What a great aquarium shop!!! This place is just awesome…read more I am a saltwater reef aquarium enthusiast, but this store made me want a freshwater, planted tank, again in a bad way. I have been contemplating setting up a tank in my office at work. I wanted a clownfish and anemone tank, but planted freshwater is much easier to manage when traveling for work and not being around to take care of it. Small saltwater tanks (under 150 gallons) are not ideal really. The evaporation wreaks havoc on the salinity and trace elements. One gallon of evaporation on a small salty tank will alter salinity big time. Salinity is measured in "Specific Gravity". Specific gravity is the ratio of a substance's density to the density of a reference substance, usually water, and is a unitless quantity used to compare the density of substances. A specific gravity of 1 means the substance has the same density as water, while values greater than 1 indicate it's denser and will sink in water, and values less than 1 mean it's less dense and will float. So what that means really is, as the water evaporates, the salt stays behind and raises the "density" of the water thus putting more pressure on the inhabitants within. Sorry.... Went on a tear there.... now you know though.... You are welcome. The owner of the place is super cool, very helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Win. Win. Win. He only does fresh water and is an authorized Fluval dealer with all of their lines of aquatic goods, as well as small nano type tanks all the way up to the all in one 80 gallon tank. Nice stuff! Built in Fluval filtration makes it easy to maintain. If you are curious about freshwater aquariums, I believe this is the best place to go. I do dare say that this is by far and away the best fish store in the Shelby County area. It's clean, well kept, organized, and the tanks and fish look fantastic. '25 - 97/111

Saw an article in the DM and had to check it out asap. Called the number I found and after a brief…read morepause, Warren, the guy who runs the joint answered. They're open 12pm-6pm Mon-Sat. After getting side tracked, I pulled in hot at less than 10 'til 6. The store front was unassuming. It was a bit challenging to find, and despite showing up last minute, the guys in the store were cool with me poking around. Inside I found a really, really well done shop. It's simple, but top notch. Clean, organized, well maintained. This has all the indicia of a well-run, well-managed, professional enterprise (unlike some other fly-by-night aquatic warehouse stores that may or may not be in business in Memphis in some seedy part of town at the moment). The tanks inside almost seem to be too well-maintained: it's like they first take care of the fish and then if somebody wants to buy them, that's cool too. This is in contrast to big box and other (limited) LFSs in the area that just want to turn over product, ich and all. That said above, it is a bit on the small side (though, honestly, probably the same size gallon for gallon as the freshwater portion of Memfish). But, the selection is remarkably good for the space they have. Some niche stuff: the best discus I've seen in town, ever; double red Agassizi apisto pairs, figure 8 puffers, black GBRs, huge Kribs in a display, and what an actual nano setup should look like. More interestingly, they have displays that give you in depth info on the fish in the tank. Why's no one think of that before? All the fish looked healthy, well acclimated, and well cared for (i.e., no dead's floating about). Aside from the fish, their hard goods look to be too-notch. I'm a fish nerd, and I buy Fluval for infrastructure and Seachem for water treatment and condition religiously. That's what they sell, so I take it as Warren is a learned hobbyist who knows what he's doing. A friendly conversation confirmed my suspicion. The guy knows what he's doing. It's the right mix of a hobbyist running a massive fish room and selling out of it. This is exactly what I've been looking for since Something Fishy and whatever Kermit's Reef became known as (the one off Macon and Dexter, 10 years ago, at least) went away. I'll update as things progress, but I'm looking forward to buying frequently from FFA. I waffled on 5-stars. But to my knowledge, there isn't another reputable, consistent LFS in Memphis. So 5 stars it is.

The only place to buy saltwater aquarium livestock in the entire AR, MS, TN, tristate area. Trust…read moreme! I'm a fucking expert! No doubt there is more experience in this hobby, than with Richard, than anywhere else. I've been buying corals from him for 20 years. Way back when he sold out of his friend's garage, LOL. He was the owner of MemFish back in the day when it was good. Jerk off bought it from him and ran it into the ground. I actually worked the weekends at his place for a couple years. Practicing my craft, you see. I even had my own show tank at the store. It was badass. Anyway. He's still building his new business and needs all the support you can give. I've been feeding him corals out of my tank for a min now, picking up new ones to grow, and restocking my fish now again as well. I got some bad ass fish there recently. Gem Tang is my highlight. $1500 online and it was only $550 here!!! Holy shit, what a deal!!! Magnificent Foxface was only $200! What!?!? I can't wait to see what else I can find here! If you need advice and want to keep salty things at home. He's the man. Period.

Love this store and staff. Richard is a quality guy. He is a pillar in the aquarium hobby around…read moreMemphis. His prices are very reasonable. He always has plenty of stock.

So, I waited to write my updated review after having a membership for 6 or more months and I must…read moresay we are enjoying it. This has quickly become part of our weekly routine. I love that they have a toddler play area for the children 4 and under. They also have various events including Saturday activities, storytime hours, an arts and crafts station, and so much more! I would also like to point out that they have healthy snack options.

I've visited here 3x, most recently accompanying my grandchild on a field trip. A lot of thought…read morehas gone into designing and creating exhibits the offer the perfect balance of learning and fun. The staff is pleasant and caring. Little things matter, like the free parking and beautifully cleaned restrooms (at least they have been at arrival during the morning). Thank you, CMM, for good family memories.

My friend visited me in Memphis, so I took her to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid…read more The interior has a really cool wilderness theme and feels way more grand and unique than a typical Bass Pro store. We also went up to the observation deck at the top, which was such a fun experience. The view over the city and the Mississippi River was amazing. The only thing I wish is that we had gone at sunset. It would've been even more beautiful. A Must-Visit for friend visiting!

The Pyramid is the only time where I will want to go into a Bass Pro Shop while on a trip. It's so…read moreworth it. Even though it is a typical Bass Pro Shop, they have so much more to offer. They have a sky deck that has an amazing view of Memphis. It only cost 8 dollars for the ride up. Besides the pyramid being a store, it's also a hotel, restaurant, aquarium and more. We loved our time at the pyramid. It is a must while visiting Memphis.

Been going to the zoo since I was a kid. This place is amazing and we have some good animals. Went…read morerecently with some friends & their kids. Parking was $10 and since it was a Saturday afternoon, the lot was packed but we could still find a spot. I got a kick out of people parking on the grass. Walking up the front, you see statues of animals that you can take pics from. Bought tickets online so all we had to do is scan our QR code and we were good to go and explore. There is so much to see at this Zoo. You can see Cheetahs, lions, axolotls, lemurs and my favorite - Penguins. They also have a zip line. My bf tried it and he loves the view. Also be the lookout for their events & themed nights like Zoo Boo & Lantern Festival. Even a drinking event called roar & pour. And fellow Tennesseans - don't forget about Tennessee Tuesday where you can go for free!

This was my second visit to this zoo and I don't understand how this has been voted one of the best…read morezoos in the nation. A very large amount of the exhibits were empty and animals were missing. There was trash in numerous locations throughout. The seal show left much to be desired and so on. Overall, I'm pretty disappointed and so were the kids. When we came here in 2022, we saw many animals in terrible health conditions like the bears, wolves and the poor panda. Thankfully this time around, the wolves at least looked better and I'm glad the panda is back home overseas and thriving now.

Nice local aquarium store with a knowledgeable owner and staff…read more I have been here a few times now. I am pretty invisible when I go and do not get a lot of attention. Sometimes that's good, sometimes not... I mostly come here when I struggle to find a specific fish or invertebrate. A lot of times this dude will have it when others don't. They carry salt and fresh water critters, supplies, and they sell premade water as well for the salty tank folks. I do not recall seeing tanks for sale though. Their stock of dry goods is a bit spotty and seems to have no real rhyme or reason to what is stocked. With that said, once again I am able to find things here when I can't elsewhere. I got a few corals here for a great deal that were happy, healthy, and spread fast. I appreciate the diversity in the area aquarium stores these days. We have at least four independently owned fish stores to choose from over the Petco's and Petsmart's of the world. I've seen horrible things in those places. Spend your pet money locally!!! Where it means something to someone you can see. '25 - 27/111

Always goods well excellent customer service ! Healthy corals ! Live stock and extremely…read moreknowledgeable!

Late review from December 2018:…read more The quick pit stop in Brownsville, TN to tour the Tina Turner & Delta Heritage Museums on our way to Nashville did not disappoint! Everyone in my multigenerational family found something of interest. My grandmother beelined straight to the agricultural exhibits. I read all the placards to absorb the rich Mid-South history. My aunt recalled her glory days as a Tina Turner fan as she admired the dresses and jewelry in the exhibits.

What an amazing little hidden gem and FREE (although donations appreciated). Saw the sign while…read moredriving on the 40 and as a Tina Turner fan I had to stop. Cute little museum that ia for sure worth a stop. Staff were so friendly and I thought it was so cute that they had a little kindness basket to take some kindness on your travels.