Ultimate Aquariums

C M

2023-12

Hands-down the best reef supplier in the Valley. Very impressed with selection of just about everything, especially coral. Top-notch customer service, the owner listens very well to your wants and needs and offers thorough and unbiased advice. My only regret is not visiting this business sooner. I will certainly be returning.

Jimmy Baker

2023-08

Justin has a great shop with everything you need to start or add to your aquarium. He's honest and will tell you that you might not like the answers you hear, but it will save you time and money in the long run. Set ups take time to build up and get cycled properly, but he will tell you after he explains his answers. "At the end of the day, it's ultimately your decision." Be aware, not every fish may be available, they are the shop residents, but he has no problem ordering fish for you. The wife and I will be regulars here for our needs!

Farhad Sahebjam

2024-01

This was my first visit. Justin is fantastic. He has large collection of fish, corals and invertebrates. You can easily tell that he as a passion for his job and tries to help customers. I highly recommend him. I will definitely go back.

Clabern Ellington

2019-05

Best place to go in Southwest VA for Saltwater/Reefing needs. Justin is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent livestock. A+, would recommend.

Carla Brown

2021-05

Great place! Justin is so knowledgeable and helpful. If you are new to aquariums as I am, he will get you all hooked up and help along the way.

Connor Nuckols

2021-05

Awesome fish and coral store! My wife and I have been coming here since the beginning of 2020 and it is a great place! Justin is extremely knowledgeable and helpful with whatever questions you may have. Great selection of corals and fish and if he doesn’t have what you are looking for he gets in new shipments often! We will definitely keep coming back!

Hannah Nuckols

2021-05

If you need a new fish store, this is it! Justin is awesome, very knowledgeable, and always helpful. Great prices, great fish, and great corals! If what you’re looking for isn’t there, he’ll try and get it for you. My husband and I love going here and will visit even when we’re not looking for anything even though it’s over an hour away.

Tommy

2021-05

This is the ONE & ONLY saltwater store to go to, it puts ALL other saltwater stores within a 100 mile radius to shame. The owner of the store is VERY educated when it comes to ANYTHING saltwater. He is super nice, wonderful to do business with. Will help you answer ANY questions you have. He always has everything in stock & if he doesn't have something he can get it to you within a few days. Excellent selection of supplies and fish. I think the best thing is how HONEST he is, there has been several occasions he could have just made a sale with me but stopped me to say "it's not a good idea, I don't want you to waste your money" & to me that's very important. The store is always clean, tanks always look clean and amazing, fish look really healthy. I have been to many saltwater supply stores and his prices beat all of them. I can't say enough good things about this store. If your looking for a new saltwater store to try then look no further, if your new to the saltwater world the store is perfect, if this isn't your first deep sea exploration, then look no further.

Kage Sheffield

2023-05

The owner is amazing and he has a huge selection of corals. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about all things saltwater. Would definitely recommend this store to anyone looking for new corals!!

Margo Prior (Mike & Margo)

2023-10

This place is sooooo amazing! They have the largest selection of salt water animals and equipment I've seen anywhere!

Tyler Green

2023-07

I assume it’s the owner that’s running it, but asked about a fish he said “It’s going to take too long and too hard to get it out” . I could have done it so I know he could have. Like that’s your job? Ask about another and it’s “You don’t want that one” . Then proceeds to belittle me and ruin what was supposed to be a good day for me. Won’t be back and if you’re smart you won’t go either.

Elise DeMoss

2021-05

Justin is extremely knowledgeable with all things salt water tanks. He has helped my 11 year old son for over a year, teaching him so much along the way and helping him with his tank. He is our number one salt water tank/fish guide in the valley!

Matt Tomlinson

2020-05

If you're a saltwater aquarium hobbyist then Ultimate Aquariums is for you! Justin the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and more than willing to answer any questions you might have. I always have a great experience when I visit his store.

Brian Robinson

2017-05

Very Good! I really wish we had a place like this in Charlottesville. He has lots of stuff, and is happy to order in anything you want that he doesn't happen to have on hand. Prices are very good too. I make sure to stop in any time I am anywhere near the area.

Benny Hoffa

2020-05

Came from TWO counties over for the store to be closed without warning on a Tuesday afternoon. I even called ahead of time to confirm the hours.I'll take my business elsewhere, online is infinitely cheaper.Edit - I like how the owner of this business can respond to my review within an hour, but not update their voicemail.

Zach McCormick

2021-05

Blown away by my first experience! New to the hobby. Tank has not been doing well. Justin took the tome to understand my tank and get me what I need and back on track!!!

Kirk Welch

2022-05

After being in the hobby for over 32 years and visiting many shops in Northern Virginia and Maryland, its been a true pleasure doing business with Justin and the staff at Ultimate Aquariums

Dianna 1231

2020-05

Absolutely Amazing!! Healthiest aquariums around, such a big variety from corals, clownfish, anemones, and more!! Will definitely be coming back for shrimp and clownfish! Such an amazing and professional place and the owner is so nice, didn’t even try to sell us anything just gave very interesting facts to help with our tank. Very polite and easy to talk to as well. This experience was so fun and this is somewhere you have to go atleast once it’s so breathtaking.

Jason Rose

2023-05

Great variety of salt water fish and live corals!! Owner is super friendly and very knowledgeable!! Highly recommend this place!!!

Sharon Smith

2022-05

Awesome.. Love looking at the tracks and fish. So many to choose from..He is just so nice and helpful.. He carried the water out for be too.. Highly Recommend

Wendy Jones

2017-05

Justin knows his saltwater! He educates well, is patient and honest. He gives the best advice on compatibility of different corals and fish and solutions to situations.

David

2022-05

Excellent resource for the saltwater aquarium hobby. They owner is the most knowledgeable person on the topic that I know. They also have a great selection.

Dakota Peery

2020-05

Very nice place to go for fish and coral. The tanks are beautiful with a wide variety of life inside. If you have any questions that you need to know, this is the place to go hands down.

Jake Webb

2018-05

Very knowledgeable staff, great products, livestock is in great shape! If you're looking to get into Saltwater Aquariums this is the best place to visit to get your questions answered and get the products/livestock you need!!

Paul Benedict

2022-05

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Extremely clean. Very professional. Defintely my preferred fish store in the roanoke area.

Axel Hogan

2021-05

Love the atmosphere and quality of livestock. The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely be coming back for anything saltwater.

David Gray

2019-05

The best saltwater shop in the area. Good selection of healthy livestock, and the owner is a stand-up guy who knows his stuff. I definitely recommend.

Randall Gray

2019-05

Great Store and Great People. Justin is awesome and can teach you all about saltwater reefs. Must go see them!

Chris Redford

2023-05

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Great selection of corals.

Devin Hamden

2020-05

It's just refreshing to walk into a place and everyone there1) Knows what they're doing2) Abundantly friendlyMy first, and not my last visit.Wonderful, Wonderful!