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Kona Reef Az - Surprise
📍 12301 W Bell Rd Ste A107, Surprise, AZ 85378🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Kona Reef Az - Surprise
Kona Reef Az - Surprise is an aquarium in Surprise, AZ. Kona Reef operates an on-site aquaculture facility that produces aquacultured coral frags and colonies, allowing them to offer sustainable coral sourcing rather than relying solely on wild-caught specimens. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 732 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Specialty aquarium retail store
- Locations
- 3 Valley locations: Phoenix, Chandler, Surprise
- Highlights
- Southwest's largest aquaculture facility; nearly 100% of coral frags and 70% of coral colonies aquacultured on-site
- Inventory
- Saltwater, freshwater animals, corals, plants, and aquarium equipment; 2-3 months extra dry goods in stock
- Services
- Delivery, installation, maintenance, water delivery
💡 Did You Know?
- Kona Reef operates an on-site aquaculture facility that produces aquacultured coral frags and colonies, allowing them to offer sustainable coral sourcing rather than relying solely on wild-caught specimens
- The facility implements preventative health measures by treating their water with copper to prevent Ick disease in their livestock before sale to customers
- Kona Reef offers doorstep water delivery service and maintenance/installation services for aquariums, extending their business model beyond retail to ongoing customer support
- With a 4.7 rating across 732 reviews, customer feedback consistently highlights knowledgeable staff (318 mentions) as a defining characteristic, with particular praise for employee expertise in aquaculture and fish health
💬 What Visitors Say
- Consult with knowledgeable staff before purchasing fish or plants. Staff members like Stephanie provide expert advice on acclimation techniques (such as using a net to transfer fish) and preventative care (like copper treatment for Ick prevention) that can save your existing tank from disease.
- Follow Kona Reef's Instagram account for up-to-date inventory, sales information, and special promotions like their monthly giveaways, so you know what's in stock and when deals are happening before visiting.
- Take advantage of their water delivery service to your doorstep and maintenance/installation services if you're setting up a new aquarium. This saves time and ensures professional setup from specialists who know aquatic ecosystems.
- Expect to find healthy, good-sized plants and fish at competitive prices compared to big-box pet stores, with the added benefit of specialized expertise. This is a worthwhile alternative to chain stores for aquatic supplies and livestock.
- Plan to spend time browsing their extensive selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, plants, and corals. Many visitors arrive for one or two items and leave with more due to the quality and variety available.
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