Aquarium City is one of those places that reminds you why local fish stores matter…read more Every employee I've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about fishkeeping. I've asked plenty of questions over time and have always received thoughtful, accurate advice. In fact, some of the best advice I've gotten there has been when they talked me OUT of buying something that wasn't right for my tank. Their fish are healthy, their tanks are clean, and the overall level of care is obvious the moment you walk through the door. As someone who pays close attention to fish health and aquarium maintenance, that's something I notice immediately. I drive past other stores to shop here because I trust the staff, trust the quality of their livestock, and know they care about the animals they're selling. That's earned my business for the long term.

I came by to see what they had. Just walked around and checked out some lobsters and red claw…read morecrabs. Very nice and the staff was cool as always. Ended up picking up some mystery snails. I was in and out pretty fast. Love how they have deals when you buy multiples. Thank you!

Pros: -friendly staff…read more-large selection (most of the time) of fish, plants, hardscapes, equipment, supplies, etc. -healthy animals. No plants or shrimp purchased have died or have any issues Cons: -street parking only(?), read parking signs carefully, streets are narrow -kinda dirty and dark around the hardscape selection and fish tanks -no resident fish store cat

Chris was excellent helping us get set up with our first tank for my daughter and all the…read moremaintenance instructions. He's great with kids and so knowledgeable. You can tell he really loves his job. Highly recommend.

They have the best vitals that never actually lived under the sea. Because these corals are amaze…read moreballs and are super duper color popping plus they are sure healthy so they take into your tank nice and easy. Anyways this place is super hole in the wall but when you walk in it's like a secret fortress's of florescent treasure

I found these guys on Yelp and I'm really happy I did! Elliot was super cool, welcoming and…read morehelpful. JC helped me out with a rock arrangement. The assortment of corals that is there is one of the best I've seen in a while. Super helpful, super great guys. My new go-to reef store!

We had such a great experience with Vivid Aquariums! Their customer service is truly exceptional,…read moreand you can tell they genuinely care about their customers and making sure you have the best experience possible. A special shoutout to Dave, who has been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and genuine. He takes the time to answer questions, give honest advice, and never makes you feel rushed. It's refreshing to deal with someone who truly cares about helping you and your aquarium succeed. Highly recommend Vivid Aquariums -- amazing customer service and an overall 5-star experience!

Hey dave. I never called your store. Our communication was only in instagram. I would never yell at…read moresomebody.

I can't recommend Greg enough. He's knowledgeable, compassionate, honest, and fair. Don't make the…read moremistake of calling anyone else. Greg is THE guy to call for all your fish, reptile, and bird needs.

First things first, I must recognize Greg knowledge and I am thoroughly impressed with their…read moreservice. The technicians are knowledgeable, punctual, and always take great care of my tank. They handle everything from water testing and cleaning to plant maintenance and fish care. My tank has never looked better, and I feel confident knowing it's in expert hands. If you're in need of regular maintenance or just want to ensure your tank stays healthy, I highly recommend Greg

I am highly disappointed with our experience here and will not be returning…read more My 9-year-old daughter was originally so excited to visit this shop with her dad to buy her very first guppies. Unfortunately, they died within 24 hours, leaving her heartbroken. Since we live in the High Desert, we aren't local, but we decided to stop by again when we were back in the area. We spoke directly with Miguel and explained what happened. He assured my husband and me that if we took pictures of any future losses and kept our receipt, we could call him within 3 days and he "would work something out" with us. Based on that assurance, we bought 20 more fish. Sadly, the majority of them have already died. I followed instructions perfectly: I took photos of the dead fish and kept my receipt. However, when I called the shop, Miguel completely changed his terms, stating I now needed to bring the physical dead fish into the store and provide a water sample. I tested my water quality myself, and it is perfectly within range. In fact, I already have an existing tank of guppies that are actively thriving and reproducing--we only bought these new fish to add some color. Furthermore, the fish we purchased from Rainbow brought Ich into our established tank. Despite immediately treating the tank, the infection still killed the new fish and compromised my healthy ones. It is incredibly frustrating to be given a verbal guarantee only to have the store move the goalposts when a problem arises. Terrible customer service and unhealthy livestock. Save your time and money and go elsewhere.

I have had good experiences here, we have bought fresh water fish as it's mostly a fish store they…read moredo have salt and fresh water critters. Such as shrimp, snails, sea stars and a variety of fish. The employees were kind and attentive but not in your face. I have been coming here since I was a little girl I'm not sure if it's changed ownership since but the big tank is always so mesmerizing. They do also have tons of accessories, food, & little necessities for tanks.

If you've been thinking about stopping by The Aquarium Connection, this is your sign to go! They…read morehave an incredible variety of fish, coral, aquarium plants, decor, and supplies for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. No matter what you're looking for, chances are they'll have it. The staff is very knowledgeable about everything aquarium related and is always happy to answer questions or help you find what you need. The owner (Andrew) is truly a gem, and you can tell that he and his family put a lot of care into running the store. It's also a very family friendly place, and I'd definitely recommend bringing your kids to check it out. They have an amazing service team, and it really shows that everyone knows what they're doing. Every time my family and I visit, we're greeted with kindness, and they're always willing to help, offer advice, and show us around. You can really tell they care about their customers and have a genuine passion for the aquarium hobby. I always enjoy coming here and would highly recommend it to anyone, whether you're just getting started or you've been in the hobby for years.

Aquarium connection has great parking, good neighbors, and offers a variety of aquatic friends,…read moresuch as fish, plants, eels, freshwater, salt water, and any accessories needed for your tank. The lady at the from register greeted us upon entering and we were checked in on a few times while browsing. We have been on a hunt for our girl bettas they had a good selection. Will always come back!

This is the best fish store I've ever been to it's so CLEAN compared to all the others I've been…read moreto. There very knowledgeable and reliable and honest

Well as the rating reflects, it could have been better. I guess I should have called first to make…read moresure they were open but I went by what is listed as their hours. I drove over to the shop to check it out. It was 2:00 pm and the shop seem to be all buttoned up with no signs of anyone manning the shop. I guess my suggestion would be to call in advance to make sure someone is there. Will have to give it another go on a later day after I call first.

Great place to buy exotic fish (salt water and fresh water). I highly recommend this place.read more

Great place to purchase some fish…read more They have multiple options and carry multiple fish tanks, accessories for the fish, and fish food. The layout resembles a small little aquarium that you can take your children to just to have a small peek at it. The aquarium is not very large, but it is sufficiently spacious. I went with a friend who loves fish and takes care of them, so it was like watching a child run around the Long Beach aquarium. Pretty great place; I'm not much of a fish person, but if I ever become one, I know where my stop for all my fish needs would be.

The best! I've been using aquarium city, all they do is charge with zero results! So happy I…read morefound Ernie! He fixed the problem right away and trouble shoti it accurately!! Will only use Ernie from now on!

Thank you guys for a really amazing Pond, we love it! 4 days of work by three professionals got the…read morejob done.