As an avid aquarium enthusiast this has been my go to shop for everything (including tank upgrades)…read moresince I joined into the hobby. Every week they receive new shipments of fish/plants/etc which allows for continual diversity to be acclimated into the shops stock. On-top of a massive fish/coral/tank setup selection the staff is amazing here. Particularly Mr. Helms, who always goes above and beyond to take care of any questions I have with my tank or a knowledge opinion on proper care. It's always a treat coming here and I will continue to do so!

I've kept saltwater long enough to know that livestock dies sometimes and it isn't always the…read moreshop's fault. This wasn't that. Yesterday I picked up two emerald crabs here. One was dead by the time I got home. Today I bought three pajama cardinals. I drip acclimate everything, and partway through the drip, two of the three were clearly going downhill. Not ordinary settling-in stress, but failing. I called the store, explained what I was seeing, and they told me to bring them in. The diagnosis came quickly once I got there: my salinity was 1.019, and the fish had been shocked during acclimation. On that basis they credited me for one of the two dying fish and I absorbed the other. Store credit, not a refund. What bothers me is where the 1.019 came from. They tested the bag I'd carried the fish back in, and I had filled that bag from my own display tank. Same water, two readings: 1.019 on their instrument, 1.024 on my digital meter at home, calibrated before I used it. One of those numbers is wrong. That wasn't an academic disagreement. It decided who paid. Their reading put my tank out of range, so the loss became mine, and the portion they did cover came back as credit that only spends at the shop that sold me the fish. Three of five animals in two days, and an explanation resting on a measurement a calibrated meter contradicts. There are other places to buy livestock around Gainesville and I'll be using them.

Great quality corals at more then fair pricing.. clean,pest and algae free frags..100% aquacultured.read more

Went to get a new collar for my dog. Couldn't find what I was looking for, so I asked Briar and…read moreTasha. They were both very friendly and pleasant to talk to. The assistant manager,Tasha, got a storage tub down and found me the right collar. I found everything else I needed and was treated with nothing but kindness and respect while I was there. I want to thank Tasha for the help and effort to ge me what I needed. I also want to thank Briar for helping me and being so professional. Great customer service.

I have cats and a snake. They had a lot of good priced items for them compared to petsmart and…read morepetco which I don't like supporting due to their animal treatment. However, when we went in the ball python was being fed prey way too small for it, a pinky mouse/rat. Hatched baby balls don't even eat prey that small. It also had no water in its enclosure which we let someone know about before we left. Also, it had stuck shed which is due to low humidity. Heres a pic. The baby cornsnake was in a completely empty enclosure with no hides, but it did have aspen to burrow into. I will also attach a picture of my ball pythons setup and her drinking water because I know some people think snakes don't drink water. (I also know my setup isnt feasible for these types of stores however a little foliage would make this babys enclosure so much better and less stressful). Guess I will stick to ordering from chewy!

It's been a while since I last visited this store, but they are still as impressive as ever. With…read morepossibly the largest selection of nano fish, shrimps, and aquatic plants in Orlando, it's a great place to shop as an aquarium hobbyist. They also sell various salt water fish, corals, and some aquascaping supplies and materials as well. I've bought most of my aquatic plants from this place since they offer the most diverse selection in town compared to other places. I have also previously bought shrimps, some of which have since multiplied and thrived in my tanks at home. This time, I decided to buy some pygmy corys, white cloud mountain minnows, and clown killifish, all of which are thriving and adapting beautifully so far.

Helpful staff and good fish selection and condition! Very clean and regular sales on plants and…read morefish. Mostly freshwater fish but has saltwater

Great service, knowledgeable owners, and wide selection of beautiful, healthy fish. They have…read moreeverything you could need for a successful pond!

I've driven past this pet store too many times to count. Finally, I've had the chance to stop in a…read morecouple of times in the past few weeks. Each time, I was looking for very specific items to aide in setting up a new aquatic habit, however, unfortunately they did not carry the items that I was looking buy. I was pleasantly surprised at the quantity and variety of items that they do stock, especially given the small square footage of the shop. They do have a lot more to offer than would be perceived. Each time that I went in, I took a look around the shop to check out the animals and supplies. I went to the counter to inquire about the items that I was hoping to find and was able to quickly get an answer as to whether or not these items were carried or were just out of stock. I did inquire about the price of aquatic plants and neocaridinas. Their prices were more expensive that the big box stores and the small aquatic shop that I usually patronize. That's not to say that I wouldn't ever shop here in the future but it just isn't that often that I need to modify anything in the aquarium. They might be more price competitive for other items.

Huge selection of unique pets. Axlotls, snakes, spiders, and more!…read more Helpful staff and long time local establishment.

Outstanding customer service and very caring and knowledgeable, too! Brent went out of his way to…read moreassist with a last minute move, and he did a wonderful job with our aquarium ... on very short notice. He provided excellent recommendations, was mindful of keeping costs within reason, and followed up after the appointment to make sure our fish was doing well. A+ service all around ... thank you very much, Brent!

Brent came out and replaced our old aquarium with a new one that looks so much better. He even…read morebrought some extra plants and redisigned the tank for us. It simply looks amazing now. He is very polite and commicated with us for every step of the way. We appreciate is expertise. For anything aquariums, call Brent.

I have had aquariums for decades but did not bring mine with me on my last move, so starting from…read morescratch. Did not want to go to a big box store so found Orange Park Aquatics on a google search. It is everything I hoped for - very knowledgeable staff, clean well stocked tanks, great variety of plants, and all the supplies. Received a lot of great advice. I am purchasing a 55 gal tank from them - Jason told me it would be a few dollars cheaper at Petco - so very honest - but I can not get the years of experience and knowledge from a big box employee. Looking forward to my future trips to OPA!

Well... I would like to apologize for not taking any pictures of this amazing place. I decided to…read morego here to get 15 gallons of pre-mixed saltwater and to see a "LFS" (Local Fish Store) that I haven't been to in the area. I was surprised to find out that they have pre-mixed saltwater for a dollar a gallon!!!! That's the cheapest I've seen in the area. They also sell RO/DI water for 20 cents a gallon. Once again, an AMAZING price! While there, I actually saw different invertebrates that I've never seen before for sale. Also, a staff member spoke to me and gave me some solid advice on the hobby. The staff member actually spoke to me for about a good 20-25 minutes. They have coral frags for as cheap as $9.99 or 3 for 24.99 and up. Surprisingly they had some decent coral in the $9.99 area. Honestly, if this "LFS" was closer, I would probably go back before the end of next week...

Small aquarium shop, love the selection of fish available and the knowledgeable owner is very…read morehelpful. He keeps the shop looking great, every time I go in he is cleaning tanks and it shows. Definitely will go back

Very friendly owner, extremely knowledgeable, and great prices. They are also expanding the fresh…read morewater section. Lots of exotic fish and plants, definitely recommend.