This is the premiere aquarium store in the valley. Every since C won some goldfish at the state fair, he's been a nut about fish. Believe me, he has 8 or 9 books on fish and knows more than most people working at the big box stores. This store has some really cool fish and the employees are very friendly and helpful. One thing I've noticed is that there are not any or maybe 1 dead fish but that is a rarity. I always see dead fish at the big box stores and at really ALL of the other aquarium stores in Phoenix and Tucson.
If you're interested in setting up an aquarium I would recommend 2 things.
1. come here and talk with the staff. Tell them what you want to accomplish and they will accommodate you the best they can. If they don't have the fish you're looking for they will order it.
2. head over to Macayo's about 2 blocks to the West on a weekend. Find the guy who makes balloon animals for the kids. Grab a table and then when he comes by talk with him about fish. He is definitely one of the most knowledgeable fish persons I've ever talked with. K and C love going there and chatting it up with him. He's a super nice guy and C gets to eat a cheese crisp. Winner winner Not having fish for dinner.
Great selection, great prices, great staff. 5 Stars