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Reader Reviews : User submitted reviews of LFS's or Local Fish Stores

User Rating 4.5 Star Rating (23 Reviews)

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We have all been in a Local Fish Store that we were impressed with, or not impressed with. The things that most of us look at are:
  • Fair prices
  • Variety and quality of the livestock
  • Friendly and knowledgeable employees who give good advice
  • Availability of equipment and supplies
If you have had either a good or bad experience with an LFS, there are a lot of other aquarists who would appreciate hearing about it.

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South Seas Aquatics LFS Review

I took a trip to Petco looking to buy the water that is used by the guys from the show Tanked on Animal Planet. In talking with the employee from Petco I found out the name of the seawater mix was ca…More

Animal Jungle, Virginia Beach, VA LFS Reeview

This place is a waste of time unless you need a hamster which you can go to petco and get. They have almost no customer service and I asked to talk to a manger and the owner talked to me and he was t…More

South Seas Aquatics LFS Review

I took a trip to Petco looking to buy the water that is used by the guys from the show Tanked on Animal Planet. In talking with the employee from Petco I found out the name of the seawater mix was ca…More

Hidden Reef LFS Review

The staff is super friendly. I have a two 125 tanks and will continue to stock my tanks from them. They have a great variety of fish and also the staff takes the time to explain the best foods to get…More

Hidden Reef - LFS Review

This is the best fish store I have ever been to. I have been buying my salt water fish from the Hidden Reef for a year now. They have the most beautiful healthy fish around and their prices and warra…More

Affordable Aquatic Supplies - LFS Review

I ordered a Protein Skimmer from their website, and a week later it hadn't shipped. So I emailed them to see what the deal is. They told me due to the holidays, they are backordered for a few days, a…More

Reef Keepers - Clayton, NC - LFS Review

Their is not a better FS in nc. Period. Bill is the man, his store is out of this world crazy. His pets are the most beautiful I've seen. He keeps my 210 full blown reef.. Very equipped. What can I s…More

Affordable Aquatic Supplies

I purchased $1699 worth of aquatic equipment from Affordable Aquatics on March 02. After a few weeks had gone by I attempted to contact this company (John). It took me having to threaten legal action…More

Pet Suppliers - LFS Review

I would honestly say this is one of the nicest, well maintained and highest quality stores i have ever had the privilege of shopping at. I trust the owner with the lives of my fish and lizards, for h…More

Falmouth Pet Shop - LFS Reviwew

I bought a tropical costing over $25 and when I arrived home it was dead. Thay refused to replace it saying they did not guarantee their fish. I told them I was a regular customer but still no refund…More

Aqua Valley - Ottawa - LFS Review

I would recommend this store to anyone. Every purchase I've made there I've been happy with. My whole tanks livestock is from that store. I find it pretty busy as well do sometimes you have to be wai…More

LFS Review - Aqua Valley Aquariums

We bought a pump as a gift for our sons reef tank. Come to find out, he didn't need this pump. We tried to return it back to the store and was told they have a 20% restocking fee, and the rest we cou…More

Quakertown Pets Plus

The Fish Room at Quakertown Pets Plus has a new manager and a new outlook on quality and service. They are truly specializing in African Cichlids, Saltwater and rare Tropicals again! The tanks are cl…More

All For Fish - LFS Review

They have a two story building that has a wonderful selection of supplies and equipment on the first floor. However the basement is the beaming icon of this store, there are at least 100 tanks down t…More

Aquatica - LFS Review

If you live in Chicagoland, hands down the best place for all your fresh/saltwater needs. A very knowledgeable staff has answers to your questions as well as many suggestions to help with what could …More

FishPros - LFS Review

I started my tank about three years ago and they have been there to help and answer question along the way. I am always amazed how knowledgable everyone is that works there from the owner to the new …More

Seascape Studio - LFE Review

I like the owner too because he really seems to enjoy helping. They also just survived a near miss (100 yards) with a tornado and explosive gas leak but they didn't even lose any fish. I hope they st…More

Seascape Studio - LFS Review

I like the owner too because he really seems to enjoy helping. They also just survived a near miss (100 yards) with a tornado and explosive gas leak but they didn't even lose any fish. I hope they st…More

Fish's Paradise - LFS Review

Simply the best Fish'Store I've been to. Great selection and prices. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. When I started on the aquarium hobby I went to many fish stores, Fish's Paradise was the la…More

Hidden Reef - LFS Review

Hidden Reef located near the Il/Wi border, is a new shop they carry saltwater,freshwater and coral. This has got to be the best shop I have been in! They are family owned and ran, the staff is nice h…More

Animal Jungle - Virginia LFS Review

Huge store! About 1/4 of which was aquariums, fish, invertebrates, corals and aquarium equipment. The balance was devoted to the usual pet store stuff. Also had a good size bird and exotic pet sectio…More

Treasures Of The Sea

The staff usually consist of the owners and their daughter. They are very knowledgeable and if they don't know they answer about a certain fish or coral they have books in the store and they look it …More

Reef Keepers Aquarium LFS Review

Reef Keepers Aquarium has an outstanding variety of corals and fish. The corals display alone is worth the trip. The owner and employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. Their prices may seem a bi…More

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