I was a long time customer of Riverfront when they were actually on Riverfront Ave. Since their move to the NE I've seen a pretty bad decline in the quality of their store. The premises were very dirty and dusty. They weren't exactly pristine on Riverfront Ave. but they've slid to the point where they are almost unhealthy.
There were rusty razor blades littered everywhere, many of them within the reach of children. The dust, cobwebs, dirt, mildew etc. has taken over their tank area. There is clutter all over the floors and their racks etc. were very rusty.
Their marine selection is nearly non-existent now. There's only a few tanks in the rear of the store with some stock in. Their coral tank was completely empty with the exception of some incredibly dirty live rock. Their fish selection was limited to some gobies, a couple angels, some wrasse etc. Very disappointing. Even their arrowana selection was limited to one specimen, which is what that store used to be known for.
Like I said the store never would have won awards for cleanliness or appearance but now they seemed to have stopped trying all together. The high point was the pregnant woman they had working stopped to ask me if I needed help a couple times. That's rare in Calgary where sales staff generally go out of their way to avoid engaging people. Kudos to her but thumbs down for Riverfront Aquariums. Come on guys! Pick up your socks and get that store whipped into shape!