather than trying to understand my concerns, his responses felt dismissive and argumentative. He repeatedly asked questions like, "Is that okay, or is that not okay?" when I simply agreed to wait for a callback. He told me someone would follow up within 20 minutes, but that turned into well over an hour. When he finally called back, I was told there was nothing they could do because I had supposedly "agreed to shave her." WhenI specifically emphasized that I didn't want her shaved down, only trimmed by about an inch, except for the underside if necessary due to matting. Samantha had even tried to convince me to shave her beforehand, and I clearly declined. Mistakes happen, but what really disappointed me was the complete lack of accountability and customer service afterward. Instead of listening or trying to make things right, they dismissed my concerns. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this grooming salon. Save yourself the disappointment and take your pet somewhere that values communication and stands behind its work.

Knowledgeable people that actually care for the fish and will provide you the info that you need to…read moreproperly care for them. This store has a great selection on both fish and accessories. I'm out in Torrance but drive here for my fish tank needs.

7seas is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the positive side, they have a really great selection of…read morefish and dry goods. Tanks, lights, filters, hardscape, supplies, you name it. They also clearly know what they're doing. The staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions without giving you that blank stare you sometimes get at other aquarium shops. But the pricing is honestly kind of shocking. A lot of their equipment is outrageously overpriced compared to what you can find online or even at other local stores. For example, I saw a UNS double valve connector selling for about $60 when the same thing is easily available online for around $20. They also had the Kessil 35° reflector priced at $50, and I've never seen those go for more than $30 or $35 anywhere else. I get that local fish stores have overhead and can't always compete with online pricing, and I'm totally fine paying a little more to support a brick and mortar shop. But some of these markups feel excessive. If you need something immediately and don't mind paying a premium, it's a solid store with good selection and knowledgeable staff. Just be prepared for some pretty steep prices on certain items. Overall I'd say it's worth visiting, but definitely price check before buying equipment.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE!! I called ahead and Chris was extremely helpful and directed me to the "best…read moresellers" and what I could get for my puppers birthday. I'll definitely be going back!

I LOVE this shop! I come here anytime I need to refill my pets food/snacks. There are so many…read morehealthy options inside the store, but don't let that overwhelm you! The family that works there is always so helpful and ready to provide tailored recommendations for your fur baby's needs. ANDREW seems to always be there when I shop on Sundays and he's always so helpful and kind! Everyone I met so far is great, and my dog/cats LOVE pretty much everything I bring from here! My PICKY senior dog, who normally doesn't eat kibble on her own, LOVES their freeze dried foods! Can't recommend enough!!