Aquarium & Reptile Depot in Citrus Heights

Review №1

2024-04-19 19:36:36

Loved this store what a awesome selection of fish!! Even if u didn’t have a fish tank u could come walk around and see the cool fish they have!

Review №2

2024-02-20 07:00:31

Definitely a need to go place if you are into the aquarium hobby. I get a lot of plants from here and always stop by when I can.

Review №3

2024-06-24 19:24:54

(5*****)Store is clean and great selection of animals and products. Known of this company way back since the Denios days when Jeffrey was a little kid. Highly recommend visiting the store.But... as of right now.... they wont pick up their phone. No directory just an automated person giving info. I just want to ask about pricing. I get hype when I see what I want on their inventory list postings, but Ill like to know pricing before I make a 1 hour round trip to check it out...or maybe just put the price on the inventory list?

Review №4

2024-05-22 15:26:10

We started our first reef tank earlier this year after a lot of research, and the staff here provided invaluable help. Almost five months later, we upgraded to a larger tank and couldn’t be happier with our decision. Jeff, Jason, and the entire team are always welcoming and patient, answering countless questions whenever we visit. This store truly embodies what a community store should be! Family-owned, offering a huge selection of products, they prioritize helping customers make the best choices rather than just making a sale. Absolutely recommend Aquarium & Reptile Depot!

Review №5

2024-04-15 05:35:22

Nice selection of fish. There is a little over crowding in some of the tanks. Just be mindful that as a result some of the fish will be stressed. The staff is very friendly, the environment is relaxed. They also have a pretty nice saltwater selection as well. The saltwater fish is select, therefore the tanks arent crowded and the fish are at peace.. Lastly, I like the display tanks they set up throughout the store. If youre in the market for full grown monster fish, please check this place out, as the big guys could really use a place to call home where they have room to swim, and live out the rest of their days😁

Review №6

2024-01-27 02:56:28

Amazing places that sells fresh water fish, salt water fish and reptiles. You can spend hrs here walking around, make sure you take kids with you.

Review №7

2024-04-14 08:16:48

Best experience at an aquarium store. Ive seen and read reviews about this shop before, but I never really bothered to make the trip out here. One day, however, my daughter and I were returning from her classes, and I saw the store as I drove by and decided to quickly pop in, and we are glad we did. My daughter had a real blast just looking at all the fish and reptiles they have available. We literally only had time to walk through half the shop before deciding that was enough for this time. We didnt buy anything but when we will, we will be coming here. Even though the prices seem to be higher than other places, I really like how their animals seem like they are taken care of more than other places. The fish all seem lively and healthy. its kinda rare to not see a couple of dead or lethargic fish in a shop so big, but all the fish seemed healthy.

Review №8

2023-12-13 07:01:08

Incense InsanityThe Good: Huge selection of livestock, decor, and LSS in aquatics. Herps was a much smaller section and I spent less time there. Most of the fish looked healthy--saw one dead fish and one dead invert, which for that level of crowds wasnt incredibly concerning, as my eye is particularly experienced as a former professional. Had some really fun species you wouldnt expect to find at a retail store. The wood and rock selection was pretty unbelievable. I dont know corals as well but there was certainly a lot of variety. Saw one lizard gaping for quite some time, but it was parked under a lamp so it could have been temperature regulation and not breathing problems. Prices are quite reasonable for high end retail. The lighting was excellent for almost all the displays and they were generally pretty clean.The Bad/Ugly: There was a giant wad of 10+ sticks of incense burning in one corner. This was right next to a rock display and I can only assume they were trying to cover up a dying live rock smell (dead ocean inverts do stink) but folks, this is not the way. Even with the aquarium air blower intakes obviously elsewhere in the building, I was surprised they hadnt insta-killed their more sensitive fish. And the poor reptiles! Reptiles, like birds, have particularly inefficient lungs that are much more easily damaged than human lungs because they dont turn over as much fresh air at a time. I can pretty much guarantee that with that much fouling of the air every single one of their reptiles has compromised lung health if this wasnt the only time this tactic has ever been used--with that much smoke in the air even one exposure is too many.Its been several days and showers and I am still smelling whiffs of it off my hair and my asthma is still acting up. I could never buy a reptile from here knowing what they are living with, and I would be concerned about putting any of their decor, a lot of which was in that corner, into a tank without letting whatever volatile compounds are now clinging to it get soaked and rinsed off first. Such a shame, because otherwise it would be a great place to shop.

Review №9

2024-06-25 23:48:49

I had a horrible experience at Aquarium and Reptile Depot. I paid to get my water tested, and they gave me a false reading on the water salinity. I took the water to another place to get tested, and it was confirmed that their reading was erroneous. When I went back to the store to purchase fish and informed them about their machine giving incorrect salinity readings, the staff was extremely rude. Instead of addressing the issue, they basically told me not to come back and kicked me out. The customer service here is terrible and unprofessional. Save yourself the hassle and go somewhere else where your business will be valued.

Review №10

2021-08-26 19:51:26

I would definitely consider this a more high-end fish and reptile shop, offering many freshwater and saltwater fish. They have a decent amount of reptiles but definitely have larger selection in the fish department. They also have a small dog area. They can provide everything that you would need to get started for both fish and reptiles. All sells are final, make sure that you research and know what your purchasing. The staff doesnt hover you, theyll check in with you when you first come in and then let you brows. as soon as you stand in the designated area for service, they are quickly there to guide you and answer questions for you or assist in retrieving your fish. Very nice location with beautiful fish and set ups. We enjoyed just looking around. Well be back for future purchases.