About
Tucked into Hialeah's industrial corridor, Frank Aquariums has become the saltwater and reef destination for Miami's marine hobbyists, and the perfect 5-star rating across more than 700 reviews shows how much that reputation has grown. Owner Frank runs this aquarium store with a teacher's patience that customers describe as closer to mentorship than retail. Reviewers who walked in as complete beginners credit him with personally guiding them through equipment, water parameters, species compatibility, and coral care; more than one says he turned a nervous first attempt into two thriving saltwater tanks.
The shop is compact but immaculate, with pristine tanks and livestock that consistently look healthy and vibrant. The coral selection draws the loudest praise, with hobbyists singling out the variety, color, and competitive prices, and several calling this the best reef store in Miami. If you are searching for corals for sale in Hialeah, FL, or healthy saltwater fish near me, this is the kind of shop people happily drive past others to reach.
One customer hunting a specific pair of clownfish had Frank pair and observe them for days, sending videos to confirm they had bonded before taking payment, proof the team puts the animals' wellbeing ahead of a quick sale. Beyond livestock, dry goods, fish food, and aquarium equipment, the crew handles hands-on work: in-store tank setup, on-site maintenance visits, and full installations for first-time owners, including kids' first fish tanks. Staff get named again and again.
Frank and Freddie are known for sourcing hard-to-find fittings on the spot, while Daniel and Erick draw repeated praise for patient, no-upsell advice. The bilingual, family-friendly atmosphere lands deeply with the Hialeah community, where Spanish- and English-speaking customers describe the same warmth and thoroughness. For anyone serious about a reef or saltwater aquarium near Hialeah, FL, Frank Aquariums pairs quality livestock with the kind of personal service that keeps people coming back.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Frank Aquariums in Hialeah, FL
Frank Aquariums stocks corals, reef fish, clownfish and saltwater fish for sale in Hialeah, FL. As an aquarium store serving Hialeah, FL, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner Frank plus staff Daniel, Erick, and Freddie give patient, no-upsell guidance in English and Spanish
- Coral selection praised for variety, vibrant color, and competitive prices; called the best reef store in Miami
- On-site tank maintenance, installations, and setups for first-time owners and kids' first tanks
- Pristine, well-organized store with healthy saltwater fish and corals
- Animal-first reputation: paired and observed clownfish for days, sending videos before completing a sale
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Excelente lugar para comprar tus peces, un lugar muy lindo y limpio excelente servicio y los trabajadores muy amables, cualquier cosa q necesiten o alguna duda sobre su acuario ellos t ayudarán sin problema”
— william medina varona5.0a day ago“Quiero agradecer al equipo de Frank Aquarium por el excelente trabajo que hicieron con el mantenimiento de mi acuario. Desde que llegaron demostraron profesionalismo, conocimiento y mucha atención a cada detalle. Se tomaron el tiempo de explicar cada paso, dejaron el tanque impecable y me dieron muy buenos consejos para mantenerlo en las mejores condiciones. Como soy nuevo en este hobby, valoro muchísimo la paciencia y el tiempo que dedicaron a responder todas mis preguntas. Si están buscando una empresa seria, responsable y que realmente se preocupe por la salud de su acuario, los recomiendo al 100%. ¡Sin duda seguiré contando con ellos para el mantenimiento de mi tanque! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
— Lazaro Enriquez5.02 days ago“Excelente atención de Frank y el dueño que también se llama frank ambos me ayudaron en la instalación de mi acuario”
— DANIEL RODRIGUEZ5.0a week ago“What an amazing shop. I’ve been disappointed by many of the shops in Miami and we are so glad we found this gem. The owner and staff are so helpful and make the experience a pleasure. We pass multiple other shops to come here form here on out!”
— Jarred Perry5.0a week ago“La mejor tienda de acuario q puedas encontrar , no solo encontrarás excelentes ejemplares si no un equipo q te apoya te ayuda y orienta en todo el proceso”
— Karen Salazar5.02 weeks ago“I highly recommend Frank Aquarium to anyone looking to add beautiful, healthy corals to their reef tank. I will definitely be purchasing from them again!”
— Yonder Garcia5.03 weeks ago“Bought these two corals from here. they grow happy in my tank, love it！”
— Alan Tse5.03 weeks ago“La mejor experiencia,los muchachos muy atentos y amables ,la atención es espectacular.Muy contentos con este lugar.Lo recomiendo al 100%”
— Ney Perez5.04 weeks ago“Excellent customer service! Frank, the owner, and his team were incredibly helpful and took the time to answer all of our questions. They helped us set up our children’s first fish tank and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. 100% recommended!”
— Hansel Luna5.04 weeks ago“Amazing staff coolest guys amazing corals”
— Raul Alicea5.04 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (305) 603-7928 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Frank Aquariums.