Coral Bargain Warehouse

darrell sutton

2024-01

I don't think I have ever read a 5 star review from a company's "competition" before, but when the man earned it, what do ya do??? I would give more stars if I could. When we opened our shop, things were rough. We were out of money and the pandemic lockdown was just starting. Rod was there for us. One Saturday, we ran out of fish bags. I called Rod at Coral Bargain Warehouse, and he told me to come on down and get some. I tried to pay him, but he wouldn't take my money. I had car trouble and couldn't get to the wholesaler to pick up a fish shipment. Rod loaded the shipment in his truck, and brought it to us. I could go on and on, but I hope you get the point. If Rod is willing to do these things for "the competition", what would he do for his own customers??? He even cooks MASSIVE amounts of food to help feed the hungry every Thanksgiving, and served in our military. In a world where we see humanity falling apart around us, it is people like Rod that give us all hope. I will forever be in debt to Rod and his lovely wife Vicky.

Carrie Dunn

2024-04

My husband and I really enjoy the shop! Rod and his staff always make you feel welcome. Most of our tank has come from him and we continue to get our water through them.

Lesia Millette

2022-05

Rod kept us in the hobby and has been great at educating us about what to put in our tanks and what not to put in as far as fish and corals.

Kelly Jo Landers

2020-05

Rod at Coral Bargain Warehouse has knowledge and experience you won’t find at some of the newer coral shops. Make sure you check him out at 3407 Cleveland Heights Blvd in Lakeland, FL. This picture is from MACNA 2019 in Orlando, FL. If they don’t have a fish you want, Miss Vicky will do her very best to find and order it for you!

Brandon sheppard

2020-05

If there was 10 stars I'd give it to them. Rod and Vicky are the owner/operators of the store, and along with Ashley they make a great team of knowledge and help for ANYTHING aquarium related! A+ store

Kilika W

2023-05

Very beautiful corals. Just wish I had the money to pickup more than my heart can afford. Maybe one day. But very reasonable and beautiful corals. The owyis extremely polite, non-pushy on sales and just a very pleasant environment.

Colin Etheridge

2018-05

I've been in a few times and definitely want to take the time to leave a good review. If you're looking for a good selection of coral from every price range, this is a great place. Take some time to drop in and talk: the owner is really laid back and friendly. I'm fairly new to reefs, and he answered a lot of questions and wasn't afraid to give honest feedback. Worth a visit and someone I'll definitely shop again.

Sharebear

2021-05

Troy and I, Love, Love this place! Rod, Melissa and Shana are very knowledgeable and care about the fish, coral and tanks. They have helped us and educated us so much! We will not go any where else. They truly will not sell you something unless your tank is ready and able to coexist with what what you want to purchase. Honesty and integrity at its finest. We appreciate how much they care. Do yourself a favor and go here! You'd be crazy not to!

Fred Rabideau

2020-05

This place is awesome.. I little tough to find at first but all Gems are.. had a blast speaking to the owner and the employees.. there Expertise is by far in lots of salt water stuff not so much fresh water but regardless helped me the best they could with my fresh water problems and at the end I walked away very happy. I’ll will do business with them in the near future when I setup a saltwater tank. Again super impressed with the owner and the staff and their knowledge. They deserve 6 stars instead of 5

Frank Pizarro

2021-05

I have purchased several corals and fish and the quality is superb. Corals are bright and healthy and the fish have adapted to my tank quickly eating from the first day. Highly recommend Coral Warehouse. I’ve been in this hobby for over 30 years and recognize a good supplier when I see one. Rob, the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Simon Pearce

2023-12

Great place. And super knowledgeable and friendly.

Justin Valentin

2023-12

Not clean, little selection and you will be very underwhelmed

Doug Schmidt

2020-05

It's nice to have another saltwater fish store in central Florida. They had a good selection of fish and corals. From what I could tell, medicines, supplements, and other hard stock was reasonably priced. The woman and man that were working at the time we entered the store, greeted us and asked if there was anything we needed. We will return.

Jeremy white

2020-05

The folks who run this place provide excellent customer service! I have purchased several coral from here and everything has arrived very healthy and pest free. The willingness to answer all of my questions in a patient manner has been great. Highly recommend this store.

James M

2019-05

Love this place!!Rod is a wealth of knowledge and Ms. Vicky is a lot of help as well!!They have inverts, corals and saltwater fish and if they don't have what you are looking for they will do their very best to get it for you.If your looking for used equipment, Rod has you covered and if your looking the latest and greatest he carries that as well. They have anything and everything you could possibly want in the saltwater fish hobby!! A MUST STOP #shoplocal

Jb

2019-05

To start; I was brought here and introduced to Rod by a relative who spoke very highly of him, and said if I wanted to start a reef tank he was the guy to talk to. Needless to say I got a tank setup from him and have followed all his instructions to the letter and have a thriving reef tank so far.He and his wife are extremely nice and great people to talk to or ask questions. They make you feel like a friend and welcomed to their corner of the reef, and have so much knowledge to share. All of the corals and fish look extremely healthy and happy in what I can only describe as pristine tanks accompanied with prices you cant refuse. I want to have a long-term successful reef tank free of parasites and have found the only place I will be getting anything saltwater related.Thanks Rod and Vicky! As always looking forward to my next visit.

Melissa Conord-Morrow (Licensed Midwife)

2018-05

Amazing coral and reef supply shop. Rod is full of knowledge and will to help in any way that he can. Fresh corals are available every week with new equipment and used equipment are available for sale. He is open into the evening 11-7 Thursday-Sat. Sunday's 12-5. Saltwater and RO water is available at more than reasonable pricing, all types of coral is available along with saltwater fish for very competitive pricing. If your looking for great advice, premium selection and great pricing you can't go wrong. A+ so happy we have this located so close to home and my office.

DntKillMe

2022-05

Nice little shop with an owner who actually cares about what he sells. Not a huge selection but all quality, and everything seems fairly priced. Have not had anything die yet, which is an accomplishment for me.

No Name

2023-05

Best saltwater store in Central Florida. Rod is great I will only buy my fish, coral and supplies from him. Best prices by far.

Diana Dean

2018-05

Coral Bargin Warehouse is our absolute favorite place to buy fish and coral! The owner Rod is super knowledgeable and friendly. They have top quality products at very reasonable prices. So glad we found this place!

Andrew Lusk

2021-05

Rod is a great guy and very knowledgeable of the hobby. Prices are in line, the stock is good and his service is excellent. Anything reefing related reach out to Rod.

I AmMe

2022-05

Great store and staff. Great prices good selection. Was in from Cleveland area and they helped with packaging of purchases for shipment to back home. Will return when im back in the area

More To Living

2020-05

I was very surprised by this place. I stopped there over the weekend and in the full interest of transparency I do not have salt aquariums. On my way out I saw a display of bulk heads and strainers. What? A store that actually sells what people need?! What is this sorcery!Most "little stores" sell a discombobulated mess of bottled chemicals and such but this store packed a punch. Every shelf and piece of wall had something hanging. Boxes of this and that. Less bottles, more substance. I like. In fact I like a lot.They have a room where only employees are allowed with all sorts of tanks (presumably to house fish) They also had tanks in the main room with all sorts of corals and things.Lady at the front and I am guessing her daughter? Made the place look like a family run operation (which it probably is).I do not recommend a lot of hole in the wall mom and pop places but this one definitely makes the cut. Very well put together operation.

Harry Kochel

2018-05

the owner is very knowledgeable on everything he sells and the prices are good too. Ive got frags for like 10 bucks and they look good too. Also his aclimation process ensures no unwanted things coming home. I been shopping here since it opened.

Stanley Ogden

2019-05

This place rocks. If you like reef keeping,then this is the place to shop. The owner is very straightforward and to the point. He will tell you his experience with a product and let you decide what you want from there.

Eric Garcia

2022-05

This store always has what I need to keep a great healthy and vibrant fowler and reef tank! Owner is always on point with the questions asked and as knowledgeable as they come in this hobby.

Randi Taft

2020-05

Had tanks for years, and this is one of the best stores we have ever been too. Rod is knowledgable and very helpful. The coral and fish are always top notch!

Rich Gant

2022-05

I will never ever shop anywhere else again the owner of this store has a vast knowledge that he will give you for free it's up to you to listen to him and have the beautiful thing of your dreams I will admit his prices are on the high side of reasonable but his livestock is of such superior quality I would pay more I never had anything I bought for him die and that's saying something in this Hobby until I bought one fish from somewhere else and every fish in my aquarium died again I will never shop anywhere else again if you're new to this Hobby and listen to his advice you will have the tank of your dreams

Orlando Lopez

2021-05

Awesome store to buy from Rob will educate you if you ask very clean place fish and coral look healthy and a very clean environment will definitely be coming back here. Thank you guys everyone has to visit them.

Larry Hart

2019-05

Exceptional serviceVast amounts of KnowledgeAmazing workersLots of beautiful corralsI am very new to this hobby and Rod went out of his way to drive to Ocala and pick up the specific tank I wanted and delivered it to my house and it was cheaper than anywhere else. My wife and I highly recommend Coral Bargin Warehouse!!