Coral Reef Aquariums

Arlene Adames

2023-11

Service is really nice and friendly. They have a good variety of fish both salt and fresh water.

Matthew Blackburn

2023-05

I happened upon this aquarium store when I needed to go to the wireless store in the same plaza so I stopped in.My first thought was that it was a pretty big selection of fresh and saltwater fish, coral, and inverts. They've got all the supplies and food you need as well.Seemed pretty fair when it came to pricing as well. The staff were friendly.Definitely worth stopping in and giving them a look!

Eric Wilson

2024-01

Was looking for coral and this was stop number 5 while traveling through and this was the first store that had a good selection and reasonably priced. Also looked at the selection of Fish once again good selection and looked healthy. Very helpful people packed up things very nice since I m driving to Chicago. Well worth the stop highly recommend stopping in.

Alan Bond

2023-06

I highly recommend Coral Reef Aquariums to any aquarium hobbyist or fish enthusiast. They offer a top-notch selection of fish and exceptional customer service. My visit was a delightful experience, and I can't wait to return for my next aquarium addition. Thank you.

Carrie Ann Brown

2024-04

This guy just wants to sell his stock says whatever. Incorrect information. He lies and don't care if a crab or fish gets ate. Do your research beforehand. Selection ok tanks look dirty.

Daphne

2020-05

This is a local aquarium store. It is nestled in a shopping mall and easily passed when driving around. It was staffed by one person and very busy. The interior could use more staff for care. The service was acknowledging. I left and came back because of the uniqueness of their offerings. They have fresh and saltwater fish. I would go back again. They had extra large (approximately 6.5 inches nose to tail) fancy fancy gold fish.

Megan Shields

2023-05

Photo below of one of my two blue Acaras from this wonderful aquarium shop! They have a great selection of both freshwater & saltwater (including corals). The owner/employees are very knowledgeable; highly recommend. My next purchase will be a few discus fish.

Bradley Hillis

2021-05

Amazing small business with a huge assortment of fish, both freshwater and saltwater. Lots of specialty supplies, tanks, live plants and pretty much what ever else you could think of to put in a tank. Fair pricing and a premium vendor for Fluval!

Selina

2024-04

Love these guys! Always friendly and knowledgeable and really to help out. #1 place I go when I need anything.

Jeannie Stephen

2023-06

This place was great. The staff is very helpful & you can text special requests in if they don't have it in stock. My son has been looking for freshwater puffer fish & they said they can get them within a week or 2 so in the meantime he got shrimp, plants & some other algae eater to help keep the tank clean. Will definitely be going back.

Brittany Urso

2023-08

The store is nice, has a-lot of pretty fish, anatomies and, corals. It’s sad to say that the employees aren’t doing a good job with cleaning the tanks and there are several dead fish that are just laying around, no one collecting the dead fish so the fish that are still alive are eating them and digesting, whatever parasite they have, the “healthy” fish are now getting sick. My boyfriend and I love to go drive around Brandon,Tampa and the St.Pete area just to see what all the fish stores offer. The employees at coral reef aquariums are sweet but need more experience with salt water. We bought a fox face and 4 damsels. Acclimated and introduced them in 2 different systems once we got home. Both systems are well-established with much more delicate fish than damsels. Not even 24 hours later they’re dead. Aren’t damsels the hardiest fish? So something is definitely up with coral reef aquariums water and the owner need to do a clean out of all the dead fish in each tank and medicate the main fish display. BUYERS BEWARE! I’m putting this review for learning and growth for the company and buyers.

tacmd1

2023-09

I recently moved to Tampa and was looking for a reef supplies store in the area. I decided to visit Coral Reef Aquariums after reading the positive reviews.I was impressed by the selection and the quality of the livestock and all the supplies they carry. Justin is a wonderful, knowledgable and a professional person who cares greatly about his customers. He located a specific anemone I was looking for and then gave me a choice to pick from multiple samples. This is a great store and I am a customer for life.

SoftBee Please

2019-05

Negatives:•Staff didn't engage customers•Tanks were littered with dead fish•The back 3/4ths of the store looks like a war zone•Plenty of fish infected with ich and suffering with fin-rot•Housing fish with incompatible tank mates.•Crowding, especially the Koi "pond", guppy tank, assorted freshwater fish tank, etc...Positives:•There's a heavy emphasis on salt water fish which is okay for the store name and description.•The prices are decent.•The selection for equipment is also decentNeeds improvement:•Staff training•Tank Management•Organization and Sanitation•WebsiteSummary:This store is kinda like if Walmarts' aquarium section (with staff) had it's own store with higher-end tanks for sale. I suggest going the extra mile to Marine Warehouse for better prices and selection.

George Rosende

2020-05

Nice place. Seems clean and decent prices. I probably need to try day the fish are delivered.

James Stephens

2023-09

Nice and clean store. I was specifically looking for a healthy looking copperband fish that was eating and they kept me updated after they received a few on the progress as the fish went through their receiving process. Great purchase!

Calley Vulich

2023-10

All fish had ich and the owner was selling them knowingly without telling customers. Said he was doing a copper dip, no treatment in the tanks. Dead fish in tanks and others close to death. Will not go back do not recommend.

Aaron Swoo

2023-06

Had a good selection of fish, but if the fish hides, dont bother. the worker will try and sell you a different one because he is too lazy to move the rock to get the fish. also when you checkout make sure your order is right and do the calculations yourself. how does a $183 order go to a $93 order? save yourself the stress and go someplace else. theres plenty other places to go when it comes to a shop like this. never again.

Frances

2023-06

Great place, I’ve been a customer for over 6 months and really enjoy shopping there. Mike always give great customer service and is very knowledgeable. They have a huge selection of freshwater and saltwater fish and coral.

Matthew Leverone

2023-09

After looking everywhere for a axolotl for my daughter's bday, Coral Reef was so helpful. They picked their phone up right away, answered all of my questions and were able to work with my on a pick-up date that would better align closer to my daughter's bday. All other aquariums I called gave me a run-around on the phone. I would highly recommend Coral Reef Aquariums.

Mike O

2021-05

Great service and advice healthy selection of fresh and salt water fish

Rae Glaw

2023-05

Store is jam packed with items so they have a nice selection. Prices on corals are good and they have a good amount of larger ones. Frags are on the larger side too. Friendly and helpful.

William Adkins

2022-05

Wonderful experience. Mr. Lee the owner is a one of a kind guy with a great attitude who helped me find exactly what I was looking for when it came to my own aquarium and to help keep my fish healthy. The variety he has of different marine life is exceptional, and they keep the tanks nice and clean. I would definitely recommend coming here for all your aquatic creatures and needs for your own aquarium. Five stars all the way.

Hunter Harvey

2021-05

I have been a few times never was a great experience all the staff and what I assume the owner was all adoubt what I had to saw and never really listen to my question when I had then and I know it's a small crowed shope but it just seemed dingy and to cramped and dirty definitely needed d good over haul of the whole store. They're fish looked fine and beautiful I actually have a female betta from their and she's doing fine. I'm definitely not gonna be going back here

Cheyenne Summers

2022-05

Have bought plenty of fish, very good quality. Workers are very nice and know what they are talking about

Jayden’s Main Account

2023-05

pure NOSTALGIA! Used to go here alot back in 2016, my dad bought a LOT of fish, enough that my dad had a freshwater tank, my mom a saltwater tank. I don't know if they have the fish in a bucket pond you can touch at the front entrance though. By the looks of it, layout of the store is the same, and the cool blue led lights still there which is a plus as well

Tony Maust

2022-05

Ready for an honest review? Very nice staff and decent selection of fish for a small store. Some of the employees are not very informed when it comes to aquariums. Most of the fish I’ve gotten from here have died. The tanks are dirty and overcrowded.

Vintage Fly

2023-05

Bought my Step daughter a gorgeous lil Glow Fish. It's our first fish, Chris was very patient in answering all our questions and educating us on the do's and donts. Had a great experience. Thx guys, we will be back!

Felyza Wishbringer

2023-05

They have a wide selection of things, really helpful people, have been in business FOREVER, and it's a great little shop. Not knocking any stars off, but the floor is a little slick every time I'm in there.

María Levi

2021-05

I went with my son today and bought three gold fish. The place was clean and fix it very nicely. The lady that work there was very kind and patient. I met the owner and he was very knowledgeable and polite. When I got home, My fish look happy and healthy

Brian Keith

2022-05

Didn’t have a lot of time to buy stuff today but was really impressed at the staff. Especially the little boy that greeted us as we came in. Little kid had so much knowledge. Out of the seven stores we went today this was one of our favorites. We will be back on our next trip.