Empire Aquatics

4.5 (147)

6084 Oxbow Rd, Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 684-9858
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Tropical fish store

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Larissa Boyce

2024-04

These people know their business. Been buying fish from them for many years. The only place I will buy fish. Very knowledgeable and very honest and nice.

Scott Beers

2023-12

Exceptional friendly service. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Their card machine was down and despite that, trusted us to catch up with them the next time we come in. I can tell you, that's going to be soon! Not many places operate on trust anymore. It's refreshing, and we will be back many times to repay and solidify that trust!

Sarah Tarot

2022-05

Best place around for all your fish related needs! We love going just to look around and to feed the koi whenever we get the chance even if we aren't in need of anything for our aquatic pets. Wonderful spot to stop for a homeschool outing. The owner John is very friendly and knowledgeable, it's worth the trip just to have a nice conversation with him :)

Michelle Belden

2023-05

Really cool fish store ... You wouldn't know it from the exterior, but its really cool inside. The lady that runs the place is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful too. Competitive pricing I thought

Sarah Bennett

2023-05

The only place I trust to ALWAYS get healthy fish and reasonably priced supplies. The owner is very knowledgeable and bluntly honest, too. I am a repeat shopper and highly recommend to anyone for all their aquatic, indoor and outdoor, needs.

William Snyder

2024-01

Locally owned.Diverse stock of fish and supplies

Scott Welch

2019-05

Bought a pump for my 125 gallon tank, good price... However my wife and I spent most of the visit talking to the gentleman behind the counter.... he's been there since before the place was a fish store. He is very pleasant, very honest, very knowledgeable and great to talk to. Before we knew it, we had been there for almost three hours....Not many guys left like this one. Thank you for a great day sir, and may God continue to bless you and your family. Truly a great experience (and the store is pretty nice too)

Jay Dossett

2023-06

Great selection of fish and fish needs and has an incredible little koi pond inside you can feed them also for 25¢. Definitely recommend.

Tyler Stewart

2023-10

Down to earth good old fashioned aquarium shop, large selection of interesting fish and knowledgeable staff.

J Young

2024-02

As great as this place is it’s never open..

Michael Michaelides

2020-05

I had a chance to spend time with the owner. We spoke for over an hour. He showed me all the ponds and I looked through all the livestock. It’s an impressive place. I would definitely go back. He’s very knowledgeable and has a passion for the hobby

Racing&B None

2021-05

Honestly was not impressed with this place for many reasons. Huge parts of the store were poorly kept/empty. Granted fish are harder to come by right now because of logistical issues but still. This store has some strange pricing on items with some incredibly old stock that should not still be for sale. A Big display tank had large Oscars with Hole in the head or "head rot". Betta fish are kept in tiny tiny glass cups like you would see at walmart. It's not real clean anywhere in the store honestly. They have a small display section for coral but its literally so dirty that you can't see the coral inside. I have no idea what's going on financially and with employees so it's hard to judge too harshly, maybe the store is just really struggling.

ERin Moline

2020-05

This place is huge inside! Great selection of tropical fish. Many large koi live on the premises. All fish tank keeping and needs at reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere. Very much recommend stopping in to see for yourself.

Kaitlyn Swain

2017-05

I've been going here for at least 10 years! The place looks run down, but it's so much enter on the inside. There are some great prices and fish and they're very knowledgeable here. Totally recommend.

Orchid Kinzie-Middleton

2020-05

Bought fish from here a few months ago all of which died within the first month. I ended up doing my research after and realizing the fish I bought were schooling fish and die from stress if they aren’t in groups of 6 or more. I know that I should’ve done more research on the subject but I also was under the impression that I was going to a specialized aquatic store that was knowledgeable enough to convey that message to me. Bad assumption. I then went, not to ask for a refund or anything , but to inform the older gentleman running the shop and he blamed it on my tank and anything else that could’ve caused it and just acted as if I was such an inconvenience like I haven’t spent hundreds there. The only reason I’m leaving three stars is because I have a heart and appreciate a local business.

shane doney

2023-10

Great service and have been customer for a long time.

Katie Zeidner (red)

2021-05

They have a nice fish selection and have a big "pool" with really big fish in it. And u can feed them for 25 cents but they will come when u feed them. And kids really enjoy it. And prices for the most part are fair.

Free Time Fix

2016-05

Don't be swayed by the old building this place is top quality and very reasonable in its prices. They have fish of all shapes and sizes and they are all healthy. No floaters! There is a good selection of tanks, decorations and accessories customer service was great!

GPLays 247

2018-05

Everytime I show up it’s a different experience I can’t walk out of there without at least one fish! He just has such a huge selection it’s impossible to not get one. His prices are great especially for the quality of fish you are getting way better than any franchise business not to mention the owner has the answers to all the questions petsmart,petco,etc don’t answer.

jonnathan loja

2021-05

Such a wonderful place for fish lovers. The owner loves his fish and you can tell that he cares for them.I will always return here.

Scott Maiura

2015-05

I have been to this store since I was a kid It was like taking a kid to a candy store there fish were always in great shape refused to sell any fish that was sick and every fish I bought lasted me forever the owner was always there to answer any question I had and I just had a great experience more people should go... :)

Dustin Pollard

2020-05

Great rustic place!! Awesome selection in love with the fish we got from them today definitely going to be going back for more!!!! Very friendly

Corey Farrant

2020-05

MUST READ!!!!!!!I have not yet been up there but I have messaged on fb and have gotten answer for my tank and fish that were not even bought there. The help is amazing and knowledge is beyond amazing thank you guys you are amazing

John Lindsey

2017-05

I found this place while on a drive. I stopped once an went back today. He has healthy fish, a large stock and is very knowledgeable about them.I will be going back again.

Jill Kelly

2020-05

I love visiting with the owner, and his grandson is so friendly and knowledgable. I don't go very often so it was fun catching up.

Samantha Saunders

2023-05

Brings back good 'ol childhood memories, even more so bringing my own child here.

Sandy Bailey

2019-05

This place always has amazing fish for decent prices and the owner is an amazing man. He cares so much about his customers and his business.

gretchen powell

2021-05

Workers were very unhelpful sat in the back room and gave attitude when I asked for help. They obviously don’t want to sell there fish.It was horrible service

Nick Krenn

2017-05

Been coming here for near 20 years, the owner is very knowledgeable and provides the best quality fish around.

Andrea Harrington

2018-05

Nice place only been there once and only looked around but I have two 55 gallons and a 220 gallon we recently moved we had major money in fish and lost all but our alligator gar and some plecos so gotta start over with the beast tank

Opening Hours

Monday 6-8 PM
Tuesday 6-8 PM
Wednesday 6-8 PM
Thursday 6-8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM-12 PM
Sunday Closed

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