A Tropical Reef

Ed

2023-12

Great spot for your fish keeping needs. The young gentleman working there is very knowledgeable and helpful. I started a new fish tank with my 2yo and stocked everything from here. Everything is thriving and I haven't had any problems. If they don't have what you want, they can usually get it in on the next restock.

Kristina Devine

2023-12

ATR has always cared about their customers first ! The selection of fresh and saltwater fish is the staple along with the aquatic plant selection ! They are always there to guide and support not the typical sales approach which is refreshing ! Thank you ATR for being my go to family fish store !

donovan Lipp

2024-01

Definitely the top quality shelf saltwater and freshwater products that you expect to see in a big retail store but for half the price definitely friendly people and the best experience all around I wouldn't go anywhere else ! Oh not to mention you can get the best freshwater for 50 cents and saltwater for 1$ / gallon just bring your own container. New location same amazing service

Alan Bond

2023-06

Just had an amazing experience at A Tropical Reef! The variety and quality of their fish and aquatic plants are absolutely incredible. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what they do. They helped me select the perfect fish for my aquarium and provided valuable advice on proper care. The store is clean, well-maintained, and creates a relaxing ambiance that makes browsing a pleasure. I highly recommend A Tropical Reef to all aquarium enthusiasts. It's a true haven for anyone looking to create a stunning underwater paradise.

Tiffany Bauer

2023-05

Awesome shop with knowledgeable staff and great selection of fish, tanks, and plants at reasonable prices. If you're even thinking about setting up an aquarium you've got to check this place out. Highly recommend!!

Blume Service

2024-04

Love the new location and these people really know they’re fish.

Larysa Holowatyj

2023-11

I had no idea there was a tropical fish store near me until I got a Betta fish as a gift and THEN needed to research how to care for it and what to buy for its little tank. A Tropical Reef is a little tricky to find even with GPS because it's located in the lot BEHIND the strip mall in the 9100 block of Park Blvd. As soon as I walked in this awesome young man, Jesse, welcomed me, showed me around, & answered my many questions with a smile and counseled me on what to buy to get rolling. All without pressure. Just lots of info. Tons of fish! Great experience!

D. Palmer

2022-05

Great place! Tim has helped every step of the way from the custom cabinet and tank to setting it all up in my office. Gave 5 stars for initial sale. Once the tank got set up it all went down hill. Tim could never get the tank balanced and basically said he didn't know why! It wasn't until i switched to Aquarium Quest that i found out that A Tropic Reef didn't set up my tank properly! Had to spend another 4k to have it plumbed and set up correctly. Thank you to Byron from Aquarium Quest for taking my tank from this green swamp that in 6 months Tim could not fix to the clear tank in less than 2 weeks. See photos.

Andrew Delashaw

2021-05

They moved from the plaza on Starkey and east bay. I went to buy my niece some fish. I Duo video conferenced her so she could see all the fish. Really clean, awesome selection of fresh & salt water fish, and huge coral/anemone selection. The employees were very helpful. Really good store.

Carrie Ann Brown

2023-05

I was coming here to get java moss on a regular basis but, this will be the last time I come here, I ended up with bugs in my tank, springtails as I know they are harmless and I have no fish in the planted tank, just shrimp, and crabs, and now I am stuck with bugs hopping around now on the surface. Ugh sorry but no more plants from here.

Robert Graham

2023-05

These guys are great for freshwater and salt water!!! I would definitely subscribe to their social media and newsletter to keep up because they sell out quickly!!!

Michael Hanley

2023-10

Fish are stuffed into tiny tanksStore smellsMany tanks are cloudy or greenWorker showed up 5 minutes after the store was supposed to be open. Which wouldn't be a huge deal, it was just In addition to the other, more pressing issues9/17/23 Response to Owner's Response:Maybe if this was the first pet shop I've been to, your answers would suffice, instead they come off as ignorant excuses.this is why my original , 3 star review is now a 1 star.I've also worked at multiple fish stores.The smell that I was smelling was from high ammonia and rotting fish as there were many dead fish.I also don't need to be curious about the cloudy water, because if you recall, I was there before the worker (who did not take any busses, he had a car which he drove himself... again, being late wasn't much of an issue, as I understand things happen, people have lives, but it just added to the frustration) so there was no way he had just scrubbed the tank. Again, cloudy water normally indicates high ammoniaThe tank size that the fish were in wasn't referring to the standard over stocking that fish stores have, but singular fish in tanks where they could barely turn around. 8 inch fish in 2.5 gallons, that's not standard, that's cruel. And really no wonder they're were so many dead fishAlgae is common place in tanks... sure, especially with increased light times... green water however is not quite as common and is normally a sign of high ammonia or neglect.All in all I was willing to check it up to a bad day, and come back and see if things were different after a few months.... but from your "curious" and definitely not furious response... I'd say this is common practice, and a business that "loves fish." A business I would not want to support. Have a great day.

Michael Scribner

2023-10

A Tropical Reef is outstanding. They are polite, friendly, and courteous. Especially if you are. They are now open at their new place. It is 9199 Park Blvd in Seminile, Fl 33777. I highly recommend this store and staff!

Heather Lee Haston

2022-05

Jessie helped me with some fresh water fish and snails to clean my tank. So many beautiful fish, very clean and knowledgeable staff. My first experience there was a very good one and I would recommend this place to anyone! Thanks again Jessie for your help.

Donny

2018-05

This place is awesome! They have a beautiful selection of fish I don't see very often at most other pet stores.

Sarah Marie Montgomery

2020-05

Great place. Super knowledgable. Love the late hours too. I have a beautiful established chiclid tank and it is because of ATR's help and quality products. Love my fish!

Jenni Deacur

2020-05

Great fish store. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Christopher Wagner

2023-05

My wife, two little kids, and I went into "A Tropical Reef" today to pick up some companion fish for our freshwater Beta in our 10 gallon tank.The first thing I noticed was the sign outside laying out some of their rules and setting expectations for their business (no livestock warranty). I found it very helpful and appreciate the directness.While walking in, we were greeted at the door and asked if we needed any help. We explained what we were looking for and were directed exactly where to go in the store and whom to talk with.We went to the back of the store and met Jesse, he quickly assessed our situation with a few specific questions after we explained what we wanted, and quickly directed us to several varieties of fish to would work well, along with commenting on any specific pro's and/or con's.After choosing a small school of Neon Tetras, we asked a few more questions about upkeep & maintenance and Jesse was able to direct and explain about their selection of aquatic plants and some of their "tank cleaners"/bottom feeders.We ended up with a few plants that Jesse specifically explained would work well with our current Beta & new Neon tetras, as well as getting their last Zebra Snail in stock.The only critical observations I can make is that overall the store is louder and darker than other stores. The only reason I generally notice ambiance noise levels is due to our some of our family's specific medical concerns. Some sound dampening panels may help, but may not do well with the humidity overall. The overall darker environment is probably to help replicate their natural environment, so no points deducted. :)Overall, we had an amazing customer experience and I was thoroughly impressed and satisfied with Jesse's knowledge and service. "A Tropical Reef" is a paradise of variety and service within an ocean of big box pet stores. Do yourself a favor and swing by and check out this gem of a store. We'll definitely will be coming back!

Brooke Slackta

2023-05

I visit this store on a monthly basis and have for a few years now. The staff here (Jessie is my favorite) is great and always informative. They have great pricing on their fish and are always willing to take the Guppies I breed for store credit. Great place to get RO Water as well. This will forever be my favorite local fish store. I highly recommend

BB

2020-05

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FISH STORE! Went there today with my two kids and it was absolutely awesome! Wide variety of fish to chose from, everything was very clean, great prices on the fish, and also a great wide variety of coral. Very knowledgeable with aquatics. Great family owned business, customer service was fantastic!Can’t wait for our next visit to this fish store, i believe we have found our new favorite spot to get our salt water tank up and running.

Big Al

2022-05

They have a huge selection of fresh water tropical fish in one room and another huge room filled with saltwater fish. I have a fresh water tank so I can only speak to the quality of that end of the shop. The gentleman who helped me seemed quite knowledgeable and was very patient as I browsed through the fish and plants. He helped me make a decision quickly after I expressed my intensions. Everything was priced reasonably and seemed quite healthy. Over all it was a positive experience.

Lynn McBride

2023-05

My fish I bought there died in 2 days. Owner said that all sales were final! He would not give me another fish in trade or refund my money! Will not buy there again and their fish are way over priced.

Matthew Blackburn

2023-05

I stopped in here on a whim. Decent sized shop stocked with all of the supplies you could need for your aquariums. The staff were friendly and helpful.About freshwater fish, but the saltwater selection was pretty wide. They had a ton of different fish, vertebrates, and corals.Thought that it's a small business instead of a chain store. My only concern was the bubble algae that I saw in the various tanks, and the aptasia as they could potentially make it into your display tanks. However, that being said, most people experience that at some point anyway.

Kristen S

2023-05

We’ve been to this place a couple times, but our last visit on 6/28 was disappointing. Many of the freshwater displays had dead fish in them or fish with very obvious deformities (possibly on the breeders end, but even then, why put them up for sale or have them in with other fish?). Low stock of very small fish with high prices. I don’t remember it ever being this way. Also the doors were locked past 12- an employee had to let us in. The website looks way better than the fish we saw in person.

Shannon Pereira

2022-05

Definitely one of the better fish stores in the area. Clean tanks healthy fish. Definitely the premiere place if you're looking for corals. Nice to see a range of sizes and types of corals. Knowledgeable and polite staff as well.

Amanda Hayes

2018-05

Love love love this store! I got a rare beautiful fish and I'm totally in love with him! I'll be back again and again! Friendly staff makes purchasing fun and easy. You know you are going home with a healthy fish and leaving well informed on how to take care of your new pet! Two thumbs and fins way up! ;)

Melissa Garland

2021-05

My favorite fish store! They have the best fish, plants and staff. I have three tanks and wish I had more but the husband had something to say after the third one....The staff here is so friendly and knowledgeable. When I first started in the fish hobby about a year and a half ago I didn't know a whole lot and the staff have taught me so much and have answered so many of my questions. This store has the best looking plants in the area. There actually are not many other stores locally that have plants and if they do they just look bad. I have never had a single issue with any of the plants or fish I have purchased. I have had a few compatibility issues with fish which is not ATR's fault but they have been really good about letting me bring fish back to them as well. The new location looks great and I'm really excited that they are selling frozen fish food now too.

Rissa Brown

2023-10

I rode way here from Saint Pete and they got all door locked cars outside but not even coming to the door to say they are gonna be closed today or whatever is going on BAD SERVICE ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Ariel McCoy

2022-05

I bought two fish from here my first time going to this place. The people were kinda rude, but they had beautiful fish. Anyway, they died in a few days and spread ich to my entire tank. I am heartbroken. My tank had been running for about 8 months and now all of my fish are gone.

Monica

2018-05

We got to stop in here on a whim. We got to meet the owner and talk with him about our tank. He tested our water for us for free which is something most places charge for. His set up is very nice and the prices are cheaper compared to other stores. I can't wait to see the new store that he is setting up.