My mom and I could not work in the yard because it was a rainy weekend. I had driven up from San…read moreFrancisco to help her with her immense yardwork. So we drove from the elk Grove area all the way out to Rockland to visit the store for the first time and we were not disappointed. Incredibly clean and well laid out store. The tanks are well-maintained and not overcrowded. Lots of ample parking and two of the nice gentlemen were working the day that we visited. My mom and I each purchased some fish and I purchased some decor. We were already super thrilled with this store when the unthinkable happened my mom I noticed looked like she was crying and when I ask her what was wrong I heard her blood sugar monitor go off. It was below 50 the picture you see was taken after the doughnut one of the gentleman at this location saw my mom was in peril and quickly acted and had the other gentleman working in the store bring up his snack bag of powdered sugar donuts, which saved the day I was able to get my mom back on track and some real food in her afterwards, but these guys definitely go above and beyond firstly with an amazing store and secondly with generosity thank you folks so much. We will definitely be going back to the store, even though it's well out of our way it's nice to support businesses who support their community and strangers, especially in a time of need.

We have a pond and wanted to add a few fish -- we had been here in the past and the staff are super…read morehelpful... we went and visited numerous other places that have fish and made our way back here! we wont go anywhere else...we left with a beutiful shubunkin, 4 koi, and a highfin.... will be back soon for some red shiners... yay love the pond life!!

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.

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

I can't say enough good things about Marisol at the Aquarium & Reptile Depot. She was incredibly…read moreloving, caring, and understanding during a really emotional situation for me. My roommate left his Cory fish behind, and he seemed so lonely. I just wanted to make sure he found a good home with friends. I was honestly a crying mess, but Marisol was so comforting and reassuring. She took the time to explain everything and made me feel confident that my Cory fish would be happy here with other fish and he truly was. Seeing him settle in and look so happy meant everything to me. I also really appreciate that they allow you to surrender fish here. If you're ever in a situation where you can't afford to care for a fish anymore, or for any reason you're unable to keep him, you can bring him here knowing he'll be cared for properly and placed with other fish. Marisol's compassion and genuine love for animals (and people) truly stood out. You can tell she has such a big heart and really cares about what she does. I'm so grateful for her kindness during a tough moment. Also the facility was so clean! All the fish looked so happy! Such a great environment!! Thank you all!!!

we started our saltwater tank 6 years ago, purchasing EVERYHTNG from setup to livestock FROM…read morehere.. we usually had bad service-- just very short and, rude-- the staff we dealt with were not educated about compatibility between fish/corals, were told 2 fish were compatible even though what i had researched, said they were great. hesitantly, we got the 2 fish and had to return one immediately for trying it ambushed other one and they refused to reimbursed up or make it right. they want mine more than caring about the animals just so disappointed after dedicating ourselves to them

Came to get help with building a new tank. The staff were so helpful and gave us homework before…read moretrying to sell us anything. You can tell they actually care about fish/aquatics and want people to be successful with them. They have freshwater as well as oceanic setups and example tanks. We will definitely be back for all of our needs.

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.

Called and spoke with Justin and he said he wasn't talking on new clients because he is so busy…read morewhich I totally understand. Knowing he wasn't going to service my tanks and make any money he still spent time on the phone with me to help me with all my questions. Pretty good dude and quite knowledgeable, there's not a lot of people out there who will help you knowing they aren't getting paid. 5 stars.

Absolutely the best aquarium maintenance in town!!!! Always on time, professional and has the best…read moreaccess to livestock and dry goods!

The staff is very knowledgeable and a great selection of fish. I definitely appreciate how clean…read morethey keep their tanks. They're always willing to help out a little bit if you have any questions.

Ryan is amazing!!! I recently set up my first tank after MONTHS of research...as most of us know…read morethere is so much conflicting information out there. After deciding I wanted to cycle my tank slowly and naturally I was then convinced to use chemicals to cycle and to add fish right away. After many tragedies I contacted Ryan to have glass top made for my frameless tank (thinking the cat may be responsible) he came over to take measurements and ended helping me in so many other ways. He was friendly, encouraging and assertive about what was the best way to move forward. I now feel 100x better and confident I have a plan moving forward of how to get my tank on track so I can have a beautiful happy eco system. Plus I'm getting a beautiful glass top to go with my beautiful tank. His prices are more then fair and his expertise is above and beyond!

Eric, the owner of Sustainable Reef Solutions, was fantastic! He was very responsive and did a lot…read moreof fact-finding prior to his arrival so he was able to get right to work when he got here. He was able to find identify the problem with my koi pond and got it back and flowing in no time. I'm so impressed that I will be retaining him for regular maintenance. I highly recommend his services!!

Wow! Can't say enough good things about SRS! Incredible prices, corals are all super healthy and…read morevibrant, great value and frag size, very prompt and professional delivery. I will definitely be back for some additional pieces. Will keep my eye on the website for new corals! Very happy to support local businesses like this!

I've driven past this place a thousand times thinking nothing of it. I definitely judged a book by…read moreits cover with location. Recently got some pea puffers and was in need of snails to feed them. I walked in and was immediately taken back by all of the tanks in the store. Tons of really well taken care of BEAUTIFUL bettas. And lots of happy fish. I spoke with the worker asking if he can source a specific fish for me and he gave me some really great info and I'll be reaching back out to them soon about it. Before leaving, he handed me the bag of snails and said he didn't have much left and that I could take the for free. Such a super kind gesture. Have a feeling I'll be a regular here. Definitely worth checking out to anyone looking for a local spot.

I've gone to this shop twice and they are so helpful and accommodating! First time I bought a pleco…read morethat has grown quite a bit and is really happy. Lol. Definitely a pet parent right? A couple weeks ago I went back to purchase a betta but after learning my aquarium had only been cycling for 4 days he sent me home with goldfish to assist with the needed beneficial bacteria. No charge!!! Wow. Who does that? Well they have a customer for life now...and I plan to pay it forward by returning these fish so someone else can also benefit. Its a small place in a strip mall but they have fresh and saltwater fish. They don't have a large selection of aquarium decor but the fish are healthy and the service is professional and much appreciated. Masks are required. Gotta respect that.

parking: lot line: good…read moreservice: attentive Great selection of fish and supplies! Were willing to help make an order for something they did not currently have in stock.

This place is amazing- Everyone is so kind, insightful and helpful. They feature a great selection…read moreof fish and supplies at a reasonable price.

We bought our first anemone from their booth at Reefpalooza last year. They were informative and…read morewelcoming with all our beginner questions about corals since we previously only kept saltwater fish with live rock. Now we're building our coral collection and hope to see Islander Corals at other events in the future.

Been in the hobby for over 20 years and took a chance transitioning to reef. Thanks to Ralph and…read morehis expertise I am loving my rank and this hobby again. Ralph really takes the time to make sure you are having success with your tank and actually enjoying the process. Love the attention to detail with how his store is set up and Ralph and staff always find what I am looking for.