Aquarium & Reef Center

Fantastic experience: Great staff, very helpful and casual. As a newb with less than a year with fishes, they’ve been my go to for equipment and plants.

Negative experience: Walked in then right back out, there’s no ac in there, it reeks of mold, and all of their tanks look disgusting, there’s a fish store right down the road called seven seas aquatics and I’ll go there every time. The mold smell from this place gave me a headache!

Fantastic experience: Great place to find rare corals and specimen pieces for your reef tank. I've been a customer for years and I still find new things every time I go in.

Fantastic experience: Best aquarium to buy healthy Betta fish.

Fantastic experience: Always a good experience. Very knowledgeable staff. Always there to help.

Fantastic experience: They are the best! I have had so many questions about our new 75 gallon reef tank and they have helped me every step of the way. Couldn’t recommend a better reef store. -Mike P

Fantastic experience: John and Brandy are awesome in the Cape. The other store in Ft Myers is awesome too. Very welcoming and friendly.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful staff, best local fish store in town!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding service, very knowledgeable and great consulting. Didn’t have a glass scratcher and gave me one of theirs until the order came in. Customer Service at its best

Fantastic experience: John and Brandy are the best! Both are caring and customer service oriented. So glad their business is in Cape Coral!

Fantastic experience: I just started a freshwater aquarium. I love this store. The owner asked if any particular fish I wanted and he would get them. He always gives me a deal... they are extremely nice!!! I would highly recommend!!!

Positive experience: Really nice place to get beautiful coral lots to choose from but not much variety of fish. Great customer service and great prices also great atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Negative experience: Picked up some coral frags recently from them and as soon as I got them in the car I noticed that they all had a TON of red planaria on them luckily I think I eradicated them with my dipping and cleaning

Fantastic experience: they are amazing, i bought a betta 3 months ago and he is thriving. i also just bought duckweed and red floater plants. super nice employees!!!

Fantastic experience: Don’t know why I didn’t write a review earlier. This is my go to store. I used to go to another store and fish after fish I would buy would die. My water was always in great condition. Found out after looking at their tanks that a lot of the fish were sick. Ever since I switched to this store, I have never had an issue with fish dying. All the fish are super healthy, and the owners are some of the greatest people I have ever met.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful, thanks for all the great fish!

Fantastic experience: Staff is very knowledgeable, they will answer your questions, and not just sell you something, just to make a sale. Great place, great customer service

Fantastic experience: Both FM and the Cape locations are the BEST!!! Knowledgeable, experienced, caring, etc., etc., etc.

Positive experience: Nice selection of products available,owners are very nice and knowledgeable both freshwater and Saltwater $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Fantastic experience: Super friendly, knowledgeable, and they keep their livestock very happy and healthy.

Positive experience: The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable for newbies with a lot of questions.

Positive experience: This place is just ok. It's quite cramped and hot in there. The did have the nerite snails that we were looking for though. The owner, I'm assuming he is, is very lackluster and very hohum. He is not the personable type clearly.

Fantastic experience: A great small shop close to home. Brandy and John have recommend a great Aquarium Maintenance Service that has far surpassed what I was getting from Seven Seas. Brandy has helped with getting the proper livestock and John is there for my Cichlid addiction. Yes , I'm a happy customer who will be back often.

Positive experience: I personally didn't care for it. I thought his prices are high. I'm a freshwater fish keeper. He had a lot of corals and saltwater fish. And he may dedicate more to saltwater

Negative experience: Not very personable, tanks were dirty and could hardly make out what was behind the algae.

Fantastic experience: Good selection and variety. Pricing reasonable. Nice folks answer questions willingly too. Helpful with choices

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best selection in cape coral. Extremely knowledgeable owner who sees it as a hobby instead of a job. 10/10 recommend. Lots of coral and fresh and salt water fish.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place. They are very knowledgeable and will help guide you. Don't believe the bad reviews, they all sound like brats who cant take someone else's recommendations. They service is great! I don't get ppl that think they are at a car dealership and need someone running to them as soon as they walk thru the door. If you need help, ask for it and I'm positive they would love to help. Can't recommend this place enough whether you have an established tank or are starting a new one. They have great selection are casual and down to earth.

Fantastic experience: Every experience here has been 5+ stars at this location. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable with fresh and marine fish and other animals. I can tell their goals are safety and proper care of all of the animals and it goes to show that they place life above $$ which will keep us coming g back every time. Thank you, and if you want to do it right, this is the store for you. If you’re impatient and don’t want to listen on how to do it safe for the aquatic life, not so much. Amazing place!

Negative experience: I visited this place one time and I promise, I'll never return. I have nothing nice to say about the owner, Brandy. Nasty, hateful woman. I was in there for ten minutes listening to her insult her customers and I couldn't do it anymore. On top of that, the place is disgusting and tanks were filthy. Just nah.

Fantastic experience: Love this place, very knowledgeable

Fantastic experience: If the owners are wonderful they know their business and they help you tremendously and they know everyone by their 1st name

Fantastic experience: Great Place for all your aquatic specialties. Very knowledgable sales staff with the expertise to guide you through a happy and successful purchase. F.Y.I. " I named the Siamese Fighting Fish ( NEO ) Thanks, Jason

Fantastic experience: John and Brandi are the best answer all your questions and really make sure you get the right stuff for your saltwater tank and really care if you are just buying new additions or even just getting into the saltwater hobby.

Fantastic experience: Very kind and friendly staff. huge selection of fresh and salt water fish and supplies. Owner was kind enough to try and find a fish I've been searching for on one of his next orders. Prices are cheaper then most PetSmart/Petco places. Might be my new favorite store.

Positive experience: They have a variety of fish and are very knowledgeable about everything they have in the store.

Positive experience: The place needs a crazy amount of work done. The enclosures were disgusting and needed cleaning bad.

Fantastic experience: Always pleasant and knowledgeable. Had and issue with my water... she explained everything. Went above and beyond. Ended up saving my 26 fish & crayfish. Even when I called 3 more times with additional questions, she was helpful. LOVE THIS STORE.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable owners that help you every step of the way for anything you need for any aquarium

Fantastic experience: My husband got a 90 gallon fish tank from this store. And all our fish are from here. High quality products and extremely knowledgeable. They care about there customers. Wouldn't recommend any other place like this. There impress there sh*t.... 100% satisfied!!

Fantastic experience: This shop and its owners have been around for years and they have always been incredibly helpful no matter my crisis.

Positive experience: Average fish store with both fresh and salt water plus a large coral selection. Some of the livestock are priced on the tank. Seems like the store has been there a while and needs a refresh

Fantastic experience: Good selection of aquarium stuff and fish.

Fantastic experience: Best fish aquarium shop in the cape hands down! Owners are friendly and knowledgeable!

Positive experience: It's alright, decent selection. Slight problem with bubble algae growing in a lot of their tanks.

Fantastic experience: Very nice people. They’re very knowledgeable and helpful. This is one place you need to visit if you get into the aquarium hobby. Great selection of supplies too! Brandi and John are hard to beat!

Fantastic experience: Great shop, very helpful and friendly.. Greatly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Good selection with helpful and knowledgeable owners.

Negative experience: Unlike the other reviews, of a good experience with knowledgeable people; I was not able to even experience any of that, for I spent 5 minutes in store and NOT A SINGLE greeting or offer of assistance and multiple people passed me by. So I left and went to another place and was assisted right away with a greeting and so I spent a few hundred dollars elsewhere. I won't recommend this place to Anyone, for they ignored me and didn't want my money. Not sure why, I was a customer looking to buy, but they weren't, for whatever reason, willing to do their part and assist a customer. There's no need for reply or asking me, after the fact, to tell you more about the experience or even apologizing, which I doubt will occur. Just a waste of time.

Fantastic experience: John and brandy are the best! If you're looking for something a little more unique, you'll probably find it here! Access to pre-made salt and fresh water as well!

Fantastic experience: I have been going into the Aquarium Store for years. They will take good care of your fish needs

Fantastic experience: Awesome selection of fish and Coral.

Fantastic experience: Go here because of the owners. They have saved us so many times with advice. We always find or get what we need and the quality is excellent. If they don’t think they should sell it they won’t sell it. If you don’t need it they won’t try to sell it. The only thing is I wish there was more to do in that shopping center because we are there so dang much.

Fantastic experience: They are incredibly knowledgeable and only sell you what you need or can take care of. They won’t sell you anything that your tank can’t support. They have been so helpful for as long as I’ve shopped there

Fantastic experience: Top notch tanks and knowledgeable owners. AND they live my dog! ;)

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Honest owners... You can trust them not to rip you off or sell you something you don't need.

Fantastic experience: Awesome stock. Knowledgeable staff. Lots to chose from. Best selection of marine fish and unusual fish. AWESOME

Fantastic experience: Great selection of fish and reef corals, supplies.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful staff. Will return and highly recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: Every time info in there they are more then willing to answer any of my questions. They are friendly and very knowledgeable. And their prices are fair. I even go in there just to b.s. and look at fish lol. I just always forget my glasses and end up having to wear my sunglasses bc they are prescription. They halso have all the supplies that you would ever need. I definitely would suggest shopping there.

Fantastic experience: I have been going there for quite a while now ,and the owner's are the the frendlyst and noligable people. For Reef tanks this is where you want to go

Fantastic experience: Best prices in town on most dry goods, some of the fish they get could be priced a little better but honestly nobody is perfect. Most of what is here I’ve found to be a great value, Brandy and John are very honest people that aren’t just trying to make a sale. I recommend this store more than any other store in Cape Coral, and not too far away they have another location that is even nicer in Fort Myers.

Fantastic experience: Super nice knowledgeable folks and the tanks are always very clean with zero sign of any diseases or parasites on any of their fish. We also needed an extension on one of our filters and they had the perfect piece. Thats hard to find these days.

Positive experience: Great staff verry educated lots of selection

Fantastic experience: Best price on Ghost Shrimp in town! Awesome variety and service, this is my secret go-to place when the big chain stores aren't cutting it.

Positive experience: Great place with knowledgeable staff. Great selection of real plant life and coral. Decent size space with lots of tanks available. All the accessories you could hope for.

Fantastic experience: The owner is very knowledgeable and extreamly nice. He appreciates the art of the hobby and is not just there to make money. I also love his own frag plugs he makes. Im a huge disney fan and fell in love with his Mickey heads. He went out of his way to find me one he had in back even after it was past closing. This place is a must go to place if you are passionate about the hobby.

Fantastic experience: Best aquarium store in town by far

Fantastic experience: Friendly & knowledgeable family owned business that caries a large inventory for fresh, salt & reef enthusiasts. I encourage people to stop in and check them out! Been going there for years and plan to do so for many more.

Fantastic experience: Super knowledgeable when it comes to aquariums. They have a ton of corals and beautiful, healthy fish!

Positive experience: Lots of options for salt water tanks but lacks in quality freshwater plants..

Fantastic experience: They are amazing!! The marine life is healthy. They can help you from start to finish on any tank!! Their knowledge is priceless (at no extra charge) I highly recommend this store to everyone!!!!! BEST!!!

Fantastic experience: Very nice collection of fish. Store is clean and fish are healthy. Very helpful staff and reasonable prices. Very happy with my purchase.

Fantastic experience: Love John & Brandi! They have been helping me for over 10 years now! I have and will always be a loyal customer! They take time to help everyone that has questions! Definitely my favorite shop in town!

Fantastic experience: Great people who are knowledgeable and have a good selection of both fresh and salt water. Great place for oddball stuff.

Fantastic experience: They are always very helpful and happy to answer any questions.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the absolute best LFS around. I’ve wondered into other stores locally out of curiosity but none compare to this place. I’ve never had an issue with any livestock/corals I’ve gotten from there, their prices are fantastic compared to others. Most importantly Brandy and John are very informative and helpful. Even if they’re busy they take the time to help you with anything that might arise with your aquarium. John has helped put together/build equipment that was confusing to me and they explain everything. They will sell you what you need and tell you what’s a waste of money. I appreciate that as this is an expensive hobby and I find comfort knowing they aren’t just out to make money. I’ve gone to most LFS stores from Naples to Port Charlotte and this store will always be my go-to for anything I need.

Fantastic experience: Great for saltwater fish and Coral as well as freshwater. They are very polite and informative as well.

Fantastic experience: Got two little coy fish. So glad we stopped in. They have a great shop with a ton of variety

Negative experience: Store smells terrible. Nothing is priced. They are never there during the hours they have posted.

Positive experience: Nice but pricey for fish and corals

Fantastic experience: They have an amazing selection and help us with any and every problem we have

Fantastic experience: Good supply of fresh water fish. The owners are very very good with the customer.

Positive experience: Lots of fish and stuff but could be a bit more presentable to the public.

Fantastic experience: Love the place and the owners!!!!! Great prices and selections. ONLY PLACE I BUY FROM!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Nice place and they really seem to know there stuff

Positive experience: If you want fresh or salt fish or supplies this is the place to go. It's not fancy and it kind of looks haphazard however the owners are experts in the aquarium business and we'll find you what you need. They take care of their Aquatics and have freshwater and saltwater available for purchase to get your project started.

Fantastic experience: Expert owners, Brandy and John. High quality stock.

Positive experience: I've been in there 3 times and only once was acknowledged by anyone. No prices showing. I guess you have to ask.

Fantastic experience: Very good advice about the set up on our first saltwater aquarium

Negative experience: Way over priced ...... The women and the guy are very rude ..... A fish they have for 60 .00 down the street it's 30.00 what a joke !!!!

Positive experience: Decent selection of fish, they do not guarantee the health of their fish and they are a little pricey

Fantastic experience: This place is fantastic, and they let me back in. The information and smarts they are willing to share is unbeatable. If you are into salt water this is the place.

Fantastic experience: Cool place it has the best fish

Fantastic experience: John and Brandy are great! They are always very helpful.

Negative experience: fish are WAY over priced once i bought a little hippo tang from there and died the day after my parameters were spot on for the little tiny hippo it was $59 and i went the day acter gave my water sample and they didnt even give me store credit they just said do you want another one but it will be full price

Positive experience: Awesome selection of freshwater odd balls and fish that most others don't carry. John orders new stuff all the time. Great fish store.

Fantastic experience: Love this store. Always friendly, super knowledgeable and always happy to take the time to talk about how to keep up your aquarium running perfect.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful, went in knowing almost nothing, came away... well, knowing only a bit more, but repeated trips have kept me on track preparing my first tank. They are unfailingly helpful. I visited many stores shopping for the best balance of patience and knowledge, and this seems to be it.

Fantastic experience: Brady and her Husband are awesome, they don't try to sell you anything that they don't think you could take care of. Brady always recommends the corals and fish that will thrive in my tank and she's always right! I love going into their store.