Reviews of Coral Reef Shop (Fish Shop)

Paul Bousfield

Awesome owner very informative

DOMINIK DOM

Great selection and always great service

J.L. Thurman

This place has amazing customer service and Red is always quick to advise in my aquatic emergencies. Great stock, great fish and fantastic inverts. Been shopping here for years.

chase cohen

It was. Horible. The guy at the desk was very rude and did not help at all

miseroth77

Very helpful staff

Christopher Burtenshaw

Friendly staff

Michael Cain

This is a must see place if your in the hobby.

Nick Mueller

Excellent service and wonderful selection

Josh Luth

Very friendly service, felt welcome from the minute I walked through the door.

Banger Asante

Small shop. very friendly and welcoming

Sylvester C

So professional and clean

Connor Jakes

Amazingly well run private aquarium shop. They always have an interesting selection of corals and fish at more than fair prices. Red (the owner) and Kyle are very knowledgeable, and aren't afraid to tell you when they don't know the answer to your question, but will always point you to someone who might. Admirable to see staff at a LFS that care more about your tank than the sale.

Ray Bobb

Great service

Jim Clark

Great corals , great prices

moby pahwa

I love Coral Reef Shop! Mark and Shawn do a great job and have some of the healthiest fish I see in this hobby. I love how happy all their corals are. They have a great selection of Corals (best SPS's ever) and fish at very reasonable prices. They're really honest and will never sell you a fish that's sick or hasn't settled in. It's a well maintained neat and clean store. These guys may very well be the best fish keeper in the city! I live in Brampton but don't mind making that 65 km one way trip for the quality of their livestock. I highly recommend checking out the Coral Reef Shop if you either have a saltwater/reef tank or are interested in getting one.

K Hylands

Not very large location, but serious knowledge from the staff and excellent product. Best place I've found around for saltwater fish

Julie Beverstein

Red is awesome. Helpful and good prices

david cigan

Beautiful shop, always willing to help !!

Selene Miller

Tanks are kept very clean and all stock looks healthy. Expensive prices

Live Reef

Excellent selection and great service.

alain lamothe

Lots of nice corals. Knowledgeable

Jason Partap

Great place , great owner, unfortunately the coral died when I got home.

Jon T

The Coral Reef Shop is my go to spot. Red is great, he's patient and helps you out with only the best and honest advice he can give. Nice selection of fish and corals for a biginner but also some really nice corals for the experianced reefer. I highly suggest stopping by if you havnt already, Reds always got deals going on.

Jackson Yeets

Great small salt water aquarium store. Owner is super friendly ans accodating. Highly recommend over big als

Byron Romero

Great store worth the drive

Rajeev K

Nice

Joselito Torres Perez

(Translated) Excellent (Original) Exelente

TRAY NICE

I been coming here for the last 3 years and they are always willing to help and ways have LARGE SELECTION. At the moment everyone is dry but here, and prices are negociatable. Even if you have a question you should stop by????????????

Jeff B

Great customer service, very knowledgeable of products and livestock. Reasonable prices!

LouReef69

Fantastic store, and the owner is always ready to help you to make the right decision, pointing you to the right direction

alex chow

Healthy fish, owner very nice.

Kyle Murphy

Red brings new amazing corals and fish in every week

Stephanie Churm

This is a new place that I've been to a few times now. They have an amazing selection of corals, especially frags which is what I go for. They keep an uncomplicated pricing system and everything is always healthy from what I've seen. They have a smaller fish wall and (at least everytime I've been there) the fish have looked healthy as well. The owners are very helpful and friendly, quick to answer questions but not the type to hang around either which is nice. Not a huge selection of stock as of yet, lots of good quality skimmers and pro equipment though. I sincerely hope that this store is around for a long time as it sure beats anything else that has been around.

Brandon Gon

I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Red and visiting his shop for the past few months. Red is very knowledgeable, friendly, and has fair prices. As a new reefer, Red has shown patience explaining the hobby and provided me with a great deal of guidance setting up my reef tank. I ended up getting a Red Sea max nano which arrived at the shop in less than a week, and I’ve been returning every week whether it be for pre-mixed salt water, coral, fish, or just to browse. Tldr; Coral Reef Shop is a great establishment - go check it out!

Mara Waite

This is such an amazing store, and the owner is phenomenal, he ensures you have everything you need to be a successful aquarist and have a healthy marine aquarium.

Matthew Alberga

Nice selection, healthy

Noah Diciacca

Amazing place and amazing service. Beautiful corals and fish.

Randall Brown

Very friendly

Sandy P

Excellent quality and knowledgeable staff

Elder 1945

Great service and selection!

Nicola “Niki” Horsman

While this shop is a little far away from me, I have never had a bad experience with them. Red has helped me with more than one problem for my tank and is very patient with his advice. I will always recommend this shop.

Brendan McCartney

This place is quality. I’ve bought fish and corals from Red and his stuff is top notch, never had any issues with fish disease, and his prices are actually lower than larger competitors. Pay less and get about the highest quality you can get, it’s a no brainer. The shop is small but really great, highly recommend!

tyler fowler

Great place for your marine aquarium needs.

Mathew Piccioni

I have to say... I have never felt so comfortable entering such an establishment. Red really takes the time to connect with his customers. As a new member to the reefing community, one may be scared, nervous or shy to even ask some of the most basic questions. Research is always good, but sometimes there are so many different opinions or different courses of action that one may get deterred. Red really made me feel like part of this community. He runs a good shop and is always quick to respond. I just wanted to say thanks! My kids and even my wife (who was skeptical about me transferring to the bright side) felt so welcomed. Red, thanks a million for your assistance. I honestly can say that you have been awesome. I look forward to my visits to Burlington!

Neil Westfield

Great place.It's been a while since I looked into restarting a saltwater tank but came here for a look. The cleanliness of the place hit me first, the incredible choices, second and finally the friendliness and helpful attitude of the staff. Once I'm ready, I WILL be back!

Steve Bennett

Small store but a nice selection of corals and really friendly

J Sierra

a great looking store with some solid corals.

Wiser 1

Amazing store. Red always carries high quality livestock. He won’t sell you anything that he has any question about. He also does a really good job of answering questions and steering reefers old or new in the right direction. I really appreciate that he’s gives you an opinion on the coral or fish you are selecting to help with your selection but without being pushy.

J W

Helpful staff for a specialized hobby.

PABLO VELEZ

We received a very detailed explanation regarding aquarium setup. Amazing service.

Lisa Pilgrim

We loved this place

Odan Hammer

Went to the place this weekend. Google street view says the building isn't there , but it is. Very new place , So its still not fully done, however good selection of salt water fish tank supplies , fish , corals. Good place to go for anyone looking for someone that knows what they are talking about , even if you don't. Prices are also right for what they sell. Will go back ... a lot

Angela Fleming

Nice stock and offer a variety of fish that are hard to obtain in the Ottawa area. The owner even offered to hold a coral for me to make sure it was healthy before I bought it. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to go back to pick it up due to a serious and sudden illness in the family, but I definitely plan to visit the store again next time I'm in Burlington!!

victor m

honesty

Dean Paley

Great selection of tropical salt water fish.

John

If you are an owner or manager of a business, you should take a moment to visit this store and observe Red in action. He is the example and model by which all business should conduct themselves. He's friendly, welcoming, unpretentious, honest, knowledgeable, and know exactly how to treat a customer. Needless to say, he alone won me over and will come back again and again. As for the store, the selection were reasonable though I was early by a week for the store new shipment. The price was generous to reasonable and if you were lucky to have met Red like I did, I sure did felt like a winner walking out of the store! The store and display were clean though small (typical of most reef shop). I normal don't login to comment online with exception of extreme cases.

Dennis Cartier

Red always has something new to check out or buy. Great place to go for coral and reef supplies.

Michael Robak

Great and knowledgeable owner! Make sure to ask to be on the mailing list to get the latest news on sales and inventory stock!

Nate Clarke

Amazing place, great selection, easily the #1 saltwater stop in the GTA. They are VERY helpful, helped me through my first tank and now will be helping me to stock my new tank. They also maintain a private 1350 gallon reef tank, which is beautiful.

Witold Sosnowski

Nice selection of fish and corals.

mat dundas

Best deals and super healthy fish. Owner is honest and extremely knowledgeable

Dan Webb

Best place to go, Red is such a good guy and he's very knowledgable and caring about your aquarium needs he takes really good care the fish I highly recommend this place!

Mark Anthony Diaz

Red was awesome and of great help to us! He gave my friend great advice for a first timer wanting to build an aquarium in his room.

Jordan Brown

Ok selection of coral and very few fish.

Ron Elliott

Always a pleasure to visit. Expert advice and a range of livestock from beginner to advanced aquarist.

Reeta Veeda

Best Fish&Coral store in the area!

Chris Wright

Awesome place great deals and always new stock

Douglas Carter

The wife and I recently stopped in to aid in the stocking of her sons saltwater reef aquarium. We picked up 2 new animals. 1 a Blue Tang (Doree from Nemo) and also a white anemone that we are hoping will become home to the 2 clowns we have from a previous trip. The store is small , but is well stocked with wildlife, corals and anemones, and several species of fish. Proprietors seem to be very knowledgeable about the products they carry. For sure we will be back!! Prices seem to be very competitive and variety is awesome

Levent Kilic

You will be surprised when you get in this convenience store sized place.

Noah Diciacca

Amazing place and amazing service. Beautiful corals and fish.

Saltwater Corals

Red is a great guy

Mike D

Very helpful and informative without being pushed to buy. Parking is limited

Mike Krywiak

Red is a stand up guy who goes out of his way to help and give good advice. Would definitely recommend this place

Jennifer M

Healthy livestock. Good selection of corals. Reasonable prices

Dave W

Absolutely the best reef store I have visited. Excellent selection of healthy coral and fish, including rare and unusual specimens. First class customer service, very knowledge and friendly. They carry a great range of products quality products. If you are interested in saltwater aquariums you will not be disappointed.

arthur rea

It's a Tim's

Chad Lemaire

I was in the wrong store but the staff took the time to explain to me why i would have difficulty locating what i was after and what some of my alternatives were. If you have a salt water tank and are looking for any products for it or any advice about its care this is the place to go.

roger t

It's a coral reefs world. Beautiful store with excellent service

tom sweetman

Extremely personal and informational support at this Reef shop!

A Phan

Great selection of corals, Redd there is very friendly and gives very honest opinions/suggestions. You won't be disppointed coming here for your SW needs.

Dave Bower

Went and met Red today - for a pair of seahorses! I was extremely impressed, with how personable and professional Red is! He is extremely knowledgeable and you can tell, genuinely cares, about his customers! Having come from out of town, he even gave me and my son a box of local donuts! It's these little things, that you don't see or get, from BIG retail! I would highly recommend anyone, to go visit Red and his amazing reef shop! A+++

Yvon Piette

Very helpful...

Rdf Wyzecam

Great selection and knowledgeable staff. I don’t hesitate to take a drive down the QEW to see their new stock.

rob gold

Always a pleasure to go to this shop! Always healthy fish! Amazing colored coral. Very knowledgeable.

Lukasz Szustak

A small shop but worth a stop. I dropped in to buy clownfish with my girlfriend and they had a very lovely variety. Great consumer service, super friendly, very resourceful. All the fish look extremely healthy, to the point my girlfriend noticed how much brighter and full in colour the yellow tangs were compared to other stores.

tyler fowler

Great place for your marine aquarium needs.

Mike Westover

Great service and nice clean tanks

Kevin Lutchmansingh

Been dealing with these guys in Burlington for some years. The service is excellent and honest. It's a smaller shop however quality of their livestock is excellent. I've dealt with Red and he is great. They are definitely my preference for anything saltwater.

Noah K

The best reef store

Dave Lyons

Super helpful.

Jason Tice

Amazing place. Good advice and got 2 new babies for my tank. 5 stars!

Jocelyn Angus

Absolutely fantastic.

Emad Al

Very good

Noah's Arquarium

Awesome livestock and dry goods, friendly knowledgeable staff. Always a pleasure to go to CRS!

Curtis Snider

One of the best shops in the area. Great service and knowledge from Red, great variety of fish and corals, and top notch dry goods as well.

Chris Rossi

Friendly knowledgeable staff. The fish and coral always look healthy. Definitely worth stopping in when your in the Burlington area.

B Co

Best reef shop in Ontario

Dustin Wooldridge

My favorite place to be. Red is one of the best guys around keep up the good work !!!!

paul hewson

Great store, great staff! Took the time to answer ALL my questions (and there were a few). Well worth the trip from Toronto.

jen evans

One of my favorite reef shops. Always a great, healthy selection of corals and fish. The staff is very knowledgeable and honest.

Lex Mueller

Great shop, great people, great corals and great prices. Red is the man and the staff are amazing. Corals are always healthy. No matter the shipment they take care of the corals like a true hobbyist, not to just get them sold. Been here a couple times and it gets better every time. Much recommend to come here, from noobs to pros. Thanks red, I'll keep that cynarina healthy.

alex kastelein

Thanks guys! Great service.

Andrea S

Great selection of fish and corals. Small place and it's always busy when I go. It might take a bit of time before he's able to help you since there is only one person working but lots to look at in the mean time. Friendly and helpful customer service, especially supportive for a newbie like me. I've purchased polyps, zoanthids, a flaming scallop, and a copperband butterfly fish.

Cody Seawright

Top quality. Great prices. One of the best shops in the province

Dwayne McIntosh

Great place had a lot of questions and they took the time to answer everyone and gave me there email for when I have more

Chris

Great little shop, knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended if you're an owner of a marine aquarium.

Jack Dieleman

I went there this afternoon. It's a really nice store. The staff are really knowledgeable and helpful. The store is a bit tight to get around if you're in a wheelchair like I am. But the Red, the owner and the other staff are very friendly and more than willing to answer any of my questions.

Jim Sharpe

my name is Tom Buttenham . Big red is great

Mike Sardella

Lots of cool corals and great displays. Prices are quite high and not a huge selection of fish.but the owner is a highly knowledgeable guy and is always happy to help you with anything you need.

Jennifer Adams

Impressive selection and good service.

Jeremy Rich

Best shop! Red and Emily are kick a$s! Great customer service and fair pricing. Can’t say enough good things about my fav, local, reef shop.

N DT

Great store. Great service. Red has made this an amazing experiance.

Bailey Forgeron

Great shop, even better customer service.

Tom Buttenham

Big Red always takes care of me