I've kept tropical fish for decades. It's a fun and peaceful hobby that I've enjoyed since I was a…read morechild. In all these years, I've never seen a shop like C-Macs. It's a local family owned place that is really into the hobby, not just profit margins. I had a Rafael Catfish that died after 31 years. Regular big retailers would have laughed, but Cindy actually cared ordered two new ones just for me, They're in my tank now, doing fine. In addition to maybe a hundred tanks of fish, they have every medicine, filter, and gizmo you could imagine, on shelves on the walls from floor to ceiling. They're also very nice people. If I could give more stars, I would.

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.

I had a very disappointing experience with Aqua World…read more Before making the trip, I spoke with them over the phone and clearly explained the size of the fish I was bringing -- approximately one foot each. We agreed on a trade based on that information. I then drove about two hours to the shop. When I arrived, they placed the fish in their tank and then told me they were "too big" for their system. This was confusing because I had already been very clear about their size during our phone conversation. After driving such a long distance, it was frustrating to have them change their position. The fish were slightly stressed from transport, which is normal after a two-hour drive, but they were healthy. I was told they "weren't happy with the way they looked," and no trade was offered at all. Not even a partial trade. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and gas, especially after we had already discussed and agreed on the details beforehand. I just wish they had honored their word or at least tried to work something out. Very disappointing experience.

New store. The most amazing fish. Some that I had never seen. Great owner. Definitely worth a visit.read more

very kind empolies and the quality of the products was unbelivable, FORGET PETCO, This is the best…read morestore in town

We have bought a lot of fish here and have never had a problem till today... we bought a fish and…read moretwo days later it died we called the store and told them what happened and we were told to bring it back to exchange it as long as our water tested good. My wife loaded up the two kids sick by the way drove the hr to the store only for the grumpy old miserable pos behind the counter to talk to her like a dog! Refuse to help her and tell her he won't call the person that sold her the fish because it's his day off but that she could come back at 1 when he would be there??? I thought he was off. Then proceeded to say he can't check the water while testing the water and confirming the water was good. This place is a joke and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone now the service has dropped dramatically.

Bought an upside down jellyfish and a red tuxedo urchin. Along with purchase, brought home…read moresomething in their water and have lost $410.00 of stock in my aquarium. Had "specialist " working for last week and finally have the infestation removed. Their services were very costly but I had to try something to save what I had left. Be VERY cautious when buying anything alive here. I will say people were very helpful and prices competitive. Overall, many tanks needed lots of work-I should have known better. As most saltwater aquarium owners, you are constantly learning. I hope others will learn from my bad experience. UPDATE 8/16/19 Recent visits to Upscale have been 180% different from a year ago. Fish quality and selection has improved greatly. Coral selection and pricing is best in Lake Norman area and very competitive with anything within 50 miles. New employees have takes great care to provide cleaner tanks and Kate has been very helpful with purchasing consultation. I will be back and probably many times. Please give Upscale Aquatics a tru soon.

When I first went I thought it was an amazing store and was in aw. I spent over $200 the first time…read moreI went. I breed guppies and so I bought a bunch of guppies. One female was extremely sick, she had fun rot, developed a prolapse, and multiple other issues. Unfortunately the fish didn't recover. All the females passed away fast, within a few weeks for no obvious reason. I decided recently to try purchasing from them again and now I only have one female guppy fish living. The males I bought are doing pretty good. But I went from 14 guppies to 1 guppy in just a matter of 3 weeks. I also ordered snails which one looked NOTHING like the picture. It looks so different I can't even tell what kind of snail it is. Maybe when/if it gets bigger it will look like what I paid for.

These folk are proud to be the sellers of diseased fish! I purchased a tank from them with 10…read morefish.. within a month most of the fish were dead... told the owner .. he said they can't "control life". Overcharged for the cost of 1 hour tank cleaning at $180 and tank was dirty the next week. This is the place to go to throw money away and purchase dead fish!!

From the owner: Fintastic started in 1992 as the Carolina's first full service aquatic retail and aquarium…read moremaintenance dealer with the largest and highest quality freshwater and saltwater species serving the Charlotte metro area. In 2015, our sole focus turned to designing and installing aquariums on a national and local level and providing the Charlotte Metro area with aquarium and pond service. We specialize in installing and/or servicing aquariums up to 10,000 gallons and ponds of unlimited size. Museum quality turtle habitats are a secondary focus as well. Contact us to begin your dream aquarium, pond or turtle habitat journey.

I found Camp Bow Wow on Yelp. There were a few but non-recent 1 star ratings on overnights and I…read morewas dropping off both wolves for a bath. The place is very clean and I liked the furniture and comfort this provided as I waited for my turn. Coffee, clean restrooms for customers, and available Wifi were definitely major pluses compared to other overnight/grooming facilities I have used in the past. I took the tour and liked the size and cleanliness of the overnight kennels and the hours allowed for playtime with other dogs. Both dogs will be tested for compatibility, a rule they have before daycare or overnight stays are allowed. Prices are very reasonable, and I do appreciate the cameras available to watch your pets when they are at play. The baths were done well and both wolves were happy with the outcomes.

Horrible experience! The staff is mostly teenagers with little to no experience -- definitely not…read morethe "qualified team" they advertise. I was gone for 5 days and never once saw my dog on their cameras, which was really concerning. To top it off, the girl at the front desk was extremely rude and condescending. I'll never bring my dog back here and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Please do your research before booking!