Milwaukee Aquatics

3946 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA

Address:	3946 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA
Phone:	+1 414-719-5025
Site:	milwaukeeaquatics.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	12–6PM 12–6PM 12–6PM 12–6PM 12–6PM 12–6PM 12–6PM

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Reviews 4

Nicholas C

Not your typical store. The bad? Its small and cramped, a bit of a mess, a few people in the store and youre going to have a hard time getting around... The fish selection is very hit or miss but if you have something in mind Im sure he can get it for you. If youre looking for a filter, heater, equipment etc. he does have them in stock but I would call first to see what he has as there isnt much selection. The good? For a brick and mortar store the prices are unbeatable. Absolutely unbeatable. If youre buying a tank, buy it here... Especially during sales the tank prices are insanely low compared to other stores. I bought a 210 gallon tank from here for less than the one I was considering buying used on Craigslist. The driftwood. Driftwood prices are a complete rip off virtually everywhere else but he usually has a huge selection of driftwood ranging from small pieces you could use in a micro tank to massive pieces that wouldnt even fit in my 210 and for a damn good price. You cant even find pieces that big online, let alone the ability to pick them out by hand. If youre a casual shopper looking to just mull around the store looking at fish and a wide variety of equipment there might be better options but if you are a serious fishkeeper looking for a nice store with a personable and knowledgeable staff I would strongly recommend giving this store a try(or if youre brand new and are looking for someone that will take the time to get you going in the right direction). The owner, who is there 90% of the time, is extremely knowledgeable and if he doesnt know something he isnt afraid to admit it instead of selling you a line of BS so no playing Russian Roulette hoping you end up getting serviced by a staff member that knows their stuff and not just someone working their summer job like some of the bigger stores. Truly passionate about helping you out and gives the sense that he personally wants you to succeed in getting the right setup for you and keeping your fish healthy and happy vs. just making a buck. Might not be the best option for every situation but where they do excel they are unparalleled - prices, tanks, staff, driftwood I would have given -1 star for the store size/maneuverability but if youre going to the store to get the job done, and done right, and not as a field trip, this is the way to go. Also he darn near loaded the 210 into the Uhaul truck by himself with hardly any lifting on my part so thats a plus.

blah7788

If I can rate this no star I would. So I called 30 minutes after their opening hours because I wanted to know if they actually have the tank and stand that Im very interested in available in their store. Im more than an hour drive away coming from IL. Nobody picked up and I thought to myself theyre probably getting ready for the day. So I called them again twice after a couple hours prior to driving to their store and yet again nobody picked up and I cant leave a voicemail since the phone voicemail is full. I made the drive anyway hoping that they have the tank and stand available in their store (They have it available in their website) More than an hour drive later, I arrived to this store and was surprised how the store looked so cluttered. I told the guy (Asian guy thats holding a driftwood in their website) that I called prior to driving here but nobody picked up. He told me "oh Travis that usually take orders is not here today." I mean, what kind of business are you running that doesnt even have an in store phone? Mind as well take that stupid phone number off your website and your store sign. I stayed for a couple minutes hoping I would see some interesting fish stock but their aquarium are overcrowded with dividers and just like the previous review mention, this store looks like theyre about to close because of the clutter. Nothing really looked interesting either, just dirty, overcrowded tanks and piled up tanks in the middle. (No wonder the other review mention about their tank leaking) I would stay away from this store and do business somewhere else.

Jeremy Wade

Travis is a real nice guy and Id hate to give him a bad review but this is about the fish. When this place was still unknown to many, his prices were unbeatable and he always delivered nice quality peacocks. Now it seems his peacocks are definitely juiced (hormoned) to look more appealing, but the sad part is they are not even males. I bought a few peacocks from him because the colors were amazing. I already knew that they were juiced, but it just shows potential of what they can be, but as their color faded down they turned into plain gray. I decided to vent the fish because now my other males were trying to "mate" with them and sadly as I vented them they were females. His prices have gone up and its a shame because his store was a gem. Now its becoming Aquatics Unlimited. Overpriced with horrible ethics. -Replying to comment from owner- Travis, what you just commented was basically a "rant". You also needed your co-workers to jump on board to back you up with "great reviews". As I stated before, you are a nice guy, but I simply gave a bad review because of my concerns. Any loyal or soon to be customer has a right to be disappointed when appropriate. You seem like a smart guy and of course we know that "color" sells. A drab grey peacock wont sell, but to the enthusiasts, we know what the possibilities will become. You should raise some of the peacocks that you sell. A normal peacock will maintain and increase in color as they mature, not lose color within a week given no stress or even at the bottom of a pecking order.

B czar

I found out Milwaukee Aquatics had a storefront while perusing Craigs List a couple months back and decided to stop in; I am so glad I did. The owner, Travis, is a super friendly guy who goes out of his way to help you. He has the best prices on everything aquarium related. He not only sells everything from tanks and accessories to freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates (anything needed to set up a fresh or saltwater tank-sand, gravel, lights, heaters, pumps skimmers, stands, live rock and etc.), but also has amphibians and reptiles available at times, along with housing and heat lamps for them. All this at the lowest prices Ive ever seen. If he doesnt have what you need, hell order it for you if he can. He also buys and sells used tanks and equipment, so whether youre in the market for new or used, Milwaukee Aquatics should be first on your list of places to stop by and check out. I had checked out the Milwaukee Aquatics website before the storefront opened, and it was fairly minimal, but I have noticed he has been expanding it quite a bit lately. So, thats worth a look too. The store may be on the small side, but dont let that fool you, it is well worth your time to stop in. Im sure youll be pleasantly surprised, as I was. I stop in each weekend, even if I dont need anything. I just like see what new livestock and other items have arrived, as well as share updates on my tanks and get advice on the new reef build Im planning.