You know, I really really enjoyed this store. The interior and everything, the fish selection, it all was fantastic. Staff we’re polite too. On the other hand, all staff and what I’m assuming to be people ranked higher on their team repeatedly told me that the fish would be “perfectly healthy”. Shortly after I got them, internal diseases, extreme fungus disease, and such was present on the fish I had purchased. I have a large community tank, and hadn’t purchased any fish in a very long while (from any stores) and this disease they had, after I had purchased them, left a toll of death on lots of my larger, perfectly healthy fish in the community tank too. My parameters were in good condition as well. Please, I advise you, be careful. Below is a photo of the fungus on one of my fish (that is alive) in a quarantine tank I recently moved him to. Edit: He passed away shortly after that night—The fungus present appeared approximately 3 hours before this photo was taken, and he passed about an hour later. It was very sudden and rapid. I also had called to complain and they kept on dodging the complaint, not offering a refund of some sort, simply just responding with the ways in which I should treat the fish (which I had told them multiple times I had already been doing so). All fish are well now, but about 5 of my fish died (including extremely healthy large, adult angelfish), including the 2 large sailfin mollys I purchased.

I have called with questions about issues with my fish in the past two weeks, and both times someone picked up the phone and impressed me by how courteous and professional they were. In fact, both store employees who answered the phone extended their expert advice to me, and possessed a sincere and pleasant attitude while executing it. Suffice to say, I will absolutely make the trip down to the EaSt Village from from Riverdale in the Bronx to give them business.

OMG I CANNOT STRESS HOW AMAZING THUS PLACE IS a little pricey but the animals are SOOOO healthy and the Plants are SOOOOO healthy and vibrant!! Will definitely be getting ALLmy plants and animals here!! Edit: after getting multiple shrimp here none have turned up with any problems. Also made friends with one of the employees here and OMGGGG they are all sooooo KNOWLEDGEABLE you WILL NOT be lead astray here which is one of the most important things if you're looking to take the best care of your fish and raise them HAPPY, HEALTHY, and ETHICALLY

Just went here for the first time and was blown away. They have a massive amount of stock, a crazy variety of fish/plants, and some beautifully aquascaped tanks. All of the staff members were friendly and helpful and it's obvious that they are very passionate and skilled about what they do.

What a fish store should look like For anyone who has been unlucky enough to find themselves in the aquarium sections of PetCo or PetSmart, then a visit to this store is a must. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by row upon row of gleaming tanks inhabited by active and healthy fish ready for sale. This is a far cry, indeed, from their brethren in the mass production industry. Pricing is reasonable and staff are on hand to answer any queries you may have. If you want quality fish, look no further than this store!

Got 6 Ember Tetras yesterday. Very knowledgeable and reasonable shop.

As a fellow fish hobbyist for a few years I can say that I have pretty much been to every high end aquarium shop in the city. Hands down top 2 if not the best place. I think what I love the most is variety of harder to find fish. They'll also accommodate orders if you want something they'll request if available. The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. The owner is also a really nice guy who is also willing to answer ask your questions. They also have a variety of plants to choose from in their inventory. So I highly recommend you guys go and check it out. Love this spot b

By far the best place for any aquarium needs in Manhattan. They have an amazing selection of substrate, plants, fish, wood, rocks, anything a novice or even advanced fish keeper needs. The staff is also extremely accommodating and helpful too which is very important for a hobby like this! Don't waste your time going anywhere else.

Go to salt reef aquarium shop in the city. We bought many coral and clean up crew from them. They’re super helpful and never disappoint. Highly recommended.

This shop was once the best in nyc, but now is rundown and very overpriced for what it is. The prices were always ridiculous but they were more warranted when they were at the top of their game in the fish hobby. The plants look sad now - they used to have a small and healthy tank section. The co2 tank of plants doesn’t look like it’s seen co2 in a while. There used to be amazing small and large show tanks that showed a great level of skill and pride. Now they are gone or very diminished. I suspect this is the result of online fish and plant shops taking over and cutting out hobby shops and big box stores like petco union square stepping up their fish game over time. I know I definitely shop online for stuff more than I go to shops anymore. It makes me sad to see this shop in such decline but I guess this is what happened to many stores - small and department stores - as online pushed in. I would not be surprised if this shop announced a closure, and in a way it would be better than seeing it this rundown.

I usually shop online, but I wanted to browse in person. I’m glad I did, the staff was friendly, the selection of plants, shrimp, and fish were healthy, and I left very satisfied. Thanks guys!

Very clean shop the staff was very friendly and their prices are very reasonable. good collection of very unique corals and fish freshwater and Salt water. This store also has good assortment of fishing equipment such as fishing poles and fishing reels, you can also get bait and tackle here. I really enjoyed looking at their redsea reefer peninsula tank. Next time you’re in New York City make sure you stop by the Pacific aquarium store. If I didn’t live in Florida I definitely would’ve been making a purchase and taking them home with me.

This store is an amazing resource for aquarium hobbyists with wonderful knowledgeable staff members, such as Julie! She guided me around the store, and we had a wonderful chat, while my siblings bought some of their wonderfully cared for plants and aquarium equipment. Everyone in the store is great, and the store itself is also great!!!

I was amazed when I walked in. The beautiful selections of fishes and aquarium plus natural plants and sea rocks, I was an awe. The customer service was/is 5 star. The business owner made it so comfortable and even talked to us. I loved it 😍 Thank you so much for making the experience a delight 😊 I definitely will be going back!!!

went here because snails ruined my betta tank so i wanted a complete fresh start. bought about $100 worth of new plants and since, i have so far found 8 baby snails. the more i look, the more i find. pretty disappointing seeing as how i traveled about an hour to get to this store. i should have just ordered them online from a reputable place that guarantees no snails or parasites! a couple plants are dying also. I bought two of two different types and one of each type is dying. but i know im not doing anything wrong because the other ones are thriving. selling half dead plants with snails. order online if you want guaranteed plants!

I really like this place, the best customer service, they sell very beautiful and healthy fish, I recommend 100% betta fish ♥️😍

I’ve come here multiple times and think this is a fantastic store with helpful staff who are extremely knowledgeable! However!! Call in advance if you plan on getting anywhere between 5:30 - 6pm I’ve come a few times around that time and they’ve closed early 🥴 - nothing against wanting to finish early. But just call before wasting a trip to the store.

Great variety, prices are a bit higher than other places but I love that they have many options to choose from. I wish they could put a little more info about each fish besides the name.

The manager and staff was very knowledgeable about the compatible fish species to use to create the aquarium community.

Absolutely gorgeous store and selection. Fantastic tank setups, huge fish selection, plant selection, tank accessories/ supplies, & unique tanks for sale. Staff is so friendly, very helpful, and all staff members were so so knowledgeable! This is everything you could ever want in an aquatic store. They even have tissue cultured plants! Which are the absolute best for avoiding cross contamination. They are sterile & therefor pest and bacteria-free! Prices for some items were a little high, but most were fair or average. I was very impressed.

Great place for fish! It’s huge with a big selection. The little fountain in the front is cool. I’ve been here a couple times and it always seems packed so it can be tricky to get a workers attention. They’re friendly and knowledgeable about the fish and inquire about your setup and give advice on feeding and care. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often.

Amazing experience! The staff was super knowledgeable, really thorough and easy to talk to. They really love their jobs and they love the fish. We came in wanting to buy a beta fish and they insisted that we had to make sure the tank was set up and prepped before hand. We are really excited about starting our aquarium and we know we have a great resource for plants, fish and advice moving forward.

Don’t let the unassuming entrance fool you, this is a huge aquarium store with an extensive plumbing system that’s been running for 30 years. Lots of expertise, a place where serious hobbyists will be at home.

This is one of the highest quality aquascaper shops in the tri state area. I have been popping in here for years and was so relieved they made it through the shut downs. I used to come just to look at all of their tanks but I recently bought about $150 worth of plants there. They were snail free and about 95% of them survived.

The only aquarium store I trust, they have been an enormously important resource for me getting into the hobby. You learn quick that most pet stores don’t know anything about anything as far as keeping aquariums but everyone who works here can actually steer you in the right direction.

A nice place on the lower east side If you are interested in fish tanks and exotic fishes faster place to go to staff. Is very knowledgeable and friendly

Wonderful customer service and etiquette. Incredible selection of fish and exotic aquarium animals. Also they have fresh fishing bait and a varied assortment of fishing gear and tackle.

Really great staff, educated and knows what they’re doing. I always ask for advice and they never disappoint. Great selection of snails and shrimps. I love the wood and rocks they’re too.

One of the workers was kind enough to let me play with them with a net and pick 2 out. Got 2 frogs for $28 It's a little worth it

The staff there is not that very knowledgeable. I went in there for one type of FONNA and when I arrive there after my 2 1/2 hour trip to get to the place, they told me that they didn’t have it, after I called and confirmed of the specific item that I needed, a waste of time and trip. don’t come over here unless you’re absolutely positively sure they got what you want

Great place to buy rare sea and fresh water fish and plants they are very informative regarding how to treat or even set up a tank and prices are not bad.

Super knowledgeable and helpful staff. Very patient with dumb questions. Fixed a stubborn green algae problem in my new nano tank. Fish seem reasonably priced, light was $56 which gave me a bit of sticker shock.

Love coming here and shopping local. The staff are very knowledgeable and care deeply for the hobby. It’s a little out of the way for me, but I choose Pacific Aquarium over any of the other aquarium shops in NYC (and definitely not the big box shops!).

We purchased two Nerite snails for our live plant tank. Four days went by and they hadn't moved - they also hadn't moved while in the transit bag. They were dead! When I returned a week after purchase for two replacements, the employee said "no refunds on live animals." I understand the policy, but it sucks that I was sold dead snails. Their replacements are moving around in their transit bag. Besides that: Huge store, knowledgeable staff, easy location. The betta fish we purchased here is happy at home.

Rushed here from work to try and catch them before it closed but was a couple minutes late. I had a question about my new tank and tried calling to see if I could get some help. Staff still answered the phone and helped me with my questions. Appreciate that even if I wasn’t able to look around They still helped me with their expertise. Thanks!

We always go here to buy frozen fish food for our aquariums. They offer a wide variety and it’s usually reasonably priced. The owners of the store and the employees/volunteers are also pleasant, being always very helpful, in making recommendations and offering valuable advice.

This place has some serious aquarium inspo- I wanted to build an aquarium even half as amazing as the display aquariums. It’s so lovely to see that they not only sell live plants, but they know how to compose an amazing tank. We bought our betta Jeff here and I feel so inspired by the gorgeous homes they have their fish in. I’ll be back for more plants!!!

Amazing little store for all your pet fish needs

Absolutely incredible aquarium store. I came in for a full new setup and walked out for less than half of what I expected it to cost. They were even able to help me sort out delivery of the larger parts to my apartment. Particular shoutout to Chi, who took the time to help me find everything I needed.

Clean, organized fish store. Decent, patient, and enthusiastic customer service. Most importantly, Healy happy fishes they sell.

I love fish as pets this place has everything anything exotic that you need salt water Related they have go check them out they have a wide variety of exotic fish and things

The place is beautiful. If you're looking to do some aquascaping, they have some nice resources and plants to help your scapes. In addition, the stock is healthy and there's a wide selection of fish.

They are a good store, have a wide variety of fish, plants, decor, tank equipment, and anything you can think of for fish. I guess the only down side is that they are pretty expensive. In my history with fish shopping they are pretty expensive. Other than that they are a great aquatic place!

Staff very helpful willing to help and answer questions. They saved my Yucatan Molly's and other fish with advice. Good prices on fish food. Store follow COVID safety. And has alot of options and plants.

My favorite aquarium shop in nyc.

They probably have the best stock for freshwater fish and plants in the NYC area. But too pricey.

Thank you Anita, you were very very helpful and kind! And the gentleman who brought the bags to my car!! Had lots of fun and will def come back 🐠🐠

I really like this place!! Highly recommend. They have a pretty wide selection of fresh & saltwater fish, shrimp, snails, plants, corals, even some amphibians. Also a very wide selection of food, nutrients, & hardware for aquariums, terrariums, and all the things in between. They even sell fishing gear for fresh and salt water, which i think makes it an all-around place. Chi, a really helpful dude on their staff, taught me a lot about my tank and what's probably going on in it, and i was only there for about 20mins. Came away with a really nice little pleco, a beautiful assortment of snails, and some floater plants. Will def come back for one of those cool looking shrimp once my 5gal tank is established! :)

I've been shopping here for years. It's a small family owned type of shop, not commercial at all. Great prices, and Staff is very very knowledgeable. My fish tanks are always thriving after dealing with them.

If you are into aquariums and/or aquascaping, this place is a dream come true! Many varieties of plants, fish, and other water organisms are available. The staff is super attentive and knowledgeable. I only care about freshwater so I can't speak for saltwater aquariums. If you have aquariums needs, definitely pay a visit! I just wish it wasn't so far from where I live 😕

Got my first betta sorority, and everything I needed to get started. Here is the temporary tank while I cycle the new tank. Team at Pacific Aquarium is always super helpful and I got advice how to get started.

Great variety, educated and helpful staff, everything looks clean and well cared for. They pack a lot into a small space. Please go here for your aquarium needs. They actually care.

The owner graciously replaced my dwarf crayfish when it abruptly died! Amazing and incredibly knowledgeable staff with a bevy of beautiful creatures. This is perhaps the best speciality fish store in Manhattan.

I visit here every time I’m in NYC, I enjoy this shop as there is a great deal of plants and hardscape materials. The fish selection can vary. But there is always something interesting in this store .