Reef Lounge USA

I’m a bit annoyed that such a beautiful well laid out store lacks the basic things to make a shop go from wow to bow chicka-​wow-​wow.
Things that annoy me:
1. VERY minimal pricing on their glass so basically every time I want to know how much something is, I have to flag down an employee to ask. I end up going through the entire store, and then walking the store with an employee asking about each coral that caught my eye. It’s like your own personal price machine, but then I end up forgetting how much something is after asking for 15 different prices.
2. The names on the glass aren’t actually the names on the coral. I’ll look at a couple hammers and the glass says elegance coral. UM. okay. This is bad, especially for new reefers, because you don’t want to get stuck with buying something that actually isn’t appropriate for your tank. i.e. buying a condy when you have a crowded tank
3. the WORST OFFENDER, is the water. DO NOT buy the water here. I didn’t read the other reviews and surprisingly I wasn’t the only one. I got 20 gal of saltwater, did a water change. Next day, had a huge brown algae bloom. Never seen it grow that fast so I knew something was going on with the phosphate. I tested some of the water they gave me (not from my tank, but actually straight from the jugs they filled) and the phosphate levels were OFF THE CHART! I did a diluated test and the levels were .16 PPM! OMG (phosphate levels should be less than .03ppm). No wonder I had such a huge bloom. Phosphate is like steroids for algae. UGH!
2 stars for their peppermint shrimp — they’re healthy and I scored a good fungia here. Other than that, I have nothing else to say.

Honestly this is the best fish store in Southern California. I have tanks in my homes and at my office. Jimmy and his staff are incredible and since I found this place I do not go anywhere else! BEST coral and BEST fish!!! You must check this place out!!!

Purchased salt water from these guys my first time cuz i thought they would be a really kool place but they gave me water way to salty. Be careful when getting water from these guys. Tested it with hydrometer and it maxed out… made my coral slime up when adding.

Great service. the best store for corals and saltwater fishes in the area. I always come here even though we do have some reef stores in our Riverside area but none could compare to this. they have large and variety collection of corals and fishes. also, Jimmy the owner is very friendly and helpful.
I definitely will come more for my coral tank.

This is the best reef store I have ever been in and Jimmy and his family are so helpful and helps with any problem questions also
My daughter and I are from Fresno CA and we make road trips just to go see Reef Lounge USA
We Love your store and your family
Kathy & Lori

Wow! So many corals! I just started my first saltwater reef tank and I’ve been to several lfs in search for the perfect coral to put into my tank. For the most part, many stores stock the same corals and no many vibrant variations. This shop has many types of rare corals. I bought two today and I am happy with my purchase. The owner was diligent and very nice to inform. He made sure to give me my space when checking out corals didn’t bother me too much as I like to take my time. I will be returning.

Excellent customer service. My husband and I go there regularly for water, supplies, etc. for our large tank. Very knowledgeable and friendly service. Great quality!

Great service,
For a salt water fish/​reef fanatic, this is heaven.
Thanks for your tips and help.

The fish selection was great! But the store manager was NOT kid friendly. It’s a fish store so kids are going to come with parents. If you’re not a kid liker than we don’t like you, sir.

Anytime my girlfriend and I are in Orange County we make sure we swing by reef lounge. The owner’s daughter is one of the best parts of the store. She is always upbeat, really friendly and helpful. They are more dedicated to soft corals over sps though. But they do have one of the larger selections of coral in the area.

Jimmy and crew did an outstanding job installing my new 180 gallon reef tank. He makes sure that you are getting the highest quality materials, they are not cheap but he is honest on why he is suggesting them and guarantees them. So far everything is growing and by the way, if he suggests that you don’t put fish in there yet… don’t put fish until he says your tank is ready! I even ordered a new tank set today for my flowerhorn fish and it looks beatiful. I highly recommend Reef lounge for your saltwater hobby needs, he can even get you freshwater stuff, just ask him.

Everyone is very nice and helpful with any questions I’ve had. They have a large selection of coral and fish! I’ve purchased several corals from then that have been very healthy and still going strong. My favorite is the Pink spotted watchman I got from them! Awesome active fish! Very amusing to watch. I really like the way reef lounge USA is laid out as well. Literally have a couch/​love seat surrounded by large SW tanks.

The Good:
Hands down, the best coral shop I’ve ever seen. If it’s friendly knowledgeable staff, tank inspiration, and a huge selection of beautiful healthy corals you want, some rare, at a fair price, skip the conventions and come here. Also, they have a huge organized store layout w tons of tanks and the majority are clearly priced.
The Bad:
Equipment, from what I was after (LED lighting, power heads), is not as vast and the prices are much less than competitive from what I noticed w a simple Amazon search.
The Ugly:
I want to spend hours in this place but the bathroom is currently out of order :|

Prices are ok but not quality corals, one coral was infested with small critters, but good thing I coral dipped. One of the corals I bought did not make it due to a critter living and eating the insides. This store is becoming the next Tongs.
Corals are infested so watch out, no prices are shown so watch out.
One star for 2 great looking small display tanks.

I have very few words except WOW!!! This place had the most amazing colors on coral I have every seen. It was also spotless. Tanks were beautiful. The owner was amazing at sharing his reef knowledge with us. Yet no pressure to buy anything. Deff will be coming back to buy once we upgrade to a bigger tank. Everything here was so beautiful.

Best selection in OC, hands down. Reef Lounge has an impressive array of quality, color and variety for the reef aquarist. It is the best selection I’ve seen in Orange County and conveniently located off the 91 freeway. The prices are on the competitive-​to-​high side, but with excellent quality.

Come here and you will never go anywhere else. I’ve been coming to this store ever since I moved here, and will still even if I had to drive for miles.
Why is this place so amazing? First of all, all the employees are great! The owner and his kids are EXTREMELY knowledgable, help me with my millions of questions and always with a warm attitude & smile.
Great selection of fish, coral, tanks, tank design, .D all of the above… I even took home 2 jellyfish when they had them available.
Fish & products can be bought anywhere, but good honest people who are building relationships with their customers… You’ll find that here :)

Jimmy is amazing guy. Price is so inexpensive. Anyone will love this place if you guys stop by. Thank you

Awsome store if you need corals these guys have the best been to alot of fish stores and was blown away on how many they had and how beautiful

Wow I was in there today, and EVERYONE there was awesome, attentive, and helpful!!! Their collection was soooo nice and big and most of all clean! One of the best in OC for sure!