Contacted Connor about a group of Iceberg Fryeri. Went to pick up the group from Connor and was invited down to his fish room. Those tanks were absolutely beautiful and so were the fish inside the tank. I purchased a great group of iceberg fryeri. Brought them home and following Connor’s instructions to acclimate them to my tank. The group is doing very well.
Will be contacting Connor in the future for some more cichlids.
So glad to hear your enjoying your new Ice Bergs! Thank you for leaving this review.
If you needed anything don’t hesitate to reach out
Vanessa Valchuk2025.03.04
Fantastic experience. Great fish
We got fish from them on Feb 24, so we’ve had them for a week or two now, and they’re doing amazing. All of them arrived in great condition, super healthy, and full of color. You can really tell they care about their fish and only sell high-quality stock.
The selection is unreal.If you’re into Haps and Peacocks, especially the rarer ones, this is the place to go. These aren’t your typical pet store cichlids; they’re top-tier.
The fish were professionally packed and arrived in great shape. Even after shipping, they were active and ready to eat right away. Now that we’ve had them for a bit, I can confidently say they’ve settled in perfectly and are thriving.
I’d definitely order from Top Shelf Animals again. If you’re serious about African cichlids, this is the place to buy from!
Thank you so much for leaving your review! So glad you’re enjoying your new fish and that they have settled in fantastic!
They look fabulous in the pictures!
If you needed any other assistance don’t hesitate to reach out
Cody Mac2025.03.03
UPDATE I bought couple more beautiful fish a blue dolphin and a cherry fin borleyi ,Conner is very professional and friendly and very knowledgable Great with response times great if you have issues with your tank or fish, always checks in on fish you’ve purchased from him Which you don’t really find nowadays truly shows he cares about his business and the fish he’s selling ! Update number 3 I’ve purchase many more fish off Conner he’s a great person shame on the recent review every fish I’ve gotten from Conner has been outstanding he always helps out with any concerns I have on my tank thanks again buddy 👌
Thank you so much for the review! I’m glad you’re enjoying your new additions to the tank. As always don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or requests 😀🐟
Michael Puma2025.03.03
Got some fish from Connor at Top Shelf Animals back in February (See pictures). Had them delivered, shipping was fast and the fish were professionally packed. Both fish arrived healthy, and have been doing great. I wouldn't hesitate to order again!
Thank you for leaving a review! Glad you enjoying your fish. They settled in and colouring up nicely.
Advertisement
Robert “Rob” Grant2025.03.01
UPDATE My first order of 2025 arrived feb 25. Fantastic quality! got some beautiful star sapphires their last white lip and a few others. Shipping was easy and the owner always contacts to make arrangements to confirm dates etc. Can't beat the service, the owner always messages me to check the fish once they arrive. This place is fantastic and a wealth of knowledge. They have definitely taken my aquarium skills and quality to a new level with their helpful information.
UPDATE! I’ve placed a few more orders since my first review and it’s always fantastic. Connor the owner is great to deal with and if there’s any questions or challenges that can arise from owning an aquarium he always has great suggestions and solutions. 10/10 recommendation. This place is now my go to for any aquarium supplies. Can’t beat the service
The quality and service is the best in the country! The packing on livestock orders is fantastic. The cichlids are outstanding quality and colour. If I ever have any questions, I feel I can always ask the owner. They are very knowledgeable and have helped me get my tank to museum quality! Friends and family cannot believe it when they see my aquarium. Thanks again, I will be ordering again 100%😀
Robert thank you for your continued support! As always we’re more than happy to help any time. Glad you’re enjoying your new fish and tanks for sharing your experience. I appreciate the reviews.
Thank you for your support! I’m glad you’re enjoying your new fish! As always if you had any questions don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Nadine Lammie2025.02.28
BUYER BEWARE!!!
YOU MAY LOOSE YOUR MONEY FOR ITEMS BEING PURCHASED
SELLER WILL NOT HELP YOU AFTER HE’S TAKEN YOUR MONEY
I bought 5 fishes from Conner on February 23,2025
2 white lips and 3 star Safire. They were 3-4 inches in size and seemed very healthy at the time of purchase. I added them to my tank which had fishes from three other sellers I had purchased 4-6 weeks earlier. My tank is in excellent condition. I do my water changes @ 25% each week and my fishes that I added before Conner’s are doing great. Today is February 27th and all the fishes I bought from Connor have died. I contacted him as I am very disappointed that I paid $250. For these fishes and all have died in less than a week. The first thing he began to blame was my water. He needed me to test ammonia and nitrate levels. I advised him that my tank is in excellent shape and really doesn’t need to be checked. I feel like this seller did nothing to assist me with the financial loss I just had to take. If it’s under a week and it’s only your fishes that have died despite me having fishes from three other sellers and have lost none of those couldn’t the problem be just with the fishes be’s sold me?
I am sorry I spent my money here and will NEVER 👎🏾 purchase from this seller again!!!!
We’re truly sorry this happened, as we mentioned during our calls and messages. We’ve done our best to assist you, even beyond our policy.
After your first losses, we spoke on the phone about some of the challenges you’ve had with this aquarium. We suggested testing the water, but your test kit was three years expired (as shown in the photo you sent). We recommended getting a new kit or testing at a local fish store. You agreed but never followed up.
Two days later, you told us more fish had died. When we asked again about water testing, we received no response. Hours later, this review was posted, and we were informed you had not tested the water.
Water testing is crucial—even if the water looks clear, harmful waste can build up. Levels can cause new fish to go into shock, even if the ones already in the tank appear fine. We’ve sold fish from the same tanks before and after your purchase without issues. Our fishroom is carefully maintained with weekly testing.
This isn’t the outcome we wanted—we just needed more information to help. We’re sorry it played out this way.
Ricky Lau2025.01.17
recommends
Just purchased three Star Sapphire Haps and one Deep Water, very healthy and nice fishes. Thank you. Excellent communication!!!
If you had any questions or needed anything don’t hesitate to reach out
ezra sebbag2024.11.18
I have made numerous orders with Connor and have been more than satisfied with every single one. The fish are of incredible quality! The colours are insane! And the service is next to none. Connor is so knowledgeable and very helpful!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s always a pleasure working with customers like you who share the same passion for these amazing fish. I’m thrilled to hear you’re happy with the quality and service! Your support means the world to me, and I’m here anytime to help with any questions or future orders. Enjoy your fish, and thank you again for your trust!
Advertisement
Leachy -2024.09.17
Connor’s a great guy, that’s very knowledgeable I would recommend 100%
Thank you so much for leaving a Review! Glad to hear your enjoying your new fish. As always don’t hesitate to reach out if you needed anything. 😀🐟
Paul M2024.04.21
This store is your must go to for all your fish/aquarium needs. They are super knowledgeable, friendly and customer service is above and beyond. I will definitely be going back. Highly recommended!
I have been Dealing with Connor for over a year and have purchased multiple fish from him. . Not only has he coached me as a beginner in the cichlid world, I also consider him a friend. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the hobby. I highly recommend Top Shelf Animals ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5 stars
Always a pleasure talking fish and having you in the fishroom.
Brian Grant2023.08.17
recommends
Thanks for the Stunning fish Connor! Received my order this Tuesday and all the fish arrived perfect. I was very impressed with how they were packed. Best I've seen when ordering fish. Fish have only been in the tank a few days and looking great. Thank you Again Connor for taking the time with me on the Phone with selecting species and all the knowledge. If anyone is looking for High quality african cichlids in Canada Connor at Top Shelf Animals is Top Notch.
Thank you for leaving this Review Brain. I’m very glad your enjoying the fish. More then happy to help you make your selection and guide you with the tank. If you needed anything at al don’t hesitate to call.
Thank you for your order and support.
Garrett Livingston2023.07.31
Aside from being super knowledgeable and having great looking fish. They helped me as a new hobbyist save my fish when my nitrogen cycle broke. The patience they had with all my questions was legendary to say the least! 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the hobby
Purchased 15 Lethrinops from Conner a couple of weeks ago. The fish are doing very well. Connor is a cichlid lover and a wealth of knowledge. His focus is on customer service and supplying healthy fish. Gonna get the 65 gallon converted over to cichlid habitat and will be back to get a couple of his beautiful German import peacocks for sure !
Always a pleasure having you in the fishroom. Thank you for leaving a review and all the support. If you had any questions or needed anything don’t hesitate to call.
chad taylor2022.02.13
Fantastic experience with top shelf !! highly recommended a specially if your looking for top quality African cichlids !!
Verified Company
