About
Blake's Aqua Den in Wallingford, Connecticut has built a loyal following as one of the best aquarium stores in the state, and a fresh wave of 2026 reviews tells the same story regulars have repeated for years: spotless tanks, healthy livestock, and a staff that genuinely loves the hobby. Walk in and the first thing that registers is how clean everything is — visitors routinely call it the cleanest fish store they've ever set foot in, no small feat for a shop running both freshwater and saltwater systems side by side. The selection runs deep on both sides of the salt line.
You'll find tropical community fish, marine species, puffers, bettas, loaches, mystery snails, shrimp, and a strong variety of live plants filling well-kept display tanks, with aquarium decor, tanks, and supplies rounding out the floor at prices customers describe again and again as fair to excellent. " What sets Blake's apart is the people behind the counter. Staff like Lauren, Emma, and Branden come up by name in review after review — Lauren for patiently walking newcomers through cycling and stocking a brand-new tank, Emma for wrangling a customer's three loaches like a pro.
Younger team members impress with encyclopedic knowledge of shrimp, snails, and plant care, sharing "crazy fun facts" about every creature they bag up. Free water testing is another genuine draw; bring in a sample and you'll get honest, detailed feedback before adding livestock. More than a few customers describe the place as a community rather than a store, returning weekly and building years-long relationships.
8-star rating across nearly 500 reviews, Blake's Aqua Den is a Wallingford, CT aquarium store worth a real visit if you're serious about your tank.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Blakes Aqua Den LLC in Wallingford, CT
Blakes Aqua Den LLC stocks betta fish, pufferfish, invertebrates, shrimp, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Wallingford, CT. As an aquarium store serving Wallingford, CT, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Spotless, well-maintained tanks across freshwater and saltwater systems
- Knowledgeable staff including Lauren, Emma, and Branden praised by name
- Deep selection of live plants, shrimp, mystery snails, bettas, puffers, and tropical fish
- Free water testing for tank owners before adding livestock
- Fair-to-excellent prices and a genuine community feel for local hobbyists
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Healthy fish.”
— Damita Santiago5.05 days ago“Visited the store for the first time was recommended by some friends very helpful employees very clean, and healthy fish. I will be shopping there again in the future.”
— Brian moruska5.0a week ago“Dedicated Store for aquarium pets with lots of fresh and salt water fish to choose from. Very knowledgeable staff thay gave me tips in managing my tank. This is my new go to place for pet fish.”
— Eric Sobczynski5.02 weeks ago“Visited for the first time this weekend and had a truly amazing experience. From the vast selection of fish, decor and aquarium supplies (at great prices too), to the care, layout and variety of the aquariums and—I especially want to highlight—the highly knowledgeable and friendly staff. This place truly felt like a community rather than a pet store and I can’t emphasize enough how great that is. I will be returning for ALL of my future fish needs!”
— Olusia Zu5.03 weeks ago“They always greet me when I walk in and help me right away. They are very knowledgeable, and do water tests free. This is the only place to get your fish and plants!”
— Karen Gardinier5.0Edited a month ago“Bakbak”
— Shabareen Tisha4.0a month ago“Beautiful fish, amazing setups, very intelligent store personnel. An enjoyable time and Great prices.”
— Jamie Ricci5.02 months ago“Very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful staff, great selection”
— Christina Delgado5.03 months ago“Love this store! Every time I go in there there’s something new to see. The staff is always extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive. They are so quick to answer any questions we may have, and then some. They’ve been helping me stock a brand new cycled tank and my fish are doing so well!”
— Callie Capstick5.03 months ago“Great store”
— Doug DeGray5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (203) 440-0217 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Blakes Aqua Den LLC.