Petco

This is an update by the previous poster’s husband. I never do this, but I just have to express my satisfaction with the aquarists at this Petco. When we first posted this review, I was just starting my planted tank, and now I’m a regular and have my (tank) picture on the wall!
Tony and Michael have been especially fantastic. They have both been so helpful and just great to talk to about the hobby. I’ve only had a few discussions with Alex, but she has been really helpful and great to talk to as well. In fact, I could probably name-​drop every person in the fish department here. The tanks are in such great shape, and everyone is so knowledgeable about the hobby.
Since starting an aquarium can be a tough process, it was refreshing to be able to work with such friendly, accommodating staff members. It’s just fun to be able to «talk shop» about the hobby with really knowledgeable people who are as excited about aquariums as you are.
I will say it’s crazy how fast inventory can go! If you go and see a fish — get it! It may not be there. There are regulars that go frequently (like me now), so sometimes new fish don’t last in the store for too long. So checking them out frequently during the end of the week has been the best way to catch some cool fish (no pun intended).

We live 3 miles from Petsmart and have been disappointed with nearly every purchase from there. Now we drive across town to go to Petco. Briar is always helpful and really knows his fish. The whole staff is friendly and helpful.

The best part of this place is that you can bring your dog in with you. So, yeah that is fun.
Puppy play time on Saturdays at 3pm, yay!

B-​town has two big box stores when it comes to Pets. Petsmart on the west side or Petco on the east. I tend to prefer Petsmart, but will happily shop at Petco if I’m on that side of town or have a coupon or the pricing is just better. The staff at Petco is always nice. I really like their aquarium and fish choices over Petsmart, but since I don’t actually have an aquarium that doesn’t really do me a whole lot of good. Like Petsmart they have cats available for adoption from local animal shelters. My one beef was that we adopted one from them, and they charged us like 10 bucks for a box crate to carry it home. I mean I know you probably don’t make any money off the adoption, but come on… it’s a cardboard box.

People are always very nice here!