Reviews of Richmond Aquarium (Fish Shop)

Michael Messinger

Richmond aquarium is doing a great job with there new store and as always a great place to visit.

Rick Hudson

First I have to say that for a selection, this place is not bad. Although the prices are not great, the selection is good. My problem is with their blatant disregard for the treatment of their sea life. They have a large tank that houses many fish including a black tip shark about 2 ft long. Even a tank that large is not enough for a shark this size. It takes it about 10-15 seconds to make a complete trip around the edge of the tank, which it does over, and over, and over..... However, that is not my major gripe. Unfortunately, there is also a trigger fish that should NOT EVER under any circumstances be in the same tank with this majestic creature. Every time the shark swims by, the trigger takes a big bite out of the shark, and it's fins are in bad shape and shredded.... The owner, manager of this store should be ashamed of himself, and in my opinion fined a great amount of money for the mistreatment of this poor shark.. I feel very sorry for it, and cannot stand being in the store with this stuff happening. I'll bet there is a animal rights organization that would love to know this. Shame on you RA, you should be closed down for this situation. You will NEVER get any of my business because of this. Do the right thing, and donate that poor shark to a real public aquarium before it's too late! There are several other shops in the Richmond area that much more deserve our business, like Chester Aquaria, Fish World, and Tiki Corals, and they do not mistreat their sea life..

Mason Schweitzer

Fun aquarium to visit.

Stephen Ferguson

Pretty big store with a interesting selection. Prices are good and staff was friendly.

Ashley Butler

Came in with the intentions to purchase a brand new full tank set up for our new reef aquarium. My husband and I were there for a out 10 minutes. I said hello to someone walking by the door to the back area with no response. We waited a few minutes more and then left. Highly disappointed. We were very excited to start our new tank. We will be going elsewhere

Mary Reed

Knowlegable staff and great prices. Well kept animals.

Brandy Wells

Amazing salt water fish..but they don't have freshwater fish anymore.

Amy Rockey

Good selection of fish antibiotics and helpful staff.

ga red

Jeff is the man David is cool and Richard is the best love this place

Barbara Cox

Loved it

J McCall

Staff make the experience a little better

Robin Hall

Very nice, helpful and knowledgeable!

Brian Robinson

Hit or miss. They have a lot of tanks, but half the time I don't find anything that I really want. They don't have oxygen, which really messes me up since I don't live in Richmond. Then the next time they have some great stuff that I want. Even though the big tank is so huge, that black tip reef shark really needs a bigger home. This is why they should never be in the hobby, not even in stores. Their freshwater could use some attention though, lots of mostly empty tanks and okay selection at best. Overall not bad, but they have the potential to be so much more.

Lissa Rolenc

They can not do custom well. Here is what I ended up with and then the owner screamed at me on the phone when I requested this to be torn out. They can not follow a set of architectural drawings and details, nor do they work well with maintenance agreements with a commercial business. I was shocked at how rude and crude he was on the phone when I was trying to work with him on this issue. The nice photo below is another project and what we asked for on this project in Richmond.. they were given the photo with the drawings and still could not make it work.

Troy Thomas

Excellent service

Stephen Renna

Very good place, They have lots of coral and lots of saltwater fish to choose from. A lot better then your local pet store. I.E petco or petsmart

Suzie Pegram

The place was full of fish and the young man running the place is very knowledgeable. I will definitely come back.

Alex Brown

Richard and David know their stuff!!

Danny Carlson

Very helpful! Will return in the future.

Michael Horne

Great selection, but the tank presentation could be better. Prices are somewhat competitive.

david Rozo

Affordable prices, welcoming and friendly staff, many many years of experience and great healthy fish & coral.

Michael Snah

Richard and David are great! I Have been a long time customer and have spent some years in the hobby. These guys remember your set ups and offer advice when needed. Unlike one of the other local shops, their prices are fair and they are not out to rob you. Most of all, they treat every one like a friend regardless of how much money you spend.

Liz Perocier

(Translated by Google) Horrible I made a 40 min trip to this place and there was almost no fish ... (Original) Horrible realize un viaje 40 min para este lugar y habia casi nada de pescado...

Jacob Milburn

Great selection of fish and the staff is ver helpful. The only complaint I could make is that I wish there was more aquarium accessories (filters, lights, etc) available.

kenny Bottoms

Love this place!! I live in louisa va and I drive little over an hr to get there but always well worth it!! The fish sell themselves!! Great prices and friendly knowledgeable staff!!

James Grillo Shepherd

Very satisfied. They have a lot of rare and unique fish and all of the fish I have purchased seem (or seemed, some of them died for different reasons) very healthy and of high quality. The customer service and staff are very friendly, as well. I have purchased tetras, loaches, dwarf crayfish, crabs (a panther crab, at that. they're kinda rare,) pea puffers, danios, cory catfish and more. There are also plenty of cool animals that I can't keep ATM like eels, toadfish, sharks, rays, arowanas, bichirs, alligator gars, frogfish, large catfish, groupers and more. Price wise, it's a little expensive but it's worth it. I heard later this week they are getting some pretty rare stuff and I will get some.

Edward S Watkins Jr

If you are into tropical fish, fresh and salt water this is the place to go for fish and supplies.

Shannon Strait

Was in town for the birth of grandbaby #7. I brought my granddaughter age two here and she loved it. Especially touching the sting Ray's and the other touch displays.

Whitney Jones

This place is awesome the staff is soooooo helpful and the selection and prices are great

Daryl Abernathy

They have Joe and Cody from Petco. Enough said.

Debbie Jones

Love this place staff very helpful

Malcolm Parker

Very knowledgeable. Not pushy. Didn't hawk us. Let us just roam around. Fish selection was good. Can't wait to see what the next shipment brings. Definitely will be my go-to aquarium store

Spencer Stitt

I never knew a wonderful shop like this was back there

Amanda Weyland

Knowledgable helpful friendly staff. They do not mind answering a thousand quesrions

Aaron Johnson

David has never led me wrong. Go see him for advice on fresh water fish. I've never needed advice on salt water yet, but David sure knows his stuff about fresh water set ups.

Craig Hirschhorn

Great place. Helpful. Stayed open late to make sure I got what I wanted

Tyler Atkinson

Richmond Aquarium has been taking care of me and my fish for over four years. They have an extensive collection of fresh and saltwater fish, as well as a knowledgeable staff that is more than willing to help anyone from a beginner to a hardcore aquarist. Skip the chain stores and buy local, your aquatic friends will thank you.

Jennifer Banty

Nothing impressive.

Timmy Songer

Decent selection but not huge. Prices are okay but some fish were looking rough.

jeannie Shultz

I love it there great salt water fish

Chris Powell

Great place, great staff, great selection. I highly recommend going to them.

Charles Bailey

Great place, love the new freshwater fish they have been getting in as well as their plants

Mundo acuario

(Translated by Google) Very good prices and a good staff, they attend you in English or Spanish ... ask for David ......... the best in the area. (Original) Muy buenos precios y un buen personal, te atienden en inglés o español.......pregunta por David.........los mejores en el área.

Dillon

Great staff and wonderful selection.

Sean Murnane

Very impressed with this store. Tons of salt water fish and supplies and for a change plenty of fresh water fish and plants. Everything you could want to decorate a tank. Experienced workers there who are super helpful.

Nathan Hollenbach

Very helpful staff.

Rachel Yeatts

The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Despite being busy, the employee made sure to acknowledge me and got with me as soon as he was finished with his other customers. He was able to answer all of my questions and helped me find a medication for my clown fish. Would absolutely recommend this place if you need anything for your tank, for your fish or to stock your tank.

Bobby Green

Frag tank over priced and filled with dinoflagellates all the corals were smothered with it. $115 for a hippo tang 2 inches long

big tom high hat

Great place , people are really friendly , prices good !

Curionic One

Got all the stuff I ever needed here, awesome fish

Kristen Condrey

I am in love with this store. Their fish are well taken care of and the staff is very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this store!

Eric DeWees

Nice selection of saltwater fish.

Sean Derby

Great selection of saltwater & freshwater fish, very knowledgeable staff.

Karlyle Niesen

Everyone was extremely helpful and informative! The aquariums are beautiful and all the fish seem very well taken care of. I enjoyed my visit and intend on taking all my business to them from now on!

M A

Very well stocked fair prices lots to see and enjoy all worth waiting for help

steve haskell

Friendly non pushy

Alain Guydan

Place is cool. Great prices. Only issue is hard to find.

Drewseph1976

Good service healthy

Jackson Hope

wood not let me take my harpon insid smh

Robert Smith

Very nice store very helpful and lots of fish to see

No Longer USed

Completely different than 6 months ago

Kevin

I have only been here twice. The first time was the "just checking it out because I'm tired of chain pet stores" visit. The second time was to show the wife and our 2 year old. I was helped by a different employee on each visit. I did not catch the first guys name. David I believe was the second guy. Both of them knew their stuff and were very great at the customer service they provided. David tested my water and provided an explanation and a solution to the findings. Both gentlemen also explained to me about fish that can and cannot be together in the same tank which is helpful, especially when my daughter wants the beautiful black tip shark and neon tetras. We settled for 4 fish that get along well and some water treatment. As I continue to grow my tropical community, this will be my stop. Thanks to everyone that helped us and keep up the good work! See ya soon.

Bernard Robinson Jr.

Helpful staff, beautiful fish and aquariums. Must go to if you are in the salt hobby.

Walter Froh

These guys know their stuff! May want to call first to make sure they have had a delivery recently. They were out of a lot of fish and while you are on phone ask for directions if you are a first timer.. they are hard to find and google maps is zero help this time!

Chris Dill

Great staff, good knowledge. Go here over any other LFS.

Chuck Brady

Very cool shop with lots of well cared for salt water and fresh water specimens.

Lewis Wharton

Great people and good pricing

Cole Austin

Friendly staff