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I have gotten all of my fish from here. I love that it is a Salt Water only store because I feel as though it is more specialized and focused. Chloe and Ben have been a tremendous help with any questions I may have. - Ethan W.

This place is fantastic! Ben and Chloe are the best! So patient with all my newbie questions and helping me set up our tank. Quality fish and corals. Very clean. I stop in every chance I get just to see all the new live stock! I would suggest anyone to stop in “Reefer” or not just to take in the beauty! - Rich D.

Great experience very professional staff. Very helpful with all my questions. Never tried to up sell. All their tanks where immaculate. Thanks! -Russ M.

Ben was extremely helpful in assisting me with starting up a saltwater tank. He gave me good advice and said to call him with any questions I have. Great selection of saltwater species to enjoy. -Brent I.

I enjoyed being in the shop. Chloe is very knowledgeable and more than happy to answer as many questions as you can ask. I'm very interested in starting a reef . I have not been to a salt water store before but will definitely go back to Salty Blues. They have as many supplies an any size aquariums as you want. If not they will get them!!!! -Randy R.

This is the place to be for saltwater! Chloe and Ben are very helpful! They always go above and beyond. By far the best inventory around. If they dont have it, ask them. They will get it. - Josh E.

I was extremely impressed with the store as soon as I walked in. The aquariums that they have setup are stunning!!! We are new to saltwater tanks and reefing and Chloe was very knowledgeable and patient with us. We spent about an hour there asking question after question and she answer all of them. The products they sell are high quality and the fish are amazing. I will definitely be going back to purchase all my products and fish from them!!! -Craig M.

professional, clean, and wonderful personality!!! great place to go for inverts and corals. will b back -Amanda J.

I was very impressed with the quality of the livestock and even equipment. I chatted a while and it was clear the owners know their stuff and enjoy talking reef. I have no doubt this is a perfect place to go if one is wanting to get into the hobby or just even talk it over and they also have the quality equipment for advanced reefers. -Bret H.

This place is legit. I’d been looking for a pair of designer clowns but wanted to pick them out since each is so unique. Salty Blues had a great selection and was very helpful. Their coral selection is top notch and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them again. Salty Blues is my new go to saltwater and reef store in the Des Moines metro.

-Alex M.

Very nice place. Owners actually take pride in their work and it shows in the quality of the corals and fish. I will absolutely be back for my future purchases. Chloe is one of the owners that was there when I visited. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Completely impressed and satisfied!!! -Levi B.

The best fish store I have gone to. The staff was very helpful, easy to locate, corals are labeled easily to navigate through, bright brilliant colors, with all the tanks in the store it is very quiet, and everything was very clean. I enjoyed my experience here! I am glad to keep doing business with Saltybluesdsm!  -Isaac J.

Great selection of healthy fish, inverts and corals. They’re always helpful with my questions. It’s nice having people who know what they’re talking about, especially in this hobby! Highly recommend Salty Blues! -Josh C.

Great selection and every time I've been there I've seen no sick livestock. Competitive and low prices, and the service is great every time I'm there!-Zach A.

Chloe is awesome. I had a little fish emergency and she came in and met me on her day off to help get me what I needed to save the little guy. The store is great, clean and well maintained. If your looking to get into the hobby or looking for a new coral go here -Dereck J.

Bought my first saltwater fish there months ago❤️they have everything you could need & then some -Dee W.

Salty Blues is everything I’ve always wanted in a fish store. They specialize in saltwater livestock and have a wide selection of coral as well. The store was clean, well organized, and had a good selection of products. Ben and Chloe were very knowledgeable and willing to answer my questions. I will definitely be frequenting this store. I suggest you do to! -Jake W.

Whenever we visit this owners have always been helpful and personable. They have passion and care about their stock as more than just a sale. They know their stuff and provide great quality and recommendations should you want to do something new but have no idea what will fit or if you have a theme like Caribbean fish they can help you find the right fish or Coral for you. If they don't have something, they'll give you a quote and are happy to order. -Sara A.

Clean storefront, healthy corals and they sell fish along with food and dry goods. Support local! Des Moines is lucky to have Salty Blues! -Jeff S.

At Salty Blues you will find an incredibly helpful staff and some of the best corals around! They take pride in their work and it shows. Their corals are astounding and are in excellent shape! -Andrew G.