Rivers to Reefs Aquariums

Lauren Singleton

2024-03

Had a fantastic experience, the staff was incredibly helpful and patient. You could tell they were passionate about what they did and they went above and beyond to explain the best ways to care for our fish and our tank, would absolutely recommend this place!!

John Kurz

2024-03

This shop is second to none in Columbus. I've been to local fish stores around the country, and this is definitely my favorite. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I went in with a general idea, and the staff spent a lot of time refining and helping me get what would work best in my space. We ended up going significantly under my budget, and they didn't try to upsell or push unrelated products.This is the only local fish store worth talking about in Columbus and the best I've seen in Ohio.

Haleigh Santos

2023-12

This is the ONLY aquatic store I will ever go to again! You can tell the staff are very passionate and knowledgeable about the hobby, and care greatly for the care and keeping of all the animals. They have helped me immensely as I am new to aquarium keeping and they were so patient with my endless questions. Especially Cece and her dad!

Jonathan Packer

2024-03

I don't like leaving bad reviews for local businesses, but this one was particularly rough to visit. When we went there for some coral food, there were just dozens of tanks filled with animals that looked poorly taken care of. Multiple tanks with dead fish being eaten by cleanup crews. Multiple fish tanks with fish with torn fins, unhealthy looking gills, etc. These are living creatures, and deserve respect. Re-consider going here if you want healthy, living creatures. Staff was helpful and friendly, but caring for animals should be first priority.

Rachel Elizabeth

2023-12

Such a great shop! Only place with truly knowledgeable employees. These people really care about to hobby. Also, they have great prices. I always get my fish and plants there.

Shocwavesniper

2023-08

Great local shop with a wide variety of freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and corals. Alongside everything that is needed to successfully keep them.

Colin McKay

2023-05

Possibly one of the most unkempt aquarium stores I've ever been to. Reasonable, but eclectic product selection. They have a few nice lighting, heating, and hardscape products (okay driftwood, okay rocks). The people were kind and personable, but wow they desperately need more staff to maintain the health of their livestock, plants, and labels. I don't think I'd ever buy a freshwater fish from this store. Almost every tank is: destroyed by algae, stuffed with decaying plants, or being used as a burial ground for dead fish and shrimp. I saw overfed fish with bulging stomachs and fish with sunken stomachs. Some tanks look moderately healthy with fish that look to be in good health, but the fact that nearly all tanks have some quickly recognizable issue really is off-putting. I don't like seeing the hobby suffer and more importantly i dont like seeing fish suffer. I feel bad writing this review, the staff was helpful and passionate, but management needs to step up the cleaning. Most tanks were mislabeled without listed prices or proper species.If the business reads this, please consider switching to bare bottom tanks with appropriate accommodation for livestock. It will really help make maintenance easier. Start sweeping nightly. Remove rotting plant waste. I'm perfectly happy altering this review or removing it once something changes.I've added some pictures of dead fish out of tanks and plants rotting away. Hopefully, this adds some validity to what I've mentioned above.I want this to be my go to local fish store but how can I come here knowing the fish and plants aren't being cared for?Also your phone mailbox is full.

Josh Paige

2024-02

Best aquarium store around town by far. Huge selection including a lot of harder to find fish, good healthy stock, and a ton of plants and corals also. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

B Houpe

2024-01

Love the selection and the down to earth staff (unlike another fish store on the NW side). True hobbyists who have solutions to all your fish needs, including beautiful plants!

Shane Marks

2024-04

New to the freshwater hobby and Rivers to Reefs is our go to. A bit further drive than some other shops but really worth it for the knowledgeable staff and fair prices.

Joseph Nossal

2023-10

Don’t waste your time at more ‘corporate’ stores, this place offers a ton of fish at legit prices. Their coral selection is pretty limited but what they do offer is impressive and affordable. Their staff is not only helpful, they’re very knowledgeable. Their return policy is solid and they stand by their stock. I only wish they offered a membership, this place is legit.

Steve Rowe

2023-05

This is an absolutely outstanding aquarium store. The staff and owner are exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, and helpful. They helped me recover my tank after I unfortunately bought a batch of sick black phantom tetras from one of their cross town rivals. Those tetras all died within two weeks of me purchasing them (one died two days after purchase). They all likely had neon tetra disease based on symptoms. This store went above and beyond in answering all my questions, giving me advice and recommendations, and even testing my water and examining two of the dead tetras. Today, I returned to purchase a dozen rasboras from them, and they were exceptional as they always are. I cannot recommend this store enough. If you are looking for aquarium advice, aquatic plants, freshwater fish, salt water fish, or even axolotls... Go to this store! You will not regret it.

Amber Kenyon

2022-05

This is a locally owned business, and by far my favorite place to feed my hobby addiction. Knowledgeable staff and great quality fish. I stop in here at least once a month. They have both fresh water and salt water creatures, plants and all the things in between.

Alejandro Ibanez

2023-05

My experience was amazing! Staff members asked if I needed any help. They were really kind. I got one urchin. They have a wide variety of fish and coral.

RC Guy

2023-10

Very impressive store. Their tanks were extremely clean and fish and real plant selection was great and we're all in great condition not to mention their prices are more than fair and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. This is my new go to for my aquarium needs. Thanks Rivers to Reefs Aquariums!

Bret Wilson

2023-12

A really great selection of both fish, reef, plants, and supplies for making the best aquatic home for pets. We have three frogs in a paludarium and their plant selection has really helped develop the water area - both floating options and rooted in soil.

Andre Peterson

2024-01

i visted rivers to reefs Aquariums and were highly disappointed they had dead fish in just about every tank the tanks were dirty and covered with Algae i even seen ick on some of the fishes and some of the other fish were rubbing against rocks (flashing). it was terrible and they don"t have the decency to removed dead fish from there tanks WOW totally unbelievable i would not purchase fish from rivers to reefs aquariums if they pay me too!!!

Geoff Finn

2023-12

Great little shop with nice selection. Enjoyed speaking with the staff and purchasing my new aquatic critters.

David Hilbig

2020-05

Great variety of fish, and very healthy looking! Prices on supplies we're good too which isn't usually the case for smaller stores. Can't wait to go back when I have room for more fish.

Lyndia Talley

2023-10

I was searching all over Columbus for a place close to zip 43219 that had a small to medium-sized Pleco available. I came upon this place and was so pleasantly surprised at the selection! They have a variety of fish available, and staff were very helpful!

Christian Payne

2023-10

My girlfriend and I have been here many many times. Each and every time we’ve been greeted when we walk into the door. The staff is very friendly and Aaron (the owner) is a genuine guy. I can’t even count how many times I’ve had an hour long conversation with him at the store.

Vincent Cefaratti

2023-09

What a great store! I was starting a 10 gallon tank for my daughter and came in with little knowledge. I was greeted and helped from start to finish by the staff. I would highly recommend this store for your aquarium needs! I will be back!!

polomacp

2023-11

Owner is quite argumentative when it comes to any kinda of issues - initially refused to refund our fish until specifically confronted with details. There are other fish stores with better reputations….

Sitka Perera (Sitka)

2023-10

Awesome selection of coral and fish. Have been in a few times now and they are always friendly to do business with. Highly recommend!

Lucas Tsitouris

2023-11

Haven’t had the best luck with getting completely healthy fish here so be aware. Overall not a terrible experience.

Unger Family

2023-05

So, at first, this place was great and worked well with people. Fish were amazing. We started a new saltwater tank. Had some fish in there doing well added some more fish. Those fish died We decided to add a few more fish on March 10. We bought 3 fish for saltwater tank, a dog face puffer spotted rabbit, fish, a Blondie Naso. Right at the end of two weeks two of the fish died again we had the water tested. There was nothing wrong with our water. Just got a message saying no refund your fish. There nothing wrong with the fish that he could see but I’d like to know where he is a veterinarian or a fish biologist to determine that there was nothing wrong with them. I do recall having to pick up the rabbit later because there was a whole spot on them and they wanted to make sure everything was OK so they kept them for two weeks before we could purchase him. So just be careful when you shop at this place because this is not the first time we’ve had misleading information from this company.

Madeleine Price

2023-05

I spoke with Jack for twelve minutes over phone deciding the best treatment and procedure for my beta fish’s ailment. What a wonderfully dutiful, astute and helpful worker. You should feel very proud to have Jack on your team. I don’t know many who have provided me such congenial and thorough customer service, especially over the phone. You’ve gained a loyal customer indeed.I will update with pictures of my fish after the treatment.

Ryan Grady

2023-05

Got to say that I always appreciate an honest seller. I have been reefing since 2002. So I know pretty much everything there is to know. A lot of times I go into a business acting dumb just to see how well they know their stuff and how honest they are. These guys did not know an answer to a question I asked. Rather than try and blow some smoke up my backside like a lot Do, they told me they weren’t sure. I totally respect their honesty.

J Bb

2023-05

Very knowledgeable staff. Tanks and fish are very healthy!Edited/ added: I thought the little algae eaters they sold me were going to be too small for my son's aquarium/ algae farm. They were right, those little buggers cleaned up strong and fast! Thanks again for the competent advice!

Michael Melliere

2023-05

Hands down the best fish store in Columbus! Full of knowledge, always polite and inviting, family friendly, reasonably priced. What more can I say?They will even get out their store mascot hedgehogs for your kids if you ask…