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Planted Aquaria

Pet store Aquarium shop

👍👍 This store is amazing. The staff are super knowledgeable and the owners are extremely friendly and helpful. I wanted a tank that they normally don't carry, but they ordered it in for me. All of the fish and plants are healthy and reasonably priced. Would definitely shop here again! Purchased the at... People often mention store, plants, fish, friendly, knowledgeable, tank, Planted, Aquaria, recommend, great,


Address

2350 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6L 1H5, Canada

Website

www.plantedaquaria.ca

Contact

+1 289-400-3454

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (276 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 a p. 1 year ago on Google
    This store is amazing. The staff are super knowledgeable and the owners are extremely friendly and helpful. I wanted a tank that they normally don't carry, but they ordered it in for me. All of the fish and plants are healthy and reasonably priced. Would definitely shop here again! Purchased the attach tank and hardscape through them. They helped educate me on the process of doing a dark start, so once it's ready, I will be going back to stock the tank with plants and fish through Planted Aquaria.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing store with super healthy plants and fish and everything you would need for planted nano tanks I highly recommend you go here. They helped me get the right plants for my tank and helped me solve my algae problem, the owners are super nice and so is their store. Even though I moved I will still order online because of how healthy their plants are. Overall it’s an amazing mom and pop store, definitely one of the best in the area.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C-A M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a lovely organised and clean store! Liam was ever so helpful and both Tommy and Tran are lovely people with tons of knowledge! Will always recommend this store. Fish are often juveniles but it just mean they are more likely to adjust to home tank. Plus the joy of watching them grow and colour up!! So many plants and inverts!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mike f. 1 year ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Amazing local store for live plants, fish and fish supplies. The owners are extremely friendly and take the time to take care of you unlike some other places. Very fair prices and excellent assortments. Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry S. 4 months ago on Google • 195 reviews
    Such a nice store, super clean aquariums, and well stocked with fish, plants and supplies. We only had product shipped from them until we recently were able to visit in person. Only one problem, too far for me to visit on a regular basis.

  • 5/5 Darkdolphie X. 1 year ago on Google
    Purchased Hygrophila Compact from the Planted Aquaria website as I could not find any locally. The first shipment arrived in poor condition but only due to shipping carrier incompetence (the ICS Courier, Dorval branch is beyond terrible - the original plants were very badly beaten up after multiple delays for what should have been an easy next-day delivery). Tom from Planted Aquaria was very understanding, apologetic and went above & beyond to make sure I got a decent replacement plant which was shipped by Canada Post (thankfully not ICS). I did get one bigger plant instead of the smaller plantlets I was hoping for as with the initial purchase, but I was able to split the 1 plant into 2 parts so each of my 2 betta tanks could have a portion. Fast forward to a few weeks later and both parts of the plants have settled nicely in my betta tanks and I am seeing some nice new growth on them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo 10 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    What an awesome store! Super friendly and informative people. Store is pristine and surprisingly bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, LOL. We're a little far, but will definitely be return customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A A (. 10 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Nice store that really showcases what can be done in the freshwater/planted/nano space. Staff knowledgeable, easy going and passionate about the hobby. Bought a light, thanks again!

  • 5/5 Brody R. 11 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    From start to finish these guys are amazing! I called nearly 50 plus stores from Alberta to these guys and nobody could help me. Not even local Albertans. Within 12 hrs of me ordering my roseline sharks I had a tracking number! I will always purchase my fish from these guy’s, It wasn’t even two days and I had my fish at my door! Super easy process, a business that actually seems to care about their clients! Everything is alive and well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paw and B. 1 year ago on Google
    This store is awesome! The staff are so kind. We came in looking for a larger tank and a new set up. The owners were very kind and educational. They helped me set up my tank for success and gave me good advice on what would work and what wouldn't which is so appreciated. The tanks that they keep their fish and plants in look clean compared to what I've seen around town. I'll definitely be back for all my aquarium needs. Thank you!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dia J. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable. I drove out from York region just to go here and it was worth it. They set me up with everything I needed and gave me great tips for my first planted tank.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MG1 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Very nice store! Great plants and fish. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Leo G. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This was my first time there and I thought it was fantastic. My sister has been a customer for a while and has always had great things to say about the shop. They had plenty of plants and fish plus the tank setups that had were beautiful. The owners were very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this shop for all of your planted aquarium needs.

  • 5/5 Dominic M. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I've been here a number of times and my experience only gets better each time I come back. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly trust worthy. They manage to always have a fantastic stock of dry goods, plants and fish/inverts. I don't dare to go anywhere else but here for my fresh water needs. Easily the best in the GTA

  • 5/5 Andres P. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I came to Toronto all the way from Argentina to visit a friend of mine. I wanted to see how things are here regarding this hobby, and I was astonished with the looks and quality of all the products . Also, the guys are nice and are there to help you with anything you need

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    I can’t say enough good things about Planted Aquaria. The owners and their staff are knowledgeable, friendly and have a clear passion for what they do. They are wonderful about sharing their knowledge with beginners in a way that builds confidence and is not in any way intimidating, which is so rare. Everything they stock is top-notch and their prices are reasonable. I love that they have fish and critters that Ive never seen anywhere but with them. They have become my go-to for aquarium stock and supplies, despite being an hour away from where I live, that’s how good they are. Thank you Planted Aquaria for all that you do! ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Skylar 1 year ago on Google
    Owners and staff are friendly and happy to help. I went to get eight tetras from the store, but realized there were only six when I opened the bag and started the drip acclimation process. Sent the store an email with photos and explanation, and Tom told me I could come get the missing two. Came back over a year later with the email he sent, and asked if I could get store credit instead and have it taken off today’s purchase. His wife (I forgot her name!) spent some time trying to figure out what the price of the tetras were last year in case there was a change. I appreciate the effort, and I always leave the store in a better mood. The people are friendly and knowledgeable, displays are gorgeous and clean. I’ve ditched big box pet stores and only go here. Very grateful I have a friend who loves coming to this store as much as I do. She also happens to have a car. Much faster than taking the bus to Oakville from Hamilton!

  • 5/5 Stuart C. 2 years ago on Google
    Planted Aquaria is a phenomenal store. They have been extremely kind, friendly, respectful (all of their staff). The selection of plants alone is worth a trip, not to mention their large well planned fish room! they have all the supplies you could need from being a first timer to expert breeder! they have a great website and are active on social media (instagram). Tom and My are awesome people with a lot of knowledge on tanks! thanks for all of your effort on your store!

  • 5/5 Quinlan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Came down from barrie this morning to get some dwarf puffers for our new dwarf puffer aquarium! Both guys we’re very friendly (one had even made sure that we knew where the parking meter was so we didn’t get a ticket) and very helpful! Very clean and well kept store. Definitely worth the drive down!

  • 5/5 Is 7Up O. 1 year ago on Google
    I have two friends in the hobby and their aquariums sold me almost instantly on getting myself into the hobby ! They immediately recommended this shop and I must say I couldn’t be any more happy ! It’s a beautiful family environment lots of laughs and smiles all around the place ! extremely knowledgeable on what they sell and are willing to take the time so a beginner like myself understands some of the important steps that are often overlooked or shrugged off. Purchased all of my plants and fish from here and all of them are doing great ! Over joyed with the current status hopefully I can maintain and continue to see where my new aquarium goes :) - Alex K

  • 5/5 Matthew W. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable on plants! They have a huge selection and alot of things I've never seen before in other fish stores and I've been to many across ontario. Highly recommend this local fish store for any of your planted needs.

  • 5/5 Mat R. 11 months ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable, bought chihiros WGRB2 Slim, Chihiros Doctor, and a bunch of plants. They have a ton of rare/hard to find plants as well. Great customer service, great tanks, great people! The store is interesting as well. Fish in the basement, plants up stairs.

  • 5/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best aquatics store in the west end of the GTA. Knowledgeable and helpful staff with great selection of all products you would want/need. Highly recommend - my first planted tank was a success thanks to Planted Aquaria!

  • 5/5 Matthew T. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Honestly found my favourite fish store — everyone there is helpful and friendly. Finally able to keep a plant alive :D Competitive pricing on live stock, aquarium and equipment


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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