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Aquariums and Reef Center
1920 Boy Scout Dr *NOW OPEN*, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States
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Ca
Review №1

This place is a dream I love everything about the store hundreds of varieties from fish to plants to coral it never ends. Connor was very polite and has awesome service qualities. Id give a 10 star if I could.

Ka
Review №2

Update: The new location is open and looking great! There is a lot more room, a few new species of fish, and many more tanks to explore.Excellent service, pricing, and selection. The employees are super helpful, but not pushy or intrusive while you look. I have purchased most of my fish here as well as some decorations, live plants, and supplies - I have never been disappointed!

Ka
Review №3

Walked in and was amazed at all the beautiful plants they had and the gorgeous colors of coral. All the fish from salt to fresh were Very lively and healthy. The owner (I believe) saw my son looking at the big tank with the Arawana in it and she came over to feed the fish to put on a show for my son who loved it! Very knowledgeable And friendly staff. Will definitely be back again!

am
Review №4

Conner was so helpful! We ran him all over getting us things and he kept smiling and always saying “no problem” DEFINITELY recommend this place. The variety AND the PRICE VARIETY is second to none in this area.

Jo
Review №5

When I walked into this place it felt like I had walked into an actual aquarium. It’s clean and has some beautiful displays up.The staff was very helpful and answered any and all questions I had as a beginner in saltwater setups.They didn’t have what I needed in stock (full kit was missing a light) and I had to go to the other location but I will definitely be coming back here for any other saltwater / freshwater needs.

Ma
Review №6

My go to supplier for anything to do with aquariums.. fresh or saltBest spot ever. Staff is awesome. They have almost everything except the same location threw out the years lol.

An
Review №7

Same place just moved. Good hard goods selection, definitely a place a to hit for a professional level hobbyist in an emergency. Freshwater livestock lacking, saltwater looks healthy and better kept. Not competitively priced products.

Co
Review №8

I will forever Recommend them every time I go there I leave with more and more knowledge they are very educational and helpful they sell some of the best products on the Market At unbelievable prices then their live fish are very healthy and beautiful you couldn’t ask for a better store I’ve been going to these guys for a little under a year now everything in my current tank came from them all these negative reviews are probably due to people that have more issues with water conditions than actual fish I have a Arrawanna angelfish parrot Cichlid and some tetras That all came from them have never had a fish death please shop with them you won’t regret it

De
Review №9

It has everything I want and more. Love the owner. Shes fun.

Ro
Review №10

Very nice owners, very friendly and knowledgeable. The aquariums are very clean and organized.

Jo
Review №11

Ive recently started a saltwater setup and the staff are super helpful. Great variety of fresh and saltwater fish and equipment.

Re
Review №12

Very beautiful store. Great selection and prices were fair

Ja
Review №13

Very nice, knowledgeable staff. Had what I needed in stock and great assortment of corals.

Je
Review №14

Its always clean with lots of fish in stock. The staff is knowledgeable and very helpful!

Do
Review №15

Past 8 months been buying fish with no problem. 3 weeks ago bought 6 neons and they were all dead in 2 days. Tested the water and it was perfect. No problem with the other fish. Even bought more neons at Petco and everything is fine. Went there today to buy more fish and told him the problem I had. Neons were $2.99 so I asked him if I could have a store credit and let me have 3 tetras at $1.99 for free. He wouldnt give me any credit for the dead fish. First time I ever asked anybody for a credit for dead fish. I was very surprised and told him he wont see me in the store again. He won the battle but lost the war. Lost a good customer over $6. The store is also about 20 miles from our house. He has sick fish and doesnt back them.

Su
Review №16

I love this store, they are helpful and knowledgeable, and their prices are competitive.

Ha
Review №17

Beautiful facility lots of options great prices I went in there for some aquatic grass and some other things left with all the information I needed and very helpful staff do not shop at these big companies this Business is literally a one stop shop for all your aquatic needs glad I found them today and will only be using them for future business

Sa
Review №18

Great service and very helpful on Salt water care

Da
Review №19

Very clean and with a nice selection. Their freshwater river tank is amazing. Saltwater fish are all very healthy. Nice family owned business.

Br
Review №20

Excellent all around place. Customer for years and always helpful. Including home help with my 120 gallon tank while recovering from massive surgery over 5+ years ago. In other words great customer service.I must say to this day from over 6 years of experience this family owned business is A++. They spent a month recently on hand and explaining to my 10yr old son the proper steps of his new 60 gallon fresh water tank. My son looks forward as to when we are making our weekly trip. It shows the respect they have for customers of all age and choices of style. Again thanks for making my sons days brighter every time.

Ma
Review №21

Excellent selection of fish and aquarium supplies. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, able to make good recommendations. Their selections are also devoid of snails (unless you specifically order them), for which I am grateful. In addition, their new location is perfectly situated, easy to access, parking is much easier to enter and exit now, and the store itself even better than at their previous location. I would definitely recommend them.

St
Review №22

Amazing selection of large tanks and expert advice.

La
Review №23

Good collection of saltwater fish, corals and inverts. Has all the equipment you would need. Nice display tanks to enjoy.

Ke
Review №24

Great help. Thank so much!

Vi
Review №25

Great prices and customers Services.

ze
Review №26

This is my go-to aquarium place for my saltwater and freshwater tanks.

To
Review №27

Terrible place to do business with.Not customer focused.I suggest you find another fish store in Fort Myers.Not willing to work with their customers.VERY RUDE.

Ke
Review №28

John and Brandy operate a great business and will treat you right. Everything has been very healthy that I have bought from them and all has been at a great price. 5/5 would recommend anyone to come check them out.

Ry
Review №29

Good clean place, people are caring and know what theyre talking about, and its nice to know they pick their fish out

Te
Review №30

Beautiful species.. helpful and friendly staff

J
Review №31

Excellent selection. They listened and they really know about the variety of species they have.

Si
Review №32

Planted tank stuff! They have co2 drop checkers something Ive found rare in shops

ki
Review №33

Very rude people i when here a few weeks and was told i would get 10 $ to drop my fish off and then i come in with fish and then im told 3 $ each manager very rude and doesnt care

Ha
Review №34

Beautiful fish, good costumer service

ti
Review №35

Great place knowledgeable staff very friendly. The have a big healthy inventory. Nice place. I will drive from naples to shop there again

Di
Review №36

Great place, very helpful & took time to listen & answer our questions

J
Review №37

The have a great selection of aquatic pets. One of the only two places I buy fish from in ft Myers.

Mi
Review №38

Very nice store. Knowledge able owners.. Would highly recommend.

Sa
Review №39

Love this store !! Great staff great prices always healthy stock in staff are very welcoming and helpful

Ji
Review №40

Good aquarium and reef center nice selection good service

Mi
Review №41

Amazing staff and awesome selection. What started as a saltwater hobby for my husband has turned into his passion. Thanks to these awesome folks, he now has two thriving, beautiful saltwater aquariums. Thanks for everything!

Au
Review №42

I live in Cape Coral so this is the closest thing we have in the area to a good fish store for people in the hobby. The selection of fish here is great, there is an incredible amount of variety. Their Cape Coral location is not as great, but this location vastly overshadows that one. Whether you’re looking to start a freshwater or saltwater tank this is the place I recommend.

Al
Review №43

This is our favorite fish store in SWFL. They always remember us, are thoughtful in helping us select fish to add to our tanks, and just all around good people!

Ri
Review №44

Nice SALTWATER store

Ge
Review №45

Nice place, with a good selection of salt water and reef items. Only problem I have is the pricing. The salt water fish and coral, etc are literally double the cost of the same exact items at the store over on the East Coast in Palm Beach County where I also live part time. For example, our yellow tang is around $44.99 here, and 2499 over there. Something as simple as a feather duster that is $16 here, is 799 there. Same with soft corals such as Greenstar polyps, and yellow ones, are about 20 bucks for a nice medium size piece over there but almost $50 here. I still like the place, and it’s convenient since I live downtown Fort Myers, and I’m actually on my way to the store now. I still get chemical and water, and some other things, but yesterday I drove to West Palm to get some fish and an email and saved $68.33 on the exact same thing. Even the $3.99 snails here are only $1.50 there. Even the cost of the new tanks are several hundred dollars less for the exact same item.So the pricing is not competitive, but I do like the store and the people are super nice so I will continue to come back, but unfortunately I have to go elsewhere when buying the big ticket items, and even small fish and coral :(

Kr
Review №46

Big selection owners are very profesional and helpful. I really recommend this place

La
Review №47

This place is full of variety and fishes are well taken care of!

Ra
Review №48

Remarkable team. I have two leopard geckos, fish and turtles and the staff here are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Derek has helped me during my previous visits and always knows exactly what Im looking for or what I need for my situation. They are very friendly and will not encourage you to buy extra products you dont need. The animals are also in great condition and health and there is an outstanding selection.

Hi
Review №49

Large selection of aquarium supplies and live stock. Standard pricing. I have purchased hardier live stock here in the past (3 stripe damsels, green chromis) and had no issues but during my last visit some of the more delicate species of fish and corals they had seemed to be in less than perfect health, choose carefully. Many of the fish display tanks are mislabeled but staff are very helpful and can give you prices and help you choose the right fish for your tank. Over all this is a good shop for aquarium supplies in greater Fort Myers area.

Al
Review №50

Friendly. Clean tanks. Interesting selection of corals and fish.

Pe
Review №51

Great selection of fish. Store is very inviting and setup very nice.

Ca
Review №52

It was nice and clean. Store did NOT have that dirty fish tank smell like other places. Good selection of fish.

An
Review №53

It was awesome, I dont remember her name,but the sales rep was very helpful, Ill be back for more fish.

Bi
Review №54

Great service

Ch
Review №55

My experience at the Fort Myers location was very positive! Three different associates helped helped us on the sales floor(they came and got us, we did not go to them), all of them were very knowledgeable. And the selection of equipment and livestock was exceptional.I cant say anything good about the Cape Coral location.Keep up the good work Fort Myers!

Ka
Review №56

Best aquarium store by far, biggest and nicest selection of salt water items I have seen yet! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff always willing to help me with any issues or questions I may have, very upbeat and friendly! I could spend all day in this store. Very satisfied with how clean and professional they are. Thank you for all your help.

Em
Review №57

Im a first time salt water fish tank owner, and I cant say enough nice things about the owners and all the staff at Aquariums and reptiles!!!! I was totally clueless on how to start and maintain my new fish tank, and they have Always been very helpful and knowledgeable, and know just how to help me with what I need. Theyre very personal, and I like that they know my name when I come into the store, even though Ive only been going there a short time, it makes you feel important! that they care about their clients! I Highly recommend Them, And I LOVE my salt water tank!! THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!Emily Noble :)

Ty
Review №58

Beautifully kept aquarium store!

Jo
Review №59

I give this a 5 star no doubt....Ive been coming to this place for over 5 years..when they where on 3 different locations where they go I follow and always good selections of fish and corals...Employees are great especially both of the owners great people never had a issue with this place....Have your own experience...And see for yourselfs...

Gr
Review №60

Great selection of fish & coral.

Su
Review №61

LOVE THIS PLACE. Fair prices, excellent staff...they are always to helpful and knowledgeable, found them over a year ago...I travel the distance. Between them and Saltwater Solutions in Bonita.

Ka
Review №62

Staff has always been super helpful for both my salt and fresh water tanks. My go to store. The selection is awesome, the fish are healthy, and the reptiles are also in great shape.

Pu
Review №63

Excellent customer service very professional helped me in all my questions I would like that every day were like this place.

La
Review №64

Fish are plentiful and taken care of

BR
Review №65

Great place to go to to learn things you didnt know. Family oriented. I really did love this place.

Di
Review №66

Love the place great fish

Oh
Review №67

Love this store! The staff is always helpful. They have a lot of items I cant find at my LFS.

ad
Review №68

People were friendly and pleasant. This store is awesome they have all kinds of salt/freshwater fish and a selection of reptiles as well. I highly recommend this place.

de
Review №69

They are very professional they answered my questions I had and if there was something I wanted they let me know that they will look into getting it to see if its available all in all I would definitely go shopping at this aquarium store for my aquatic needs salt or fresh water

Te
Review №70

I always shop here. Best place to buy fish and coral. I always get great service and advice. Love this place.

Am
Review №71

Every single time weve been by they have been closed. Been by multiple days of the week. Very annoying.

Tr
Review №72

Very helpful staff. I went in to purchase my first coral. I explained what lighting I was using and ask if they had any recommendations. I was shown several different corals and ended up buying a fantastic mushroom coral. Prices on some items are a little high, but worth spending at the LFS.

NU
Review №73

Love this store they are super knowledgeable and have helped me make my aquarium what I always wanted it to look like. Superb staff and products

ca
Review №74

Our favorite aquaruim store. We drive from port charlotte to come here

Sa
Review №75

Staff are amazing and if you have any questions they are there to answer them very knowledgeable and willing to help definitely my go to store and they have very many fish and coral to choose from.. They are Great!!

Vi
Review №76

This place is the best they have a good selection of salt/fresh water fish that are in great condition, and their reptiles are amazing! Im never buying my fish from any where else ever again :)

Te
Review №77

Nice store . Felt like I was visiting SeaWorld. Very friendly staff. Thier variety was fantastic.

Ma
Review №78

Really amazing set ups and very knowledgeable staff who is eager to help you with any questions

To
Review №79

We go there alot for both our fresh and salt water systems. Great customer service and good selection. Of course theyre not as cheap as Amazon, they have to keep their doors open. Buy local!

Me
Review №80

Great place to get help and great beautiful fish to purchase

Da
Review №81

Great customer Service and lots of corals to chose from. I highly recomend to stop by.

Co
Review №82

Awesome place to go and buy saltwater or freshwater fish really nice ppl

Ji
Review №83

A lot to see. its such a cool place with lots to see from the sea. lol

Fe
Review №84

I have been here many times, staff is very friendly, also been in many stores is from naples to north Fort Myers; and price is perfect compared to other places...

Jo
Review №85

Decent selection of corals but other than that they have very little to choose from . They have walls full of tanks but never any fish. Despite the uninviting area the store is in I thought the store might be nice but the staff is extremely unprofessional and rude, especially the younger bearded man with the Kim Jong haircut. The employees also had poor knowledge of their products and livestock and they where also very pricey.

ni
Review №86

Its cool but not a lot of good fish

Jo
Review №87

Have come here and bought alot many times. When the manager, the young Asian guy, is there, always a good experience. I went in this morning and it was the owners and some Tall Bearded douchey looking guy with classic man bun haircut. I say hello and walk over to their parrot and pick him up and start chatting with him as usual, the bird always gives me kisses, well the tall kid walks over shakes his head says dont do that and then just take him from me as if I was a 4 year old child. He says dont kiss the bird, you might get bit, and I explained this was not the first time, I have been here often. He just takes the bird and walks away.I spoke to the owners and asked if he was new and they say he has been there for 4 years. I said I have never seen him but have been here often and always deal with the manager who treats me great, I didnt appreciate this person treating me like a child. She tries to say oh no he didnt mean it that way he is very nice, and I said really? He never said hello, welcome, no smile, how can I help you sir, nothing but treating me like a child and walking away... Then sat by fish for 10 minutes waiting for assistance. I was ignored. Thats nice? You just lost another good customer!

Fr
Review №88

Good prices and knowledgeable staff. Fresh and marine fish, plants and corals.

Am
Review №89

Knowledgeable, friendly staff, always willing to help you any way they can. Great products wide selection my go-to place 4 saltwater fish, corals and supplies.

TT
Review №90

Very knowledgeable staff. Place is dirty and old, but they are extremely helpful.

Ca
Review №91

Have gotten much advice, many fish, and good experience from this wonderful store. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Da
Review №92

No issues, nice place, got quick service. Water is priced well and seemed to have a very nice selection for the reef aquarist.

Ge
Review №93

This place made me sick to my stomach tonight. A simple visit to buy a feeder mouse for my snake turned into a heart breaking night. The reptiles they have for sale are in horrible condition. Legal action needs to be taken. The amount of mites both of these very small baby ball pythons had on them was sickening. They will never get my business again.

Ji
Review №94

This a great place I bought two bearded dragons and they are doing great

Ke
Review №95

Very helpful staff, got a lot of advice on saltwater aquariums and they made setting up my first Biocube very easy! Cant wait to add more!

Pe
Review №96

Friendly, helpful employees. Beautiful specimens priced right.

Fr
Review №97

Came in from Dallas this week to visit family, stopped in to check out what florida had to offer. Went to a few places until I found this gem. Was greeted as soon as I hit the door, any questions I had where answered. Awesome prices comparing to what dallas stores have.So long story short, 300 plus later. Coral made it home just fine. Will be going back next time Im down in florida.

Ch
Review №98

Great staff, very helpfull and knowledgeable. Great selection also!

om
Review №99

Great customer service, always helpful and they are honest, fish and products of good quality!! Will always recommend!!

Me
Review №100

Very helpful and friendly. Good selection of fish and supplies. Thanks guys for all your help.

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  • Address:1920 Boy Scout Dr *NOW OPEN*, Fort Myers, FL 33907, United States
  • Site:http://areefcenter.com/
  • Phone:+1 239-334-4440
Categories
  • Aquarium shop
  • Fish store
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–6pm
  • Tuesday:11am–6pm
  • Wednesday:11am–6pm
  • Thursday:11am–6pm
  • Friday:11am–5pm
  • Saturday:11am–5pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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