About
The Fish Tank in Daytona Beach is the kind of aquarium store that pulls hobbyists in from well beyond town — regulars happily drive down from St. Augustine and up from Fort Lauderdale just to walk the showroom. Step inside and it feels less like a pet shop than a public aquarium: a big, spotless space lined with large glass display tanks, not cramped acrylic cubes, holding everything from full-grown axolotls and African cichlids to discus, lemon and Von Rio tetras, and a saltwater section thick with coral frags, live rock, reef-safe fish, and invertebrates.
Visitors mention again and again how clean the tanks are and how healthy the livestock looks. This is a genuine freshwater-and-saltwater store under one roof. On the planted and freshwater side you'll find colorful shrimp, community fish, bettas, and live plants for sale in Daytona Beach, FL, while the reef room covers corals, clownfish, puffers, and all the gear to keep them.
If you're hunting corals near me, ask for Michael — he's the resident coral specialist — and Will is the go-to for saltwater questions. Tessa has built a near-legendary reputation for remembering customers' tank setups and following up, and recent shoppers have also shouted out Mark and the owner himself, who's known to special-order a product and set it aside behind the counter so it's ready when you stop in. The crew leans toward education over pressure; staff have been known to talk a customer out of a fish their tank isn't ready for.
The store handles tank maintenance and new setups, helps hobbyists transition between freshwater and saltwater (rehoming old fish for store credit), and runs a loyalty points program. Newcomers can pick up the Hello Reef all-in-one kit, complete with tank, live rock, sand, and step-by-step tutorials. After more than 15 years serving Volusia County, The Fish Tank is still the name locals give when someone asks where to find healthy fish, plants, and reef supplies available in Daytona Beach, FL.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at The Fish Tank in Daytona Beach, FL
The Fish Tank stocks corals, reef fish, invertebrates, African cichlids, discus, axolotls, tetras, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Daytona Beach, FL. As an aquarium store serving Daytona Beach, FL, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish food and dry goods and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefInvertebratesAfrican CichlidsDiscusAxolotlsTetrasBettasShrimpLive PlantsClownfishPuffersLive RockAquarium EquipmentFish FoodDry Goods
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Large glass display tanks — not acrylic cubes — for both freshwater and saltwater livestock, kept notably clean
- Dedicated coral specialist (Michael) and saltwater expert (Will), with a deep coral frag and reef-safe fish selection
- Freshwater side includes colorful shrimp, live plants, axolotls, African cichlids, discus, and tetras
- Carries the Hello Reef all-in-one saltwater starter kit and runs a loyalty points reward program
- Rehomes fish for store credit and offers tank maintenance, setup, and patient, education-first advice
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Update 6/21/26 I tried it again on Friday but this time i messaged through facebook and gave them a list of my wants/needs and told them i would pick up Sunday morning and everything was there behind the counter with my name on it waiting for me. 👍 Unfortunately no room left in the budget for fish and corals this week. Thank you 😊”
— pete totten5.0Edited a week ago“Went in for some freshwater colorful shrimp and was not disappointed. The store is clean and organized very well. I spoke with someone who seemed like the owner, and when I asked about a product he said he would order some today so they had some in stock for me. He was also patient answering any questions I had and gave me some advice. Will be back often!”
— Jos5.0a week ago“We've decided to not buy from this store anymore....Michael gives great coral advice but nearly every fish (8 out of 10) We've bought hasn't lasted more than 2 weeks. This isn't an our tank problem as we shop at WWC,TSA and Posiedon regularly and never have any problem with their fish surviving. Our tank is mature enough that our corals,snails are reproducing and we water change and test regularly.Sorry boys but we like you ,but dont like wasting money....Both exotic clowns and blue spot puffer both now look like they had cloudy eyes that turned orange that can be Exophthalmia,a parasite infection....”
— John Galt1.02 weeks ago“Always help with great advice.”
— Eric Ritter5.03 weeks ago“This place is so rad!! They have an amazing variety of sea life. I definitely recommend checking it out!!”
— Liz Whittemore5.03 weeks ago“Such a cool pet store. Large variety of fresh and salt water fish. Large array of accessories/decorations.”
— Eve Miclaus5.03 weeks ago“Great staff very knowledgeable. Cleanest fish store around. All your needs for fresh and salt water”
— Heathen5.03 weeks ago“This place is awesome!”
— Joe5.04 weeks ago“I absolutely love The Fish Tank. Really knowledgeable and helpful staff. I won’t buy anywhere else. Fish are varied, quality, and always healthy. Can be pricey but that added cost is very likely because they train and hire reputable people and sell quality product.”
— T. M.5.04 weeks ago“Staff, especially Will is great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Got everything you would ever need there for a fish tank. Huge selection of fish. I will definitely be going back!”
— Jeffrey Keener5.04 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (386) 255-2253 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting The Fish Tank.