April's Aquarium

I've been going to April's for a few years now. The new owners have only improved on what was already a good store. Fantastic, healthy nano fish and high-end bettas, along with all the plants and hardscape you need. Fair priced and quality low-iron rimless tanks available to order - they sell out fast so you might have to wait. Responsive staff - I was looking for an alien betta and they sent me photos the same day I inquired.

The store is extremely clean, they have healthy live stock and a great selection. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The online order system is fast and effective and let's me shop when I have time. I would not hesitate to recommend them.So far we have purchased fish, live plants and rimless aquariums.

April's Aquarium puts a lot of effort into caring for their fish and making sure that customers know what they're getting into. I always learn something new and always want to come back. Jacob is a great employee and is very knowledgeable - he's genuine and always has a good attitude! He gives great advice when it comes to anything aquarium-related and you can see the care that he puts in his work.This is a smaller store, but it's also one of the only aquarium stores in the area. Because it's small they don't have a big selection of larger fish, but they do have lots of schooling and invertebrate species. No other can compete with this location within at least a 30km radius. I have yet to go to the larger location, but I have high expectations after experiencing the Hastings April's Aquarium! Keep up the great work!Just received the news that this location will close by May 1st. So sad :( Any recommendations closer to Burnaby for those that aren't able to make the commute to the South Vancouver location? I will miss this place, definitely was a go-to whenever I wanted to celebrate a milestone or when I wanted to feel better.

Other than being a bit cramped at busy times, the store is very nice. The displays were healthy and the sales tanks were clean and nicely stocked. If you like this store, check out their other one too! The aquarium co op stock is great as well.

Absolutely above and beyond service!I placed an order for a few various things and everything was great; but I had sent an email to ask if they sell a very specific piece (nozzle) for my 9gal fluval flex and Darrin replied saying he would take it from one of their other tanks and just add it to my order free of charge, and even gave me some tips for a specific set-up. Can't recommend them enough.

Made an online order near Toronto and shipping was quick(5 days). Everything came in great shape, bottled Easy green, root tabs, and some Bucephalandra.Will order again for sure.Edit.. I did make a second order realizing I missed something on the first, the second order came in perfect condition plants and products but missing one item. I'd leave a 6 star review if I could with the level of service I had to resolve the issue.

I have made two orders online and the shipping has been extremely fast and order updates/tracking info are too. The packaging was great and the Aquarium Coop products I ordered all meet or exceed expectations.I ordered the ACO light the first order, I was so pleased with it I ordered a smaller one for my terrarium. Thank you, keep up the great work!

Came here to get some Anubis plant for our beta. Extremely helpful staff!! Small store but had some good driftwood and plants. Best of all their betas are in actual tanks with filters etc and look happy and well cared for. Id way rather have a smaller selection if it means the fish are healthy and treated right!! It always makes me sick seeing them in those little cups other places. I’ve seen others complain about parking but there’s a small pay lot around the back. I love that this is a local shop and more than ok to pay a bit more on some items to support a place that treats the fish properly.. but I found the prices for what I was getting just fine. :) thanks, Aprils! We’ll be back.

Always healthy & interesting fish on deck. Also awesome knowledgeable staff members, another fun time visiting Aprils for something new :)

Update: Thanks for the pea puffers and plants, April's! Always loving the attentive staff and selection.We got some awesome plants and pygmy cories for our betta tank, and some plants for our 20 gallon too. We definitely got bit by the MTS bug!!!As beginner hobbyists, we visited both locations and had wonderful service at both. We're lifetime customers now and look forward to return again! Once our tank is properly cycled I will be returning for my cute lil pea puffers, but for now this assassin snail will have to do.