Upon arriving at the store after going to another very large aquarium store I was a bit surprised. It was a smaller place in an out of the way location.
After speaking with the owner and a few others there we found out how long they've been in business. Homes and subdivisions were built up around them.
What sets them apart from the larger, colder, shops is the fact that their fish are well cared for and the owner is extremely knowledgeable, almost intuitively so. They know their business.
I will never purchase from Petsmart or another larger Corp store again. Been there, regretfully done that, ending up getting sick or dying ones due to the store's neglectful care and poor conditions, IMHO.
The fish I purchased from Phoenix Tropical are the healthiest I've ever received. It's an added plus when you know you're also getting great advice when you have questions. You can count on solid, knowledgeable information.