We've been around a long time in this business and have learned a lot through the years. Our father began this business in 1962 by buying an founded Pet Shop that was operating since 1947. Here at Paradise Aquarium, we pride ourselves in the quality live stock we sell, our competative pricing and our knowledgable team. Enjoy the site but please come and see our store in person.
Reviews (27)
David Jaklitsch
May 28, 2022
Vicki-Lynn Carpinella-Allie Vicki
May 21, 2022
Three men behind and around the counter. Didn't bother to pick there heads up the TV show they were watching to acknowledge a customer. and after saying excuse me was I given a dismissive answer. Because of that I did not purchase the 2 Parkeets I wanted. ***Also I have a hard time believing a Parkeet cost $40.***
Miguel Gonzalez
May 18, 2022
Ollie
May 15, 2022
Ryan Schroeder
Apr 08, 2022
Billye Merrill
Feb 17, 2022
Jakub L.
Sep 16, 2021
Walter C.
Sep 03, 2021
It's the only aquarium store in the area and it has a variety of selection, but the place reaallly needs to be cleaned! I didn't want to touch any of the products bc some of them were expired and others were covered in dust/webs. They also sell other pets which I don't think is a good idea, especially with a lot of the animals not having proper enclosures.
Csuporka M.
Aug 16, 2021
Ryan S.
Aug 10, 2021
I think given the times and the area this place is not too bad. Sometimes the selection is a little slim, but they seem to keep healthy fish. The ones we've bought from them were all in good condition, minus one betta that died of a mystery issue. The owner is a nice guy. Service is better when he is around. It's cool that they raise up the fry whenever their fish have them. Decent cichlids. Currently has good selection of healthy tetras.
Astoria-Apt Share
Jun 21, 2021
Old school classic Aquarium hobbyists' Paradise.every inch about tropical and saltwater fish.stocked from the corners to the rafters a bit of a diamond in the rough (dusty that is) excellent stock, supplies and service, very reasonably prices. been here 50 years plus these days run by the grandkids of the original owner
Kyle R.
Mar 23, 2021
Man this place is the actual worst. The animals are miserable. Fish tanks disgusting, half dead and dead fish everywhere. Literal children running the place that have no idea what anything is. I don't know why I keep trying to come here, the drive elsewhere is worth it. I came form coral glue today. The kid had no idea what I was talking about, tried to hand me epoxy three times and even tried to argue with me that epoxy is the only thing used to hold down coral. What a joke! I'm done.
Liz C.
Feb 14, 2021
This place is depressing. When I got there, the birds were in small cages behind glass, in a dark cabinet. (Some guy came while I was there and turned on the lights but why were the birds left in the dark in the first place?) The rodents were over crowded. The fish tanks where dirty and the water seemed skuzzy. The kid who helped me was rude. For example, my girlfriend commented to me that she could find something for a certain price and he cut her off saying, "no, you can't find this at that price." (We did) He didn't seem to want to be bothered with any of our questions and acted like helping us was distracting him from hanging out with the other guys in the store. Then he sold me XL pellets for guppies. Terrible terrible terrible experience.
Juan Ruiz
Jan 02, 2021
Nicholas H.
Nov 29, 2020
Camila N.
Feb 14, 2020
Skyla Rayne
Jan 21, 2020
Carmelo L.
Oct 14, 2019
Lori L.
Aug 13, 2019
Vincent B.
May 29, 2019
The young boy sold me a dying shrimp and told me it was just pregnant. He asked me if I was fine with having a pregnant shrimp and I said yes. When I saw it I asked if its dying because its orange and he responded no, its just pregnant. I got home and it's already dead in the bag. If I added it to my tank it could of infected all of my other shrimp with anything it could of had. Don't trust anything this shop tells you.
Ninoska L.
Dec 27, 2017
Dana R.
Oct 24, 2016
Its an Aquarium that has everything that my local Aquarium does not anymore. It has bulk rock, a great selection of freshwater fish, saltwater fish and the coral department is on point. I wish this place was closer to me since I find the quality of the fish selection second to none. I find it hard these days to find places that take fish seriously anymore and this place delivers, big time.
The owners are very friendly and I also got to purchase a huge tub of Tertamin flake food for like $11 because they buy it in bulk and sell it like that. Awesome. These guys have my business
The owners are very friendly and I also got to purchase a huge tub of Tertamin flake food for like $11 because they buy it in bulk and sell it like that. Awesome. These guys have my business
Tiany B.
Sep 07, 2016
Although the staff wasn't amazingly friendly to me, I really love this store. One of my favorite reasons is the reptiles. In the past, I've purchased bearded dragons from Petland and other local pet stores. But they would all die within the year of something. I bought my current little here about 3 years ago and he is absolutely gorgoues! He's healthy, growing more and more everyday, and his colors are vibrant. Will be buying another dragon soon from here!
Kita Y.
Mar 05, 2016
Guanchy L.
Feb 21, 2014
This place is awful, the fish tanks are full of dead fishes. I bought two guppies the other day and as soon as i put them in my tank i had ICK all over my other fish that I've had for almost a year. Now I'm left with no fish. Lets not even talk about the rude stuff, I've been there a couple of times and only once i had this young guy that was very nice but other than that! terrible! Will never go here again.
Gabe S.
Oct 10, 2013
I don't understand why so may yelpers are complaining about not being able to get dog and cat food at an aquarium store. Based on the name alone, you should be able to tell this place specializes in fish and anything else they have is probably for neighborhood convenience. As an aquarium store they have everything you need. Very good selection of freshwater and interesting saltwater selection too.
Some decent frags and lots of rock and driftwood selection (though I can never bring myself to pay money for a piece of pleasant looking firewood). I will say that the yelper who wrote about parrot fever had me freaked enough that I didn't even venture into bird-land. I don't really doubt the story, it's a small store and they probably would be better served focusing on the aquatics.
Some decent frags and lots of rock and driftwood selection (though I can never bring myself to pay money for a piece of pleasant looking firewood). I will say that the yelper who wrote about parrot fever had me freaked enough that I didn't even venture into bird-land. I don't really doubt the story, it's a small store and they probably would be better served focusing on the aquatics.
Angel H.
Jan 10, 2011
Giving four stars because of the staff's pet care knowledge. For example, with some Petland Discounts stores, the staff can lazy and rude. That's not the case with Paradise Aquarium. Paradise Aquarium's staff will take the time to answer your questions. If you love reptiles, fish and other exotic animals, this place is good. I've never had a problem with them.