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European Aquatics Inc.
710 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, United States
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D
Review №1

Very cool place . Local fish store, not the kind you eat, but the kind for hobby, your aquarium. Great selection of tropical fish salt and fresh water setups. Very knowledgeable staff and owner is super friendly and fair with prices. Highly recommend you check out this place before large national pet store. Better service,more knowledgeable staff, far better pricing, far superior product.

Ge
Review №2

What an amazing and clean fish store. Its been a long time since Ive gone into a place that is bright colorful and inviting. All the fish look healthy and some great selection is to be found. You can get Coral, saltwater fish, and even freshwater fish. Marty is amazing and knows his stuff. I am glad I dont have to drive through the city to find great fish and supplies anymore. Always good when the owner is just as passionate as the customers.

St
Review №3

Marty is awesome and his store is amazing. Very down to earth and very good prices. He has already helped me a lot as a rookie in this hobby!

An
Review №4

My first visit exceeded my expectations! The owner was super nice, and knowledgeable. Marty was patient with me, and answered all of my questions. The prices are great, and he has a decent selection of fish and corals. He also offered the option to call ahead check on availability, and if it’s something he doesn’t have on hand he can place an order! I will definitely be a repeat customer! Highly recommend!!

He
Review №5

Very nice owners and there dog too. They answered our questions and schooled us on certain things. And we bought 4 Blue cromis damsels. We will be going back!

Sa
Review №6

Good fish and coral selection, fast help time and good advise. Overall a great shopping experience!

Ia
Review №7

Well kept, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. High quality selection

Xi
Review №8

Very helpful and friendly service, has some awesome selection of fish.

Co
Review №9

This is by far the best place for fish the owner is awesome

Cu
Review №10

So glad to have this LFS in my neighborhood. The owner is very knowledgeable and willing to give advice on aquarium keeping.

Ju
Review №11

Have had many visits to the store, each visit my girlfriend and I were greeted and helped by the amazing owner, Marty. The atmosphere is amazing and I would recommend anyone interested in aquatics to give this place a visit.

Mi
Review №12

The cleanest, best smelling & most organized fish store in greater Boston with the coolest & most knowledgeable staff! Add to that very fair prices, and everyone should be shopping here! They are expanding into a large room in back, so I can’t wait to return and see what artistically designed tanks they add! We got some beautiful corals today. The owner, Martin (Marty) gave us his card on the way out and let us know we could order specific fish and corals through him if we’d like. The clean air inside this store was as refreshing as the customer service :-)

Jo
Review №13

I just recently got my first saltwater tank and this was the closest local fish store to me. My first visit, I asked many questions even though I wasnt ready to buy anything just yet. The owner was super patient and knowledgeable. Since then Ive been back a few times and theyre always super helpful. Im glad this store is around, it has a great feel and a personal touch that you just dont get at larger chain pet stores like Petco. My tanks cycling now and Im excited to head back and get some livestock for my tank soon.

Ri
Review №14

The owners are very helpful and friendly, and the store has a pretty unique selection of fish and inverts. Will definitely come again!

Lu
Review №15

Marty is always willing to answer all ur question, and if u are new in this hobby this is the place to get set up and point at the right direction.

va
Review №16

Great store. Extremely clean and very well organized. Good selection of high end fish and equipment. The staff are super nice and knowledgeable, we will definitely return soon!! Vanessa

Su
Review №17

Love this place. They are so helpful and knowledgeable. The store looks a little small in the front but they are modeling a large expansion in the back. Great selection of fish, food, coral etc. very busy this weekend.I only wish my tank was larger so I could buy from them again.

Ad
Review №18

Really great store. The owners are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Its a small store good selection of fish, coral, and equipment. The owners will even offer to order if they do not have the livestock you are looking for. Please support local businesses like this one!

To
Review №19

This place may finally be the first good aquarium store north of Boston. They are small but building a much larger section and will try to fill specific requests for fish and plants. They appear to be knowledgeable and have high quality livestock. I will definitely be giving them my business and am looking forward to their expansion.

Al
Review №20

Marty and his wife built something that is a rare find in this part of the world, a beautiful store with great selection, and two awesome people who own it. Finally, we do not have to go to a fish store with only clown fish and cleaner shrimp . I got such a laugh out of the one (!unbelievable!) bad review. You could spend 30 seconds in that store to find how untrue that is. I hate driving 5 minutes down the road on weekends with my busy schedule, and the adventure to his store took an hour, I would gladly do that again. Such a great find. Go support this store! I refuse to go anywhere else now.

Da
Review №21

New favorite local fish store! Will definitely go back. Just got snails and decorations this time. Friendly and helpful.

Am
Review №22

Awesome fish store, which is hard to find! They really take care of their fish and know their stuff! Also super friendly owners who are more than willing to answer all your questions!

An
Review №23

Great spot for fresh water and salt water fishes! A couple owns the store and are very helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely a place to stop by!

Pa
Review №24

Friendly, passionate and informative. A great service to the aquarium hobby especially marine and reef. Now my go to place for my LFS (Local Fish Store). The store was clean and the tanks and its inhabitants are well cared for. I saw no evidence of nuisance pests like bristle worms or aiptasia. Both who worked there were a joy to work with.

Th
Review №25

Great selection, nice and knowledgeable staff

Br
Review №26

Best place and people,they are very attentive and always ready to help.

Bi
Review №27

Met the owner, lots of selection for salt and freshwater, and they are working to grow the business further. Lots of great potential. Also knowledgeable staff (co-owner?), We spent a lot of time talking about the fish and how to improve our tank, make sure we had compatible fish and plants and good habitat for everyone.

Jo
Review №28

Went in for the first time today. Cannot wait for the expansion to finish. The owner Marty is very affable, knowledgeable, and absolutely is worth supporting! I plan on coming back.

Ju
Review №29

Martin is a great guy and a true aquatic specialist. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the business, aquatic life, and technology. I really appreciate his honesty about everything too. He can get practically anything you want for your aquarium. I Definitely recommend anybody who is into this hobby whether you are a beginner or an expert to European Aquatics!

So
Review №30

Im a novice aquarium owner and am so happy I found this store! Martin and Gabi were so nice and helpful and reassuring about fish care. The tanks are beautiful and clean and they seem to have a lot of variety. Their advice was great.

Ch
Review №31

They have excellent fish as well as extensive knowledge. They are extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this place for a novice right up to an experienced aquarium owner.

Mi
Review №32

I was so happy to walk into the store and see Marty! Ive known him for years and once sold him fish at my old job so it was such a fun time going to see corals! I was in the neighbor because I friend needed live brine shrimp, he had it in stock which really saved the day. My fiance left with an anemone and some corals and I couldnt help but get one of their bettas. Thanks again guys. The shop looks great and I can tell big things are in store for you

Br
Review №33

This store is fantastic! The owners are extremely personable, and they really know their stuff! They’re extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their prices are very reasonable, and I’ll be coming here more often. They don’t have a sign, and it’s a very modest sized place, so you might have to look a little harder to find the store for the first time. They also keep their door locked to keep their dog inside, but you can ring the bell, or try the door and they’ll let you in.

pa
Review №34

Very nice place!

Ab
Review №35

Great customer service

Ma
Review №36

If I could give this place 6 stars I would.

Br
Review №37

Very knowledgeable, nice honest couple own and operate. Good people, good resource.

Ev
Review №38

Excellence!Martin is knowledgeable, has fantastic corals and really pleasant to speak with. Definitely do not overlook this LFS for premium corals, good reefing conversation and knowledgeable advice. Come see awesome corals and help this business to grow!

Pe
Review №39

Very awesome setup. If Marty doesn’t have what your looking for he’ll go out of his way to grab it. Also sells Real driftwood & live rocks to decorate your aquarium. Food too basically everything you need. Fresh or Saltwater this place is legit. Fish are top quality and very healthy. Highly recommended

Ma
Review №40

Best tropical fish store around ..hands down! Always in a good mood and willing to help with anything! A+++

he
Review №41

Marty is the best

Vi
Review №42

Very modern and tidy store. Owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely visit in the future! 10/10 would recommend

Jo
Review №43

Great service from very knowledgeable owner. If you want good quality and great service this is the place.

Ci
Review №44

Set up freshwater tank bought everything there gravel plants $150 fish. Followed all their Advice fish died in 4 days said it was the water played me for a week had water tested it was fine Bought my own testing kit water was fine.

ri
Review №45

Then owners are very knowledgeable and very friendly!You can tell they do it more for the passion then the business, I will definitely be back

Ma
Review №46

This place was AMAZING! The owner really knows his stuff. So helpful and friendly! They keep everything I need for my reef tank, no need to go anywhere else. I am going to be looking for excuses to stop by in the future!

Ja
Review №47

Great selection and super friendly and knowledge folks.

Be
Review №48

I highly recommend European Aquatics for any of your aquarium needs, big or small. The tanks are very clean and all the fish and coral look very healthy. Marty, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. You can count on him to give you the best advice on tank additions or helpful tips on any issues you’re having with your tank.

Ad
Review №49

Both Marty and Gabby were extremely welcoming and filled with knowledge and passion about their fish. It was so easy to tell how much time and effort they invest in hand picking their selection and providing a personalize customer experience. As someone looking for a beta fish, I was pleasantly surprised with how unique their selection was and how wonderful the entire experience was! Would recommend to everyone!

Pi
Review №50

This place was a great find for aquarium owners. The owners are knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

Mi
Review №51

Excellent aquatic store for fish and corals. The owners are very passionate and professional. The shop is very clean. Theres something for all hobbiest and prices are reasonable. Thumbs up. Mike.

Wo
Review №52

Amazing people running the business, definitely looking forward to getting my cichlids from them!

Ro
Review №53

This is the best place I found to buy with quality and support from the owners martin and gabi his wife ... I recommend to everyone that they pass it to see what they have because it will always be the best... love u guys My tank has never been so beautiful.

Ra
Review №54

Very clean tanks and healthy looking fish.

Je
Review №55

Highly recommended amazing selection and even better service!! Best LFS in the area hands down!!

Na
Review №56

Fantastic shop! Marty and Gabby were both incredibly helpful and very knowledgeable. Were grateful to have such a great shop and people nearby!

Th
Review №57

Stopped by for the first time today and the store is looking awesome ! Met the owner Marty who I had spoken over the phone with and he’s a heck of a guy. Very helpful and knowledgeable. And he has an awesome dog that was at the shop! I picked up a blood fire shrimp today and can’t wait to go back

An
Review №58

Went today for the first time. Great selection of fish and aquatic equipment. The owner Marty and his wife are so nice. Marty is very knowledgeable, had some great advice on getting a new tank started. Cant wait to go back to start the saltwater collection.

Se
Review №59

Iconic. Amazing. Showstopping

Ad
Review №60

European Aquatics has been my favorite saltwater fish store, and my go to store ever since I found it close to two years ago when it was at its old location.The owner, Marty, is a great guy and every time I go in, which is not too often due to distances, he always has something new and amazing that just grabs my attention and that I just need to have.All of the fish and inverts are really good looking and healthy, as is the coral. I have bought both a very young hippo tang and a yellow watchman goby in the past, along with a pistol shrimp at one point, and multiple other coral, and they are all still doing great and thriving.The store is fabulous, the owner is amazing, the prices are wonderful, there is a great variety of everything, and he is currently working on expanding the store, which I definitely cannot wait for. Really, if you live in Massachusetts or even anywhere near, or are just visiting, and you havent came in and seen the place before, you are missing out on what I would say is the best saltwater fish and coral store in Massachusetts.

Gr
Review №61

Fantastic, best quality fish store Ive been to in ages. Owne, Marty is friendly and knowledgeable. If you are in the aquarium hobby and close to Boston this is the place to go.

ma
Review №62

Marty and his wife are very knowlegable about saltwater fish and corals. Their customer service and their prices cannot be beat. Go see for yourself the variety of corals and fish that no other store carries. They deserve 10 stars if I could! Love coming here every week to see the new stock that comes in.

Jo
Review №63

Nice little store with big plans for future expansion, I cant wait to see it grow.

Pa
Review №64

Great visit. Marty is knowledgable/ helpful and easy to talk to. Do stop by this fairly new business and see how clean and well kept a fish supply store can be

Gr
Review №65

Incredible selection and impeccable service.

Ki
Review №66

I love this store, they have a great selection and great tempered fish,along with knowledgeable people working there, so far Ive bought 8 batas from there and they all get along,except for the males which I keep separate but I wouldnt go to Any other store but this one,if I could give it 10 stars I would

Ce
Review №67

Amazing selection and perfect service !

Ja
Review №68

Buying a new setup. Marty and his wife could not be more helpful. Awsome place a must try for experienced and novice aquarium hobbyists alike. You wont be disappointed

Jo
Review №69

Marty is great, nice selection. Looking forward to another Boston area store! Good luck with the new business man

Wi
Review №70

Small but beautiful stock of fish and coral. Super friendly, super helpful. Great resource for home aquarists!

Co
Review №71

Marty is a pleasure to deal with and his selection and knowledge are top notch. A must visit for anyone in the hobby. Prices are great as well!

Ry
Review №72

Fantastic store, I went there today and the owner is incredibly helpful and clearly enthusiastic about the hobby. They had a great selection of corals and fish, especially considering they have only been open for a few weeks by this point, and they are working adding even more tanks and space to the shop. Marty helped me find exactly the fish I was looking for (a very healthy and plump psychedelic mandarin) and answered all of my questions about some of the other fish I saw there. Definitely worth a stop in, you will not be dissapointed.

Ja
Review №73

Marty is the man. Always makes me feel like I got a good deal. Super knowledgeable. Love seeing his store expand!

jo
Review №74

Excellent service. Great mix of high end and affordable corals and fish and an owner who put the animals and the hobbyist first. Highly recommend a visit.

Va
Review №75

Clean and great shop. Owner is an amazing person.

Sa
Review №76

The owners are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed our stop, and we found the prices reasonable.

St
Review №77

Great selection, great prices and awesome service.

De
Review №78

Very nice staff all kinds of sea creatures fresh water and salt water they sell fish food and tank equipment as well

ma
Review №79

Marty is very friendly and knowledgeable. A great experience. Great store.

Di
Review №80

This store is a great little aquarium shop. Marty is filling the hole that skiptons left when they left Boston. Not a big store, but cant wait until he finishes expanding! Great selection (for salt and freshwater) and the barky dog is cute once she stops barking.

Ga
Review №81

Great selection of Corals and mass variety of Saltwater and freshwater fish, Martin is a great guy just starting out with big plans for the back area. The store front may look small but well worth the stop and check it out you will not be disappointed

Su
Review №82

The storefront is very organized and nice. It has a lot of potential and support local business. Marty is super friendly and price is right!

an
Review №83

Awesome customer service. Nice selections and good price.

Al
Review №84

Increible place. It deserves a visit. So many things to learn and see. Love it.

jh
Review №85

Have great selection on saltwater fish corals and freshwater fish aswell. You should check it out

Ar
Review №86

I just recently went to this store and I was fascinated with the service and the quality of the fish I really recommend it ️️️️️

Fi
Review №87

Great up and coming fish store. Met the owner Marty he is very friendly, incredibly knowledgable and passionate and makes you feel at home. He is still in the process of renovating and adding more tanks. But so far he has a small selection but its growing. He shares his vision with you which is unique, so you know every week there will be something new and exciting to see. Which is awesome to see a mom and pop shop grow, and succeed in todays market. I definitely will be going back every week to see marty and whats new. I deffinitly recommend European Aquatics!!!!

Ca
Review №88

Friendly, knowledgeable staffBeautiful and growing selectionAlternative product recommendationsGreat locationNo-pressure sales environmentPlan on going again!

Ol
Review №89

Marty is always super helpful and honest! Never have had a problem what’s so ever!!

Sh
Review №90

Better then any pet store or fish store

To
Review №91

I would like to share my experience with the store that is quite different from many of the other reviews. I believe prices are reasonable. I was a frequent supporter and purchaser at the store for a few months. I was having trouble with my tank and Marty suggested I upgrade to a125. We agreed on pricing and timeframe. Unfortunately the install changed from January to mid January eventually weeks turned to months. And by April I still had not had the installation done. I knew being a small business Marty needed some cash so I paid $600 in advance for the tank And stand and a $150 for corals and fish. Then the final straw. He changed the agreed on price up 1000+ dollars. All the while I had been changing my work schedule to accommodate him. There were numerous days I would take off because he was coming to install the tank. Only later find out by noon time it wasnt ready. I lost thousands of dollars in potential overtime and lost productivity myself. So a couple of weeks ago I did what anybody else would do canceled and asked for a refund. I was still willing to be a customer because I felt that Marty is a good guy he just bit off more than he could chew. However the last straw was when he blamed me For leaving him in a bad spot. He took very little responsibility And it was his inability to meet his own deadlines and prices that cost him the job. I received a refund and a few item must to make up for what I had spent. But I will never again be a customer of European aquatics.

Ni
Review №92

Can’t rave about the people that run this place enough, they are true enthusiast, love what they do, and are very knowledgeable

Di
Review №93

Great LFS to shop! With nice selection of coral fish and reef related products.

Da
Review №94

Great experience

Ri
Review №95

Great people, great stuff!

Ro
Review №96

Great selection and super friendly :)

CT
Review №97

Excellent service!!!..Great Corals and fish !!..Marty and his wife are amazing!!Great prices !!!

Ma
Review №98

Love this store.

de
Review №99

Great store awesome owners

Jo
Review №100

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  • Address:710 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, United States
  • Site:http://europeanaquatics.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-313-7436
Categories
  • Tropical fish store
  • Aquarium shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–5pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–5pm
  • Thursday:12–5pm
  • Friday:12–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pick-up:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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