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type: category_state
category: "Rare Species"
state: "NC"
stores: 8
url: https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/north-carolina
---

# Best Rare Species Fish Stores in North Carolina

8 stores specializing in rare, exotic, and hard-to-find fish species in North Carolina

## Stores

### 1. [Queen City Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/mint-hill/queen-city-corals)

- **Address**: 8029 Fairview Rd D, Mint Hill, NC 28227
- **Phone**: (980) 533-1037
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (587 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Anemones, Invertebrates, Rare Species
- **Website**: [queencitycorals.com/](http://queencitycorals.com/)

### 2. [Aquatica](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/mooresville/aquatica)

- **Address**: 122 Trade Ct A, Mooresville, NC 28117
- **Phone**: (704) 954-8777
- **Rating**: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Shrimp, Axolotls, Puffers, Plecos, Invertebrates, Rare Species
- **Website**: [ncaqua.com/store](http://ncaqua.com/store)

### 3. [Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/monroe/under-the-sea-aquarium-marketplace)

- **Address**: 3816 Sardis Church Rd #104, Monroe, NC 28110
- **Phone**: (980) 328-0000
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (228 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Invertebrates, Clownfish, Anemones, Angelfish, Aquarium Equipment, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.undertheseanc.com/](http://www.undertheseanc.com/)

### 4. [Salty's of Lake Norman](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/mooresville/saltys-of-lake-norman)

- **Address**: 122 Trade Ct A, Mooresville, NC 28117
- **Phone**: (704) 799-6547
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (240 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Rare Species
- **Website**: [www.saltyslkn.com/](http://www.saltyslkn.com/)

### 5. [Big Fish](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/wilmington/big-fish)

- **Address**: 1616 Shipyard Blvd #16, Wilmington, NC 28412
- **Phone**: (910) 769-4422
- **Rating**: 4.7/5 (270 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Pond
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Cichlids, Bettas, Plecos, Tetras, Rare Species, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [bigfishwilmington.net/](http://bigfishwilmington.net/)

### 6. [Fintastic Aquariums of Wake County Inc](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/cary/fintastic-aquariums-of-wake-county-inc)

- **Address**: 303 E Durham Rd Ste A, Cary, NC 27513
- **Phone**: (919) 377-1839
- **Rating**: 4.6/5 (300 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Invertebrates, Rare Species
- **Website**: [facebook.com/fintasticwc](http://facebook.com/fintasticwc)

### 7. [Upscale Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/cornelius/upscale-aquatics)

- **Address**: 18926 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
- **Phone**: (704) 727-3133
- **Rating**: 4.5/5 (823 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
- **Specializations**: Corals, Live Plants, Rare Species, Invertebrates
- **Website**: [upscaleaquaticsnc.com/](http://upscaleaquaticsnc.com/)

### 8. [Aquarium Outfitters Carolina](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/wake-forest/aquarium-outfitters-carolina)

- **Address**: 823 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- **Phone**: (919) 556-8335
- **Rating**: 4.4/5 (570 reviews)
- **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater
- **Specializations**: Corals, Reef, Puffers, Live Plants, Axolotls, Rare Species, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment
- **Website**: [aquariumoutfitterscarolina.com/](http://aquariumoutfitterscarolina.com/)

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*Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/best/rare-species/north-carolina)*