Aquariums and Reef Center

Robert Y

2024-03

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Raadny K

2024-04

The staff is very knowledgeable & friendly. Every time we go there we’re always acknowledged & greeted with a smile. Their stock of fish is also amazing as well as budget friendly.

Brian Sullivan

2021-05

Excellent all around place. Customer for years and always helpful. Including home help with my 120 gallon tank while recovering from massive surgery over 5+ years ago. In other words great customer service.I must say to this day from over 6 years of experience this family owned business is A++. They spent a month recently on hand and explaining to my 10yr old son the proper steps of his new 60 gallon fresh water tank. My son looks forward as to when we are making our weekly trip. It shows the respect they have for customers of all age and choices of style. Again thanks for making my son's days brighter every time.

Noah Warrick

2024-02

Great store and friendly, laid back staff who have always been very helpful and willing to chat and answer questions. I ordered a 75 gallon set up through them and they took care of everything. I look forward to stopping in each time, and would like to say thanks to everyone who works there.

Kathryn Wheeler

2020-05

Update: The new location is open and looking great! There is a lot more room, a few new species of fish, and many more tanks to explore.Excellent service, pricing, and selection. The employees are super helpful, but not pushy or intrusive while you look. I have purchased most of my fish here as well as some decorations, live plants, and supplies - I have never been disappointed!

Abbygale Dillon (Abby)

2024-01

The guys here were very nice and helpful. They had the pre-made salt water I needed for my tank and it's usually hard to find. They had lots of fish and pretty much everything you need for your tank or getting a tank started. 👍

Tiffany Smyser

2024-04

Always love coming here. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff

Alexander Arguelles

2024-02

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Adam McNulty

2022-05

First time visiting, looking for freshwater. Great selection of both fresh and salt/reef. First time seeing endlers livebearers in a store. Wide selection of all the common freshwater fish in different color variations. Everything from goldfish to redtail catfish(unfortunately). TONS of coral/frags! Lots of supplies. Store was busy with only a few employees. Will be returning.

JoshRockz (JoshRockz)

2020-05

When I walked into this place it felt like I had walked into an actual aquarium. It’s clean and has some beautiful displays up.The staff was very helpful and answered any and all questions I had as a beginner in saltwater setups.They didn’t have what I needed in stock (full kit was missing a light) and I had to go to the other location but I will definitely be coming back here for any other saltwater / freshwater needs.

Yolnahkriin

2023-10

Lovely store! Easily the best local shop in the area. Staff were eager to help and seemed knowledgeable. All the fish were healthy and the tanks were upkept. Wide selection of tanks and supplies from reputable brands.I do wish the betta section was a bit larger, but all the fish were healthy so I can't complain too much.

Chris Downs

2023-09

One of the coolest custom displays I’ve seen in a long time. I was recently in town for a 220 reef build and these guys helped me locate some replacement parts. So thankful to have visited.

leigh taylor

2023-05

For three years this has been my go-to store for livestock, supplies and community. Maintaining a saltwater tank is not cheap or easy BUT with good advice it is an exciting hobby. The owners of this store don't push the quick sell, they do want their customers to succeed because they recognize that's what makes good business. They maintain their tanks, they have excellent staff and they stand by what they sell. They are receptive to feedback and work to address any concerns (above and beyond). This is the place if you are looking to start a tank and learn how to keep it going over the long term.

Grotten Skeksi

2023-06

When it comes to riding the wave of aquatic life, Aquarium and Reef Center is an epic spot. They're stocked with an awesome selection of plants, and it's like finding the perfect break every time I visit. 🌊🌿Stephen, their in-house guru, is cooler than a cucumber in a sea breeze. He's always there to lend a hand, and his chilled-out, helpful vibe makes each visit a pleasure. It's like having a dolphin buddy guiding you through the aquatic life. 🐬And let's not forget the dwarf crawfish, dudes! This place is my go-to when I'm in need of these little guys to keep the stoke high in my aquarium. So here's to Aquarium and Reef Center - five stars for keeping it real and riding high!

freshwatercrazy shrimp and fish

2024-04

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Jessie Huss

2023-05

I always have an amazing experience here!!! Its like therapy for me. I love the people that run the store. So sweet and always answer all my questions. Super knowledgeable about their business.. Stop in and say hello

Brandon Brown

2022-05

What an amazing place. George and staff have been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and just overall awesome. Being brand new to saltwater aquariums they have been a wealth of knowledge and assistance. If you have any doubts just go in and see how clean, organized and beautiful their store and display tanks are. This says a lot about the care they take and knowledge they have. We really wanted to establish a relationship with a local store as we go through this adventure and incredibly thankful we found Aquarium and Reef Center. Thank you guys for your continued help, advice, patience and outstanding customer service!! Looking forward to many years of business with your team!

Matt

2023-05

Place was dark and empty but they had a few fish I was interested in...but pricing is very sketchy on the fish tanks. Barely readable warn magic marker. I had an older heavyset woman with an accent helping me (that I had to find sitting there doing nothing) when I asked about a certain fish and its price she laughed at me and walked away because I was mistaken, apparently. She immediately helped someone else and ignored me when I tried to explain to her I didn't understand the pricing barely readable on the aquariums. I felt slightly humiliated for being treated this way. I would have bought the $100.00 (3") fish I was asking about anyway and several others, but she was done helping me within 30 seconds because she was so amused by my mistake. I was shocked on how rude this person was. I was prepared to do business with these people since I just bought a new home in the area and had very large aquariums installed on each floor of my home and a manmade pond which I was looking to stock. I've been in love with this hobby for over 30 years and never had an encounter quite like this ever before. I walked right out of there in disbelief on this woman's nasty attitude. If she's the owner she has a lot to learn; luckily I found Seven Seas in Cape Coral....makes this place look like a dump.

Phillip Pahl

2023-05

Good selection of saltwater and freshwater fish / invertebrates. Coral prices are great for the size of the frag. My only complaint is the visibility of the prices. I don't want to have a staff member following me around just for price checks when they can help other customers who are ready to check out. Will come back again when in the area.

Kimberly Combes

2023-05

The workers at this store know their stuff! We have been there many times getting a variety of aquatic animals for both our fresh and saltwater tanks. We have never been disappointed. Well done!

C Vallejo

2023-07

Sold me Eclamation Point Rasboras labeled as Chili Rasboras. Sold me Chinese Algae Eaters labeled as Otocinclus. The only thing correct was the obvious horned nerite snails. Maybe stick to salt water fish if you cannot identify fresh water fish correctly. This maybe harsh, but you sold me two species with incorrect labelling. Only 3 of the 15 exclamation pt rasboras survived, which is a lot of money... 10 of the 10 chili rasboras I ordered online are thriving and the 3 exclamation pt rasboras are shoaling with them. The receipt said all sales are final which I will accept, but I will no longer shop here.

Ian Jeffery Hickin

2023-11

Great Business! Steven is Great and Very Helpful! I highly Recommend!

Dantes Fishroom (Dante69)

2021-05

The fish here look to be kept very healthy. The corals look very healthy and they have a nice selection. Tanks are well maintained and the staff always asks if you need help. Also they do have a great selection of dry goods and aquariums. All around pretty good experience. I recommend this store.

Marguerite Wright (maelstrom143)

2020-05

Excellent selection of fish and aquarium supplies. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, able to make good recommendations. Their selections are also devoid of snails (unless you specifically order them), for which I am grateful. In addition, their new location is perfectly situated, easy to access, parking is much easier to enter and exit now, and the store itself even better than at their previous location. I would definitely recommend them.

Natalia Akner

2022-05

This store is absolutely beautiful and very well kept. Theirs so many different fish🐠, variety of Coral and a overall sea environment. Steven is very knowledgeable and gives great advice about salt water. 10/10 recommend!

D

2023-07

Enormous selection of tropical fish, coral and anemones, all in very good condition, well maintained, staff was very informative and friendly.

Nick Giddings

2023-05

Very slow at helping multiple customers. Waited in the store 25 minutes for help not a single employee acknowledge my presence or asked if I need help. I’ll go to seven seas, it’s a little farther but I’ll be treated properly

Charlie Ball

2016-05

My experience at the Fort Myers location was very positive! Three different associates helped helped us on the sales floor(they came and got us, we did not go to them), all of them were very knowledgeable. And the selection of equipment and livestock was exceptional.I can't say anything good about the Cape Coral location.Keep up the good work Fort Myers!

Megan Hughes

2023-05

I was super excited when I first discovered this place, its huge and has a lot of cool stuff inside but after buying multiple batches of fish from them I don't think I'll be going back. About 7 months ago I bought 2 glow tetras from them, only 1 survived but I chalked it up to my parameters being off. About 3 months ago I bought 3 dwarf gouramis and a bunch of plants. Most of the plants died and my tank developed ick, killing the fish I bought from them plus three of my others. I thought it might of been operator error again, maybe i took too long to clean outthe dead plants or maybe I justshocked the tank from adding too much at the same time, so after treatingthe tank witwith melefix, cleaning and allowing time for it to regulate I returned once again to purchase 5 blue and red neon tetras. As the lady was fishing them out of the tank i noticed one dead fish stirred up by the net but I didnt want to rude and i figured "oh, they are tiny theres so many in there, they probably just didnt notice it yet..." when I cashed out the lady mentioned that I should take my time acclimating them-saying something about the ph. One died before i even got them home and 3 more died within 24hrs, leaving only 1 survivor even though i acclimated them very slowly and my tank parameters were spot on. Went to boardroom aquatics and got 5 guppies, all of them are happy and thriving.

Emily Nichols

2016-05

I'm a first time salt water fish tank owner, and I can't say enough nice things about the owners and all the staff at Aquariums and reptiles!!!! I was totally clueless on how to start and maintain my new fish tank, and they have Always been very helpful and knowledgeable, and know just how to help me with what I need. They're very personal, and I like that they know my name when I come into the store, even though I've only been going there a short time, it makes you feel important! that they care about their clients! I Highly recommend Them, And I LOVE my salt water tank!! THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!Emily Noble :)