Atlantis Fish Shoppe

I’ve been coming here for a little over a year now since I got back into marine aquariums (and am somewhat new to reef keeping) and have to say I am quite satisfied with my experiences overall. I have been in many shops on the east side over the years– where there seem to have been a lot more of them– and one thing I really like about this place is not only is the staff knowledgeable and friendly, but I’ve never been stuck waiting here very long. I’ve been in shops where I have had to wait 15 – 30 minutes with a question or ask them to retrieve live stock while they were helping other customers, and that just really never seems to happen here for whatever the reason.
While I am fairly knowledgeable with the mechanics of maintaining a marine habitat, I am bad with names of corals, and sometimes resort to trying to physically describe my livestock when asking questions to establish what it is I already own, which I am sure must be annoying. I’ve never been made to feel stupid or foolish, and I always get an honest effort from them to provide me with an answer. Another thing I like that I discovered through making small talk with the staff, is that most of them have other jobs and are simply hobbyists taking a part-​time job because they truly enjoy the activity and like helping people.
I don’t price shop them much, but the prices on what they have here can vary depending on specials (obviously) but also in terms of what they are looking to move out. So don’t be too disappointed if the coral you bought there is 10 – 20 bucks cheaper than what you paid a month ago for a similar coral, probably because they now have 5 of them now. You might be able find cheaper, but I don’t think they are unnecessarily expensive if at all. Even if they were a bit more, this is a local business that’s worth supporting.
As others have noted, they really don’t have a lot of tanks for sell or tons of accessories but are good about carrying the most common things. If you’re looking to browse hardware, this is generally not your place. They simply don’t have the room. And now that I think about it, none of the shops I used to go were doing as much of that anymore, they probably can’t compete with online pricing or the chains well enough to justify the space and inventory Speaking of room, I have to agree with someone else who stated they do pretty well with the space they have. It’s not all that big. Thus, the selection isn’t biggest I’ve seen, but they have some interesting marine corals and livestock that I still find myself wanting to check in to see what they have.
In the past, I’ve tried to spread my money around when it comes to fish shops in the area, but as far as I know, they don’t have much competition in the area, when it comes to salt water items, anyway. And after coming here a year and having almost entirely good things to say, I guess there is a reason for that.

That person that works there named Tony is the best. He is very good at his job and always gets me to buy that extra coral.

Very knowledgeable staff. Best saltwater place in the area. They have great deals on live rock and are passionate about the fish! They know their stuff! Ask questions! I have a feeling some of the negative reviews come from people who do not ask enough questions and haven’t made proper preparations in their aquarium before adding the fish. Would absolutely recommend!

Cool little place, very convenient that it is local. The owner is cool and is in there a lot. Little pricey on the water, but very good prices on their livestock, especially when they have sales going! To the people that dog this place below. You should know what your doing first… its a learning experience.

People have got to be outta there mind to give this place any where below 5 stars the people there know what they are talking about I have been going there since I have been 8 I am now 14 they have given me nothing but help and good advice, they may not have a large selection of freshwater but there fish are always healthy and there tanks are always clean, they all ways give me a good deal there prices are more than fair have been to places around the area such as premire pet supply and Petco also a store on Woodward royal tropical that sells fish and birds which is decent, premire pet is average and petco is overpriced, I would highly recommend atlantis it is the best place by far

I am shocked to hear any negative reviews of this small but very knowledgable business. In a world of Petcos and Petsmarts, customer service is going to keep you in business. Dean, the owner, is very helpful and almost always there. He has personally made sure that my daughter and I have felt confident and comfortable the whole time. Sure we have lost a couple in the beginning (4 months ago), but now our tank is stable and thriving. DON’T be the reason small business close up! DON’T shop the big box stores, #SHOPLOCAL!

They oversold me a lot of stuff that i do not need. Worst place you can shop in the area. They even sold me fish that do not live together. they sold me a starfish that died after 2 days, and when i told them, the owner told me it is my problem and he knew it is gonna die. Very unethical.

Solid little store. Everyone who works there seems to be pretty knowledgeable and the tanks are in good condition, and the fish are good quality. Not the biggest selection, but I believe they can order whatever you need. I recommend checking it out if you live in the area.