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South Shore Tropicals in Lindenhurst
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Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York, US
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Delivery
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
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Phone: +1 631-225-6794
Site: http://www.southshoretropicals.c...
Site: http://www.southshoretropicals.c...
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–7PM
- Tuesday:10AM–7PM
- Wednesday:10AM–7PM
- Thursday:10AM–7PM
- Friday:10AM–7PM
- Saturday:10:30AM–6PM
- Sunday:11AM–5PM
Comments (171)
Found this pet store on google and went for the first time today got my hamster there I’m really pleased with the attention received really professional and willing to help really happy with the experience today my hamster is super sweet and love to be carried and most importantly doesn’t bite that was exactly what I was looking for ..
The people there were friendly and very knowledgeable about the animals in the store.
Great little place, parking in the rear. They have a really nice selection of freshwater, saltwater fish, invertebrates, and plants. Selection and health of the animals puts big box pet stores to shame. They have a great selection of products for all other animals as well. I was actually surprised by the pricing too, very reasonable! Will definitely be going back!
Fish tanks are very clean. Owner/ manager is super friendly and knowledgeable. I would visit this store any time Im in that area. Would recommend to any hobbyist. Not only did he have some pretty rare fish, he also has nice plants. The birds are very pretty also but Im not a bird guy.
Always nice. Never smells like Petco or petsmart. They interact with their in store animals which is great. Always helpful. Also they have an extra perk If you have a huge fish tank that needs to be cleaned they come and do it.
We found this place from word of mouth we figured we would give it a try for our Aquarium needs. Jake was very pleasant and informative, he was able to answer all our questions and suggest some things to us that we were unaware of. It’s hard to find an aquarium that you can trust. I think we found one now. Lastly there tanks are clean and all the fish look healthy. We bought fish they are all happy and healthy in there new homes. We will be back.
Today was the first time going to this store. Called first they were extremely helpful over the phone. Store was packed but not chaotic. They have an enormous selection of fish, all healthy. Prices are comparable to a chain store but the selection was 100 times better and so was the stock. Was helped by a man named Joe, very informative and professional. Will be going back thats for sure.
I bought 3 coreys from them and 3 loaches which all died within 4 hour of being in my tank. I’ve had fish for over 6 years and have only lost 3-5 fish ever!!! To have 6 fish like that die that quickly shows pour quality in fish. Was told to bring I a water sample but explained that I live over a hour away and was told I can’t get a credit unless I had the water. Unbelievable. Have been to many other local fish stores which honor your word ..... won’t be going back here again
Love this place the owners know their business. What I like in the aquariums you see dont a bunch of dead fish in the tanks. Which means fish could be infected
Went to South Shore Tropicals a few weeks ago for the first time. I was looking for a porcupine puffer.They had the puffer I was searching for and she is doing amazing.Very helpful staff and it’s now my favorite pet store to shop at.Timothy
I am a newbie aquarium owner who had it thrust on him by an overzealous grandparent, lol. I can say that the advice provided during my fish buying experience was worthwhile at this location more than the others. Heck I had a leporninous who was attacking my plecos and they without question were willing to give me credit to find a fish better suited to my tank. Turns out the yellow parrot is a big hit now in my aquarium and is simpatico with the rest of the fish.I appreciate the family environment there and the knowledgeable advice provided. I would recommend them to anyone looking to add new quality fish to their tank.
Birds are poorly cared for. Filthy water, poor diet, overgrown beaks, large birds in small cages, no toys for the small birds. It was heart breaking.
Awesome place, awesome people. Prices on live plants cant be beat, neither can the quality of them. A huge selection of fish as well makes south shore one of the best. Gotta appreciate small businesses, especially during covid.
First time visiting, James welcomed me and shared knowledge. I purchased an electric blue Acura. Store and tanks are clean and organized. we. Fish look very healthy, will go back again.
I think the people who work here think Im insane because I come here A LOT. Ive been here like 30 times in the last 3 months. Every time I come, I see something cool and Im not new to aquariums. They have so many fish to choose from and they are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. If I ask for a fish they dont have they try to get them in or let me know when the next shipment comes. Definitely my favorite place to get aquascaping supplies as well and Ive been to almost every fish store within a 20 mile radius. They have everything from substrate and anchored driftwood, to dragonstone and live plants. Lots to choose from.
Great place to shop, lots of fish to choose will come here for my fish needs
I have personally gone here to buy food, toys, hides for my small pet mouse, Bubs. I have loved the selection, the fact that there are wheels in stock that are made to fit a variety of sizes of rodents, & the price for fresh products! I have purchased a grass hide for only 3$ that my mouse absolutely LOVES and I love it too because of the natural product & limited packaging. My boyfriends mom convinced me to go here (as I am someone whod rather research & buy online) as she uses products from here to care for her three dogs, two birds (parrot & west african grey), sugar gliders, and lizards. Really awesome place- thank you!
I worked with James after setting up my first aquarium. He supplied me with knowledge on literally everything from setting up the tank, to cleaning, lighting, heating and what fish go well together. He had almost every product I needed at very competitive prices and ordered me any products that he didnt have in store. Would highly recommend to anyone who values service and industry knowledge from a great local shop. I wouldnt have this aquarium without them.
Every employee is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Their fish tanks are kept immaculately, everytime I visit I never see a dead fish in their tanks. Their saltwater section is small but the quality is amazing. Their corals are all healthy and they usually have exotic fish that are hard to come by.
Everyone was friendly but not quick to help a wandering customer. Thankfully James stepped up and was very helpful and polite. Beautiful store with great looking tanks. Very clean, fish look happy and healthy. Would definitely go back.
Very Friendly helpful and great fish selection!
Small tropical fish store.One of my bi monthly rotations. Staffs here generally are helpful and knowledgeable. Price wise livestock is definitely cheaper than long island average. Some of the items are so cheap that I get serious temptation to buy. Selectionwise it is pretty okay for average fish keeper. Convenient parking at the back when side parking is full.
An amazing array of different kinds of exotic pets and they all seem so happy! I love the parrot that you can visit and it just crawls onto your shoulder its so cute. The customer service is amazing. The guys that work here are so friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are great too. One of the best places Ive ever been to!!
Ive been a customer for over 10 years and I have yet to be disappointed. Their stock is always healthy from plants to fish and there is always a great variety. I also find their volunteers to be very knowledgable and helpful. These guys know what theyre doing and Id definitely recommend this store for anyone interested in their pets.
John, James and Anthony run the best aquarium and small animal store on Long Island. Bar None. South Shore Tropicals is well stocked with everything and anyone you need or want in your aquarium. In addition to those beautifully presented aquatics, they offer all manner of bird, reptile and even cat and dog supplies for their customers convenience. Their combined knowledge of all that they stock and sell is extremely impressive and pretty hard to find. All of this, of course, offered at excellent prices and with sincere, friendly service. Growing a business and a steadfast customer following in an ever shrinking environment of neighborhood aquarium and pet stores is no mean feat. Running a store like theirs, requires constant cleaning, feeding, monitoring and stocking. You will never find them sitting around chatting. Instead, you will see them in constant motion taking care of this beautiful store. This is a jewel of a store in a sea of corporate run warehouses-where even finding a kid at the cash register is a challenge; no less someone who knows their stuff! I would never go anywhere else,
Amazing service! Wanted to get two baby cockatiels for my wife, and they were more than helpful in getting the birds in time for her birthday, as well as providing me with everything that we needed to get started. The staff is very friendly, always well stocked with items and very free with their advice...buy local and you will be satisfied every time.
Super friendly and informative. Got our latest pet from here, a cockatiel. Awesome bird and very tame. Have been coming here for years for all sorts of pet items. Competitive pricing and much more personable staff than the other big pet store chains. Support small local businesses!
My fish all died from there. With in 3 to 10 days. Tried them 3x. They checked my water, nothing wrong. They do not warranty their fish. Been going to Petco, no problems with my new fish. Its been a little over 8 months now.
Anthony has been helping me take care of a gecko and a bearded dragon for almost a decade. Knowledgeable, organized. Clean shop, animals in good health. Solid helpful crew. I wouldnt go anywhere else.
Got myself a betta fish!Two months later and its still living!!!!
The guys are extremely helpful. They are obviously more interested in the care of aquatic life than selling you anything. Thats why its more than just a business! If youre looking to get an aquarium or other small pets or birds, I highly recommend.
Fish, birds, pet food, more fish, and great people to help you.
James and his team are the best. You can tell they are hobbyists before anything else. They were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
Ive gone here 3 times and got ich in my tank twice from their fish. I even asked the associate if there was ich in one of their tanks because I thought I saw it and he assured me there wasnt. I came home with a puffer fish from that tank only to have it die 3 days later covered in ich. The time before that, I purchased 2 gauramis, 1 giant pleco, and 1 shark about 10 inches long. The giant pleco and shark died within a week, also covered in ich. Ive purchased fish from other places and never had this problem. Its not the condition of my tank because Ive got a few fish in there that have been alive for years. Luckily, Ive been able to stop the spread of the ich that Ive gotten from this store both times and preserve the lives of my other fish. They seem knowledgeable in this store but ultimately, theyre in it to make a sale. Definitely wont ever be going back here.
Local fish store with great selection and service.They stand by there products and are very knowledgeable and friendly. All kinds of fish,corals,and supply’s in stock
You will not find a better aquarium shop on Long Island. Extremely friendly, helpful and go the extra mile to help a customer. The staff here is the reason why I got into the aquarium hobby going from one tank to 7 tanks. They will get you what you need. I truly cant say enough about the overall experience at South Shore Tropicals.
Not only the best pet store on Long Island but the best staff. All have been in the business for 20+ years and know everything and anything you would ever need to know. Stay away from. Chain stores where some 15 year old that has no idea is working. This is the only place you need to go. Well worth the drive.
Nice independent business. Great selections and service.
Horrible customer service ... very little variety. They sell the same fish that petco sells. If you want to go to a store that has fish you have never seen before go to country critters . You will not be let down
I discovered this shop about a month ago, and i got to say, by far this is the friendliest and most helpful petstore ive been to ever. Definetly not the largest shop but they have a very nice variety of fish and plants, excellent quality.
They have the most helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of pets and supplies.. If they dont have what you are looking for theyll recommend something better or order it for you. I would recommend them to everyone and I do.. Go there you wont be disappointed.. Petco Petsmart. dont compare....
Great staff very knowledgeable. Tanks are clean they take great care of there fish. And great prices for everything.
I love this pet store. Everyone who works there is knowledgeable and professional. They are all great guys. I highly recommend going there for all of your pets needs.
The only fish store I go to around here. Their fish are always healthy, products are the lowest prices around and the workers are very friendly. Widest variety of fish youll find at any store around here. Definitely recommend this place for anyone with fish or looking to get fish
I have been to every local fish store within 30 miles of Babylon. This store is by-and-far my favorite! The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Ive been going to John since the early 80s at Charlies Aquarium on Sunrise Hwy. These guys are simply the best.
Ive never had such an incredible experience in my life this was the best place ever all the fish were incredibly beautiful the little animals were cute oh boy I just wanted to squeeze the Chipmunks cheeks would recommend this place to everybody this place is wonderful yay love it if you need food for Animals this is where you want to be if you need shrimp you come here boy I cant say enough
The best!!! Staff is the best, friendly and informative. If they dont have it they will order. Wealth of information and help. Friendly and patient. Luv this pet shop!!!!
James and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The fish here are the healthiest fish you can find in the area. Thanks for the great service!
It was very pleasant to shop at this store the staff there are very informative of many different situations and about livestock they sell they also carry a lot of good products a good price
Great place, quality fish, live plants, shrimp & equipment. The staff is knowledgeable & friendly.
Very nice saltwater system. Very knowledgeable and was able to a swer all of my questions. Ive been in the hobby for a long time and they definitely know what they are doing.
I have known them since I was 10. I am now 38. They are the BEST. If you need pet advice go to them. The prices are great too. They have everything you need for you pets.
If u cant enforce people wearing masks inside ur store, ill take my kids & business elsewhere,Unbelievable!!!!I returned... much better this time
Ive been going to this place for the past 20 years when they were in their last location. All staff is very helpful and tanks are very clean and nice environment love this place wont go anywhere else..
Fish live stock - has gone from the best ever. To shall we say - I should have stayed away. What a mistake! Ick like I have never witnessed before. Internal as well as external parasites. And some with issues I never have seen before. I guess they sell you fish.... Then fish treatments to get them well. What a racket. My God what were they thinking. Better yet what was I thinking.I guess as always. Caveat Emptor! Buyer Beware!
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful while designing our new tank have been very pleased with the service they have provided me with would definitely recommend to a friend thanks guys
Nice staff. Nice selection of fish & pet supplies.
Great place to shop for aquatic, dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and more. Always willing to help, very knowledgable and personalized service. Stop in and say hello.
Great prices, friendly staff. They always have what I need for my rabbit.
Love this store,family place. Lovers of animals.Take excelent care of animals. Very friendly,clean,. Caring workers.Great place to go,love it.
One of the best aquarium stores on the island. Tanks individually filtered. Fish always healthy with good specimens.
It just needs a better selection of Fish and the prices are high on Fish i like to give private owned shops buisness but im not going to pay double for a Fish
Always have what I need...and if you bye pets from them..you can always take them back for nail trimming all even when sick they will help you out
I think this might be the best fish store in Long Island. Worth the trip! Wide variety of fish and exotic pets and plants to choose from.
Well stocked and well organized. Staff is wonderful and exceptionally knowledgeable. I travel from Medford LI, NY to Lindenhurst, LI, NY to use this store.
Always polite and helpful. Will tell you about the fish and which ones will get along. Also will call you if they dont have a specific one youre looking for when they get it in.
Very helpful with getting what I needed to start a new tank. I was pleased with the service and knowledge shown.
All staff from the owners to young new hires, are attentive and knowledgeable and helpful. I have been a client for about 30 years.
Loved the bearded dragons great prices am definitely going back
James, Anthony, and John are great guys!! Super knowledgeable and happy to help!!! Support small business!!!
The staff is so nice, where the fish are taken care of nicely. Best fish store on Long Island.
Everyone is very helpful and friendly. They have great prices and so much to look thru.
Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Great place to buy fish, aquariums and everything that goes with it!
This place is good. I just wish theyd let their birds out or put some of them in bigger cages.
Knowledge staff for all or pet and fish needs
Great local shop with a little bit of everything for everyone. Friendly knowledgeable staff.
Great Place excellent help with my Fish tank finally got it together
They know everything. Wouldnt go anywhere else. End of story!!!
Nice staff and very knowledgeable. Stop here before the big chain stores. They care about their customers, and their prices are comparable.
Best service around , wide variety of fish ,birds and dog food amongst other small reptiles.
The guys are so knowledgeable. Always so pleasant to talk to. Have been going to then simce they were in the King Kullen parkinglot.
Great selection of fish. Knowledgeable staff. Healthy birds.
Friendly, well informed, trusting and a nice energy in the store, hats off to pappa Smurf, James, Anthony and staff! 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Great local shop, staff is very friendly and helpful
Been going to them for years. Very helpful, and polite. Animals are kept clean and in good health.
Been there several times always a pleasant experience. They know their stuff
Great selection of fish. Clean tanks. Friendly and helpful staff
Great store staff is very helpful always a pleasure going there
I love this store clean as a whistle staff is friendly and prices are even better,a thumbs up here.
Knowledgeable friendly staff, clean store, good fish selection.
Great service, great selection, awesome pricing, and most importantly very friendly...
Very knowledgeable and friendly! Excellent animals and great prices
Always extremely helpful and knowledgable and will order what you need if they dont have it in the store.
Great local pet store..friendly and knowledgeable staff
FRIENDLY STAFF... IF U NEED HELP WITH A PET ....SMART PEOPLE IN STORE CAN HELP !!!!
I have been going to South Shore Tropicals for years.
Love this place. Been going there for years!
The staff at South Shore Tropical is extremely fantastic men, who are very knowledgeable. Will keep going back
Great store and a great bunch of guys that actually know their business
Great service and selection!! Friendly staff and owners!
Always great service, have everything I need for my rabbits. 🐇🐰🐇🐰🐇🐰Great guys
Good service, mediocre fresh fish selection, and over slightly overpriced fish
All workers are knowledgeable and will advise you about anything about fish or fish related things.
The place ive been going for the past 8 yrs! Very knowledgeable, friendly!
Great people good prices and good quality fish.
People have more knowledge there then Petco or PetSmart!! But prices seem to be the same.
Very good fish store very friendly and helpful
Always give me tips and suggestions about my fish tank and there fish are very healthy
Very nice people, so polite... good prices
Friendliest most helpful pet store around
Staff was wonderful, they are very knowledgeable.
Best Local Fish Store around!!
Best fish place in the area. Thank you.
Great choices of fish and pet supplies.
Quality store nice fish and plants
Great place, theyre always super helpful
Great selection, prices, and service.
Cool fish store, its like an aquarium
Such a great place and good prices
Nice service. Would recommend to everyone.
Been going here for years and I will continue to support them.
Awesome people and service. Highly recommend.
Great guys they know their stuff.
The best pet store around!!!
Rare fish I never seen before very interesting
Great place! Great service! Thanks!
They have many species of fish
Always very knowledgeable and helpful.
Surprisingly huge selection of fish!
Very knowledgeable staff!
Friendly stuff. Lots of choices.
Friendly informative staff!!!
Always a good experience
Love this place!
Super knowledgeable and helpful
Owners are very helpful
I love
Great deals
Awesome store
Great store
Nice fish buttsi
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF.
Great staff!
Excellent fish
Very GOOD.....
Cool
Very helpful
Great service
Very convenient
Nice place
Cool place
Good place
Great place
Best around I drive 30 min away just for them there Price and selection are best around
Got Ich after buying fish from them.
If they raffle, there I buy my worms and crickets for my cutetes :)
A large store for pets, you can find goods for fish, birds, turtles, dogs and cats.
Very good place but there is no parking
I found the little birds my son was looking for
Ki
Total reviews rating 4.7
171 Reviews for South Shore Tropicals 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-10(Cassidy’s husband writing this) since I got into the Hobby of fish a few months ago I’ve been going to this is great Place and find myself here atleast once a day or a couple times a week. Everyone here is honest and knows so much about the hobby and will always lead you in right direction and talk to you endlessly about anything you have questions on. There fish are always in great condition and I’ve yet to have an issue with anything I’ve bought(fish wise/anything) and will continue to make this my fish store of choice. Thanks guys and I’ll be back soon !
Review №2
2022-05-05Very limited selection of hamsters. I like to support small businesses though so I bought a dwarf hamster from them even though I wanted a regular one because they didnt have any standard size available. Nice little store seems like its mostly aquarium supplies.
Review №3
2022-06-24Ive been a customer for close to 20 yrs. And have recommended them to many friends. The guys at S.Shore are super friendly and helpful. You get personalized service that the chain stores do not offer.
Review №4
2022-04-08Started a freshwater tropical aquarium & this place is great. Very helpful, friendly & informative. Anthony is very knowledgeable 👍🏻 check them out! Support local business 🙂
Review №5
2020-08-11The staff here was very helpful and friendly. The aquatic plant selection was great and all of the plants were very healthy. They also have plenty of other pet supplies like the wheel we bought for my rats.
Review №6
2022-07-03Best bird shop. So family friendly. Beautiful fish and birds. Kind and helpful. Saved my bird.
Review №7
2022-02-04Love the place, the staff, their fish! Been going for years... Always helpful and polite..... Would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Review №8
2022-05-08Very helpful always someone ready to help you find what you need dont go anywhere else for my fish and supplies
Review №9
2021-12-22Anthony sold me two corals and since Im new at starting corals Anthony told me that there was nothing wrong with them but after a week of having them in my tank all my fish caught ich so I called Anthony and explaining to him and also bringing to his attention what he had mentioned reminding him that he stated that there was nothing wrong with them wholesale letting him know that I didnt have any Coral dip hes still insisted that there was nothing wrong so after several minutes of talking to him he didnt even suggest trying to replace the fish that I lost due to taking his word for face value Im so heartbroken these pets are part of my family and had a long life to live and they were cut short due to the negligence of Anthony I dont believe that they care about the animals theyre only in this business for the money I feel that when he speaks to me well he sees his dollar signs and not the welfare of the animal so due to the fact that I got no sympathy or consideration from this individual I am no longer going to purchase not one thing from his business he lost me as a customer and Im very disappointed in him... This was a very special French angel that I had purchased from Anthony for $85 and due to his negligence he has passed away along with several others but I wanted it to be known that he did not offer any thing concerning my loss so so disappointed in this establishment
Review №10
2022-02-24Been going to them since I was a kid. Amazing and same Staff. Such a pleasure and selection