The Fish Store

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Category:	Tropical Fish Store
Address:	2050 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA
Phone:	+1 770-216-5333
Site:	thefishstore.com
Rating:	3.6
Working:	12–7PM Closed 12–7PM 12–7PM 12–7PM 12–7PM 11AM–5PM

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Reviews 11

Ryan Holt

New in the area and started visiting local aquarium shops. Was told by a few people to check out The Fish Store. I stopped in on a Thursday afternoon was greeted by a young lady who was very polite and cheerful. The store looked well stocked but saw only display tanks. I was told the fish room was in the back. I walked to the back and was met by a wave of heat it had to be 90 degrees back there. I noticed all the employees were soaked obviously they werent swimming but sweating LOL. Fish room was huge fairly well stocked noticed many off the fish looked sickly I saw Ich, fin rot, hole in head if you have a sick fish go there they will have an example in their tanks so you can confirm what you have. I wandered around a bit and asked where the tanks that were for sale were? I was directed to the very back of the fish room where I saw a few larger tanks for sale and was amazed they werent cracked or broken because clearly a bomb had gone off back there. I expected super low pricing as this is a barebones operation but was flabbergasted at how high the prices were. I had visited other stores that week that were beautiful and found their pricing far less for far better quality. I was leaving and noticed multiple cameras in the ceiling on the walls etc... so I jokingly asked an employee had they been robbed before? The employee replied the cameras are so the owner can watch them and make sure they are staying busy. I laughed and said is the owner not in the store and the employee pointed to a man who was dressed like he was going deep sea fishing. I was going to go ask him why his pricing was so much more than other local stores but he was busy talking to an employee. So the short of the review is Huge store, hot as hell, sick fish, creepy peepy owner LOL.

Larry Larraga

This store can quickly turn around from it being welcoming to a place you would never visit. As a saltwater aquarium beginner I was extremely excited to start. My partner and I went in and spoke to a young lady to see what was needed to initiate our cycle. We got live/ dry rock along with sand. She also suggested premixed salt water, which we though was a great idea since were beginners. The day after we tested the water to see the salinity level and it was low..??? the result of it was 1.020 yet when we did research and spoke to other aquatics they recommended something between 1.023-1.026/ online research stated 1.021-1.026. Hmm which explains why the store may have some dead fishes in their cells. TRAVIS in store solution for us not having enough salt from their water was to just mix more of the same purchased water (makes no sense) we then made a call after to speak to the owner and was told we could not speak to him. Travis instead called and overall was very rude and redundant with the conversation. He told us if we felt like the water wasnt right to not come back rather than correcting their mistake and ended the call. In all if youre considering this store I would advise somewhere else, prices and customer service is way better.

AJ White

If you enjoy fish, you HAVE TO come here. They have sea creatures that you will not find anywhere else. They have SHARKS, Moray Eels, and even Lionfish. Great stock of corals and live rock too. Even if you dont keep fish, you should stop by; its basically like visiting an aquarium, except free! They are 99% saltwater, though they do have a small freshwater section in the back. Ive chatted with the owner multiple times. He doesnt do this to make a profit, he does it because he loves aquatic life and loves to stock rare things you cannot find anywhere else. At one point, they had an Albino Triggerfish - the only one in existence in the country. Even if you arent in the market for something crazy exotic, they have all sorts of cool "basic" saltwater fish like Clowns and Tangs.

Dav K

This is an amazing Saltwater store, awesome quality fish, huge selection of coral, cheap pre mixed water, amazing selection of tanks for sale. However Im a primarily freshwater guy, and theyre lacking in freshwater, few freshwater fish, and the ones they have are all the common, everyday fish (Angels, Guppies, platys, GloFish, tetras, African lake cichlids, and a few bettas). Very expensive prices for fish and plants that are not in very good shape (All the freshwater tanks had a powerful current and was tossing the fish around.) They should stick with salt, where they are excellent in!

Joshua Wang

They have the largest selection of salt water fish/corals in the area. Fish look very healthy. Ashley provided me the best customer service Ive ever experienced at any fish store. She even hung around and helped me after the store closed. She was really knowledgeable and she really cares for the well being of all their fish. I got a great deal for a very healthy baby blue tang today. Also, I saw customers tanks that they were fishsitting...so Im planing to have them ship my fish to me when I move to texas in december.

Kevin Whiteside

My wife paid Patrick from The Fish store to set up my custom saltwater tank as a birthday present. It took multiple trips due to inferior workmanship on my custom tank ( not purchased from the fish store). He did a great job plumbing my tank. Unfortunately 2 days later my custom tank came apart and caused everyones worst nightmare. Even though I didnt buy the tank from him he offered a great discount on a replacement tank out of kindness. It is very much appreciated!!!

Joshua Isaacs

I have been here twice now and was thoroughly impressed wth the helpful and knowledgeable staff that answered a lot of technical questions and gave personal reviews of the different product lines and their experiences. Didnt push the most expensive option. Their unimposing store front had me hesitant to visit but upon reading some forum posts by their employees I changed my mind and am glad I did.

Abby Keenan

Very well-kept store with clean floors, attractive displays and an atmosphere of "these people know what theyre doing". Many medications, tanks, filters, and an awesome stock of fish for sale- mostly saltwater but quite a few freshwater species available as well. Great customer service, knowledgeable staff who will make sure youre educated on your potential purchase. Highly recommend.

Mj Willis

The staff seemed to be helpful and nice, but the holding tanks for livestock where just gross in my opinion. Im really big on a clean store and livestock displayed to purchase and this was just not the case. I can stay I would be very hesitant to buy any livestock here. If I was to purchase here everything would be quarantined before it ever went in to any of my display tanks.

Gare Dirt

Bought $70 pump got it home and it wouldnt fit in compartment on my tank. I didnt even plug it in. Took it back the next day and The Fish Store would not refund my money. I was going to take store credit but they told me credit is only good for "dry goods." I could have bought this pump from Amazon but chose to go here to support local business. Wont be going back.

Eric H

A great store. They keep separate water systems for different categories of fish, and have an extensive quarantine for fish showing signs of disease. With so many irresponsible stores around who dont take this precaution, this is very refreshing. Add to that their great selection, and you have a spot thats definitely worth checking out.