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October 2023 by William D Burns
Excellent selection of salt water fish, and coral
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June 2023 by chancey kelley
Great place to find unique pieces. Has a good selection. Usually easy to get stuff in when ordered. Shop owner up front about things. Rather it be that way anyways. Usually easy to talk to.
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June 2023 by Anthony
Best local spot for your saltwater aquarium needs!
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June 2023 by jeff shetron
Went yesterday for the first time, clean environment. Fish selection was small. The only employee I saw was getting upset with a customer, when he changed his mind on a fish she had already put in the plastic container, she aggressivley dumped the fish back in the tank and said she had to walk away. You gotta figure the fish is already stressed but watching her dump it back in we decided to go elsewhere.
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May 2023 by Ronald Thompson
Not what I expected at all.Decided to stop in west Melbourne at the Mad Reefer shop on my way back from Miami, was so hoping to grab some coral! However the shopkeepers were the weirdest, most awkward people I had ever met (not like shy, like ‘you are beneath me awkward’). The lady asked if I needed help which I said yea, I have a question. She proceeded to keep walking and continue stocking items, I just stood there like uh?? So when I finally got her attention again I told her I’d like to look at 2 corals in the back tank and I’d like to know their prices. She estimated the 1st one just fine, but when I asked about the plate coral and whether it was the $90 or the $150 one like specified on the glass she said “she’d have to call someone.” I said “okay that’s fine please call.” She then kept reiterating she’d “have to phone someone to find out the price,” (4times) I continued to say “okay, that’s fine please call.” Finally she said, “look if you’re not 100% interested in it I don’t want to call and wake someone up for this.” (Mind you it’s 1pm). I had the most dumbfounded look on my face, the complete rudeness in her tone was nuts. That combined with the whole experience made me go look, I was gonna buy both the plate and the $140 mushroom rock but now, nope not spending my hard earned money here. I have plenty better vendors to buy from, terrible customer service I will NEVER be back! Disappointed is an understatement.
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May 2023 by Emily Robbins
Watched the team from Mad Reefer clean a large aquarium style fish tank in Cocoa Beach. They were very thorough, professional and mindful of the sea life the entire time they worked. The tank they were working on was filthy and they did an incredible job cleaning the reef, the glass and all the items to keep the ecosystem thriving while looking beautiful for all to admire. I would highly recommend them!
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April 2023 by Kit Knight
The owner is probably the meanest man in Melbourne, FL. I asked about the type of filtration he had for the filtered water he sold at the store. His reaction was cussing and yelling at me, as if I accused him of having substandard filtered water for the marine invertebrate pet trade, which I did not. He said over the phone his water was deionized water, when in fact his water is deionized and reverse osmosis water. When breeding rare and delicate corals, this distinction between water types is critical for proper care. In addition, there are levels of deionized water, such as Type I, Type II, and so on. Yelling at a new customer for asking legitimate questions about the quality of a product is not only unprofessional, it is bad for the industry itself. I suggest to avoid this establishment at all costs.
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January 2023 by Lily B
Very knowledgeable owner, nice and friendly as well. Will answer any concerns or questions you have
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October 2022 by kiel vincent
Been going here since I started in the hobby, always helpful and always have new stock every time I go. Check them out.
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June 2022 by 09RMP75
From the very first moment I walked into this place I was surprised by the variety of fish. Not even the big stores in Orlando have the selection Mad Reefer offers. In addition to that the sizes of the available fish are bigger than average or what you can find in other stores. And just when I thought I could not get any better than that, the PRICES are incredible. In summary if you want the most competitive selection, great size and lowest prices in the industry that will make you feel like a dummy for going some place else go and visit The Mad Reefer. You will also get that one on one, old school ma and pa shop where you are family type of experience from the owner him self. You will not be just another dale like in the other retailers. Here you will walk out like you made a new friend. You will find anything and everything you need for your saltwater fish hobby, from salt, foods, equipment, I mean everything you need. We need more of these shops back in our society. The Mad Reefer is Definitely one of those very few left retail jewels still available today. I highly recommend it.
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April 2022 by Dillon Young
Amazing store!!! Great selection friendly prices!! I came in their with my girlfriend we had a small tank and were looking to get our first corals and they were super helpful!
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April 2022 by Leighton
i like fish. great store great prices. trust me I like fish
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November 2021 by Thomas (Twitchy)
I love this place! The best place in town for marine fish and corals, and the prices are what you would find online if not better.
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November 2021 by Sam Shannon
Good selection of coral, and it changes every time I'm there. Love the variety
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October 2021 by Kooky Bean
We went on a Saturday and it was extremely busy (not a very large place) and so we left. Went back a week later and it was empty so we got to speak to someone. They were extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! Their selection is great and so are the prices! We will definitely be going back!
