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NAFB Aquarium Centre

Aquarium shop Tropical fish store

👍👍 We have been going there from 1976 great family great products People often mention fish, Great, service, staff, store, aquarium, great, helpful, good, knowledgeable,


Address

2260 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1T9, Canada

Website

www.nafbaquarium.ca

Contact

+1 416-267-7252

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (363 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: (Family Day Canada), 11 am to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • 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: 10 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Megan 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing local fish store! I’ve been coming here for about a decade and a half. The customer service and quality of the fish has never wavered. The store is family run and you can always count on a pleasant experience. I recommend this store to anyone who has aquarium needs
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beverly M. 3 years ago on Google
    We have been going there from 1976 great family great products
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumaya A. 2 years ago on Google
    I usually don’t write reviews but thought I should write about them. This place and those two brothers are the best . I became their forever customer. Excellent customer service, good collection, reasonable price and they are very knowledgeable. Loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ThinkRich B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff very friendly! Unbeatable prices , and nice selection of fish to choose from . If ever in the Kingston rd area be sure to stop In and check them out .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bino Y. 3 years ago on Google
    I like the place. We bought 3 fish and are healthy. Have lot of options to choose too. Recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaslene P. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff extremely friendly and super helpful. Took their time to allow my daughter to pick what fish she wanted, showed super patience and caring attitude! Thank you kindly for making her dream of being a fish owner a reality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick K. 3 months ago on Google • 122 reviews New
    All of you living in East York and Southwest Scarborough must go to NAFB Aquarium Centre for all you aquarium needs. Prices are well below those of their competitor's and their service is by far superior, as is their staff's knowledge.

  • 5/5 Allen S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best stores for the hobby in the GTA. I just wish they had more of an online presence that shows their stock & pricing. That's the only thing they're lacking imo. All their competitors have online stores where we can see stock before we make the trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne B. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place for all your aquarium needs. There customer service is fantastic - they are always keen to help answer any questions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faithe de M. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty sure this is a family run business. As far as I know they have been here for a couple of decades. Went in to get a fish and bowl for my little one a few weeks ago, a nice man (possibly the owner) was very helpful, gave us advice on what we needed for a little starter pet fish set up. We got a bowl, an accessory castle and 2 gold fish. Very beautiful & healthy fish. We will definitely be coming back for our future first filtered aquarium. Please shop and support local!! Let's keep our family owned business' afloat (no pun intended 😀)during these crazy covid times. Thank you for a great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumyah H. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Nice place. You can see different kind of aquarium fishes there. Reasonable price. I brought a blue Betta fish from the store at a good price

  • 5/5 Joan O. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    A hidden gem! A family-owned business since the early 1900s. It’s spotless!! They have an impressive choice of fish esp for the amateur like me. No pressure. I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks for more advice. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Colton Y. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    The guys in the store know what they're doing. They're very helpful, so ask as many questions as you need! They'll put you in the right track for success when first starting out!

  • 5/5 Zalcano M. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Good price cheaper then other stores and customer service was amazing . Glad to give these guys business and will continue to do so.

  • 5/5 Matt P. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Have been going here for years when I can, absolutely love the staff! Very friendly, knowledgeable and have helped me on many occasions regarding my fish. Family ran major bonus! Thank you!

  • 5/5 Dipti L. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Nice shop with good collection and decent pricing. The customer service was exceptional and we loved how nice and genuine they were. We were provided with many helpful tips to care for our fish and aquarium which we appreciate a lot. Many thanks!!!

  • 5/5 Sean C. 2 years ago on Google
    If your looking for good quality fish and price along with it this place is highly recommended, I bought a lot of african cichlids here and they are doing great. Great staff and great shop. Definitely check them out

  • 5/5 Nolisha G. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome shop, passes the vibe check 👍🏼. The employees are informative and don't hover, prices are fair. The fish and coral are all so happy and healthy, my boyfriend and I come here just to look at them sometimes. I give this place 5 out of 5 mermaid shells 🧜🏽‍♀️

  • 5/5 saha d. 1 year ago on Google
    They are a great little family shop for fish,aquariums and other accessories. Always buy my fish and take suggestions from them regarding fish keeping as there is a learning curve for all the new hobbyists out there.Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 chi f. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly helpful staffs. Best marine fish selections and excellent price.I should have come to this place much earlier. Will come back again! Thanks

  • 5/5 Benson L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great fish store! Friendly owners, great price, and healthy fish, corals, and crustaceans! Recommend everyone to go here. :)!

  • 5/5 Tazin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and good customer service. Answered a lot of my questions. Price is good too. Parking can be difficult but there are spots. They take credit card.

  • 3/5 R R. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff is very helpful. The two brothers know alot. Unfortunately, i got ich in my tank from a fish i got here. Wont buy fish here again. The selection of dry goods is worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Csaba P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best costumer service in Toronto! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff! Great prices! I just got a 32g reff tank from them . Highly recommend them if you need help with your tank setup!

  • 3/5 Mac Peters (. 2 years ago on Google
    They have some great stuff - it's a small store and the products and aquariums are poorly displayed. Lots of clutter and not much light to see the beautiful life forms.

  • 4/5 laume r. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, nice staff. Great alternative to big box stores. Will go back.

  • 5/5 Bored K. 2 years ago on Google
    They have good quality aquarium products that most other pet stores don't carry. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're having trouble finding it at other aquatic stores.

  • 5/5 Anusha P. 2 years ago on Google
    Discovered this shop and I just love the service. They were really friendly and answered all my concerns, since I was adding a second fish in the bowl. Would definitely recommend this place, they have reasonable prices compare to the other stores

  • 5/5 C.S 2 years ago on Google
    Have never shopped here before- called regarding a zoas question and the staff was beyond helpful! If I’m ever down this way I will definitely be stopping in! Thanks again for the help!

  • 5/5 Brandon J. 3 years ago on Google
    These guys are extremely kind and knowledgeable. Pricing is pretty well impossible to beat for mari e livestock. A "go to" for me.... this is how you avoid getting taken to the cleaners in this hobby financially!! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Terry J. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been dealing with this store for years. Great place to buy fish and supplies. Family run business with very knowledgeable staff. Very friendly and receptive to your needs. Just a great place to do business.

  • 5/5 Angela D. 1 year ago on Google
    Super friendly and helpful staff that will take the time to help you and make sure you understand how and when to use their products. Wide selection of healthy looking fish! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Matt A. 1 year ago on Google
    OG's of the reefing community. Great selection of dry goods and live stock. If I lived closer I'd definitely be out more money...

  • 5/5 Omar F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to shop aqaurium fishes and accessories. The two brothers take their time to answer all your questions and will advise you why a particular livestock or accessory would be good or bad for your tank.

  • 5/5 ric h. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to get all your aquarium stuff. The guys are all very knowledgeable and helpful. Won't just sell you fish with out explaining what works and don't works with your system.

  • 5/5 Warren R. 1 year ago on Google
    These guys are just amazing , very knowledgeable and Friendly staff and great prices with huge selection.

  • 5/5 Angy P. 11 months ago on Google
    Great customer service, responsible prices, and the fishes look healthy.

  • 5/5 thas k. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Who ever there, nice and helpful people. They are not only selling thinks, they giving advice too.

  • 5/5 Anil S. 10 months ago on Google
    The staff there is great.... good collection of fishes... give good discount... so visit and bring a little friend for yourself ✌️

  • 5/5 L Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fish store, family run. Fish are healthy, staff are helpful. Highly recommend. They give the right balance of helpfulness and let you shop without hovering over you. Great service too.

  • 5/5 RYTHM B. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is awesome. The people who own the place are super friendly and always ready to help. Thank you so much for the amazing customer service experience. Would recommend this place to everyone who are looking to buy fishes or any equipment for their aquarium.

  • 5/5 Matthew F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and good selection. It really helps that they color code each fish description on the tank in 3 colours so you know if they are passive or more aggressive and not community friendly. Bonus points for the genuine passion for thier love of aquariums & customers, it really makes every visit great.

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is very courteous and wasn’t pushy. Very helpful especially for the question that I’ve asked for my Betta fin rot. They helped me to understand difference types of antibiotics like bettafix or melanocytes.

  • 5/5 Harold P. 1 year ago on Google
    Brought my 75G that leaked here. John did my silicone and braced the tank. Its been up the past 5 years or so with no issues.

  • 5/5 Crystal F. 1 year ago on Google
    I ended up rescuing a 15 year old red slider turtle. The staff which is a family owned and run business was extremely helpful in helping me find what I needed. Super friendly. I needed alot of help and they all spent the time with me. Meet a couple of loyal customers while I was there and they said they dont go anywhere else. I believe that have another loyal customer.

  • 5/5 Jesiah G. 1 year ago on Google
    The best , family owned and operated for over 20 years. Incredible selection of fresh and saltwater fish including corals. They make custom aquariums and have just about any accessory you need !

  • 5/5 Sam W. 3 years ago on Google
    Been shopping at this store for about 3 1/2 years I run a few saltwater setups and these guys are my go to . They are always very helpful and kind . Their customer service plays a big part in me coming back here, and you gotta love a family run business ! support local

  • 5/5 The Empire is Richard S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pet shop with great service

  • 5/5 Michael K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 bonnie m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place good money

  • 5/5 Frankie C. 3 years ago on Google
    My go to spot to find exotic fish. Also a family owed shop that I much rather support. Prices are fantastic.

  • 5/5 Vivian C. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome hospitality

  • 5/5 Ahava T. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff were so friendly and we had a great first experience. The guy allowed us to choose each fish and really take our time. Will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Yulia P. 3 years ago on Google
    A family run store with friendly staff! Usually there's lots of fish to choose from and they can make a nice custom aquarium for you. The staff provide a great service here for all your aquarium needs.

  • 5/5 marilyn a. 3 years ago on Google
    Great customer service!

  • 5/5 Najiur R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Zack O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great people

  • 5/5 Athelma N. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing fish store! They have everything you'll need and amazing customer service! Great selection of fresh and salt water fish and a smaller selection of coral! But very nice store!! Will deffenitly be back :)

  • 5/5 jason c. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of hard to find supplies and equipment. Only place I've come across that stocks uni-seals. Custom aquariums look well made and of better quality and materials than franchise stores. Very knowledgeable owner.

  • 2/5 Patricia R. 3 years ago on Google
    I didn't catch this at first, but I was charged for items I didn't buy. Items I had purchased I was overcharged for as well. They have older style receipts so it doesn't list what the items are, and I was charged for 4 plants @ $7.99, when I actually got 3 plants, and I was told one was $4.99 and the other two $7.99. I was also overcharged for 2 frogs. Otherwise the younger clerk was friendly, but he's the one that made all the errors. :/ The older guy was the one who told me the pricing. I dunno, I don't like to complain, but I don't have a lot during this covid thing, and my experience really put me down on coming back.

  • 5/5 Bikes & Bites T. 3 years ago on Google
    These guys really know their stuff. Would recommend 10/10.

  • 5/5 Michelle R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable. Kids had awesome experience

  • 5/5 Luca C. 3 years ago on Google
    I am only buying my corals from here from now on. Great prices and very healthy coral, they acclimated to my tank in one day and have been healthy ever since. 10/10!!!

  • 5/5 Wilson L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best prices in the GTA and nice people working there

  • 5/5 thomas s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selection and nice people with lots of knowledge about their hobby. Having saltwater was nice to see many different brands to try rather then a cookie cutter fish store.

  • 5/5 Phil W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good deals.

  • 5/5 Gerard W. 2 years ago on Google
    We've got two young kids just starting with pet fish and small aquariums. Not only were the folks at NAFB willing to spend time to advise us on choosing exactly the right fish and supplies to get started, but they're always so helpful in answering our questions when we need help with our fish or aquarium environment. We've learned so much from them, and are thankful we found NAFB!

  • 5/5 gautham r. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of beautiful fishes and aquarium equipments

  • 5/5 Gunther J. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my absolute favorite fish store. Their fish are healthy and their salt water tanks are amazing

  • 5/5 Melissa -Shamus C. 3 years ago on Google
    Been going here for years! Just got more fish and a uv light system this weekend .Also got more fish 2 weeks ago always helpful great service and very knowledgeable! Can't beat this place for an aquarium store. There is lots of selection both salt and freshwater. They have all kinds of supplies ,different food and accessories. I highly recommend this store I drive an hr and half to go there just because it's so worth it .

  • 5/5 Cameron S. 3 years ago on Google
    NAFB aquarium centre has been around as long as I can remember (I was raised in Scarborough in the '70s). This unassuming store has always stocked what I required, but full disclosure I am not not an aquatic aficionado but could find sufficient varieties, in stock to suit my needs. They have many, many tanks, with varieties of fish, mollusk, plants and amphibians. Including nocturnal varieties. My kids enjoy the experience, seeing their inventory and peering into every tank. However, the staff are always helpful and very knowledgeable, understanding the different characteristics and care requirements of the variety of species they carry. They have always been able to provide me with guidance whenever asked, leaving me informed and well-equipped. I will return and support my local business!

  • 5/5 Juslen J. 4 years ago on Google
    Tonnes of LPS corals, and a lot of medications and other things you wouldn't find at other fish stores. The owner also keeps a lot of odds and ends needed to get a fish tank running.

  • 5/5 Joe J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great deals on saltwater fish on boxing Day

  • 5/5 Harleigh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great store. Best in the business. I dont buy my corals anywhere else! :) super knowledgeable people!

  • 5/5 Giulia M. 2 years ago on Google
    this is probably one of the best fish stores I've been too! SUPER friendly and knowledgeable staff!!

  • 5/5 Vito M. 4 years ago on Google
    I went here for the first time yesterday. Great experience. If you're into fish and aquarium supplies. This is a go to place. Full range of fish and supplies . Also good customer service and prices.

  • 5/5 Richel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great aquarium place to be. Bought a couple of african cichlids and a pleco. Excellent customer service. They will educate you well if you have any question. Prices are good too. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Ken K. 4 years ago on Google
    great place!

  • 4/5 Homam E. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, just need to be wary of the marine fish they sell....not unusual to be sold with ich

  • 5/5 James B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service an awesome prices

  • 5/5 J.R. G. 4 years ago on Google
    Helpful, friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff. Great selection of fish and tanks. They custom build aquariums and have an abundant selection of salt water corals and fish. Took my daughters here to get their first tank/supplies and fish. The owner was great with my kids. I’ll only come here for my aquarium needs.

  • 5/5 Joseph A. 4 years ago on Google
    They have plenty of marine animals to choose from and all your aquarium needs. It is a family owned business. Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely the best place. Thanks guys.

  • 5/5 Aaron L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great store, I've been going here for 10+ years. The family that runs the place is knowledgeable and like to discuss the hobby and share their experiences as well as listen to your experiences. Price point is pretty standard and the fish they sell are healthy.

  • 5/5 monique w. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I was given nafb's name when looking for a custom aquarium. They gave me exactly what I wanted for a very good price. I never once called and didn't get a call back. Tank is beautiful. Was a very good experience and I highly recommend them


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Amenities


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

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