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Please note: All the opinions stated in the proceeding pages are not the opinions of Badman's Tropical Fish or the Badman. This is an open form based on the opinions submitted by our visitors during their visits to the stores.
I always will gladly accept any store owner rebuttals and will gladly post them by the comments.

New Jersey

Store name:
Route 4 Aquarium and Bird
Address:
143 Broadway
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Telephone:
(201) 797-6650
Web site:
None
Comments:
This store used to be awesome I am happy to announce I stopped by there the other day just to see if it was open and I was SHOCKED the place has been taken over by new people and its looking great A ton of fish ton of food and filters The tanks are clean people that worked there are very helpful glad to see its back.
Date of visit:
Nov. 2011
Your rating:
Very Good

Store name:
Rainbow Aquarium
Address:
route 23 South
Wayne
Telephone:
(973) 694 9675
Web site:
None
Comments:
The store is great, not only are the fish competitively priced the store is also very informative. Owned by a man who has been in the business for 50 years and his son who has grown up with fish, it was voted most informative by the town. All the employees have fish-keeping experience and know a great deal about the fish. The store has a wide variety of fish, but especially has a very large Cichlid selection from Africans to new world Cichlids. it also has salt water selections, from all sorts of tangs and clownfish to eels, to triggers, plus live rock and corals for the reef tank. It also has the community fishes, all sorts of tetras, show quality guppies. rainbow also has pond fish, and while its not a very big store it has a wide variety of species.

Store name:
Pet Shanty
Address:
2507 U.S. Highway 22 West
Scotch Plains, NJ
Telephone:
908-889-8262
Web site:
None
Comments:
Both a wide selection of Fresh and Marine stock. Staff is knowledgeable, but not always the most courteous.

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We find the staff very helpful, knowledgeable and very accommodating to the new or old aquarist. They know both the common name and scientific names, as well as all the different species needs, habitats and breeding requirements for both fresh and saltwater. They are a family-owned store and that is how your are treated when you walk in - like family. The Pet Shanty is a large store covering everything from fish, small pets, birds, cats/dogs to pet and pond supplies. They have 2 locations, one in Scotch Plains (the one we go to) and another in Bayonne. Go to this shop if you want the personal care and attention you, the consumer, deserve.

Store name:
Adam's Pet Safari
Address:
Chester Springs Mall
intersection Rt 24 and 206
Chester, NJ
Telephone:
(908) 879-8998
Web site:
None
Comments:
Carries both salt and freshwater fish, cichlids, tetras, and rarities including starfish, coral, and the occasional sea-ray. The staff quality is excellent, especially Adam himself, who seems genuinely interested in the person and their hobby than the store's bottom-line.

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Comments:
The first thing that hit me about this store was the smell. It is obvious that the small animal cages haven't been cleaned for weeks - and I noticed the smell right as I walked through the door (the cages are in the back). I walked to the back of the store and observed two teenagers laughingly trying to decapitate a rat (presumably to feed it to a snake). The rat was understandably terrified, and these employees were laughing, grabbing it by the tip of its tail, swinging it around, and trying to smash its head into the table. I have never seen such despicable, inhumane behavior. While I understand that snakes do need to eat, preparation of a rodent to feed to it can be done in a much more humane fashion. Do yourself a favor and boycott this store. Don't support animal cruelty. You and your pets will be much better off.
Date of visit:
1/13/07
Your rating:
Poor

Store name:
Bob's Pet Shop
Address:
1302 Route 47
Village shops of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Telephone:
(609) 889-1616
Web site:
None
Comments:
Over 4,000sq.ft of Fresh water tropical fish about 60 or more species of fish. Selection of plants about a dozen or so choices. Installing salt water tanks 20 or so. large selection of supplies. Complete tank set ups, 10gals on up. Variety of gold fish, pond equip. food, etc., large selection fresh water supplies equip, food, frozen, flake, filters, heaters, etc., wonderful staff and courteous service. Also large selection of pet supplies, exotic creatures, lizards, reptiles, rabbits and a good selection of birds, cockatiels, canaries etc. Store hrs. 9AM until 8PM 7 days a week.
submitted by:
Joe Pippet-Wildwood, New Jersey.

Store name:
Perth Amboy Pet Shop
Address:
184 Smith Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Telephone:
(732) 826-4488
Web site:
None
Comments:
This store is under new management. They deal in a wide variety of tropical and cichlid fish as well as puppies, birds, reptiles, small animals, aquarium set-ups and all pet supplies. All of the animals are clean and well cared for. New owner is knowledgeable and courteous. Customer service is excellent.

Store name:
Ocean Aquarium
Address:
6820 Blackhorse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08234
Telephone:
609-272-0660
Web site:
None
Comments:
Huge selection of both freshwater and marine fish, as well as setups ranging from small (2.5 gallon) to the truly immense (150 gallon). They also keep a nice selection of koi and goldfish. They carry stands, lights, filters, vacuums, gravel, decorations, medications, and a giant selection of food (fresh, frozen, flake, live). I've been very impressed with the overall quality of the fish I've purchased there. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable.

Store name:
The Pet Shoppe
Address:
1048 Cherry Hill Mall
Cherry Hill NJ 08002
Telephone:
856-662-2202
Website:
The Pet Shoppe
Comments:
Carry a wide selection of tropical fish. Also get in a very good amount of brackish and aggressive fish. Sorry no salt water fish as of yet. Staff is very friendly and honest. They do not work on commission so there is nothing for them to lose in selling you a goldfish instead of the angelfish you wanted to keep in a bowl. Also The Pet Shoppe carries amphibians, small animals, cats, dogs, and a wide selection of reptiles.

Store name:
Seatopia Aquatics
Address:
685 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield NJ 07657
Telephone:
201-941-7900
Website:
Seatopia Aquatics
Comments:
5400sq location with over 12,000 gallons of Freshwater & Saltwater Fish Coral and Inverts. Installation & Maintenance Available.

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DATE: 1/17/2005
About a week ago, I went to Seatopia Aquatics (a store listed in your site) to buy some fish to complete the load of my tank. I have my tank for two years since cycled and I have never had a problem, except for two aggressive betas that were killing other fish. Two or three days after I placed the new fish, I noticed the symptoms of ich in some of the newcomers. A week after, all the population is infected -even my old ones- and I have tried to deal with the outbreak. I have already lost 3 fish. I went to the store trying to get some clues. I observed the tanks over there and I saw many dead fish, as well as the presence of ich in some of their tanks. Then, having clear the origin of the disease, I explained the manager what happened and I requested him for some kind of agreement. I specifically asked for us to share the value of the medication and for the new fish to replace the dead ones, as soon as the outbreak is controlled. It seemed pretty reasonable for me, as it is clear that his fish were contaminated and sharing the value means only that he would not profit but it will not have any cost for him. He laughed and just showed me a signal: no warranty on livestock. The lack of respect and responsibility from this store is outrageous and I feel my duty to inform other customers, not to say you shouldn't be listing them.

Store name:
Li'l Critters Aquarium and Pet Center
Address:
26 Righter Ave (Rt 46)
Denville, NJ 07834
Telephone:
973.625.2584
Web site:
None
Comments:
DATE: 1/27/2005
Li'l Critters fish are in excellent health (I've never seen a dead one in a tank), and I haven't lost even one. When I did go there to ask about the right medicine, Rick actually gave me a list of things to do BEFORE I buy chemicals to try to fix the problem. All the tanks have plants, so you feel like they're not just selling fish, they want you to create an environment too. Rick is the only person in all the stores where I not only learned more about what I'm trying to do, but also helped me walk out feeling confidence! He exudes enthusiasm and you can tell this is more than just a paycheck, he really loves what he does, and loves to help people. The only negative is that I have trouble making a quick trip there. Margerite (sp?) and Rick are so willing to help and share what they know, I just want to keep coming back, and I don't like leaving. And I must honestly credit Rick's enthusiasm for my new addiction. If you're in the Morris county area (or North Jersey) this is the best place!

Store name:
The Fish Bowl
Address:
2019 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Hewitt, NJ 07421
Telephone:
(973) 728-1110
Web site:
None
Comments:
Date: 02/15/2006
The Fish Bowl located in the Hewitt/West Milford area is a fresh water and saltwater supply and fish store. The Fish Bowl carries all major and minor supplies including tanks, filters, test kits food, live rock & sand, corals, & exotic fish. Susan (the owner) is knowledgeable and friendly. I bought most of my saltwater setup from there, and I have had no unexpected problems.

Store name:
Aquarium Maintenance & Beyond, LLC
Address:
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Telephone:
(609) 799-7049
Web site:
None
Comments:
John was very helpful in helping me choose the right fish for my 180 reef tank. I wanted to get a lot of very nice(and expensive) fish for my new tank. Instead of just making a lot of money off of me, he was very honest and walked through everything so that I understood. Definitely the man to talk to with fish questions. I highly recommend!

Store name:
Aquarium Center
Address:
1295 Blackwood-Clementon Road
Commerce Plaza II
Clementon, NJ 08021
Telephone:
856-627-6262
Web site:
None
Comments:
HUGE selection of freshwater (including african and south american cichlids, and large selection of Discus) and saltwater fish, live rock available as well. Extremely helpful and knowledgable staff. Great selection of equipment necessary as well. Definitely recommended, even if you have to drive a distance to get there!
Date of visit:6/27/06
Your rating: Excellent

Store name:
Hackettstown Pet & Supplies
Address:
141 Main Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Telephone:
908-852-3151
Web site:
Hackettstown Pet & Supplies
Comments:
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They carry a wide variety of fish(tropical and marine), reptiles, birds, and small animals.
Date of visit:
11/2/06
Your rating:
Excellent

Store name:
Animals & Things
Address:
1040 Route 1
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Telephone:
732-855-8515
Web site:
Animals & Things
Comments:
Great place, huge warehouse carrying almost every product out there. Not too fancy (old place) but they have supplies for dogs, cats, reptiles, rodents and a very big selection of fish: Saltwater, freshwater, Brackish, live rock and cichlids. Their service is good, although their salespersons are young and not always know too much. But its a great place to get all your supplies and livestock.
Date of visit:
Every week
Your rating:
Very Good

Store name:
Fish Town, U.S.A.
Address:
735 Route 17 South
Ramsey, NJ. 07446
Telephone:
201-825-3775
Web site:
Fish Town, U.S.A.
Comments:
I have spent between $1000 and $2000 in the store over the past 8 months, buying an aquarium, all the equipment, rocks and salt water fish. Each time the owner has been, at best, unfriendly. On October 22 I purchased six fish from him that he recommended. Within one week five had died. They had cost me $75. I stopped at the shop to report this to him and to ask for any ideas as to what might be the problem. He was unfriendly, unsympathetic, expressed no regret and was totally unwilling to offer any suggestions other than to say I should have my water tested. I decided at that point that I would find another store for my aquarium needs, and I suggest you do the same.
Date of visit:
12/3/09
Your rating:
Poor
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Comments:
Fish Town, U.S.A. is on Route 17 South, and is rather inconspicuous...basically, if you don't know where it is at first, you may have to make a few U-turns to get there. Inside, it is small, but the space is utilized extremely well. The store is very well-kept, with both freshwater and marine fish. They have many types of commonly found fish, such as tetras, gouramis, etc. They also have harder to find fish, like hatchetfish, pacus, and piranhas. There is an extensive collection of both African and New World cichlids. Goldfish of all sizes are housed in a separate room. At least five tanks of plants are found, with different rocks and driftwoods, as well. They have many tanks dedicated to corals and sessile invertebrates, and a good selection of marine fish. Behind the register is a wall stacked to the top with filters, media, etc. Aquariums of all sizes are sold, and stands are usually thrown in for a bargain price. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, and can help with any and all questions. Be sure to drop by if you're in the area!
Date of visit:
3/17/07
Your rating:
Excellent

Store name:
Pennsville Aquatics and Pet Center
Address:
182 N Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Telephone:
(856) 678-8600
Web site:
None
Comments:
Quite possibly the worst fish store I've ever been in. I called ahead to ask if an item I needed was in stock. The teenager who answered the phone didn't know and put me on hold for several minutes while she searched the shelves. After she couldn't find it she said "no we don't have it" and hung up. I decided to stop by anyway since I was in the area. Chemicals on the shelves were old and outdated. The freshwater livestock made Walmart look great. Nearly every freshwater fish was covered with ick and there were dead fish in most of the tanks. Livestock prices were twice what most fish stores charge for healthy ones. I spoke with the only non-teenager in the shop and while he was friendly he was not knowledgeable. On the positive side, they had a fairly good selection of pond supplies and the small selection of marine fish I saw looked healthy. They also have other types of pets like rats, mice, and dogs.
Date of visit:
5/2/2009
Your rating:
Poor

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