Aquatic Treasures

Currently waiting outside the store waiting for it to open. Unilocal says it opens at noon on Sunday and the door does too but it is not as of 12:20 and I’m giving up. I would recommend calling in advance to check if it is open before coming here. Came here after reading the good Unilocal reviews. I may revise my review if next time I come it is actually open.

Out of all the fish stores around the Boston area, this one is definitely my favorite. Very healthy fish, a lot of variety and the costumer service is excellent.
The place holds a surprising amount of fish for such a small store front and the fact that they only show Koi fish at the front is very misleading because they have so much more inside, including saltwater fish. They do have a sister store in Quincy were they specialize in Koi and maybe that’s why they decided to put them at the front when they opened the store.
Anyways, all the fish that I have purchased here did very well and I have complete trust when I purchase new ones that they will not bring any diseases to my tanks. That is something that I can’t say for either Petco or Pet Supplies Plus. Their fish often die soon after purchase and their tanks don’t get cleaned as often as they should. I simply don’t trust them.
The prices are very good, surprisingly good for a locally owned store, and what I like the most is that you can always find some random weird fish that you won’t be able to help but to get. It is always a nice adventure going there.
I can’t talk much about the saltwater fish because I only have freshwater tanks, although I love walking by them to see their beautiful colors and behaviors so one day I can gather the courage to start a saltwater tank at home.
I read a very mean comment calling the place a dump and that is so far from the truth. It is not a dump at all. It is a little crowded because it is a small location and the place is cared for by two older gentlemen that truly love their fish and are really passionate about their trade and thus are always moving things around to make the environment better for the fish. For me, the constant moving and switching around of things is a plus.
Now, lets talk about those two gentlemen that I just mentioned. They are great people. They are so helpful and knowledgeable about all the fish they carry. They are very patient when you can’t make up your mind and they don’t pressure you to buy anything if you don’t want to. Many times I’ve just stopped by to see if they had something new, asked a lot of questions and just left without getting anything. Never did they ever treat me like I had just wasted their time and they have always been incredibly welcoming when I came back. Just writing this makes me want to go back right now.
I give them 5 stars because I don’t know what else I could expect from a fish store, they completely fulfill all my expectations. I love this place.

The owner is very knowledgable and helpful. A classic local fish store with great selection of healthy freshwater and saltwater fish. Much better care and expertise than a big chain like Petsmart or Petco. An absolute «treasure» for aquatics.

Dedicated owner, great prices, helpful advice. The shop has a much more «homey» and local feel than the Pet Smart up rt. 20, which has great cat/​dog supplies and some small fish but not nearly the same variety or low-​prices in terms of «aquatic treasures», so to speak. Honestly. I feel like I could spend all afternoon chewing the fat with owner, but that’s sort of a side note :)

It is not a dump! Someone else was super mean and said that. This store is their new location and the pricing is good. My son likes to come here and replace his goldfish orbeta that did not last ccl very long. They are friendly and helpful with questions. We enjoy going here instead of the big box pet shops.

This place is a dump! They sell freshwater fish only (no marine). There were lots of sickly looking fish for sale. The dogs looked inbred, like they are of the puppy mill /​backyard breeder variety.
I’m not sure if they were for sale or not?
I’m all about supporting the local economy– if they deserve it. The board of health needs to shut this place down.
Research and buy healthy pets.

I have bounced around from various shops in the GBA and have found this place to be my go-​to local fish shop. Sheldon, the owner, is very friendly, knowledgeable, and knew me by name after my first visit. Its not the biggest shop in the area by a long shot, but he always has a very interesting selection, and he will try to get his hands on anything you request. Also, his prices almost always beat the competition. Live rock is only 7 bucks a pound, and I have found fish prices to be the same or better in almost every case when compared to the other shops around here.

I visited briefly today on the strength of earlier Unilocal reviews and I was VERY pleased with the gentleman’s engaging manner, know-​how, and sincerity. I will definitely return tomorrow when I have more time to spend.
Having said that, the place has such a messy, disorganized outward appearance, it was nearly impossible to tell –even as I opened the front door– that the place is still in business! But indeed it IS open for business, and my gut instinct is that this man will be able to help me.

We just had the best experience at Aquatic Treasures. Sheldon is masterful in the art of building and maintaining fish tanks. He gave us amazing advice. Solved our water problem in hour by recommending the correct products to use. he has the most beautiful happy fish in his store I cannot wait to go back.
I highly recommend Sheldon. He loves fish, has 20 years of experience and he is a delight to chat with

This place has a decent variety of inexpensive imported equipment as well as a decent variety of koi. The prices are decent. The owner, Sheldon, is a nice guy.

The owner is very eager and friendly– be prepared to chat. He’s very helpful and like others have mentioned, very passionate. His fish are all healthy and he’s knowledgeable about what he stocks.
The store is a little cramped and he doesn’t have a whole lot in the way of supplies. His prices are great for fish, though! And there’s a sweet liquor store/​deli/​candy shop/​beer distributor next door. :-)

Terrible. The freshwater tank in the front of the shop featured two dead fish (no live ones). The rest of the store had several tanks with varying amounts of fresh and saltwater aquaria, with little to be desired. I will not be returning.

There are not enough great things I can say for this place. Don’t expect the razzle dazzle of a pet super store; the owner of Aquatic Treasures spends all his time and energy on keeping all his fish happy and healthy. The store really is a testament to how great and dedicated the owner is. He is the kindest most patient teacher for all things fish and will help you learn how to become a successful fish master. He is in the shop ALWAYS, will spend as much time with you as you want and will also leave you alone to browse.
Aquatic Treasures is also a fish helpline. I had a beta fish that was very pathetically flopping around on the top of the tank and desperately called here (where I got him) to see if there was anything I could do to save him. He walked me through the steps and I have now had that happy beta for a year since.
He also provides a fish kennel for when you go away if you don’t have a trustworthy neighbor to feed your fish.
If you are looking to start a new tank or get an exciting new fish this is the only place worth going. The prices are great; the quality and variety of fish are spectacular; and you get all the support you could ever want.

This is a small small place, and not much in the way of selection. But what fish he does have are really healthy and beautiful.
I went to a different store (Tropical Isle) that had copious amounts of fresh and saltwater fish and accessories to look at, but the staff there was sullen and hard to get a hold of. Plus, several of the fish were injured, or dying.
The guy working here was super nice, and is really passionate in what he does. He even recommended one of his competetors to us if we wanted more selection, but I think I will be coming back here for our fish.

I’ve been coming to this place from the very beginning and I find it quite exciting to see how much it has developed since it first started. The place itself is just awesome. There’s a big selection of very nice fish, including some that you could never find in regular, big pet stores. He can also order some for you. I’ve purchased flounders and eels from these guys and they were really cool to have in the tank.
The owner is a really cool, very knowledgeable guy who is honest and won’t try to up sell you on anything you don’t need. Picking his brain is just awesome and he knows his stuff very well. The prices are great and I’d much rather give him the money than go to Pet Mart of whatever to hell is in the area.

This is a fairly new (opened in November of 2006) fish store that carrys mostly freshwater fish, tanks and accessories. They also have some saltwater fish and freshwater plants. Because the store is so new, its hard to say what will be in there next time you visit.
The owner/​operator is a knowledgeable and experienced fish keeper who has experience in setting up and maintaining tanks for commercial clients.
The selection of fish is decent, however not as varied as other shops. The fish are of decent quality, and not in over-​crowded tanks (an unusual plus). I would reccomend this place if you wanted to buy some goldfish or hearty freshwater tropical fish.
It is also worth mentioning the attractive tanks for sale. They are made of curved glass (no corners) with a nicely intergrated hood and cabinet. They look more like a piece of Art Deco furniture than a fish tank.
With time, this could become a 4 – 5 star fish store.