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October 2023 by Nathan W.
Reading some of the other -- pretty wild -- reviews, I think that before I say anything about this LFS, I mention that there are three reef aquarium shops within a mile or so of each other. I have been to all three and have no issue with any of them. That being said, Exotic Aquatic is the brightest store with easy to read printed labels for fish and corals. They also have some amazing display pieces which to me is a sign of healthy systems. While I prefer live rock from another area store, this store has amazing looking frags, small colonies, and clown fish. Given the well lit set up, you can really get a good look at the frags ahead of buying -- which I really appreciated. I ended up getting a frag. I followed WWC's recent advice on acclamation (squirt some salt water on the base to clean off any hitchhikers, hold off on dipping to avoid stressing the new guy out and place plug in the sand bed in lowest lit area to let the coral adjust). The only hitchhiker I found was a feather duster worm which was very cool (also even if a unpleasant hitchhiker came along I wouldn't get upset we are playing with the wild oceans people!). I will certainly be coming back for some more frags and clownfish.
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September 2023 by Blue Gemz
I almost gave it 3 stars because they had a fish other stores didn't have. I waited 10 mins for the guy to acknowledge me because he was changing water so I was trying to let him finish. He acted annoyed, put the fish in the bag, ignored my excitement completely and checked me out. I thought it was a one off but after several more visits realized the trend was the same. Nobody said hi, nobody asked how we can be helped, nobody knew anything and gave wrong answers. The worst thing is realizing I overpaid for something by 6x the amount recently. My fault for not doing the research. I'm all for supporting small owned stores and will pay a little extra to do so but 6 times normal value everywhere else is insane. Never again.
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September 2023 by David Bennett
Small place. Thought there would be more fish options and supplies. Tanks were cloudy and seen bunch of dead fish. I ended up not buying from this place. Maybe will try again in future.
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August 2023 by Bryan Brown
I've been going to Rob at exotic for 20 years they have or can get you what ever you need or want for your tank
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August 2023 by Harrison Schwartz
I’ve been buying fish here for nearly a decade; they moved locations a few years ago and their new store is absolutely beautiful, clean, and inviting. They have a decent saltwater stock, but the fish are usually on the smaller side and they rarely get larger fish in stock, but I can guarantee that any fish you buy there will be healthy.
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March 2023 by andrew Pina
They get some decent fish that seem to be healthy never had a fish die from here. But their corals on other hand i would stay away from. They have a serious bryopsis issue that came in on a frag that spread to my display tank and basically beeen fighting this for a long time and lost over $4000 of corals due to it
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March 2023 by Christopher Oliva
Been going to exotic for about 20 years. They've always have a great selection of fish and corals. They're extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well.
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March 2023 by Paul Maynard
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of fresh and salt water fish.
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December 2022 by jeana J
Exotic Aquatics was amazing! So many fish options and a friendly staff. The young man that helped me was very informative and nice and definitely made me want to go back. My new starfish and puffer are happy and healthy.
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December 2022 by Tabitha McLeod
Everyone here, including the owner, is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The prices are very fair and the fish here are well taken care of.Thank you guys for helping me get my setup for my octopus!
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October 2022 by Danielle Giovanna
I purchased a fish from this store, acclimated it to my tank and all seemed to be fine. 1 day later, I notice white spots on the fish and now it has spread to my other fish. I’m not sure what’s going on in this store or if they even quarantine the fish before they sell them because 1 fish from this store infected my whole tank. I’m truly devastated. They have a nice selection but if you get a fish from here beware.
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October 2022 by Ahmad Rahman
Great store and even better customer service. Everyone has an abundance of knowledge. Highly recommend Rob and his team. Also they always have a great selection of fish and supplies. Beats big box stores all day long.
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September 2022 by Susan Taylor
Exotic aquatics Fort Lauderdale is so amazing!!! All kinds of crazy stuff you don’t see anywhere else. The staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. Hook up on fb so you can see the videos.
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August 2022 by JO “Jack” Bud
Great products, reasonable prices and knowledgeable, as well as helpful staff. This is my go to store for all aquarium and pet fish supplies.
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August 2022 by David Stewart
Very nice and clean fish store. The tanks are very clean and display tanks are beautiful ? thanks.
