Big Al's Ottawa East

I have been going here for years purchasing fish and plants for my tank. Since Last year I have been purchasing feeders for my spiders. Crickets are half dead and within a few days they are all dead. Spoke to the manager and he said there was nothing he could do about it. I will definitely be going elsewhere for feeders as they will probably last longer than a few days. SHAME that they cant even get people who know how to care for the animals they have there. A few of them who are now gone were my go to people for anything there. 2 stars and no more

First time visiting Big Al's today had a great experience. We did not make any purchases as we were just visiting to learn this time but the variety of products and animals was remarkable. Additionally the staff, especially the girl with blue hair (I forgot to ask her name) clearly knew alot on fish care and honestly was more helpful than we could have ever hoped for. With our new knowledge well be coming back to set up our aquarium shortly!

Highly educative, informative, and household pleasure aquarium anim, plants and maintenance styles are praiseworthy.

I got out of the store at closing time and one fish was already dead. The guy who served me didnt know anything i asked him. And now the day later one snail is also dead. Very bad place to buy your fish, go shop elsewhere. They dont even take the time to reply to my messages.

I love these guys. Best aquarium store in Ottawa with the best selection of cichlids. I added a few new ones to my tank and they were so patient while I picked my favourites from each tank. They made sure I got exactly the ones I wanted. My tank is happy, no aggression, just perfect harmony. Thanks Pierre and Big Al’s.