The owners are super kind people who seem to really live the hobby of keeping fish! They are very helpful, and sell fish that are a lot less common to see in stores. I highly recommend going to this store for all your aquarium needs, and for advice! read more

they sold to another person and hasnt been the same went to get water as i always have done before it came out green if i hadnt had white buckets would have never known they said weve been giving water out all day i said i dont care the ro water should not be green they absolutely didnt care !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! going to petstopia n kc from now on very very sad i have to take the drive but these people cannot be trusted anymore! read more

This is a great local fish store that has a great setup and wonderful people that work there. They have quality live fish and are very knowledgeable about them. They also have healthy live aquatic plants which are not always easy to find. They are also very humane to all of the fish in their store and it's very obvious that they care a great deal about their well-being. read more

Kaite and Brandon were so helpful. Brandon was great at organizing a plan and Kaite executed it well. I am a customer that would highly recommend this store. It was a quality fish store and the tanks looked healthy. read more

I will never trust another fish store as much as I trust this team. From the owner, to each and every one of the staff. I appreciate everything they do and the research they do to be able to know as much as they possibly can to answer all the questions they get. They take pride in everything they do from cleaning the tanks to teaching and helping their customers. 100% recommend this shop. The owner is so amazing and sweet and the staff are just as amazing. ALL of them!! The young lady (Mave) makes the entire store fun to experience and I love her personality! She will tell u straight up the truth about anything and not sugar coat to sell. To me, I value the honesty (which is why I spend more $$ than I care to admit at this store lol). Never go anywhere else for fish. They are AMAZING BEYOND AMAZING!! read more

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Great place!! Staff is very friendly and while this is mainly a salt water store they were still happy to help me find a much cheaper better heater and other accessories and they do have fresh water fish as well! All there fish look healthy and the name Live Art Aquatics fits I spent half an hour just looking at fish when I came in just for a heater! I will definitely be back for my fresh water fish soon! read more

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There's a lot of pet/fish stores in Kansas City and thankfully, this one is doing things right! First of all, as far as I know there are no "fish only" pet stores this far East. I get tired of going to Petco or Petland where yes they have fish, but it's not their main focus. Having a fish and coal store close is amazing enough! The tanks are still getting established since they didn't open that long ago. They have a ton of fish and corals though. The tanks are very clean and I didn't see any bad algae or hitchhikers. My favorite thing is that every time I'm there I see them doing things to the tank - always taking care of them. The location is awesome too. I didn't even know this little art district was in Independence. It's a fun street to walk down plus Mugs Up is across the street and made for a nice pit stop. Prices are extremely affordable. Much cheaper than most places and for fish and corals I feel would stay alive. A lot of stores I go to I don't see the fish/corals thriving until I bring them home - but not here. Everything looks incredibly healthy and showed lots of signs of growth. The people is one thing that makes a big difference here. The employees/owner are not only active in many groups online but in-person, they're just as friendly. They always greet me, always start conversations, always check in with me, and are just down right friendly. It's a veyr different experience than some other fish stores I have been too. I highly recommend you check them out! Great local business that I am happy to support. read more

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I found the staff friendly and knowledgeable. I got there later in the day after the store had been busy. They still had some coral Frags that I was looking for. The coral was healthy and is doing great. I will be back. read more

Staff is always friendly and helpful & fish tanks are kept in stellar condition & fish seem to always be thriving. Definitely recommend if you're in need of fish supplies! read more

I've been to several pet shops and aquatic shops but this one is my favorite so far. The staff is seriously friendly and helpful. I am from out of state and started looking for a place to help me set up a salt water tank. They have been fantastic about helping me figure out what I needed and give me up front pricing and recommendations. So far they have earned my business and loyalty as a consumer. read more

Tiny locally owned shop with the best customer service in Kansas City Metro. The owner, Shelby, is so knowledgeable and friendly. She obviously hires people with the same. My fish and products from them have always been quality and healthy. read more

AWESOME! Shelby is the BEST! MY favorite fish store read more

This place is terrific...everyone there is so sweet and extremely helpful...the setup is eye pleasing and the variety is awsome...keep up the good work.. read more

Shelby is amazing!! She is helping me build a 260 gallon saltwater reef aquarium for my office. Selection is unbelievable along with the prices and she is willing to share her knowledge. You cannot find a better store to buy your fish and/or corals. read more

Went to freshwater auction at this place on Saturday and won the bid on 6 sailfin mollies. Got them home and in my tank and they seemed to be doing well. Woke up this morning ( Sunday) and 3 of them were dead and the other 3 not looking so good. I tested my water and it was fine and other fish in the tank are doing extremely well and have been for quite some time. I Feel I got ripped off and not sure I will go back to this place. read more

This is by far the best fish shop in KC. They have cool healthy animals and knowledgeable and friendly staff that fall all over themselves trying to help you. They offer fair prices and a great selection and you should check them out for all your fish needs.. read more

Could not have had a better experience! Very helpful and knowledgeable with tanks and ponds! Don't go anywhere else! read more

Live Art Aquatics - Aquarium Services Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Ron and Shelby are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Shelby has a degree in marine biology from FL. They have helped me problem solve numerous issues as a newbie to salt water aquariums. They are patient and knowledgeable. We have shopped there since May 2016. They have transitioned to a new location while maintaining the same courteous treatment they had at their aignificantly smaller store in Englewood. We enjoy our visits there and usually leave with something new each time. read more

I just went there for the first time today, and see no need to go anywhere else for my fish needs. The staff was very knowledgable and answered all of my questions despite the fact that they probably answer those same ones 100X a day. I spend quite a bit of time going back and forth on what I wanted yet the staff was patient and near by for all of my inquires. I will return to the store without a doubt and will also refer my friends and family. Thanks ! P.S the prices are very reasonable. read more

No need to go into detail , anyone who has ever stepped inside this institution will come away with appreciation for the cause and quality of customer and livestock care. It's not about taking all your money out of your pockets with this store. They provide a great service to the metro area, one I thought I would never see in my lifetime. People consider saltwater a expensive hobby, it really isn't if you do not get oversold livestock and equipment not needed and get provided brilliant advice and addressing how to solve your quality of water issues. Plain and simple , they got me back into the enjoyment of saltwater aquariums at a very affordable price. You DON'T have to have the big name brands to make a majestic tank. In most cases you are just being a ignorant show off wasting your money with big name brand icon items. It's all made in China , one on one side of the plant and the other equal products come out the other side. If you enjoy wasting your money I will refer you to pay a visit to brother pet's. Then you will truly appreciate and support this family owned start up business. read more

I've visited many of the fish stores in the Kansas City area and have finally found the right store! The owner was awesome! She was quickest to help me with my dory fish and provided samples to help feed her! I will probably never go anywhere else in the KC area! She was awesome and the store is really clean! Great setup and display! read more

My new favorite store on the Missouri side! I went here last weekend after being referred here by another store in Overland Park (Kansas side). They have a very unique store, great stock, great prices and the location of it (art district) make it very appealing. Again, my biggest gripe with niche stores (especially aquatic stores) is the customer service always seems to be lacking. Not here, the young lady behind the desk was very kind when I walked in, and immediately asked if there was anything she could do for me. I can't tell you how many fish stores or hobby stores I've been to where most of the time they won't even look at you when you walk through the door! I broke down my tank last year due to lack of time, so I initially came here looking for a new tank set up, but what stuck out most to me was the health of livestock, as one yelper mentioned previously; most items do better once you take them home. But everything looked happy and full of life in all of their tanks, I can't wait to visit again. It seems this place is a family owned/run business, which to me is even better...small business is what built this country, and whenever you see someone really put their best foot forward to try and provide great service, it really stands out. I ended up picking up a tank off of craigslist, which I set up and am waiting to get some goodies for my tank, I know I'll be coming here. Thanks for the great experience Live Art Aquatics! read more