Friendly staff and a wide selection of fish. Always willing to go the extra mile. You can request fish and they will try to acquire them for you! A great variety of filter replacements, medication, supplements and food! Very pretty decorations at reasonable prices as well
I loved Sea World I go here anytime Im on Gratiot. Its such an amazing place for aquatic life whether youre buying a fish or just going to look. Sea World offers a wide range from goldfish to sharks they have it all. I will also recommend going here for any questions on starting a salt water tank or even just a coral farm for that matter. Staff is always super friendly and willing to help. Photos below of some of their sea life.
Have bought several fish from here and continued to have problems and when I discuss this with the employees they make it seem like it’s always something with my tank even though my water tests fine. I recently bought guppies and now half my tank has been wiped out 5 days later and they won’t do nothing when clearly one do their fish has diseased my tank! Go somewhere else where they take proper care of their fish
I have loved going to this place since I was a little kid. Some things are a bit pricey for me (total penny pincher) but I love to walk around and see whats new. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and knowledgable. The store is always clean. I would recommend anyone go and visit.
Really like these guys i never get a bad batch of fish compared to other fish locations and theyre really helpful! they got everything you need there from rodi water to saltwater i love this place and will remain a customer!
TERRIBLE customer service from the owner. Very rude and uncompassionate. My 2 year old picked two fish from the same tank and when we got home we did as we were told when putting them in the tank... and they died the same day. I called and they gave every excuse as to what we did wrong and why they werent going to replace the fish. This was the first and last time we will go there. Shame. But the young man that helped us was amazing.
I love this place. I live 1 hour away but the drive is worth it everytime. Thank you for my life tank, best deal I could have ever gotten.
Trenton there was absolutely awesome, super knowledgeable and understood my concerns. Got me set up with all I need, thanks
Terrible establishment. I have bought multiple fish from here and over half have come down with some sort of illness or died within a couple days of purchase. I understand that with fish, this sometimes happens. However, when we asked an employee about it, he became super defensive and accused us of not knowing how to run a tank and talked down to us. Extremely rude and immature. As they claim it is our fault, we have multiple other fish across 2 different aquariums from Sting Ray Bay and Tropical Treasures that are thriving and routinely outliving those from here. I strongly advise traveling either way down Gratiot and going to a place that actually cares, are good people, and have much healthier fish. Simply look at the number of fish in their tiny aquariums and it will tell you all you need to know.
Employees not wearing masks. I went to check out if they got new corals here but when I went back there I saw none of the employees wearing masks. They have signs not to get close to the tanks but dont seem do anything else to be safe. They don’t seem to care about their customers health or the community. Very disappointed.
Nice lots of diff selection of aqua life,flowers and tropical fruits
I have shopped here many times but now during a global pandemic all their employees dont wear masks. I will not support a business that doesnt care about people.
Great fish selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Only place we go to for fish!
Excellent selection. Amazing fish options. Plus they have a cute cat, Salem, monitoring the nursery.
I had a well established tank set up with about 6 small freshwater fish. I wanted to buy an algae eater so I got one here while I was buying some flowers. Within three to four days all my fish started dying off and now they are all dead. Everything in my water tested fine so I can only guess that the fish I brought home had some sort of disease. Now I have to start all over again. I would think twice about buying fish from here.. not to mention the guy who is usually working in the fish room is rude, unhelpful and un-knowledgeable. Stingray bay in Eastpointe is the best place to go and will have all of my business from now on.
Ive been going to this fish store for almost 5 years now. While they have a great selection of fish, their prices are WAY higher than any other fish store in an hour and a half driving radius. Its as though they are buying their stock at full retail price and doubling the price for their customers.While in there today I noticed Red eye royal plecos at 2 for $50! Fantastic fins sells these plus all their other royals at no more than $30. They also had some larger spotted royals for $100+ which sell for $65 at most at other stores. I also came across 2 lionhead goldfish for $50 each.... Critters in Allen park sell all the types found here for no more than $20 max. This list goes on. You WILL pay 2-3 times what the competition charges for the same fish.With that aside, their regular products such as fish food, frozen foods and fish supplies are fair prices (in line with their competitors). The store is nicely organized and they have a great inventory.As for the staff... I have never once visited this place and had a friendly experience here. Its odd... typically I find the opposite while visiting local pet fish stores but the staff at Sea World are just plain rude or lack the ability to interact with their customers in a friendly way. Every visit has felt unwelcoming.Sea World is about a 50 min drive for me. Sometimes Ill make the hike to go there to check out the great selection but always leave a bit disappointed. This store really could be awesome if prices were at least close to their competitors and service was friendlier.I hate leaving reviews like this but maybe things will change around there. If they do Ill change my review. If not, sadly ill have to frequent other local fish stores instead. With big box stores and all these other fish stores; Sea World needs to step up their game.
A lot of product. And a lot of unique metal work. Very nice place to go
This place is incredible! Im definitely going to be making frequent visits & purchases at this business. Their product display & customer service are excellent.
Clean well organized and several decent prices on marine fish and components. I hadnt been here in a while and was pleased to see ask the fraqs which were very well organized and priced as well. It almost looks like theyre trying to get out of the Christmas decorations business and concentrate on fish, as three decorations were limited to one row at the front of the store. There were, however, still plenty of live wreaths and blankets and such on display and for sale outdoors.
The clerk was rude on the phone, but I went anyway after being told they had what I was looking for. The indoor plant area seemed in disarray. The outdoor plant area had nearly nothing labeled with pkant type or price. They didnt actually have what they told me they had in stock, and there were one side only political signs hung prominently for sale.Fortunately I found what I needed at Ray Weigands in Macomb instead. RW was much more pleasant an experience.
Went to find vegetable plants and found a wide variety to choose from. Very happy with my shopping trip.
The best aquarium set up and maintenance products I have seen.
Staff was very helpful and polite, all questions were answered right away, large selection of fresh water and salt water fish, plants, coral, accessories, tanks and bases of many sizes everything you could want from a fish store.. fish tanks were clean, fish were only in tanks with other like personality fish..
Great fish store, but they have Aiptasia on there live rock, don’t buy there live rock. The aiptasia will grow all over your sand bed, and kill your corals & the aiptasia will suffocate your fish, they will die. Beware!
They have a lot of fish here. More than Ive seen in any LFS in the area. They werent busy and the staff was very friendly.
The African Cichlid’s are all juiced. Meaning the fish are given male hormones at a very young age to make them color up and make there fins grow longer. Makes all fish male and female look like males. One month after you get them home they loose all color and most die before they reach adulthood. If they do live they are sterile. But they do have a great selection of saltwater fish
Customer service was terrible each time I went! 3 tunes over all. He literally tossed the ink pen on the table when i had to sign for my purchase. I went out my way to be kind to him to make sure it want me. NOPE! None of them care for your business. The ONLY reason i have it 2 stars is their fish variety is better than most. Only go in there if you have no gas in your car
My boyfriend and I went in with intentions on purchasing a new fish. We askee d an employee a question about 1 and his reply was I dont know...we proceed to look around and went back to ask about a different fish and his reply was Im busy..so, we went to the front desk and asked the older gentleman to help us..he replied ask the employee in the fish room...ummmmm bye
Great place. Good prices.
Has a good selection of organic materials for gardening.
Great big bag of fire wood
Bad service staff is rude and dont know much about fish. Owner cant decide if he wants a garden nursery or aquarium store. He said he cant stand the aquarium part. His words.
Cool place but very expensive
Garden decoration were pretty pricey and there was way too much Trump stuff. We walked out.
Usually has a great variety of freshwater fish and has aquatop filter brand
This place is a hidden gem. My kids always ask if we can go here so they can look at all of the fish, and the sharks! We enjoy this place better then the sea life aquarium.
Awesome selection of salt and freshwater fish. A wide selection of fish food and supplies. Staff is always helpful. Prices are reasonable.
Nice selection of tropical fish. I really enjoy this place.
Absolutely the best selection in terms of live freshwater fish. I havent been to all the stores in the area but I would be willing to bet you wont find one with a greater selection. Also the staff seems honest, and there was at least one knowledgeable staff member each time I have gone there so far. They also have a huge puffer fish. :D
I see a lot of others mentioning that the staff is unfriendly and true. While this was also true in my experience I also mention that they are knowledgeable and the health and variation of selection of their fish is impressive. I would recommend this store to anyone who is serious about fish keeping.
I went in for some fish and decorations for my 7yr old daughters new tank. Told them I had just got it and did the quick start 24 hours prior to coming in for the fish. They said 4 fish would be good and sold them to me. less than 24 hours and 2 died. When I went back to replace them they said they dont guarantee the fish and I should have waited a week. No one said that when I bought the fish to begin with and they are not cheap. I will NEVER be back.
I am just starting an aquarium and was just going for some small things. There was a lot more inside than I expected. Came home with more than I planned for. Great experience as well.
Wow! Cant believe I hadnt found this place sooner! I went for plants which i found many but spent more time with the fish, shark and seahorses. Incredible aquariums! No staff offered or asked us if we needed help but between the metal art, fish and plants...it was definitely a fun experience. Definitely will be back!
Holy cow unfortunately my phone died early in the trip but this fish store Greenhouse is so amazing monster tanks all the coral you could ever want great discus and some tropical also one of the largest selections of freshwater plants Ive seen in awhile
The staff here are incredible. Extremely friendly and helpful. We go here for everything we need for our aquariums.
The owner is kind of mean, really bossy. Heard him yelling at the employees for asking him a simple question. But overall a good selection of fish & aquatic plants. Bought many fish from here, but most fish have ick. The employees are very nice. If you want a fish that they don’t have, there’s a sheet of paper that you can write on the front desk. Just write what fish you want and they’ll call you when they get it. Very helpful fish store but not so much on advice for beginners. I give it a 4 out fo 5.
I didnt care for the owner he was very snooty he does have good plants up there
Good selection and the owner will try and get any fish you want. Every one cares, your bound to have a good conversation... oh and their stingrays are in an appropriate sized tank.
Great selection of fish, and plants, but the store could be better kept. Lots of mold on the ceiling and algae coated tanks. Watch out for the potholes in the parking lots.
This is the largest distributor of live fish in the entire state of Michigan. They have everything from tiny gold fish to foot long sharks ! I go there once weekly to see whats new. Jaw dropping selection like you cant imagine. Prices are competitive with others. Only reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is due to poor customer service. Once you walk into the front door you are on your own. It is extremely unlikely that you would ever be greeted upon entering. Definitely not the place to go if you are looking for advice. This is a much better store for people who have experience in the aquarium hobby.
Excellent selection of fish, plants, and other aquarium supplies. The fish all look healthy and well cared for, and the staff are helpful and informed. The atmosphere isnt the cleanest or perfectly kept, but the tanks are all well-kept so you can tell they care about the animals. A great place to buy or just to explore!
I loved the variety of exotic fish! Everything was well maintained and very clean.We did purchase a metal lawn art piece as well as some fresh veggies. The biggest zuchinni I have ever seen for just $2.
Great little Hidden Gem they have phenomenal selection of all different kinds of fish both freshwater and saltwater and a bunch of accessories and garden decorations. I would recommend popping in to browse around if you have some extra time on your hands.
Has everything fresh or salt. Great people
Staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and the prices are all great. This place really has to be seen to be believed when it comes to variety and how well kept every single tank is. I have never been to a fish store with tanks as well kept and fish as healthy looking as they have here and although they are a bit out of my way I will be using them for all my aquarium needs.
They sell fish that are juiced up on hormones which falsely make the fish appear more colorful until the hormones wear off. Not acceptable. No pet store should carry and contribute to fish that are being pumped full of hormones. Shady and dishonest
Gorgeous store and selection. Was there 25 minutes and not one person asked me if I needed help. Poor customer service
They still had annuals very late in the planting season. I needed a few more to complete my projects. Huge!! selection of fish for salt water and fresh water tanks.
Never open till 8 on Fridays very frustrating when you drive over an hour to get there. Tried three different times with no luck. Never going there again......
Was happy when i saw the new owners. They realy inproved thier saltwater room. But after going a few times the bad attitude of owner i wont be back. He acts like customers are a inconvenience. Also his staff seem to share that view.
This place has picked itself back up nicely, great sea life, aquariums, gardening etc..a hometown staple that lost its lustor many years back, but they have down a great job making it a cool place again
Went here for some fresh water fish. They have a great selection, and also large selection of salt water fish. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Also great place for metal yard art, Christmas decor. Always fun walking around here.
Recently Purchased 2 fish from them . Spent about 25min there and I gained alot of knowledge about fish and they have a very big choice for fresh water fish . love the shark thats there
The new management here has made so many amazing improvements. The staff is friendly and always willing to assist. 10/10 recommend
Cool play slots unique things in strange stuff that they have their really surprised at the uniqueness of all the different ocean fish they had for aquariums as well as freshwater fish are the coolest place Ive seen outside of being in Florida in California for a lot of aquarium fish
Great pet store and selection of fish, fresh and saltwater.
A new look. And many cool salt and fresh water fish, crustaceans, and arthropods.
This is one of the nicest fish stores youll find in Michigan
I like SeaWorld Ive known about it for quite some time still nice place to go
3 out of 3 fish I bought there died with in a month, sunken bellies. I tried treat for parasites but was to late.All 12 of my other fish bought else where are still healthy. I change a third of my water weekly, followed by testing. My water is perfect.Thank you flower barn for screwing me out of 45 bucks. Sincerely a in happy customer.Who will spread the word about your juiced up fish too.
My boyfriend and I came here for pet rats to raise together, one of my good friends recommended this place saying she got some of her best pet rats here. When we went in, we held one of the rats and immediately fell in love with her. We asked to hold the other one in the cage, and the employee sorta blew us off casually, and proceeded to feed the other animals in his room. We were so happy though that we just bought them both since they were already companions and didnt want to separate them. We bought some food to start off and a water bottle and were impressed at the cheap prices.This is where they went wrong. The rats both had severe upper repertory infections, the employee neglected to tell us that the other rat in the cage was aggressive (Ive never had any other rat that was like this! - But he had to have known because he ignored us when we asked if we could hold her as well). The rats infections were caused by the bedding that they were in - pine wood shavings. Rats are highly allergic to pine. We also discovered that the water bottle was broken.Bottom line: DO NOT BUY YOUR PETS OR PET SUPPLIES HERE EXCEPT FOOD, Only buy these rats if youre purchasing them as snake food, since theyre only 4 dollars each.
Do not listen to the hate. If you are a serious or beginning aquarist this should be your first ( if not only) stop. Sure the staff may occupied at times but thats because their hands are full taking awesome care of their fish! Personally Id rather purchase a good product from a unfriendly salesman than a substandard product from a nice guy. And these people are not rude by any means. Best fish room by far in all metro Detroit.
This place is awesome and has been as long as I can remember. The folks in the aquatics area are super helpful, to the point that the guy even rearranged an entire tank hunting down ghost shrimp for me. He spent a good 10-15 minutes just to find and catch me the shrimp that are like 50 cents each. The purchase probably didnt even pay for the time he invested.There is an older gentleman in the aquatics area that is super knowledgeable and helped me with multiple tanks now. He will be honest with you and if your tank is unacceptable for the fish you are trying to get, hell probably attempt to talk you out of it, and suggest other options.This place is also cleaner than any other place around. I wonder if people went in during construction and assume thats what its always like? Not sure anyways... Their display tanks are incredible with some very exotic and expensive fish. These are not fish that would thrive in a place that didnt keep up on maintenance.
Best selection of fish in the eastern suburbs by a long shot. They not only carry the usual species found in every other aquarium store, but also others. I feel as though they nearly filled the hole left by Wet Thumb Aquatics, which was the gold standard for cichlids for quite a number of years.
The inventory is fantastic ! All your looking for and much more. The fishand supplies are great !
Regarding building an aquarium, VERY expensive and VERY limited selection on equipment. Regarding fish: Saltwater selection is descent but often mislabeled. I once asked 3 individuals working in the fish section what a specific fish was and all 3 of them told me it was something I KNEW not to be true as my friend use to raise them. I had to get the owner and spend 30 minutes on google to finally figure it out. Very large freshwater selection, near impossible to get something you want unless they regularly stock it though. I live 15 minutes away and will NOT be returning. I will be driving all the way to Clarkston to shop at a REAL LFS. One that will order what you need AND call you to let you know its in. In my 30 years in the hobby, I have NEVER heard of a LFS that wont call their customer to let them know that their special order is in...despicable. I gave them 2 stars because they do have a large freshwater and an adequate saltwater selection and their staff is very friendly. As far as the nursery goes, I have no idea how well that is maintained.
Great selection of fresh water and salt water fish.
PUT this company OUT OF BUSINESS once and for all.End the suffering of these wild animals....Tell EVERYONE you know...NOT to go to SEAWORLD...SPREAD the word and stop the CRUELTY...
The young lady working there was awesome!!! For a young lady to have such great people skills at her age is definitely going places in her life. Keep it up!
Great even get my fire wood there and they even help load it up for you great place
Its a nice store and it really big, but the staff is really inexperienced in tropical fish and coral. They do have a lot of coral, but nothing with great good color, theyre mostly bland they do have a nice selection of fish at decent prices, but like at anywhere fish store, inspect the fish very carefully and take the time to do so to make sure it dont have ick and the fins are not damaged because if you dont and you buy a sick or damaged fish then its your fault Im not the stores.
Omg this place is so awesome! The staff is super helpful and fun! Very honest and they remember you from before. Very friendly and a good family feel there. I love it!!!! Amazing service. Staff is always happy to see me and go the extra mile to help me. Even with my dumb questions lol!
Good selection of fish; salt or freshwater. Decent selection of hardscape for aquascaping, but could be better priced; not overly expensive though like other fish stores in the metro Detroit area. Fish tanks are a little overpriced here though, like everywhere else. The staff are nice and helpful. Some are very knowledgeable and some are just there to work, just depends on who run into. But overall a positive experience here and will definitely be returning for my hobby.
New owners with a drive to make this a great aquarium store. Completely remade the displays. 10,000 gallons of display tanks. Huge selection of freshwater fish. Huge space for saltwater fish and coral, but still getting the inventory filled. Large selection of healthy looking plants. This may challenge Kees for the place to go for fish needs.
Ive been coming here for a long time. Got a awesome salt and fresh water fish selection
Little rundown. More of a fish store and that area is great. Lots of pottery. Nice employees.
Beautiful selection of fish and corals, outside decor and soon flowers. Very helpful, and everything u could possibly need for your salt water or fresh water tank!
Great selections, friendly staff
I completely love this place. Stopped in one day while killing time and was pleasantly surprised. Everything you can imagine for a salt water aquarium is in this one place. They even have sting reys and a shark! Multiple coral, eels and some of the most beautiful starfish youve ever seen! And thats not even including the front of the store that has plants and everything for your yard and or garden. I cant say enough good things about this establishment And the people in it.
Great selection of plants and reasonably priced.
Its like going to the zoo and seeing a lot of different kinds of fish. I had fun
Great selection of coral, including a very solid selection of SPS. Nice display tanks, clean and priced sales tanks. Very wide variety of fresh and saltwater fish. Good reef tank additive selection. Ive been in the pet industry/hobby for 25+ years and this is a top tier store. If youre in the area do yourself a favor and drop in.
Excellent for saltwater they also have some very nice aquariums
Alot of Fish there salt and fresh and everything in between...