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 cannot say enough amazing things about Aquarium City. From the moment you walk in, you can tell…read morethis place is run by people who truly care, not just about their business, but about their customers and the animals themselves. The selection is incredible. Everything is clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully set up. You don't get that overwhelming, chaotic feeling that a lot of aquarium stores have. This place feels organized, calm, and honestly just really beautiful to walk through. What really sets them apart though is the customer service. They take their time with you, answer every question no matter how small, and you can tell they actually know what they're talking about. There is no pressure and no upselling, just genuinely helpful guidance, which is so rare these days. I also really appreciate how much they care about making sure you're set up for success, not just making a sale. They give honest advice and want your tank to thrive long after you leave the store. Whether you're brand new to aquariums or have been doing this for years, this is hands down the place to go. You can feel the passion the second you walk in. I will definitely be coming back again and again. Highly, highly recommend.

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!

Great selection of amazing corals, prices are reasonable and staff is very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly.

Really beautiful tanks and a lot of variety. Staff knew a ton and were really helpful giving me…read moreadvice.

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 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.

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 usually come to this store and normally have a good experience, but this time the service was…read morevery disappointing. I saw a fish displayed in the showcase marked for $24.99, so I asked if I could purchase it. I waited a long time just to get assistance, and after waiting around 25 minutes for the manager, I was told they couldn't sell it to me because "someone had dropped it off." Honestly, it felt more like an excuse than a real explanation. If an item is displayed with a price, customers should either be able to buy it or at least be informed properly from the beginning instead of being left waiting. Very poor customer service and a frustrating experience.

Can't say enough good things about Aquarium Connection. We…read moreneeded to surrender our 18 inch, almost 6 year old pleco, Fred, who was far too big for our 50 gallon tank at home. He deserved to live out the rest of his long life in a place where he can stretch his fins, and Aquarium Connection is exactly that place. The tanks are immaculately clean, the owner and staff are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and you can just tell that they genuinely care about their fishy friends. They accepted our pleco with open arms, gave us tips about how to catch and transport him, and overall made us feel so much better about surrendering Fred because we know for certain he's somewhere where he will be well loved and very well taken care of.

Have been going to this place for over 25 years. Even when they were at the old location down the…read morestreet. This the place to go for your aquatic needs. Started with a 40 gallon tank now moved my way up to a 180 gallon. Have bought filters, fish, live plants, and several other things. They always have a good selection. Thank you for staying in business for so many years.

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.

Really cool fish store. Lots of different options of fish,…read morefresh and salt water. Different corals and plants, feeder fish, etc. They also have beta fish, that are actually cared for :) You can get the whole set up , tank supplies and fish here. Big store, easy parking, and the staff is all super nice.

I swear the workers here must be part-human, part-fish ... they are that good! If you're ready to…read morestart or improve a new hobby, or don't feel like driving to the Long Beach Aquarium, this is your place. Even for a goldfish dilettante like me, be prepared to be blown away. You will not leave empty-handed! The first thing you'll notice is how clean everything is, from the supplies to the shelves to the water in every single tank. Wow! That's like telling a fish to "clean your room" and they do it. An incredible selection of fresh and saltwater fish here, some of them looking like they are from another world (and are priced accordingly). When I asked a staffer, how do I tell the gender of these guppies, they scooped two up in a net to show me. I'm thinking of raising a family. A zillion beautiful tanks, pumps, supplies, food and everything else you might need in a relaxed and friendly setting. My new fish, Alpha Betta, likes his new digs but tells me that he misses home.

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.