FJW Aquarium

FJW Aquarium is a great LFS. I am new to the hobby and found FJW courtesy of google. I am so glad I decided to stop in and look around. The shop is amazing. The selection of corals has to be the absolute best in the city. There are tanks (yes, plural) full of coral frags of varying size and development. There is no comparison to the other fish stores in town. The other stores’ «selection» just doesn’t compete with FJW.
Unfortunately when I was went the store was not fully stocked with fish because of the holiday season and weather. But, normally the shop gets 3 deliveries of stock per week. I am eager to go back when they get more fish in and see what new additions to my tank will come home with me.
The owner is a wealth of knowledge and will take the time to chat and teach you about the hobby. He is not pushy with his recommendations. You can tell he is passionate about the hobby over just running a business.

Dennis has been a friend for «years.» He and I used-​to challenge each other on who would buy stuff on the local boards quicker. LOL! I am happy to see him going from a hobbyist to a LFS (local fish store). That aside, I’ll try to keep this review unbiased (though, it will be hard to do).
His livestock is always fresh, and well-​maintained. He has budget drygoods and livestock, but he can get you the pricey stuff as well. I recently bought some Aussie SPS from him that cost an arm and a leg, but I also bought a phenomenal, budget, DC powered skimmer there for a steal.
Dennis likes to challenge himself by offering what the hobbyist wants to see «in real life,» rather than just see online. From Jebao goods to Avast goods, he really tries hard to offer what you wouldn’t typically see in a LFS. Just for that reason alone you should visit the store.
Dennis is also a pool of knowledge as he started as «the» LPS-​growing-​extraordinaire when he was merely a reef hobbyist. This transition was well-​developed and I was one of the few privileged ones to see his transformation to all that he is becoming today. The actual store he serves us at used-​to be an alcohol emporium (aka licka’ sto’), offering every bum and hobo a reason to swing and offer Dennis’ «true visitors» some aroma therapy. LOL! Now, he’s living his dream and probably has a cleaner conscious in doing so. ;)
From SPS, LPS, and softies, the propagation tanks are loaded up. He has budget corals, prices (for the most part) are clearly labeled. All equipment is state of the art, and the reef tech geek could spend hours just observing his Algae Turf Scrubbers, skimmers, powerheads, LED lighting, etc… He serves-​up ORA, Aussie, and all the big boy, designer corals, as well as dry goods like salt, tanks, Zeo, biopellets, etc… He also has a sweet Neptune controller display now. Oh, and did I mention the Avast shaker in there? And the new Maxspect Gyre! And… seriously… I could go on.
As you can see, I’m a fan. Not because he a good friend, because he knows what «we» want due to being in our shoes at one time. Great shop. Best in town, no question.
Oh, and it is in da hood (aka ugly part of town)… I’ve «never» had any problems there, but the location might freak you out a bit. However, FJW’s savings in «lease agreements» gets transferred in his great pricing to the hobbyist.
Thanks for reading and feel free to contact me about anything in this review if you want to.

This store is awesome! The outside appearance is nothing compared to what is inside. When you drive up for the first time you will be questioning my review but as soon as you go in you will quickly become impressed.
The owner specializes in many different types of coral and accents his collection with a good selection of saltwater fish. Everything is marine, NO FRESH WATER. His corals are very healthy and he has a good selection of LED lighting and supplements. Check this place out, you will enjoy it.