Tropical Haven

The central filtration system could use some revamping really - the weak point of this store. Redoing those filtration systems is both extremely costly, and difficult to do correctly - but given, it just needs to be done.

The great thing about this store is that Ted can buy in bulk, and has the room to store things for extended periods of time - and pass the savings on. You can get some of the rarer products that are effective (NPK anyone?), but people are just afraid to use - and consequently wouldn't normally turn a profit.

As for the fish... not everything has been in excellent condition - but it's pretty easy to know when a fish is healthy or when it isn't. One of the great things is if you are an amateur killifish keeper, Ted is both an excellent resource and often carries some nice specimens.

Oh, and about the price? You can get the cheap fish if you want from suppliers - but those are poor genetic stock (yes, it does matter) and will tend to struggle far more. The big stores will get the lowest possible price - but also sell the low quality stock. When you're going with a quality breeder, you have to expect to pay more upfront (but have less deaths/disease). Read a few supplier lists :)
P.L. 12:24:53 3/23/2008
 

I was there today to check out tanks. Great selection on tanks and filters, etc...
Very well priced also.

As for the smell and the uncleanliness....IT'S A PET STORE!!! IT HAS OVER 1000 FISH...it's gonna smell...GET OVER IT!!!!!
Jason 18:50:05 12/10/2007
 

i love this store so much....they could do with a nice remodel i think the nasty smell is probably related to tanks spilling on the floor, however.....their salt tanks almost are always in good shape, could use a bit more cleaning, but never seen sick fish....always got good stock from there and their staff is really nice, sometimes too helpful, but always nice, and GREAT prices on anything you would need.

joe 00:11:41 11/27/2007
 

I love going to this store,and wont go anywhere else in the county for fish. There is always someone knowledgeable there to help.
confidential 20:42:07 8/07/2007
 

This store was a true find for me this guy at petco across the street told me of this place it was a true reward because i was looking for a big tank for my oscars and pacus i was gonna get so i found a tank there that was a 135 gallon the price wasnt too bad the guy that works there showed me some magic tricks with money it was cool yep Tropical Haven is a magical store
oaktown 19:19:41 6/05/2007
 

For one thing this store is closed on sundays but the prices are really good here they have lots of fish to choose from i saw a tank with oscars one very large oscar and medium sized oscars with pacus jack dempsey and a red parrot i found a tank i wanted thats a 135 gallon with wood circles on side of tank this guy that works there showed me and my mom some magic tricks it was fun
confidential 19:14:20 6/05/2007
 

Great selection of supplies. Both the owner and the manager are extremely knowledgable and most willing to help. They answer all questions and they will order anything you want if it is available. Very accommodating! Yes, the store is in need of a good cleaning and probably of more help with tank upkeep, but all in all, you cannot beat their prices, inventory and knowledge. Also, they do not necessarily push you toward the high end stuff just because that's what's popular. I really appreciated that!
Glenda 13:14:56 4/28/2007
 

Great fish, terrific tanks, lots to choose from. Glad I was told of this place!

A-#1!
Chris 15:19:38 3/28/2007
 

Great selection of fish. Both salt water & fresh. The place has almost everything for all kinds of pets. (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)

Maybe Jason above went to another store! He is sadly mistaken!
James 15:16:49 3/28/2007
 

This is a great place, see the owner Ted or the manager. Alot of useful information! Keep way to order salt water fish.

Terri 22:26:04 1/07/2007
 

decent prices on filters and other fish related products....staff not very knowledgeable about fish species....prices on fish are a little ridiculous (way too high)... plus store is very dirty...lots of dead fish in their tanks....a lot of crickets jumping everywhere, not very fun while looking at fish in the bottom tanks...and by the way the smell is absolutely HORRRRRIBLE!!!!!! all in all I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS STORE!!!!!
Jason 21:27:11 4/11/2006
 

Largest selection of aquariums I've seen and reasonable. Huge fish inventory. The staff is very helpful, sometimes too much.
John P. 21:49:35 2/06/2005
 

this store sucks

sad store 16:19:47 12/28/2004