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Marine Oasis

Tropical fish store · Rochester, NY · reviewed since 2008

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%51+32.4Reliability 28%60+16.9Replies to reviews 8%45+3.7Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 51Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.51SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 29 aquarium setup servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 14%
4.6 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · 24 photos
81%five-star reviews
4.33★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
6%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Marine Oasis at a glance

Customers describe the staff as friendly and knowledgeable, noting that they provide helpful advice without pressuring purchases. Reviewers frequently mention fair pricing and observe that the tanks are clean with healthy fish. The store is noted for mixing tropical fish with RC hobby supplies, which some customers find confusing. A recurring criticism involves unresponsiveness during late afternoon hours and a refusal to handle complex tank repair jobs.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 110 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 110 Google reviews (74 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 6% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 24, 2026.
  • Service: Aquarium Setup Service serving Rochester, New York.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other aquarium setup services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction51Reliability60Craft & service–Value–Momentum84Replies to reviews45Satisfaction: 51 (median 81)Reliability: 60 (median 74)Momentum: 84 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 45 (median 38)
Marine OasisAquarium Setup Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Marine Oasis: 51/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.C
51
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Marine Oasis: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.B
60
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 62.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Marine Oasis: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
84
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Marine Oasis: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 38.C
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Star ratings

110 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8981%
  • 4 stars87%
  • 3 stars98%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star33%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 74 written reviews

  • Praise6295%
  • Complaints35%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3351%
  • Would recommend1218%
  • Price & value1117%
  • Quality & results35%
  • Honesty & trust35%
  • Speed & response23%
  • Communication12%

What customers talk about

We read 74 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…lutely great, highly recommend to stop in and check it out, they have nice saltwater tanks aswell as freshwater with a welcoming vibe - very great cus…”
  • “Purchased 9 albino corys they're all doing absolutely great, highly recommend to stop in and check it out, they have nice saltwater tanks aswell as fr…”
    “I would recommend finding a honest business to purchase from.”
  • “It’s a bit of a hike for me to get there but was worth it.”
  • “Awesome experience!”
  • “…for all my parts and fuel I can't say I have ever delt with people as honest as this place I would recommend ever one that has an rc hobby to go there…”
  • “I glimpsed at the salt water real quick and the fish looked good.”
  • “They took the time to explain everything to me & it was super clean inside.”

People customers mention

  • Hobby 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

MarshaLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

This place will help with snails some call some snails nucense snails. I took my snails to this place and they took them.I also took some fish they take. It's a good place for education also. I purchased the snails for a beta to control algae in the tank.

DavidLocal Guide · 166 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★

When to purchase some tropical freshwater fish they were very healthy and doing well

Rômulo4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★

4 meses pra entregar 2 polvos. Não recomendo. Depois de 4 meses sem receber os animais, pedi meu reembolso e a política de de apenas 50% do valor se aplica a esse caso também... Um absurdo. Completo descaso com o cliente ainda mais pra quem revende. Não recomendo de jeito nenhum.

StephanieLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★

Not willing to accept challenging jobs waste of time calling them if you need your tank fixed

Timothy7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Purchased 9 albino corys they're all doing absolutely great, highly recommend to stop in and check it out, they have nice saltwater tanks aswell as freshwater with a welcoming vibe - very great customer service and great looking tanks, thank you!

Moorezr22Local Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Tanks were very clean. Animals all looked healthy. Mixed in with a RC hobby shop. Only suggestion is tidying the place up. Very small and a lot of clutter.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 110 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Marsha HallLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marsha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This place will help with snails some call some snails nucense snails. I took my snails to this place and they took them.I also took some fish they take. It's a good place for education also. I purchased the snails for a beta to control algae in the tank.

David PiniewskiLocal Guide · 166 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

When to purchase some tropical freshwater fish they were very healthy and doing well

Rômulo Sestrem4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rômulo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

4 meses pra entregar 2 polvos. Não recomendo. Depois de 4 meses sem receber os animais, pedi meu reembolso e a política de de apenas 50% do valor se aplica a esse caso também... Um absurdo. Completo descaso com o cliente ainda mais pra quem revende. Não recomendo de jeito nenhum.

Response from the owner · a year ago

You apparently posted a review for the wrong business. We are located in Spencerport, NY and we do not sell octopuses. Please kindly remove your review of our business.

Stephanie MarbleLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Not willing to accept challenging jobs waste of time calling them if you need your tank fixed

Response from the owner · a year ago

You leave a negative review because we are to busy to fix a leaking fish tank that would cost more to fix than buying a new one. Drop it it off with a $800 deposit and we will get it fixed for you. You are some Kind of special.

Timothy Leaty7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Purchased 9 albino corys they're all doing absolutely great, highly recommend to stop in and check it out, they have nice saltwater tanks aswell as freshwater with a welcoming vibe - very great customer service and great looking tanks, thank you!

Lloyd Webb9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lloyd has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best Shop in town.. Good people.👍

Moorezr22 Moorezr22Local Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Moorezr22 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tanks were very clean. Animals all looked healthy. Mixed in with a RC hobby shop. Only suggestion is tidying the place up. Very small and a lot of clutter.

Sae4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sae has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent quality for a smaller family run aquarium store. Tanks appear clean and fish look healthy. prices are very fair. Definitely worth a visit if you've never checked it out. Would recommend a vehicle with decent ground clearance since the entrance to the parking lot is a bit gnarly.

Derek Fortune11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It’s a bit of a hike for me to get there but was worth it. I wasn’t sure I was at the right place because I saw a rc car trraxxis banner in the window. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked in but there’s tons of rc everything mixed in with fish. Oh and a bird and some black axolotl’s. I’m not into rc but I’m sure they have what you need there. I came for the fish! I glimpsed at the salt water real quick and the fish looked good. I have freshwater tanks and that’s what I was there for. I have to say all the tanks were clean. I didn’t see a single dead or sick fish in any of the tanks. All the fish were vigorous, lively and super healthy. Which is a big plus vs most other stores I’ve been to. It might be a little cramped a little crowded but if you’re there for nice fish it’s worth it. The husband and wife were nice and friendly. I’ll be back.

Ken GartleyLocal Guide · 104 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent people who own and staff the store. Good advice and beautiful fish

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