About
Danbury Aquarium and Supplies is a small, owner-operated fish store in Danbury, CT, built around the deep freshwater knowledge of its owner, Enio Albuquerque. Regulars describe being greeted by Enio or his attentive staff on every visit, and the through-line in review after review is the same: knowledgeable, friendly help and fish that are genuinely healthy. As one recent visitor put it, the shop carries "all types of fish" and keeps "healthy fish that are in tanks currently being treated" — a sign of how carefully the livestock is conditioned before it goes home with you.
The heart of the shop is its cichlid selection. Right now customers report a large stock of both South American and African cichlids, and the variety on display is impressive for a store this size — peacock cichlids, saulosi, Red Devils, Jaguars, convicts, salvinis, jewel cichlids, and blood parrots have all turned up here. If you're hunting for African cichlids for sale in Danbury, CT, this is the kind of place where you'll find vividly colored, well-conditioned fish at prices reviewers repeatedly call reasonable.
Beyond cichlids, the store stocks plecos — including Blue Phantom and Golden Nugget varieties — along with live plants and the supplies you need to get a planted aquarium going. Enio is the reason people keep coming back. Customers credit him with troubleshooting stubborn tank problems, walking beginners through proper setup and care, and steering hobbyists toward the rare and unusual species you won't see at a chain pet store.
He even sends some buyers home with samples of his own branded fish food, which one owner says their fish go wild for. This is a true local fish store: a knowledgeable owner, fairly priced freshwater livestock, and the kind of one-on-one guidance that's hard to find. For cichlid keepers and planted-tank enthusiasts searching near me in the Danbury area, it's well worth a visit in person to see what's swimming that week.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Danbury Aquarium and supplies in Danbury, CT
Danbury Aquarium and supplies stocks cichlids, African cichlids, plecos, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Danbury, CT. As a fish store serving Danbury, CT, it also carries fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Large current stock of both South American and African cichlids, including peacocks, saulosi, Red Devils, and Jaguars
- Owner Enio Albuquerque is widely praised for hands-on tank troubleshooting and care advice
- Healthy, vividly colored freshwater fish at prices reviewers consistently call reasonable
- Plecos including Blue Phantom and Golden Nugget, plus live plants for planted aquariums
- House-brand fish food and rare species you won't find at chain pet stores
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I’ve personally never had a bad experience in Danbury Aquarium’s shop. I am fortunate enough to take occasional trips and am always greeted by attentive staff or the owner, Enio. Everybody involved with the shop is very knowledgeable as well, and they carry all types of fish. As of right now, they have a large amount of both South American and African Cichlids, so make sure to jump on the opportunity to snag a few for yourself! I can’t speak for online orders but I assume I would be saying the same thing as I see in the store: Healthy fish that are in tanks currently being treated! Thank you to Enio and the staff for a great experience every time I come into your store!”
— Alexander Cardinale (BullTerrierChild)5.0a week ago“Well stocked with healthy fish and the owner is very knowledgeable and friendly.”
— John Mazur5.03 weeks ago“My new go to place to buy African Cichlids. I purchased 18 total.. all top quality & shipped to me in Houston, TX. overnight. You won't find a better price either! Don't be fooled by some of the negative reviews. You won't be sorry, I guarantee it! He even threw in a few samples of his branded fish food that the fish go nuts over. Awesome stuff! 😎👍”
— Simple Jack5.04 weeks ago“Thanks for the Fishes, overnight shipping very nice color and wath it says on descriptions. Alsp very nice comunnication .. BTW am on florida ✔️”
— Jonathan5.04 weeks ago“Very knowledgeable and friendly service. Great selection of fish and very reasonably priced .”
— Elina W5.0a month ago“Enio is a great guy! He is so knowledgeable about the fish he carries and makes sure everything is correct before you purchase. He has evolved my tank in so many ways and I’m forever grateful to for finding his business! Many rare and unique options you won’t find at your local pet store!”
— Christopher D5.03 months ago“Well stocked store with a nice selection of African Cichlids.”
— xavier simon5.04 months ago“Bought fish here yesterday. Was a great experience, Enio the owner was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave me great advice on how to solve an issue in one of my tanks. The fish I purchased were beautiful and I have not seen in any other fish stores. He has all kinds of fish in all different sizes. I paid less than I would have expected. While there, other customers walked in and knew Enio so you can see he gets plenty of repeat customers. Was a great experience for me and would definitely recommend going there.”
— Dean615.0Edited 3 days ago“Just purchased saulosi cichlid School of 10. The colors were vibrant and all survived.I had call the shop on Monday during there business hours. Couldn't get there. He was so kind. Can't say enough. BEST CICHLID.”
— Matt5.05 days ago“I just received an order of 11 peacock cichlids they all arrived healthy and looking gorgeous I would definitely buy again as the prices are less compared to other shops and the quality could not be better”
— Mark Pfister5.04 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (518) 701-1145 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Danbury Aquarium and supplies.