The customer service is amazing. Everyone is super helpful and they are knowledgeable about the…read moredifferent types of fish they sell and the environments they should be in. The prices of the fish vary but super affordable. Fresh water and Salt water fish/eels/starfish. Colorful. Cozy store.

Best LFS (local fish store) in the area!…read more Albeit small this store packs a big punch into its cramped quarters. They have everything to outfit a basic beginner tank to high end CO2 Aquascape, freshwater tanks and high end coral or fish only saltwater set ups! If you've got a desire for monster South American cichlids, they got you covered there as well. Not into aggressive fish?... then they have high-quality betta fish and guppies in the back. C-Macs employees are very knowledgeable about every aspect of the hobby, and are willing to answer even the simplest questions and provide the best solution for your situation. They don't push sales, but try to fit the needs of every customer. I've been in there when it's super packed and there's barely any room to move and the employees are still positive and happy to share their knowledge and help with everyone. I even asked if they were going to move to a larger location and the owner mentioned, he's been looking, but hasn't found the right one yet. If you're old enough to remember the old Fintastic fish store that was the gold standard in Charlotte. This is basically the new version and to be honest it's even better!

Please do not buy from here. The fish are not kept well,…read moreBeta fish are in a small tank with one single plant (one of the beta fish was going crazy back and forth looking at its own reflection) They have stingrays who's tanks are way to small Axolotls same thing small tanks with nothing it's just the tank no sand no plants nothing and that goes for most of the fish they are simply swimming back and forth.

I buy all my fish there. The fish are healthy, and the knowledge of the people that work there are…read moreexcellent plants are healthy as well

Went thrice and have purchased fish, plants, and decor from them. All were premium quality and all…read moreis well with the purchases. Great customer service, and they truly cared about what they were doing. 5/5 would recommend.

Always a great experience here. Great selection of fish (salt and freshwater) with a much better…read moreselection of freshwater compared to other stores in the area and same for inverts. Always manage to stop by when I'm in the area and never disappoints.

Good fish store in Gastonia. It's not as it was a few years ago since the original owner passed…read moreaway but still a solid choice for your aquarium needs over any box store. This has been an established part of the area for decades and has been a great resource for the fish keeping community.

I bought several fish and snails from them. They're awesome . They're the only place I shop for my…read moreaquarium needs.

Looking for snakes ? Try this place !…read more The shop attendants were all extremely helpful and spent several hours letting us hold different snakes until we found the right one, taking the time to explain the differences and care routines. There's also a great variety of stuff eccentricities to look at.

I want to start by saying the owner/ employees are all super nice and willing to find you what you…read moreare looking for /need. We went in on a Sunday and I have to say I'm used to animals and pet stores having worked at Petsmart for a year. If you have asthma please be careful because the smell is a bit strong/guffy. I liked the variety of items from live plants, tanks, bio actives, feeders, supplies, etc. so that was awesome. I was less impressed with the chaotic nature of the shop. Lots of animals everywhere, not sure which were store sold versus part of the rescue and rehab portion of the store. (Love that they do rescue) Not sure if they just don't have a back room to keep supplies but a lot of store use items were on the sales floor so it just seemed a bit chaotic and disorganized unfortunately especially with a lot of empty used tanks randomly stacked in some areas. The other really big down side for me was their prices. A rescue crested gecko was about $190 I believe and there were others cresties that lechies, or larger lizards but they seemed high. The other high price was dubia roaches, which were .50c each at $10 only getting me a 20 count for mediums (1inch ish). I support small stores like this but was bit of a disappointment.

We are first-time customers of Queen City Corals and decided to purchase two Black Light Anemones…read moreon 02/03/2025. My order was shipped on 02/04/2025 (Order #89196) and delivered on 02/05/2025 at 10:20 AM. Given the many five-star reviews, I had high expectations. Their website claims a 99% Live Arrival Guarantee, that staff are trained to the highest standard of corals, and that each coral is securely triple-bagged and encapsulated in specific specimen containers to ensure live arrival. Unfortunately, these so-called commitments proved to be untrue. Upon opening my package, I was immediately hit with a foul odor coming from each bag. The anemones displayed clear signs of distress, including open mouths, faded coloration, shrunken and deflated tentacles, a lack of response to stimuli, and visible tears on their bodies. The only positive aspect of my order was the mystery frags--a Birdsnest and a Neon Green Acropora--but even those were underwhelming. I immediately contacted Queen City Corals' support team, but their response time was slow. When I called and spoke with the manager, I was assured that the anemones "just look pissed" but would recover after acclimation. Despite following the acclimation process exactly as instructed, the anemones began to deteriorate and melt in my tank. I attached images as evidence. To prevent further damage to my reef tank's water quality, I removed the anemones and reached out to Queen City Corals again, seeking guidance on how they would rectify the situation. After receiving no response, I followed up the next day. When I called, a representative assured me that the manager would return my call. Hours passed with no response. Frustrated by the lack of communication, I called again and was once more told the manager would "look into it." After much back and forth, they finally issued a refund for the Black Light Anemones but refused to refund the shipping cost--even though the corals were dead on arrival. While I understand that shipping costs are a shared loss, this situation clearly warranted a full refund for the entire order. Although a partial refund is better than nothing, the entire experience highlighted Queen City Corals' lack of communication, poor product quality, and false advertising. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere, such as Aqua SD or World Wide Corals, for better quality and service.

I had a great first experience at Queen City corals. The customer service was great and answered…read moreall of my questions. I bought a hammer coral in at the store a few days ago and it is doing great in my tank!

Had my purchase waiting at the counter so I could do more shopping. Came back and one of the men…read moreworking there laughed about him selling it to someone else. I will never go there again! From now on I'll give my business to Wilson's nursery. Hope they laugh about losing my business.

Staff are all friendly and helpful. As a beginning gardener, it is crucial to have a place where…read moreyou can get expert advice, a large variety of plants at great prices, and a smile.

Selection here is amazing! I was a bit overwhelmed on a very busy spring Saturday with all the…read morecustomers, the selection, and the logistics. Staff was very helpful in locating a wagon when I picked up too many plants to carry and answered questions about where to check out and identified plants for us throughout our visit. We spent about an hour browsing the various greenhouses aisle by aisle, and quickly realized they have many different sizes and price points for just about everything. I loved the indoor space too and got lots of ideas for yard decor as well as some new indoor plants. My favorite find is pictured here, some variety of hydrangea I think they said. It's a striking combination of fuchsia pink blooms with dark foliage and looks nothing like what I would expect from a hydrangea. We talked about care tips and how to plant it. I hope it stays this color! I doubt my husband will allow me to go back every week, as this would quickly get expensive. I did not stop picking up plants until the wagon was overloaded and I had gone back to a full armload. We'll return several times throughout the growing season though, as I am not seeing so many different varieties in any of the other plant shops or stores in the area.

Four years ago I went here and purchased multiple plants & pots along with potting soil &…read morefertilizer. Sadly only two of my plants have managed to survive the below freezing temps in the winter, both were Dianthus. Today, I made a return visit & bought 3 more plants, all different colors. I'm feeling confident that with some TLC, they will be ready for winter.