1st Class Aquarium — Attraction in New York

Heard about this shop from a fellow reefer who has one of the most amazing torch collections I've ever seen. His quote, "They are expensive but the quality is second to none". Took a chance and let me say, the flesh on these torches...wow...flesh for days. Insane color. Fat, healthy and vibrant!!! Unfortunately I had some issues and if you've been reefing long enough you will know what I mean when I say the blame game happens all too often in response to failures. THIS is what sets them apart from the rest. The willingness and responsiveness of the owner blew me away. Anyone can sell you nice corals. Anyone can take responsibility for the sale when things go right. What makes you different is when things don't go right. Trust is a hard thing to have for an out of state purchase of a live animal. I've found that trust and I've found my go to vendor for torches. They will not disappoint in any way. Thank you for...

I was at this store looking to buy a saltwater setup. I chose a 90 gal fully equipped and said I would come back with a down payment and the rest when I was to pick up. Soon after I went and found the store closed. I’ve gone several times after that and still closed. I’ve called and was told under renovations and have seen this explanation in reviews. However it’s now more than 2 years and still not open and I went and bought a 125 set up elsewhere. It’s a shame cause it’s close to me but I’ve found other places to spend my money. I don’t understand how you can keep a shop and not allow customers in?! The ordering online thing may be convenient to some but without a replacement guarantee . I won’t try it . I’d rather see the corals and fish in real life than just a picture . I will say the staff was extremely knowledgeable...

Gave the place a try bought a sail fin and a diamond goby, the staff woman was getting electrocuted from the diamond gobby system via live wire, still needing the fish I was persuaded into buying the fish ,which died before making it in my tank. The sailfin is ick infested and the lack of lights over their tanks prevented me from seeing this , probaly why he was priced lower than the next tank . Now I have a tank full of sick fish and lost my 2 year old gold rim who was huge !!! Highly unprofessional shouldn’t have such exotic fish in movement if they are unhealthy ........ sadly just another place with poor stock maybe this was a fluke but shouldn’t happen with high end saltwater fish priced that...