About
In the Tampa Bay suburb of Brandon, Florida, The Aquarium & Fish Store has spent years earning the kind of loyalty that has customers driving in weekly from Sarasota and making the trip from near Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. " It's an aquarium store with a genuine dual focus: a saltwater section regulars praise for some of the best prices on marine fish and corals in the area, and a freshwater room stocked with healthy, well-cared-for livestock. Walk in and you'll find live coral, bubble tip anemones, live rock, and amphipods for the reef crowd alongside cichlids, tetras, angelfish, and aquatic plants for freshwater and planted-tank keepers.
One recent visitor picked up live rock and an LED light for a saltwater tank, and another credits the staff with helping revive a struggling freshwater setup. If you're searching for healthy saltwater and freshwater fish for sale in Brandon, FL, longtime shoppers note they've never had parasite or sickness issues with fish bought here. Reverse osmosis water and saltwater refills are available on-site, and the shop keeps a deep inventory of dry goods plus frozen and dry fish foods.
The staff is the real draw. Jana gets named again and again for honest, patient guidance — the kind of person who makes sure a fish is going to the right home rather than just closing a sale — and a staffer known as B has earned praise for steering freshwater keepers in the right direction. Don't expect hard sales; expect seasoned hobbyists who answer questions straight.
The store stays clean and orderly, anchored by a beautiful display tank, and prices range from inexpensive to pricey to suit different budgets. For aquarists across Tampa Bay looking for quality livestock and honest advice in person, this Brandon aquarium store remains a go-to. Store credit is offered for common fish and snails — call ahead to confirm.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at The Aquarium & Fish Store in Brandon, FL
The Aquarium & Fish Store stocks corals, reef fish, cichlids, tetras, angelfish, invertebrates, anemones, live rock, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Brandon, FL. As an aquarium store serving Brandon, FL, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefLive PlantsCichlidsTetrasAngelfishInvertebratesAnemonesLive RockDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish Food
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Dual saltwater and freshwater focus, with regulars calling out some of the best prices on marine fish and corals in Tampa Bay
- Reef livestock in stock including live coral, bubble tip anemones, live rock, and amphipods
- Reverse osmosis water and saltwater refills available on-site, plus deep dry-goods and frozen/dry fish food inventory
- Honest, knowledgeable staff — longtime favorite Jana and staffer B singled out by reviewers
- Clean, orderly store anchored by a beautiful display tank; store credit offered for common fish and snails (call ahead)
From keepers
Customer reviews
“We had a wonderful experience. We're helped right away. Given great advice about what fish would work in our aquarium and how to take care of it. Will definitely be buying our fish there in the future.”
— Linda Roberts5.0a week ago“Great LFS (Local Fish Store) with a super nice and knowledgeable staff. Shop with confidence!”
— Brad McLaughlin5.0a week ago“Got some live rock,led light for My salt water tank .”
— david d.5.0a week ago“ALL The Staff Here Are So Knowledgeable & Helpful Every Time We Come In. B Especially Has Helped & Guided Us In The Right Direction To Revive Our Freshwater Tank. We Will Be Long Time Customers For Sure!”
— Wendy Tungate5.03 weeks ago“My favorite place to get aquarium stuff.”
— Christopher Pyles5.0a month ago“Maravilloso lugar”
— Ediel Malagón5.0a month ago“Good selection and great prices”
— Demetric Loyd-knight5.0a month ago“My husband and I have shopped here for YEARS, and we love coming here. We’ve shopped from Jana the most— she is so helpful, and we appreciate how honest she is… she cares about the fish and the customer and will make sure the fish is being sold to the right home. They have a great selection of healthy freshwater and saltwater fish. We have never had parasite or sickness issues with fish we have bought from here too.”
— Bethany Myers5.0a month ago“I drive from near Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa just to go to this store! It's just that good. They're honest, knowledgeable, clean and have everything I want. It looks, feels and even smells right for a mom & pop, local fish store.”
— Brian Seamus Wilson5.0a month ago“Go to for all my aquarium essentials”
— CptnCarter5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (813) 689-0713 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting The Aquarium & Fish Store.