Aquatic Cove

Experiencia negativa: I drove from Decatur to see fish that I might want to purchase. The hours of operation say that they are opened today (Wednesday) from 12 to 6. It's 3:20, and they are closed. Update. Their Facebook page specifically said that they would be closed for some days, and this day was one of them. Apologies for the rating. I will update further once I have visited the location.

Experiencia fantástica: The sales person was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed being in the store and looking at the beautiful saltwater tanks was able to purchase four beautiful fish

Experiencia fantástica: Being new to saltwater the staff was very helpful and educated me so i could start my own adventure thank you

Experiencia fantástica: I loved the setup great verity of fish staff was great. Will return.

Experiencia fantástica: The individual who assisted me was very knowledgeable and helped me get what I needed.

Experiencia negativa: Didn’t have what I needed high prices

Experiencia fantástica: Will be back! Excellent fresh and saltwater selection!

Experiencia fantástica: Had such a great experience!! I am very new to the aquarium world. I got a little female betta at Petsmart for my birthday and have been trying to get her a nice setup. The man helping me was kind and gave me good things to take home. No judgement on my lack of experience from him — just answered my questions and led me to the products.

Experiencia fantástica: Great selection,clean tanks and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Great variety of stuff and very helpful

Experiencia fantástica: They have a great selection of salt water fish and tank options.

Experiencia fantástica: Great fish store. Was buying from the big box pet stores and constantly had problems with diseased and dying fish. All fish I have bought from Aquatic cove are doing great and have had zero issues. Seems to be much better quality here. It's a longer drive for me but worth it knowing I won't have much issues with their fish

Experiencia positiva: I have visited this establishment several times over the past couple of years and have always been pleased with my experience, until today. Previously, the store had a pleasant, aquarium-like scent, and the fish appeared to be well-cared for. However, today, there was a strong, unpleasant odor, and the fish seemed unwell. Having just visited Pet Supplies Plus, it was disheartening to see a corporation maintain higher standards of fish care, particularly for betta fish, which are often neglected in larger stores. Three or four of the betta fish here appeared to be in distress. For a small business specializing in fish, the selection lacked the attention to detail one would expect.

Experiencia fantástica: Great store with lots of selection of fish and corals! Charles, the owner is very helpful. Definitely recommend this aquarium shop.

Experiencia positiva: Beautiful and expensive

Experiencia negativa: AVOID THIS PLACE. I'm 20 years into saltwater aquariums and this place is the biggest disappointment in the hobby. I'm new to Huntsville and unfortunately this is the only game in town. I'd recommend going to Nashville if you don't want your saltwater aquarium to become infested with ice, bristle works and all other sorts of unwanted infestations. I am SOOO PISSED!!

Experiencia fantástica: Unique spot, amazing selection!

Experiencia positiva: Beautiful place w lots of cool fish but make sure you ask about return policy if your fish die

Experiencia fantástica: Staff was very helpful and very knowledgeable had a fantastic selection

Experiencia positiva: The selection of salt water fish is amazing. However, the fresh water fish are pretty sparse. Not much selection.

Experiencia fantástica: Best quality of selection for salt water and coral I have ever seen..

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing service and infinite knowledge of all thing aquatic. If you are struggling and need answers this is defiantly the place to go. Hands down the #1 place in town.

Experiencia fantástica: Good customer service. Lots of options for fresh water fish and plants. Trust worthy fish.

Experiencia negativa: The absolute worst. If you have 10K plus in your system. Go to Nashville or anywhere else.. pathetic. for real... aiptasis on every coral.. don't know compatibility... sucks nothing else is around.. but FR... for real aquariums... DO NOT BUY FROM HERE... Hard Pass

Experiencia fantástica: Everybody is so nice and helpful! Love this place they guided me through getting my aquarium up and running and always willing to help

Experiencia fantástica: Love this store

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome customer service very helpful and friendly

Experiencia fantástica: Great store I'll be back nice selection of fresh or salt water fish and Coral

Experiencia fantástica: One of the best fish stores around Birmingham/Nashville. Good selection of product and both freshwater and saltwater fish and has some beautiful tanks setup. Uses big UV to keep fish healthy. Posts fish inventory online so you know what they have before visiting

Experiencia fantástica: Best place around for Saltwater and Reef aquarium supplies!

Experiencia fantástica: Clean, healthy, well-kept EVERYTHING. Beautiful store. Kind and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent service! There's a wide variety of fish, coral, plants, etc, and you can tell the staff take excellent care of the animals. No overcrowded tanks, all tanks were clean, plenty of enrichment and hides, overall stellar. I only came to look at the fish cause I can't really get any atm, but if I go into tropical fish, I'd go here first.

Experiencia fantástica: The store has a huge variety of saltwater fish, corals, and equipment. There are some freshwater fish too. Great local fish store.

Experiencia fantástica: Aquatic Cove is always a positive experience. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Great store for salt and freshwater aquariums.

Experiencia positiva: The store is beautiful with all of the coral and salt water fish. Their freshwater section was severely lacking. There weren't many fish or plants. There were multiple dead fish in the tanks...honestl, the feshwater tanks just looked dirty. The employees were quick and eager to serve, though. I was impressed with how many people they had working that evening.

Experiencia fantástica: I really enjoy having a local fish store! I only do freshwater tanks, and though their specialty is saltwater, they've got a really solid selection of freshwater. (I got my kuhli loaches from them and they've been the healthiest fish I've gotten so far!) I also appreciate that they keep their Bettas in filtered small holding tanks instead of those terrible cups. I got some great driftwood and substrate for cheaper than the big box pet store down the road. 10/10 Love being in there.

Experiencia fantástica: Charles is the best

Experiencia fantástica: Great selection of freshwater and saltwater fish! The store is absolutely beautiful and clean! I have made several purchases from here and I will be back!

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful fish and aquariums Young man was nice and helpful

Experiencia fantástica: Great store and great staff very clean

Experiencia fantástica: Man, I absolutely adore this quaint LFS right next to my home! I had a wonderful experience shopping there as the staff was very intelligent and beautiful, especially that boy Charles! Will come again! 5 stars!

Experiencia fantástica: Great little fish store. Owner was knowledgeable and helpful. Good healthy livestock. Definitely recommend.

Experiencia negativa: Staff were a little slow to great and acted like it was a struggle to pay attention to you. That being said they were knowledgeable when they do answer your questions.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful store, amazing selection, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The fish for sale are in very good condition and the display tanks are beautiful and well kept.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful store

Experiencia fantástica: Has the coolest set up of saltwater aquariums that I just go look at. Lots of other tank related items but I'm just there for the pretty fish. They do a great job.

Experiencia fantástica: Helpful about information needed for a successful aquarium and desires of the customer like me.

Experiencia fantástica: Knowledgeable, professional, courtesy, friendly!

Experiencia fantástica: I’m fairly newer to fish keeping, I say that because I’ve mainly kept beginner fish types. Having said that, I’ve been looking for a place like this and I can’t believe I waited until just recently to check this store out. This place has so many cool items and fish! The staff was super friendly and the setup was very easy to navigate. I couldn’t find any sponge filters, which is what I originally came in for but I got sidetracked the second I arrived. I will definitely be back!

Experiencia fantástica: Have good selection of fish and coral. Fish tanks are clean and the shop is well organized. We bought a bicolor angle and a firefish here. They are both healthy and happy in our tank.

Experiencia fantástica: These folks KNOW FISH! Very impressive inventory and helpful knowledge.

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I decided that after filtering our 10 gallon take for about 6 weeks it was time to add some guppies to our tank. We went here to look and my goodness, they had some of the most beautiful fancy tail guppies I have ever seen Actually all their fish were absolutely gorgeous and looked like they were all very well taken care of. If we ever decide to add more fish to our aquarium we definitely will be coming here!

Experiencia fantástica: Great store. Clean, knowledgeable, and have everything needed for marine aquariums as well as freshwater. Their coral selection is top notch. All fish and invertebrates seem happy and healthy. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: I love my local fish store. Great people with lots of knowledge and very helpful

Experiencia fantástica: Great selection of both fresh water and salt water fish. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Experiencia fantástica: Always a pleasure to be here, with a friendly, helpful staff and a great selection of healthy corals and fish.

Experiencia positiva: Very friendly and helpful staff. Hard to get out of if you're headed west. Kinda pricey.

Experiencia positiva: Staff was friendly and had beautiful fish selections. They didn't have what I was looking for but definitely worth stopping by

Experiencia fantástica: Great aquatic life. Bought these fish from there. Nice and healthy. Great selection and knowledgeable staff.

Experiencia fantástica: This is an amazing store so beautiful and

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful place. The service guy was very helpful. Wish they had a wider variety of Malawi cichlids. But overall, a good place to shop.

Experiencia fantástica: Bought a 125 gallon tank and stand from Aquatic Cove. Nice staff and very helpful. Will return.

Experiencia positiva: Really nice selection of coral and fish for saltwater tanks. Less of a selection for freshwater tanks. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help answer questions. Only visited once, but plan to return, especially once I begin a saltwater tank.

Experiencia fantástica: Great store! Friendly staff that actually know about fish. I wish I'd found them before going to the big box stores, but I've found them now. Beautiful selection of coral, saltwater and freshwater fish.

Experiencia positiva: Good place with lots of interesting fish staff seem knowledgeable and helpful

Experiencia fantástica: Honest folks! Charles knows his stuff and makes sure he sells you fish that will strive and survive in your fosh tank.

Experiencia fantástica: I'm new to saltwater aquariums and have been talking with these folks for advice. They are very knowledgeable and patient with newbies like me.

Experiencia fantástica: Thank you for selling active/healthy Bettas! We got ours this afternoon. He's still exploring his tank, ate already and seems happy. My daughter's heart is mended after our horrific Petco fish experience. Thank you again!

Experiencia negativa: Doesnt accept returns on live merchandise. Kinda myfault but u should know before you buy.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing salt water tanks, lots of fish and live plants. Very knowledgeable staff and added bonus of 5% military discount!!

Experiencia fantástica: Very knowledgable

Experiencia fantástica: Great resource for keeping aquatic pets

Experiencia positiva: Place is definitely in alot better shape than a few months ago staff was attentive..knew there stuff...it was like dealing with friends..swore I'd never go back but glad I did ... definitely check them out

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent experience, picked up a 210 gallon tank with stand and canopy, owner is knowledgeable and helped get a full order in for lights, sump, and misc items to complete the set. Will absolutely be back to give more patronage.

Experiencia fantástica: Good quantity of corals and saltwater fish. They have a small freshwater section. The fish and corals always seem healthy and well cared for. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely recommend this place!

Experiencia fantástica: Great store! They have fish that other stores do not have

Experiencia positiva: Displays were nice and staff were nice and pretty knowledgeable

Experiencia fantástica: Love coming here to see the fish!!! I wish they still had the seahorses. I haven't owned a saltwater tank yet but I plan to soon & I'll definitely be coming here to get guidance on how to go about it. Honestly I just want a Lawnmower Blenny or a Starry Blenny & ill be happy ......for now that is :)

Experiencia negativa: Came here to try and support a smaller business instead of one of the big chain stores (petsmart/Petco) Staff is very rude and awkwardly answer the most basic questions. Overall not impressed and will not be going back.

Experiencia fantástica: Very nice place and very knowledgeable.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful store with amazing displays

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to buy fish, one of only a very few that sale peacock cichlids in the area

Experiencia fantástica: Being from an hour away, this place is awesome. Messaged then over the holidays and they responded. Even recognized us when we showed up. Super nice staff.

Experiencia negativa: There are very few places to go for aquarium supplies in the huntsville area. Whenever I go here I am always disappointed. Staff and owner are saltwater people. No issue there. But it is an issue when they can't answer the most basic questions about freshwater. Freshwater tanks are much less taken care of than the saltwater. You either need to hire someone who is a freshwater person, or take the time to learn all you can. I love coming here. I love seeing all the amazing fish. But the staff is non talkative and not very personable. It makes for a very awkward visit. I know you guys are great people as we've met before. It's just a few things that can be done better. Thank you.

Experiencia positiva: I wish they had more fish for the home tanks.

Experiencia negativa: Very upset that the last two times I have visited, which were almost a month apart, their freshwater tanks are having issues with ich. For a place where their saltwater one corals are off the chain you would think they could manage freshwater a bit better. Will travel elsewhere for my freshwater needs moving forward. Big disappointment when hoping to bring home a new tank mate.

Experiencia fantástica: Coolest fish place I've been to, idk about the price tho I was just tagging with my roomate, really cool to look around

Experiencia fantástica: Very knowledgeable and experienced with the fish they sell. I like supporting local businesses and would recommend Aquatic Cove.

Experiencia negativa: This review is for aquarium maintenance services not the actual store review. The store is great. The maintenance is not. I'll explain. 2 year old mixed reef/ fish tank after 2 years of maintenance services and thousands of dollars in dead corals. Maintenence contract was full service (all I need to do is feed the fish, empty the protein skimmer and change the filter sock). After 2 years of half the corals purchased dying and the majority of what's remaining struggling to survive I decided to get involved myself. After asking Aquatic Cove what could be the reason for my corals dying I was told "I'm not sure because your water parameters look fine". Needless to say after testing myself, I cancelled my contract. Never got a reply or question as to why I cancelled just a radio silence. Here's a run down of the situation upon investigation: 1. RODI water system they're supposed to maintain for me. Outgoing TDS numbers should be 0, mine was 85TDS. I changed all the cartridges myself, something they said they did awhile back, after the change my TDS immediately went to 0. 2. Protein skimmer, should be cleaned periodically. Was never told I had to do it myself. This is a one and done contract. 2 years after install I clean the skimmer and can clearly see it's never once been cleaned. I emptied around .25lb of nasty sludge from inside the skimmer and now it's working great 3. Nitrate levels are beyond testing ability to read. 100+ nitrate ppm. This should be at 10 or less ppm. 4. Calcium critical for coral growth was 200ppm, now after dosing i've got it up to 450 where it should be. 5. Magnesium should be at 1250 to 1350ppm, when I tested was at 600 6. The optimal phosphate levels an immeasurable one, or zero, with 0.05 ppm-mg/l being acceptable, and an upper level of 0.1 ppm. Mine was tested at 1.78ppm Bottom line they weren't doing enough water changes, they weren't testing my water, they weren't dosing anything, and therefore tons of my corals died. Their shop is amazing. Beware before starting their maintenance program.

Experiencia fantástica: They are always very nice and knowledge

Experiencia fantástica: This place is definitely my favorite aquarium store in the Huntsville area. The owner is very knowledgeable and they have an awesome selection for the area. I have bough a ton of coral, fish, and other things (both salt and freshwater) from them. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for anything for an aquarium.

Experiencia positiva: Good selection of items for your aquarium. Employees are always nice and ask if I need help within 5 minutes of me being in the store. I prefer shopping here for my aquatic needs vs places like Petco.

Experiencia fantástica: This place is great. I've had issues starting up my first fish tank, and these people have been tremendously helpful, even though I didn't buy the aquarium or supplies there. They have been very quick to diagnose my issues and get me out the door with the appropriate tools to fix my aquarium. They always take their time and explain what is happening in my tank and how to fix it. Bottom like, extremely helpful and friendly. Freshwater and saltwater fish there too! Give them a chance before a big box store and you won't regret it.

Experiencia positiva: I good store takes awhile establish. Charles really seems to love his work and is very knowledgeable. Here are a few pics of some corals I bought awhile back. The corals are growing great and the colors are amazing.

Experiencia fantástica: Very friendly staff that knows their stuff! The place has an enormous selection of fish at very good prices. They also stand behind everything they sell you and are always willing to help with any questions you have even after the purchase.

Experiencia positiva: Really helpful staff

Experiencia fantástica: Love Aquatic Cove, they have a very personable and knowledgeable team that take the time to help you with your inquiries. Thanks! D-Day

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing customer service! I was in Huntsville for a vacation, and decided to see if they had the moss in stock my local shop was out of. They were super helpful over the phone, and when I stopped in my transaction was quick, simple, and I even impulse bought some snails I didn't need. I was shocked - this store was incredibly clean, attractive, well laid out, and had a great selection of products. I hate to say it but it beats my aquatic store back home by an absolute landslide! So happy I stopped in!!

Experiencia positiva: Good experience. Didnt get as much help as we kind of expected but their store is always nice to visit.

Experiencia fantástica: We are first timers to the world of fish and aquariums but the staff was so amazing and helpful to us! They have a great variety of fish and tanks and all things aquariums, from large to small and everything in between!!!!