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Pieces of the Ocean

Aquarium shop Tropical fish store

One of the Top rated Aquarium shops in New York


Address

1664 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305

Website

www.piecesoftheocean.com

Contact

(917) 722-3519

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (157 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Monday: (Memorial Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Melissa I. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Great online source for your Coral . We’ve been reaping for several years and are always very hesitant of ordering online. We’ve had a couple bad experiences, but this was not the case. Our questions were answered promptly, and our coral is the healthiest we have ever purchased, even after being delivered in freezing weather. They even responded with care tips, and where the coral were sourced from whether it was aqua, cultured, Mary, cultured, or wild harvested. My wife and I will definitely be using pieces of the ocean services in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simple Finds for the h. 10 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Never a bad transaction. These folks run a smooth, well-oiled operation with a polite and responsive team. Attend the POTO actions regularly and have won many quality livestock and corals. All arrived healthy and without any pests, as well as being superbly packaged and exceptional communication!

  • 5/5 Jaden H. 2 years ago on Google
    Pieces of the Ocean is, by far, the most knowledgeable, friendliest, and most fun place to shop! Their online sale are superior to any other company I’ve ever ordered from! They interact with their customers, who they refer to as their friends, throughout the entire sale, and offer unbeatable custom deals as well! Not only this, but they have amazing games and prizes to keep you on your toes! This may be a small business, but they are quickly on their way to making a BIG name for themselves. I love POTO!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 louis t. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Beautiful selection of live corals. Staff and employees extremely helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable. I'll definetly be going back.

  • 5/5 Anthony K. 9 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    POTO has some of the best corals in the industry and is NOT a place to miss. This is a one stop shop to one of the most beautiful tanks a reef keeper can have with a DOA policy 2nd to none! Shop with confidence!!!

  • 5/5 William (. 8 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Friendly staff the focus on acropora. They have so many beautiful sps . And other corals too. One of the guys is a specialist on fresh water shrimp. Witch they have a section. I wish they were in queens lol so I don’t have to travel far. Jk

  • 3/5 Smish M. 2 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    As a reefer for over 20 years I have to say POTO has excellent quality of coral, and whenever they have fish it's excellent quality as well. My only issue is that the auction seems like a scam, every time I try to bid for a coral it gets outbidded for a ridiculous amount. Spoke to fellow reefers and everyone experienced the same situation. Seems like the staff is in on the auction and covertly outbids everyone of the price of the coral isn't to their liking.

  • 5/5 Richard C. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I've been buying corals from Kenny for a long time. His selection and quality is second to none. Easily the best SPS colors of any vendor that I've seen in the hobby. Worth a visit to his shop. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Richard K. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Great to talk the hobby here, thanks for always having healthy coral and other things to keep up with my tank. For those who have not yet taken the trip, plenty plenty LPS and SPS. Some (lots) of real unique. Great shop.

  • 5/5 Yobk 1 year ago on Google
    I was a first time customer at this shop today and I was amazed to what I saw.these guys that work there are so skilled and dedicated.I felt at home.being able to see how every piece of coral was just blooming to its max potential was just amazing,I felt like a kid at a candy store.I’ve shopped around for corals for over 6 years sometimes hours away from home and I feel like I found a treasure when I walked into this location.I urge everyone to please visit there shop or website

  • 5/5 James O. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome store! Although I’ve never visited the concrete store, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in their live sales on Reef2Reef! The staff is incredible and always willing to help. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Bob K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Shopping Experience & A Ton of Fun! This was my first time shopping with these guys and it took place during a live sale on Reef-2-Reef. It was AMAZING! These guys are top notch! They have great deals, fantastic coral, beautiful quality and are very customer-focused, knowledgeable and courteous. It was a lot of fun and I walked away with some great coral that I cannot wait to receive and set up in my display tank. These guys now have a new customer for life!! Bob

  • 5/5 Sharon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome deals and steals! Amazing and funny staff. Beautiful corals and probably more.

  • 5/5 PandaParties 2 years ago on Google
    Great coral at a great price with some awesome signature pieces. One of the best online shops without a doubt!

  • 4/5 Ronald G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wide selection. Nice layout. They also have fresh water shrimp and plants.

  • 5/5 GLORIA D. 1 year ago on Google
    Always the best coral selection! Staff is awesome!!

  • 5/5 Will M. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I (ReefKatz)are from Philadelphia and we drove up to the shop to see what it was like. Everyone working was super helpful and very inviting. I saw an interview with Kenny and Keith (reef bum) and was intrigued and that’s what brought me to the site where I saw the auction. I made a few small purchases and decided to pick up in store so that I can see the facility in person. I must say it was VERY impressive. The care that the team showed when dealing with us as well as the tanks and it’s livestock was inspiring and we have continued to shop with POTO. We tried ordering and the experience was equally impressive. The time and care that goes into the packaging was phenomenal. I want to once again thank you for what you do and thank you for being a great business to the community. I can’t sing your praises enough. I’m sure people tell POTO all the time how great they are but I wanted to make sure that I spent the time to say it myself and let others know.

  • 5/5 Bob M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun online sale with plenty of great deals...very nice inventory! Their hoodies are quite nice too!

  • 5/5 Jonathan del C. 3 years ago on Google
    ordered during a live sale for the first time. ended up picking up the corals in person since I'm just over the bridge in jersey. small shop but WOW!! the selection and tons of high end pieces !! super clean corals and nice size pieces and prices!! will definitely order again! also ended up getting a few more pieces on top of my order !! thanks guys!!

  • 5/5 hamid i. 3 years ago on Google
    The quality and diversity of staff, fish and corals is what keeps me coming back. The staff is very knowledgeable and strives to help out the reefers in any shape or form. The superior quality and health of the frags and fish left me in awe. Would highly recommend to pay a visit. Even the live sale on reef2reed was amazing and lots of fun.

  • 5/5 Zuko 1 year ago on Google
    This place has very friendly staff and the staff are very knowledgeable about aquariums. 100% come here for your aquarium supplies.

  • 5/5 Michael K. 1 year ago on Google
    Have to give an update on my previous review! I have to give credit where credit is due! Thank you Kenny for making things not just right but going far and beyond my expectations of making things right. All the corals I just recieved are all healthy and beyond large and encrusted. Again thank you so much!

  • 5/5 Alex N. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best reef stores and the best acro store in the northeast US. From medium to very high end sps frags and colonies so you can see what you’re buying. Only negative is the traffic on staten island and red light cameras.

  • 5/5 Giancarlo F. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    One of the best coral purveyors in the United States and probably the best in NY, specializing in SPS. The owner has an eye for Acropora and it is evident that he and his staff are true coral enthusiasts and experts. They’re LPS and soft coral selections are also top notch. What is apparent the moment you enter the store is just how well taken care of all fish and corals are. I didn’t see a single unhealthy/necrotic specimen (unlike pretty much every other store I’ve been to around NYC). These guys know and love reefing. I’ve included some frags I got from POTO below.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher D. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    POTO has some of the best corals out there. Best employees as well. Thanks guys for always showing love and making deals! See you guys soon!

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This is my favorite place to buy corals in the US. Great selection in the store, or amazing online retailer!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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