Love this place. Ben helped me pick out everything I needed to set up my new shrimp take. Very…read moreknowledgeable and great prices. I recommend anyone who wants to try something new to check them out.

Haven't been here for two years and things have gone downhill since. Their display tank was empty,…read morethey didn't have much fish selection, but had cool anemone selection. Other than that, nothing much to see here ..: sad.

I cannot so enough about the owner Dennis. I am retired (74+) and my ten year old 55 gallon…read moreaquarium combo developed a slow leak, soaking the stand and flooring underneath (fortunately Port Costa brick -- no mold: unfortunately hard as --well, brick ). Made an appointment with Dennis and he was here at exactly the time promised on his way back from several jobs on the coast. I was so worried that the stand would collapse and smash my whole aquatic community to smithereenes. Dennis quickly diagnosed the problem, calmed me down, and gently removed my ten-year old fish including a large pleco which has sharp spines. I had a new 60 gallon tall aquarium/stand combo that I was lucky enough to get at PetSmart (floor model) 50% off which gave me 5 more gallons yet accommodated all my old equipment. Dennis said it was a good tank (that was very re-assuring) and that by buying the aquarium as a combo was a good decision as it was advantageous for the guarantee. Dennis was so kind and caring as he realized that this was very stressful for me on top of recently losing a loved one. He walked me through every step as to what and why he was doing things certain ways: even learned that fish sleep and I should be turning off the lighting at night! Cannot say enough about his knowledge, character, kindness and empathy. Dennis knows everything about fish and their environs: water ph, aeration and the importance of microbes and friendly bacteria's for specific fish families. He left me with some important suggestions which I will follow to the "T". It was a rare privilege to work with a person that really cares about his customers and their individual needs. Bottom line: Dennis's people skills and excellent knowledge makes his service more valuable than 'as good as it gets'. How about a '6'?

Amazing Company knowledgeable and professional. My wife and I are commercial Reptile Breeders Half…read moreour business is turtles. Dennis did all of our ponds and our inside 400 gallon fish Aquarium. Best in the business for fish Tanks ponds or what ever your aquatic animal needs . Top Notch

Cameron comes to help us trim our giant Pufferfish's teeth once a year and he is awesome- very…read moreprofessional and really excellent with the fish. Much appreciated!! Unlike our other Pufferfish of the same size, Ollie has a major overbite and needs his teeth trimmed regularly using a Dremel tool. It is a scary procedure but the Fish Guy makes it quite ok! Info on how to do it, if anyone needs it. https://fahakapufferfish.com/

I had a very positive experience with Cameron, "The Fish Guy." I had a very old aquarium and I was…read moreconcerned that it was showing signs of leaking. In addition, I was having issues maintaining the water quality. I contacted Cameron with the intent of replacing the aquarium without losing any of my tropical fish. Cameron responded quickly to phone calls and text messages. He replaced the aquarium and updated the aquascape. He explained changes made to the filtration system as the thinking about best practices has changed over the years. I am looking forward to his next visit. The plan is to replace the old hood with a new one with LED lighting and to clean the tank. I am going to try and post before and after photos but I have never done this before, so we'll see how it goes. I highly recommend Cameron to anyone needing help with or care for fish and/or an aquarium.

My grandfather has gotten older and has struggled to keep up with regular tank maintenance. We…read morediscovered a Ich outbreak in our tank and called Tidy Tanks to give it a top-to-bottom cleaning. John was incredibly helpful and professional and was able to make the tank sparkle like it was brand new. Scheduling the service was quick and easy, payment was a breeze, and John was able to advise on next steps we can take to keep the tank clean as long as possible. Loved the service, thanks John!

Rescued my pathetic tank that I was pretty sure I'd have to dismantle. Very friendly, prompt and…read morereasonable. Works wonders.

Kirk is your go to fish guy, he's the fish daddy, the bomb diggity! He's been taking care of our…read morekoi's for a very long time and he treats them like children. He's very delicate and professional. Call Kirk to do your fish work!

From the owner: Specializing in koi pond and water feature maintenance and repair. Quality conscientious work…read more Taking the worry out of keeping your pond looking beautiful and running efficiently.

Todd helped me with a new tank in a built-in location. He did a great job and we added CO2 and home…read moretreating water. It's a freshwater planted tank and things are growing well. They also helped me with maintenance at two locations, Home and Office. They are easy to contact and have plenty of experience.

The technician is passionate about animals and it showed. I learned a lot about my turtles as he…read moreperformed an initial deep clean on our tank. He took our tank from looking like an eyesore in our upstairs loft to a centerpiece it's meant to be! Thank you so much!!

This place is great. Large selection of fresh and saltwater and they have water plants. Workers…read morewere very friendly and helpful.

Imagine waking up to a leaking aquarium and scrambling to find a replacement--that was my morning…read more I initially stopped at Aquarium Depot and had a pretty frustrating experience. I left feeling like I was inconveniencing them just by asking about their ordering process. It honestly felt more like Aquarium De-nope! That led me to Your Reef Experience, and the difference couldn't have been more clear. From the moment I called, the owner was welcoming, patient, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all of my questions and helped me place an order for an out-of-stock aquarium without making it feel like a hassle. He also kept me updated throughout the entire process, which I really appreciated. One thing he said stuck with me: 'I just want to see successful aquarists.' That mindset shows in how he runs his business. If you value knowledgeable, friendly, and customer-focused service, this is the place to go . Highly recommend.

I like everything about Tyler. I have him on a once-a-month schedule just to make sure the tank…read moreis not going astray and to provide counsel on my endless list of issues and questions. We schedule his visits together a month in advance and he invariably shows up as scheduled and on time. If something should come up on his end (rarely happens), he lets me know in a timely fashion so that I am not sitting around waiting for him. In between visits, if I text him with a question, he responds immediately -- as in within a minute or two -- every single time. This has come in very handy when I am shopping for critters and need his advice on a purchase. I can send him a picture and get an immediate thumbs up or down before I leave the store. Tyler is extremely knowledgeable. He seems to know all there is to know about every fish, invertebrate, or coral. He is unhesitating in giving his opinion on what is good for the tank, which often includes reining me in on impulse purchases. I like the fact that he knows the genus and species of every aquarium denizen, for I think that reflects a real passion for what he does. I also appreciate the fact that he respects our health and safety. He wears a mask every time he enters the house and keeps it on for the entire visit. I recommend Tyler in the strongest possible terms. Did I mention that his rates are very reasonable? His rates are very reasonable.

I cannot say enough good things about Tyler Albrecht, at Sublime Aquarian Care. Tyler has been…read moretaking care of my pond for 3-4 years, coming every 3 months or so to work his magic--cleaning it, checking the motor and the UV light, diagnosing problems, recommending what equipment I need to maintain it (always sending me the appropriate links), and generally looking after the pond as though it were his first cousin. Tyler is so reliable--he was always punctual and never missed a scheduled visit. He quickly diagnosed and fixed 2 (maybe 3?) pond emergencies (heavy-duty overflows due to rain or other factors), coming over within a few hours of my frantic messages that the pond was overflowing into my yard, the neighbors yard and the sidewalk. He is talented, responsible, intelligent (every diagnosis he made when things weren't working perfectly was correct), friendly, reliable, and affordable. I do recommend him for your aquarium or water feature without reservation.

I love this place. Worth the 2 hour drive just for the staff and the prices. Headed back again soon!read more

I have mixed feelings about Aqua Life Aquarium. The store itself was clean and well organized, and…read morethe staff I encountered seemed friendly. I also did not notice any dead fish, and the water in the tanks appeared clean. What concerned me was the setup of many of the tanks. When I walked in, particularly along the right side and walls, I noticed several tanks containing fairly large or numerous fish with what appeared to be little more than water and bare glass -- no substrate, plants, or places to hide that I could see. Several of the fish were bunched together in the corners. There were tanks toward the center with plants and more enrichment, so the difference was especially noticeable. I understand there may be reasons aquarium stores keep certain sales or holding tanks very simple, and I don't claim to know their individual care protocols. It was just surprising to see so many fish in such bare environments at a specialty aquarium store. I'm accustomed to seeing specialty stores provide more habitat and enrichment than the average chain pet store, not less. Overall, I wouldn't call this a terrible experience. The store was clean, organized, and the employees seemed pleasant. I simply left with some concerns about the fish environments I observed and would have felt much better seeing more hiding places or enrichment in the tanks.

I've been taking my dogs here for well over 20 years and they have always done a great job with…read moregrooming, offerind deals on high quality dog food at reduced prices and have a good selection of leashes, harnesses, flea control, etc. They are evidently closing soon and they will be dearly missed. Fine people who own this store.

I've been coming here for maybe over a decade. I love Rhonda she's the sweetest. They've always…read moredone an amazing job with not only my dogs but my family dogs. Their work has always been consistent and they always work with my schedule. My dogs always smell so good when I pick them up. I will continue to be a repeat customer!