About
Tucked away in Gulfport, Florida, AJ's Aquariums LLC is a coral-focused operation run by Alex — a hobbyist-turned-vendor whose passion is evident the moment you walk in or open one of his meticulously packed shipping boxes. This isn't a sprawling big-box pet store. It's an aquacultured coral facility with stunning displays of euphyllia torches, hammers, goniopora, clams, anemones, and clownfish, all maintained to a standard that consistently impresses both locals and out-of-town visitors.
What sets AJ's apart is the sheer quality and size of the frags. Customers ordering online — from California to Ohio — report receiving some of the largest, healthiest coral frags they've ever gotten from any vendor. Torches open up within an hour of placement, adjusting quickly thanks to careful acclimation-ready packaging and overnight shipping.
Alex also quarantines his fish before selling, a practice that gives saltwater hobbyists genuine peace of mind and speaks to his commitment to livestock health over quick turnover. The in-person experience operates by appointment, which means Alex gives each visitor his full attention. Multiple reviewers describe him spending extra time walking through the pros and cons of specific specimens, discussing tank compatibility, and helping customers set up their first — or second — saltwater tanks.
His pricing is repeatedly described as competitive, even for higher-end pieces, and his aquacultured inventory means you're getting specimens propagated with care rather than wild-harvested. AJ's also maintains a strong online presence through eBay and his own online store, making his coral inventory accessible nationwide. Whether you're picking up a couple of torches in person on a Sunday visit or having a box of frags shipped across the country, the experience is consistent: healthy livestock, generous sizing, secure packaging, and genuine follow-through.
For reef hobbyists in the Tampa Bay area or anyone willing to order online, AJ's Aquariums delivers one of the most focused, high-quality coral shopping experiences in Florida.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive selection of aquacultured euphyllia torches, hammers, and goniopora
- Ships coral overnight nationwide with exceptional packaging
- Fish quarantined before sale for customer peace of mind
- By-appointment shopping allows personalized one-on-one consultation
- Competitively priced higher-end coral frags that consistently exceed size expectations
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Alex at AJ’s Aquarium was quick to reply to emails, answer questions, and was overall helpful. The torch I got from Aj’s was packed well and arrived overnight from Florida to California. It opened up within an hour and adjusted nicely to its new home. Overall would recommend this vendor to fellow saltwater /coral hobbyists. Great shipping and overall service. Will buy again. Thank you.”
— Danh Nguyen5.04 weeks ago“Great looking stuff. Been several months now and everything I purchased is happy and healthy.”
— Joe Steenblock5.05 months ago“I just received my corals from AJ’s Aquariums and was pleasantly surprised! I’ve placed many many online coral orders from a variety of places and these were by far the largest frags I’ve ever received. They arrived very healthy and were high quality. Their prices are very reasonable too! Very safe packaging and shipping to Ohio. I highly recommend AJ’s!”
— Janet P.5.06 months ago“Nice guy nice store higher end pieces tons of euphyllia torches and hammers and tons of goniopora”
— Candace Drake5.07 months ago“THE BEST IN THE AREA Alex from AJ’s aquariums is extremely passionate, friendly and knowledgeable about his extensive and well manicured inventory. Extremely reasonably priced and inviting. Lots of fully Aquacultured specimens. Worth the trip no matter the distance. Need more places like AJ’s and people like Alex in the hobby. Will definitely be back.”
— Chase King5.011 months ago“Received my corals in excellent condition very well packed Coral sizes were quite nice Will definitely be purchasing from Alex again”
— michael goldman5.0a year ago“Awesome store. AJ is a pleasure to deal with! Fantastic healthy corals! Perfectly packaged!”
— Ryan B5.0a year ago“Bought two torches from Aj's online store and they came perfectly healthy and maybe even better than the pictures! I am definetly coming back when I have more money!”
— Jose Martinez5.0a year ago“Me and my bf went here Sunday to look. And bought a couple pretty torches. Nice selection great reasonable pricing. Great service as well. Will be back!!”
— Carrie Ann Brown5.0a year ago“AJ is incredibly knowledgeable and shows such a love for the hobby. He has very reasonable prices and shows a genuine interest for the well being of your tank. Highly recommend.”
— Brett Makowski5.0a year ago
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Note — Store information and services may change. Always call ahead to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting AJ's Aquariums LLC.