Zen Aquatics

Fantastic experience: JP and crew are all great, very knowledgeable, and have the ability to guide you successfully through the hobby.

Fantastic experience: Far and away the best aquarium store in the valley.

Fantastic experience: Zen Aquatics is my favorite fish store in the desert. The staff are very helpful and they keep a large inventory of dry goods as well as some beautiful fish and coral. I highly recommend that you give them a visit.

Fantastic experience: Been here a couple times now and this is my new go-to store for fish. They have a pretty big selection of fish and you can tell all the fish tanks are clean and the fish are healthy. The staff are always happy to feed fish for me which is super important when picking out new fish. Prices are labeled here, which is nice. I like to buy my fish in batches so I can quarantine them at home and it's nice to walk the store and have an idea how much the total price is going to be, rather than having to ask the price of every single fish as I go. Besides fish they keep a decent selection of corals and dry goods and the display tanks are also very nice. Overall, my experiences here have always been positive with the staff being friendly and helpful. I'm definitely coming back and I highly recommend this place!

Negative experience: 3rd strike…. I’ve visited this store 3 times over the last few months, each time with money to spend and excited to add to my tank. All 3 times I’ve left with nothing but a bad taste in my mouth. I usually go on Saturdays as that’s when I have time off work. I walk through the store in silence. Before today the largest interaction I’ve had with any employee here has been an unfriendly “sup” as the guy passed me on his way to the back that I initiated with a smile and a hello. I had a Wednesday off today so I figured I’d give them another shot, not on a weekend, maybe they have better staff during the week. Today the kid that works there was preoccupied with someone who was obviously a service guy buying a group of green chromis. No worries, I’ll wait till he’s done and ask some questions. In passing (after he had gotten the other guy all of his fish) I asked the kid working about the price of a melanurus wrasse as it was unlabeled, his answer was “uhm…”. Ok. I asked about some hammer frags that are on a rack marked $55. “Uh I dunno, someone just brought those in…” Ok, I get it, he’s busy, I’ll wait. Next thing I know, I’m the only person in the store. I walked to the back to see if he was doing something back there., Nope, maybe he’s in the restroom., I waited for 10 minutes, alone, before I stood in front of the cctv camera over the cash register, threw my arms up and said out loud “wtf, no one works here??” Then I left for the final time. I had been there for nearly an hour. I was going to ask about a group of chalk bass, but no one would help me. I was going to ask about a group of lemon chromis, no one was there to help me. I keep hearing from other people how great JP is, he may very well be. But I’ve never met him. And the guys that are there seem disinterested in my business. May as well shut the doors to the public and focus on custom service like Viscious Fishes if it’s like that. As a hobbiest, my experience has been that these guys have no time or energy for me unless I want to pay them to come take care of my tank for me. Guess I’ll continue buying my livestock online…. Disappointed once again. During my extended solo wait I had time to take a closer look at everything., Frag tanks are infested with Aiptasia…. Main display tank is infested with ich to the point that I thought they had marine velvet at first glance. Another tank has a hippo tang with such bad hlle deterioration that you can see exposed face bones and is so thin id bet it’ll be dead within the next month. In retrospect, it’s a good thing I can’t get anyone over there to give me the time of day, as the poor customer service overcame my enthusiasm to purchase live stock that more than likely would have either died in quarantine or destroyed my tank with pests.

Negative experience: I recently visited their shop to explore their offerings, with a specific focus on freshwater aquatic products. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Upon entering the store, I wasn't greeted by the staff. Despite heading towards the back, where there were two employees, neither of them offered assistance or help. As a result, I left without making a purchase and will not be returning or recommending them to others.

Positive experience: Lots of saltwater fishes

Fantastic experience: Cool shop. Owned by a real human being, not some crazy company that doesn’t care. helps you get through any issues you have with the tank so you can remain successful. Sells used equipment for affordable price. Helps keep the hobby affordable and alive.

Positive experience: Good selection of coral and they all look great. Not a wide fish selection and they've gotten pricey.

Negative experience: I walked in and I may as well have been invisible. Thanks for nothing.

Fantastic experience: I was so glad I went to Zen Aquatics to purchase a new aquarium. PJ, the owner could not have been more helpful in helping me pick out a beautiful 40 gallon tank. The store has a great selection of fish. They went above and beyond to assist me.

Fantastic experience: I am completely shocked that I've never stepped foot in this place. I'm in love with all of their selection of aquariums and fish. All the corals are so vibrant and healthy.such a great place. And the prices are very good too.

Fantastic experience: Great customer service from people who really care for their animals. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Absolute A+! Professional, great communications, great price. Can’t say enough about JP and crew, could not be happier with the job they did!

Fantastic experience: Have known Zen Aquatics since inception and wouldn’t deal with anybody else. Love these guys.

Fantastic experience: We just left after spending about an hour picking the owners brain, going over our fish list and ultimately purchasing our first few fish. JP is super knowledgeable, and I appreciate his honesty. There were a few things we wanted to purchase but he advised against them. We appreciate not being upsold and taken advantage of and look forward to coming back!

Fantastic experience: This has been my go to store for reef supplies, fish and coral. JP and Brandon are super friendly and very helpful. They have been more than willing to give advice and even let me borrow equipment to see if I like it before I buy it. You can put in orders if there are specific things you want that they don't have in stock and they will usually have it for you in a couple of days. Brandon and JP give great consideration to your tank and its inhabitants as if they were your own. I wouldn't be as far as I am in this hobby without this shop and then wonderful employees that work there.

Fantastic experience: Definitely the best, well stocked saltwater fish store in the Coachella Valley.

Fantastic experience: Transitioning from freshwater to saltwater was made easy by JP's (owner) expertise and guidance. The store was clean, the fishes and corals were very well cared for, and they had an amazing selection of aquariums. Brandon (staff) went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. I have nothing but good things to say about Zen.

Fantastic experience: Best fish store in the valley. Great selection of fish, coral, fish tanks and supplies. Everybody that works in the store are great!

Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service very good assortment of fish and tanks. Excellent prices

Fantastic experience: Bought my tank here because they are very knowledgeable and were very patient with me since it was going to be my first salt water tank . I have been back since to learn what i needed to do to add coral . They have been fantastic

Fantastic experience: Good high end products. The fish and coral are healthy. If they dont have a specific product I need, its never been a problem ordering it. The pricing is fair and the display tanks are awesome to check out! The staff has always been helpful and is knowledgeable about the product. They are definitely headed in the right direction.

Fantastic experience: I love coming here! They always have exactly what i need and their prices are amazing!! Everyone that works there is friendly and VERY knowledgeable! I have been going to them for a couple of years now and have never been disappointed. Their Fish and Coral are always very healthy and always last. I would definitely recommend checking it out!