I am a new aquarium owner and have made two visits to this store, both times the employee that helped me was hardly any help at
all. I told them i was a newbe, and you would expect them to ask
you questions about your tank, what type of fish you were thinking
about?..but none of that. blank expressions on there faces. If i was
a young person working in a fish store, I would be smiling, because
what a great environment to work in.. The only reason i would go
back is because of the great fish selection...

Wow, this place is great. Just like all the other reviews say. Great prices on most things, fish are healthy and it just plain fun. A must see even if you dont plan on getting any fish. One thing on the bad side is it can be hard to get help getting the things you need. Its not that they dont want to help its just that there are so many people that go there to get there fish supplies. Oh well there is lots to look at while you wait.

Capitol Aquarium is a beautiful place. They have great employees and great stock. I cant think of a spot with the fish, plant, coral, and saltwater fish collection like Capitol has. The prices are a little high, but its totally worth it. Every creature that enters that building is fully quarantined and monitored to make sure its healthy and ready to sell (not to mention, they stock the best available). If anything slips, the clerks can tell if a fish is in bad shape. If you live anywhere around Sacramento, go to Capitol Aquarium for your freshwater or saltwater needs. That place is awesome!

I have visited capitol aquarium about 3-4 times.The prices and selections for african cichlids are great.Each time i have visited i have bought large amounts of fish.The staff is always nice and helpful.I have also traded some of my fish for credit and they by far will give you the best value of all fish stores for your fish.Even if you don't want to buy anything it is fun just to walk in the store.There is a large fish pond and many other large fish on display for your enjoyment.This will be a fish store i will continue to visit for years.

PROS: Varity and pricing
CONS: Very busy and little parking.1st visit should be on a weekday.

We have a salt water tank and Capitol Aquarium is the best place in the area to get supplies and fish. They also have a huge pond where the kids can feed the koi. Their prices are reasonable and their staff is very helpful.