I tried Pacific Aquarium first because it was bigger. Luckily they didn't have what I was looking for which led me to discover Aqua Star Pet! Their prices are so much better and Sam is so knowledgeable. They're a much smaller shop, but that's the charm of the Aqua Star Pet. Save some money and visit here first!

At first I was skeptical of the tiny shop and how cramped it felt, but after interacting with the owner he seemed to encourage caring for the fish well. We bought a beta fish and the owner seemed to genuinely be encouraging good care practices and a “bigger is better” mentality on tanks. A lot of stores that we have visited offer a vase or mini tank for more than the price of a 5/10 gallon and call it a day, so his interest in the fish having a decent life was refreshing.

The owner is amazing and the pets are in perfect condition. We stopped in on vacation from RI and I must say it's worth the 3 hour drive-- great area and next to great coffee shop and art galleries..

A small store. The owner is nice. Price is unbeatable compared to other aquarium stores. They only take cash.

This is a very small place with one man working , this place have what you need or he will get it for you. quality fish and very inexpensive.

Healthy fish the shop Owner is friendly Happy with all my purchases. Got some Gold Barbs and Golden Wonders. Also sells Parakeets and Canary, frogs, toads saw some cool half moon guppys

Mediocre variety. Super cramped store. Horrible tank conditions. Dead fish in every tank. Bettas in cups. Shrimp in unfiltered Tupperware containers. Overstocked tanks. Arrowanas in a 10 gallon tank with a divider. A far cry from what I had read about this place.

Can’t wait to go back. High quality goldfish and others. Run by a great guy named Sam-even offered us drinks when our cab took long on a super hot day.

This is the greatest Aquarium shop in the world, less not NYC. I HAVE BEEN KEEPING FISH FOR OVER 40 years. Sammy is the best. Highly recommended this shop.

Best crickets in town, keep in mind everything is cash only though

Mom & pops shop, love the old school way to approach the hobby is still present here. All environments glowing. Keep in mind it’s a small shop but really neat to experience. Picked up some of their fish myself. All doing great.

My husband and I decided to start a small fish tank. We wanted to shop local and we weren’t disappointed. The owner is really nice and helpful. They have everything you need. Best of all the fish were great quality. Everyone is still going strong even though we’re newbies!

Fair prices and a bit wide selection of aquatic pets

They have really good prices and a wide variety of selection for aquatic pets

Great place to pick up exotic fish to start a beautiful tank staff is very helpful and informative

Owner is super knowledgeable and friendly. Great prices and selection of aquatic pets.

They have nice fish at a very good price. Got a pair of goldfish and the owner was very kind and helpful. Recommend this place for whoever is buying their first fish.

Decent store but the fishes aren't kept in their optimal enviroments.. store was a little narrow and not the cleanest of all, but the prices are great so you be the judge.

Best prices and service you can find in lower Manhattan. Sam is a great guy and will never steer you wrong on anything.

It's a very tiny pet shop but the own is very knowledgeable and friendly

I first went into the store when it was on Mulberry Street in Little Italy many years ago. The owner is so knowledgeable and so friendly and so helpful for free and I've told him he has to go up on his prices, after my purchase. He has a lot of stuff in his small space and all the tanks are shiny and clean and recycled as soon as necessary. There is a wide variety of fish and assessories. You will not be directed towards the most expensive. You will be shown what is right for your pets. You can not lose by going to Aqua Star. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

He was great this is the 3 time I went their and he even let me switch out a fish for free! And he is very thoughtful and patient!

I have been buying fish from sam for about 20 years. Good stocks and price.