It's becoming harder and harder to find a store that sells a breadth of equipment, aquarium supplies, chemicals,  fish, and has knowledgeable sales people. Most PetSmarts and Petcos have fish departments and some, but not all, carry the more popular freshwater fish. But what if you have a question? Sure, they have an 18 year old on hand who can probably help answer questions that you could have just as easily googled but not with the more difficult questions.\n\nI found Ocean Floor years ago and it hasn't changed much over the years - and that's a good thing!  It's a well run, local business. You name it, they have it. And, they not only have it, they'll have a few to choose from. Not sure what to get? Every employee I've ever talked to was able to assist and answered questions that I didn't even think to ask.  \n\nI've purchased a number of fish from this store and I've never had a problem with them in my well maintained 55 gallon aquarium.  You'd be wise to sign up for their email newsletter (no, they don't spam you every day) - they have some pretty good sales on equipment, supplies and fish.\n\nYes, their prices are a bit higher than the chain stores but how important is it to save a dollar or two and either buy the wrong product or do some serious damage to your aquarium? I have too much invested to take the risk.\n\nFavorite fish quote:  \"I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.\" W. C. Fields