Salties

Pet Store Near Me California Riverside County Riverside La Sierra South Indiana Avenue

10555 Indiana Ave # 102, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

2.0

Went against my better judgment after reading reviews and hearing stories about this place and I regret it… Went in to buy salt water for my tank I got 25 gallons of TAP WATER with salt mix… I get times are tough but that’s just a low down thing to do to a fellow hobbyist. Wont be getting my bussiness ever again and definitely will be warning others.

RJ R

Overview

(951) 351-8104

Hours

Monday 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday 12:00 AM - 6:45 PM

Wednesday 12:00 AM - 6:45 PM

Thursday 12:00 AM - 6:45 PM

Friday 12:00 AM - 6:45 PM

Saturday 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Salties Introduce

Welcome to Salties, your local Aquarium Store Near You, situated at 10555 Indiana Ave # 102 in Riverside, California. We aim to provide saltwater aquarium supplies and potentially fish to the Riverside community and surrounding areas. However, online customer reviews indicate mixed experiences with our services.

The environment at Salties is not explicitly described, but customer interactions with staff members provide some insight. One reviewer found a staff member named Kim to be kind and helpful, knowledgeable about fish, and willing to stay late to assist. However, another reviewer's experience suggests a potential issue with the quality of basic supplies, alleging the sale of tap water mixed with salt as prepared saltwater.

Salties primarily offers saltwater aquarium supplies, including prepared saltwater and a wide and exotic array of fish. One customer appreciated the knowledge shared about fish compatibility and the care taken in packaging. However, this same customer also reported being sold items that were either unsuitable for their tank (seahorses) or unnecessary (live sand for an established tank), as well as fish that are now exhibiting aggression despite the staff's familiarity with the tank setup. This suggests that while a wide selection and initially helpful service may be offered, there might be inconsistencies in the advice provided and the quality of basic supplies.

A key feature of Salties in Riverside, CA, appears to be the potentially wide selection of saltwater fish and the presence of staff members like Kim who can be kind and seemingly knowledgeable. However, potential customers should be aware of reports suggesting issues with the quality of basic supplies like prepared saltwater and concerns about whether all sales recommendations are in the best interest of the customer's existing aquarium setup and livestock. The contrasting reviews highlight the importance of verifying product quality and potentially seeking second opinions on stocking advice.

Currently, there is no specific promotional information available. Potential customers may want to exercise caution and perhaps verify the quality of water and seek detailed explanations for any recommended purchases, especially if they have an established aquarium or are purchasing sensitive species.

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Salties Location

Salties

10555 Indiana Ave # 102, Riverside, CA 92503, USA

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Reviews

Feb 01, 2025 · RJ R

I was skeptical going in because of the bad reviews but Kim was sooo kind and helpful! He was knowledgeable about each fish and which ones would get along with eachother or not. He had a wide and exotic array to choose from and I am thrilled to have adopted a bunch of other fish. We want eels and a shark and while there were some there either the price was out of our budget or not what we preferred, so Kim said he would do some shopping and show us new options when available. Each fish was scooped and packaged with care and he didn't mind staying late to help us get everything. Despite him saying everything wouldnbe fine, he did sell us a few fish and things that he shouldn't have, like seahorses! We returned them the next day!! Also he sold us two foxfaces which are fighting now despite the 750gal tank which he was very familiar with (We just bought a house with it built in) He also sold us 4 baby clowns one disappeared and I think it was cause of the large mp60 fans we have since one of the shrimps he sold also got sucked in. I bought fish guards online to try and save what I have. He also sold us live sand instead of just regular sand which our 8year old very established tank didn't need. So while he was nice and enthusiastic, it also seemed greed was on his side to just sell us whatever. We will be trying other aquarium shops.

Jul 27, 2022 · Liz

Great place to find mature salt water fish ND corals friendly guy down to earth am coming back

Mar 29, 2023 · Chris Fernandez

They have unique and wonderous sea life for sale. However, I found the owners to be quite unfriendly. Haven't felt that unwelcome in a mom and pop shop maybe ever. Still they have cool stuff so it's up to you if a lack of customer service is a deal breaker.

Jun 13, 2019 · Waly Lama

This place is great. It's a small business that's been in the community for a long time. The owner is old school , but very experienced. I think all these bad reviews are from people that were expecting a mall type store. One item I purchased was more than what I would have got it on Amazon but the other items were cheaper than other fish stores, but that is common at mom and pop shops.

Jan 26, 2021 · Ed Flores