TCAquariums

Walk into TCAquariums in Fort Pierce and you'll likely be greeted by Jeff, the owner, or his son Corey (also known as JJ) — a father-and-son team that runs this family operation with genuine passion. Situated on Florida's Treasure Coast, this independently owned shop has built a loyal following across St. Lucie County, with customers driving from as far as Stuart to skip the chain stores.

The saltwater side is where TCAquariums really shines, with quality corals that multiple reviewers single out as some of the best available locally. Jeff and Corey have also made house calls to service saltwater setups, including helping customers with their starter 55-gallon reef tanks. On the freshwater side, you'll find everything from celestial pearl danios and guppies to koi bettas, tetras, and cichlids.

The shop stocks axolotls and more unusual offerings like moray snowflake eels, and Jeff is happy to special order hard-to-find species — including rare betta varieties that you'd never see at a big box store. What customers talk about most isn't just the fish selection, though — it's the consultation. One reviewer called in with a nitrite crisis and credits Corey with saving their entire tank.

Another got free phone advice on tank maintenance with no sales pressure attached. Jeff has helped customers source specific fish at prices better than they could find online, and the team has guided families through setting up their first planted tanks with live plants and tetras. The shop also sells saltwater and freshwater supplies and provides RO water for tank owners, though a few reviewers note the dry goods selection is more limited compared to the livestock.

This is fundamentally a fish-first store, and the health of the animals reflects that priority. For aquarium hobbyists on the Treasure Coast looking for quality livestock, honest advice, and a shop that will answer your questions even after you've made your purchase, TCAquariums delivers.