Southwest Seas

155 reviews

12425 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85022

www.southwestseas.com

+16022795452

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Southwest Seas is a Aquarium shop located at 12425 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85022. It has received 155 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-7PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11AM-7PM
Thursday11AM-7PM
Friday11AM-7PM
Saturday11AM-7PM
Sunday11AM-7PM

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  • The address of Southwest Seas: 12425 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85022

  • Southwest Seas has 4.6 stars from 155 reviews

  • Aquarium shop

  • "Friendly and Helpful Neighborhood Aquatic Store! I always appreciate retail places that listen to my needs and are willing and able to give help and recommendations"

    "This place is incredibly small and has almost no selection of anyting"

    "The entire staff at the store are awesome"

    "I am very happy with all of my shopping experience at Southwest Seas"

    "Always informative, friendly, knowledgeable and well versed with a unique variety of livestock"

Reviews

  • Crystal Rector

Friendly and Helpful Neighborhood Aquatic Store! I always appreciate retail places that listen to my needs and are willing and able to give help and recommendations. Southwest Seas is run by friendly and knowledgeable aquarists who are able to answer my questions. The livestock appears healthy and I appreciate that the tanks have enrichment (plastic plants) to make life happier for the fish while they wait to go to their new homes. I just recently discovered this place, but I'm glad that I did.

  • John Leita

This place is incredibly small and has almost no selection of anyting. I asked if he sold AquaClear filter supplements and he didn't even know what AquaClear was and ask me what brand that is. Then he confessed that they don't have any filter equipment at all. Their fish selection was paltry to say the least. They actually had one neon tetra oh, you know the little fish that you buy is a school. The guy there didn't seem to know much and I will take my business elsewhere.

  • Derek W

The entire staff at the store are awesome. Super friendly and helpful, willing to take the time and explain anything you may have questions on. I have mostly dealt with Cassie and he’s been a major help to get my first saltwater tanking going and looking great. As far as the other reviews about limited stock I haven’t had any issues with getting the things I wanted. It’s now my go to store and they deserve it.

  • Michelle Walls (Mermaid Room)

I am very happy with all of my shopping experience at Southwest Seas. When another store closed I found this store and also found Casey, a familiar face and I know he knows his stuff. I have purchased exceptional fish, coral frags and even have ordered aquarium parts as needed. Very accommodating and friendly. I can't wait to see what is new here every week.

  • G B

Always informative, friendly, knowledgeable and well versed with a unique variety of livestock. Livestock varies, prices are slightly lower than competitors. Willing to help your sick fish, our coral banded butterfly was bit by our eel and they did everything they could to help us! Unfortunately it didn't make it. Thank you for everything SWS!!

  • Kaylee

I came here in search of RODI water after Aqua Touch closed for “renovation”. This place is NICE. Small space and the shopping center isn’t the nicest but once inside it’s all class. Gorgeous display tanks and lighting. Really classy and the front display made me want to save up to hire them to build me a tank. It’s wow!

  • Kellee Hicks

Contrary to other comment, this place does exist but had not yet opened their doors when other comment was posted. They are open now and are a great resource for the novice fish owner and the veteran enthusiast. It is clean, professional and we received the product and advice that we needed. We will definitely be back.

  • Pink Cicada

The owner is so awesome and friendly. He taught me so much when I first started a tank and even let me borrow jugs for water. I ended up holding the jugs for a month and he didn't even mind when I came back to buy them from him. I would strongly recommend this store to any fish keeper.

  • Terry Buscemi

Recently went to Southwest Seas for some fresh water fish for a 20 gallon tank. I picked out 4 fish to start off. The gentleman was very knowledgeable and helpful to get my started. 2 wks later I now have 11 babies ha! Guess I got a pick. Ty sir. I will be back for future needs.

  • Nicole Lazuka

The guy that works the front desk is the best. Love that dude. Always friendly and fun to talk to. Also he knows what he's talking about when it comes to the fishies and food and just very knowledgeable. Great place to get your water ans all your fishies needs.

  • Jillian L

A good, small local fish store. I am tired of shopping Petsmart and Petco as their fish are poorly cared for and sickly. Happy to find this place. Good selection of freshwater fish and plants, and saltwater fish and coral.

  • EMP Entertainment

One of the best in town, beautiful fraud and always stocked with all the cleanup crew critters you would ever need. reef stew, rodi water, salt water pre mix, and they also carry fresh water critters and supplies

  • Assistant Manager

This is a great store that literally gave me the inspiration to start my first saltwater tank. The animals look very healthy and stunning . Staff is always incredibly helpful and their display tank is awesome.

  • Galactic Nuisance

Wonderful place with wonderful people. Asked some questions cause I don't know much about fish and they helped me and gave me some great facts! If you need fish related things go here. Truly a wonderful place.

  • Joni Supra

Best place in Phoenix for all your aquarium needs, Cassie is very knowledgeable and his staff is very friendly and helpful as well!!! Their aquariums are always cleaned, healthy fishes and very organized!

  • Matthew Brown

New customer to Southwest seas but wanted to say great job guys for customer service and your knowledge about saltwater fish. I live pretty far out but will drive that extra mile for my saltwater needs.

  • Carl Sexton

There are two signs saying "Southwest Seas" and 3 doors. All doors were locked at 11:08am on a Tuesday and one of the windows had a sign reading S&B Plumbing. I don't think this place exists.

  • Sherilyn Lipke

I feel like I must have gone in right before a shipment was coming in. Tanks felt kind of empty and the fish that were in there weren't the best. A lot more marine options than freshwater.

  • Maria Hinton

This store has been relocated and has a grand opening scheduled for September 1st. Excited to see what they have grateful for the phone message before making the long drive out!

  • Anonymous America

Highest quality I have ever seen. With the service to back it up are you kidding me!? 10 STARS for sure. Mark is a great guy and is honest and down to earth. Highly recommend!

  • Robert Dworshak

The owner was awesome he took the time to talk and explain the new setups in the aquarium world . Thanks would recommend this place for all you salt water tanks amazing place.

  • Paulette E. Fields

Love shopping at Southwest Seas for all of my aquarium needs. Casey is the best. Very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Provides outstanding customer servive! …

  • Ford William

Great selection of fish and probably the best selection of healthy corals I've seen in the valley. Beautifully maintained tanks and super clean store and knowledgeable staff.

  • Staff Grabber

Clean little store that has unique corals and fish that is reasonable priced. They also do 5 stars which I love getting free stuff back! Casey is awesome sales person …

  • Joe Gallego

The staff is top notch, but the stock levels are not set up for winning. So sparse and limited. I wanna give them money, but they need to have something for me to buy!

  • Kevin Ashurst

Don't let the exterior of the building fool you, this place is great for salt water reef aquariums. Great selection of mature fish, with a suprising variety of coral.

  • John McPherson

Love the people here. They really know their stuff and prices are very reasonable. They are friendly and take the time you need to help you make informed decisions.

  • Coleman Anderson

Nice store front with supplies, freshwater, and satlwater tanks. The fish selection was a little low but could have been the season. Helpful shop keeper too.

  • SomeRandom Guy

The gentlemen working when my friend and I were there was extremely helpful, and actually taught us some things we didn't know. Will be returning for sure.

  • Tarisa

Nice place. Very helpful and a down to earth staff. Fish are well fed, healthy and in clean water!!! Prices are reasonable too. Check it out!

  • Ted

Great spot for getting corals and fish, knowledgeable staff and friendly. I always get my saltwater from this store and it's always on point

  • Andrea Goode

Nice shop with a good selection of saltwater fish, smaller selection of freshwater fish. Employees are very friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Holland VAN Leeuwen

Great store, friendly and knowledgeable staff with decent prices. Marine and RO water sold here, pods and live brine here as well.

  • Tom Tucker

Don't remember his name but, he's very informed both salt and freshwater. Better than going to a chain. Reasonable prices also.

  • Jake Brabec

Casey & Caleb are always there on Saturdays and are a great team that know how to help a new or experienced reefer get started!

  • Garret Blaire

Great store. Great customer service. Casey is great at his job and knows his stuff. If they don’t have it.... they can get it.

  • Niki J

Love this store. The guy who always there working is awesome. I don't know his name though but hes smart and knowledgeable

  • Scott

Best place in North Phoenix. I wouldn't waste my time or money at any other place. Two thumbs up! Keep up the hard work!

  • Kiley Simon

The new location is awesome - very excited to see it in the next few months as they get everything permanently set up!

  • James Martin

Hardly any fish at all. In 6 to 8 fresh water aquariums was the majority of fish. Salt tanks 1 or 0 fish in them.

  • Mitch Belles

Very knowledgeable staff, good place to get supplies. Not very big but I like helping local buisnesses

  • Jessenia Burington-Botan

The owner seems to be a nice guy. However, there doesn't seem to be much of a selection to the fish.

  • Beta Apps

Casey is very knowledgeable and always helpful one of my favorite reef stores in the valley. …

  • David Freeman

1st time here. Excellent customer service, good selection and good prices. Will definitely be back

  • Joshua Mays

1st time in and the manager was an absolute pleasure. Super friendly and inviting environment.

  • AGRoper

Well versed staff. Main focus is saltwater when I visited so freshwater was a pretty sparce.

  • Random Warrior

The person at the counter was friendly and attentive. However, they don't stock live plants.

  • felix lagazo

This place is closed, the sign is here, but the building is empty. No answer on the phone.

  • Michael Newell

Great place for amazing sea life. The staff was knowledgeable and the prices were awesome.

  • Bani Bussit

There shelves were stocked well. Service at check out was decent the girl was kinda rude

  • jfivecoat

Nice little fish store, descent selection of fish and frags. Friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Sharee Hallman

This is our go-to shop. Reasonable pricing and Casey is always great to interact with!

  • Joe Mangone

Great people here! Everything about SW Seas is fantastic. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

  • Chris Henderson

My favorite LFS in Phoenix. Never know what they'll have in stock in the back room.

  • Anthony Maiden

This place is really cool! I learned a lot about my daughter's gold fish here.

  • Shawn Mcmillan

He had plenty of options to look at everything was fresh he was very helpful.

  • Terri Willis

You service our aquarium at the Ranch Estates and it always looks beautiful!

  • Grace Suphan

Great service, extreme knowledgeable. My go to place for everything I need.

  • Ed D'Aguiar

Spectacular customer service will always get my business. Good shop.

  • Katie Sanders

Nice fish store with good selection. Employees were very helpful.

  • Andrea Barraza

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Does not open promptly at 11:00am.

  • Ron Abner

Nice clean, knowledgeable. Healthy livestock . Friendly staff.

  • Christina Martin

Casey and Tony are awesome they have great customer service.

  • Maelynn Dubois

Love this place they have. Grate fish and they r so helpful

  • Dylan Darling

Great selection and friendly helpful staff! Will return.

  • Jebe Sandres

Super helpful customer service and a nice little store!

  • Trent Sears

Good prices, helpful employees each time I've gone.

  • joie peterson

Very knowledgeable gave great tips with our system

  • Alex “The Great” A

Great fish store. Clean and friendly people!

  • Poly Clot

Really nice and helpful staff

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