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 ;)

Super awesome store- they are super helpful for finding the right fish, the inside is so cool and…read morethey have an amazing selection. Such cool fish in there.

Words cannot say how grateful I am to the owner Jerry. I went into the store about two weeks ago…read moreshowing him a picture that my goldfish were hanging out on the bottom of the tank and had this white stuff on them so I assumed it was ick , but Jerry told me that it looks like my pH was too low. So he gave me these rocks or gravel in a bag to put into my filter and told me to do 1/3 of a water change and then put the rocks in and within 30 seconds my fish was swimming around as happy as can be!!!! Thank you so much Jerry

First time, probably the last time, the person working was knowledgeable but the place was a little…read moretoo dirty for me. Boxes everywhere, tripping hazards, lighting was horrible, and as mentioned before, the stairs are an accident waiting to happen. There are other places nearby and in long island much better.

DO NOT PURCHASE FISH HERE!…read more As an aquarium enthusiast, I went there to see if they had any different kinds of fish. Granted they have beautiful coral and saltwater plants, HOWEVER. I walked past tanks that had dead fish and dying fish and the live fish in the tanks were eating the dead fish. It was awful and I think that they should be called out for this. If they want to sell fish for the prices that they're charging, they better have clean tanks and at least have healthy fish. This place was disgusting..

Best reef store in NYC area. Excellent frags and good selection of higher end corals…read more My only complaint is that my tank at home is too small and i can't buy everything. Excellent aquarium.

Our medical office had a fish tank "maintained" by someone from Manhattan. Tank was filthy, water…read moreso cloudy. We found Mario and he sanitized and put new plants and coral in our tank. We got more interesting fish and they are so happy!! For the same price, we found a gem. Mario is pleasant and professional. His passion is fish and their environment and it shows in the finished product. Cannot recommend him highly enough!!!!

From the owner: Many people believe that once a fish tank is up and running, all they have to do is feed their new…read morepets. This is not accurate. Fish tanks need to be cleaned often, water pH and ammonia levels need to be monitored, and gravel should be vacuumed at regular intervals. There is a significant amount of work involved in maintaining a healthy aquarium, and that is what I specialize in. I will install tanks with heaters, filters, air pumps, lights, canopies, and protein skimmers to accommodate all kinds of fish. In addition to fish tank installation and expert fish care, I also install and maintain outdoor koi ponds, decorative outdoor ponds, and fountains and have other pet products available as needed. Discover the difference that experience and knowledge can make when it comes to aquarium and pond maintenance. Call Mario's Fish Care in College Point, NY Long Island, and Queens to enjoy worry-free, maintenance-free aquatic beauty.

Noel the owner of the company , we spoke on the phone and he offered all the help I will ever need…read more Very friendly and willing to help with any aquarium issuesI may need one day. He is official on my Iphone. Thanks Noel

Brought my niece here while visiting. What a great experience. Very helpful staff. I am excited for…read moreher to decide on her set-up! I will post pictures then. Dont hesitate to use Anchor Aquarium.

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!!

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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If you're looking to have an aquarium installed, these are the guys to use! Excellent service and…read moregreat quality product. They did an excellent job on the installation and maintenance of my aquarium. In addition, they're spotless, never know they were in your home cleaning an aquarium.

Cory and Downs have been around forever. I have been dealing with them since the Suffolk County…read moreFish & Reef days. That's when my addiction started. I remember being fascinated by the plumbing setup in that store. There was basically a network of plumbing under your feet. I think the new store is by appointment only and I've been there a few times. It's worth the phone call and personal attention. Call to confirm this though, I am not 100% sure. I consider myself well-versed in the hobby but that doesn't mean I don't need a hand from time-to-time and it certainly doesn't mean I know everything. Some of my coral wasn't looking so good and I just wanted someone to take a look and offer their opinion. Downs did just that. I called Downs at noon on a Friday and they were booked for the day but he still stopped by at the end of the day to help out. I figured I wouldn't see anyone for at least a few days, never mind same-day. He was concerned that if we waited to long I might lose a few pieces and he didn't want that to happen. Downs is a really good guy. Doesn't try to shove products down your throat or his methods. This hobby definitely isn't a one-size-fits-all and he understands that. While I don't think he agreed with all of my methods, he considers them and works around them. While I enjoy doing my own water-changes and maintaining my own tank, I will definitely have Downs by once a month just to look things over. One other important thing to mention and this may or may not be important to most people. With babies and kids in the house, we take our shoes off. As soon as Downs walked in, he took his shoes off before I even had to ask. Now imagine having them service your tank(s)? Drop-clothes, plastic, I am sure they are meticulous. I'll see you soon Downs, thanks again!

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

An amazing place for animals I recommend anyone to the place if interested in buying a petread more

This is a good store. they carry large selection of food and treats. Not much service but if you…read moreask them a question they will give you an answer. don't expect any explanation, expert recommendation or info . the reason for the low rating is they do not accept returns of open dog food if your dog does not like or agree with the food. I thought this was a standard policy that dog food can be returned if it does not agree with your pup i've never had problems to return to petco/petsmart/chewy's and my favorite store Modern Pet. This store DOES NOT accept return/credit for opened food/treats. if you are not 100% sure of your purchase best to buy from another store.