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    Fish and plants doing well months later from Nolan's.

    As a new fish keeping hobbyist Nolan's has been there from the start. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I stop in often sometimes just to check out there amazing tanks up front. They always answer my questions with respect and never make me feel like I'm asking a stupid question. I will definitely keep coming back for the daily specials as I set up my 3rd tank with the help of Nolan and his team!

    Vincent P.

    I keep coming back to Nolan's for a variety of reasons, and I've never felt more compelled to review a place- I wish I could give 10 stars. I stop by a lot without purchasing anything, it's like a sort of third place for me.

    My new shrimp, happily settled in mist 12 hours and feeding off the plants.

    Fun local fish store!! I've been in the hobby for 25 years and popped in last night for the first time for a birthday purchase of neocardinis shrimp. The gentleman who helped me was very accommodating and even offered to tell me they were 15% off, which I would have never known! My overall impression of the store: A fun find! You will find a lot of species not available at a chain store. A very niche place and fun to look around! They have a giant conch-looking snail in one of their display tanks that the whole family loved! I did note some negative reviews as well and did note factors on my visit that could have lent to a negative review had I not been in the hobby for so long. 1) Algae? Yes. It happens and actually helps balance out the nutrients in the tank. Not a deal breaker for me. There are a ton of tanks in there, and despite algae present, the fish all looked happy and healthy. 2) Prices are a bit more than a box store, but this is more of a specialty store. You want that species that you can't get at the box store? Nolan's can get it. I asked about dwarf chain loaches and was assured they could put in an order if needed. Niche line of business means niche prices, which are generally worth it. 3) Pest snails. Not actual pest snails, but they have a lot of assassin snails, which also reproduce. Just know they are there. I personally do a good alum dip on any incoming plants and have never had a snail problem except once. I got ended up with some pest snails and just picked out the few that I saw. I did NOT get my pest snails from Nolan's, as the neocardinis are my first purchase there. I'm just making note of it for any newer hobbyists who are either terrified of all snails or who didn't notice them.

    Dead cardinal tetra from ICH

    Bought a few fish from Nolan. A week later my tank got ich. I had to turn the heat up to keep it from getting any worse but several of my fish's died. I expected this from tongs but not from Nolan's. The day I bought my cardinals they had a couple in the back that were still young. I never had ich in my tank before this so I narrowed it down to the new fish I got from them. Quarantine your fish when you buy em. A bit frustrated especially when I paid more to support my local fish store.

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    Matthew N.

    I found this place on yelp. Hah who knew eh. I came here to get plants, lots of them had a nice discount so i went to town. They have both pond and aquarium plants. Plants you dont usually find at petco or petsmart. Beautiful variety of fish, they were knowledgeable and attentive about their products. I was very happy snd excited. Felt like i was in a candy store. I really needed these plants cause yah my aquarium had none. Now it finally looks like a normal aquarium. I know it enhances the health of my fish by oxygen and great filtration , its about time. Thanks.

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    Stanley O.

    Came here today to buy a couple African Cichlids for my dad's fish tank. Friendly knowledgeable staff, great selection of fish. Very satisfied with the overall experience.

    Starter tank with a crown tail betta, golden white cloud minnows, a moss ball and Anubias nana with Tahitian moon sand.
    K K.

    My favorite fish store. Employees are always kind even though they can get quite busy. I try to get most of my supplies and especially animals and plants here cuz Nolan quarantines! Few stores do so I appreciate it. They carry a good supply of UNS tanks which are my favorite and Aquarium Co-op items.

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    Knowledgeable, educational and the perfect store to order fish from. All my healthiest fish have come from this store.

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    The aquascapes in the store are impressive the prices are reasonable and they also have driftwood and stone.

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    A must go to when in the area. Friendly and very helpful. Thank you to Nolan and staff.

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    Our go to place for all plants & fish! Everyone is always super helpful & they have great deals as well. Love Nolan's !

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    Ask the Community - Nolan's Aquarium

    Hi Nolan, do you have honey gourami?

    Yes

    Do you have Japanese trapdoor snails? we are looking for them around in OC but cannot find any place has them. Thanks in advance.

    Yes we do.

    Do you have male bettas?

    Hello. Yes we do.

    Thanks for answering my 2.5 gallon question. Do you guys have sparkle ricefish or pearl galaxy ricefish?

    Yes

    Do you guys have any fish that can live in a 2.5 gallon?

    Yes. Betta, Micro Tiger Rasbora, Least Kili, otocinclus, Rice Fish, and endlers.

    Hello! Do you guys carry pea puffers?

    Hello. Yes.

    Hello again, thank you for answering my previous question. I would just like to ask what would be the estimated cost of custom ordering a honey gourami? Thanks!

    Hello. $9.49 each… Read more

    Hi! I was wondering if you guys stock honey gouramis since they are my favorite fish? Thanks

    Hello. We do not but I can order them for you.

    Hello Nolan! 2 questions; Do you stock any African Malawi mbuna's?…

    Yes we have mbuna. No appointment needed

    Do you guys have schooling fish?

    Hello. Yes.

    Is the 2004 Yale St location the actual showroom? I just arrived and the gate was locked and no one was around.

    Yes. Ring the bell

    Hello do you have Peacock Eels?

    Hello. Not in stock but we can order them for you.

    Do have angelfish?

    Yes

    Rethinking Discus as I'm reading more. They are tricky. Also...Thanks for your reply on my previous question. Can you guys help with my snail problem. I was reading about copper treatment or Assassin snails?

    Hello. We do not have discus. We can help with snail problems. Call the store during business… Read more

    Do you sell Japanese rice fish?

    Hello. Yes we do. We have a new shipment arriving Thursday.

    Hi, do you do exchange for purchase? We were in around 4 today for some fishes to go into our guppy tank. The angel fish you suggest is eating the smaller guppies. Could we exchange it for other fishes?…

    Yes

    Would you be able to get golden white cloud minnows?

    Hello. Yes we can order those for you for arrival next week. Call us during working hours and we can help you with that.

    Do you know if/when you might get in more subwassertang?

    Hello. Arrives Tuesday at 10am.

    Do you want guys carry any Clownfish that are Pairs?

    Hello. Unfortunately we do not sell saltwater fish.

    I have a common pleco that I can't keep due to my aquarium size. Can you guys take it?

    Hello. Yes we can. Bring it in anytime.

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    I am a beginner in the hobby and was looking for a good fish store to get my plants, hardscape, and fish.

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