About
On Jacksonville's Westside, Aquatic City Aquariums has built a loyal following as one of the area's standout aquarium stores, and a walk through the door makes the reputation obvious. Rows of clean, well-tended tanks stretch across the floor, stocked with both freshwater and saltwater livestock, vibrant corals, and lush aquatic plants. " The saltwater side is the headliner.
Reef keepers drive in from across the Jacksonville area for the corals and reef fish, with more than one regular calling it the best place for saltwater tanks around. The freshwater room is smaller but rewarding, and shoppers mention picking up German rams, Gold Nugget plecos, bettas, guppies, and live feeder shrimp. If you're hunting live plants for sale in Jacksonville, FL, this is a repeat stop — dedicated planted-tank keepers come back again and again.
What people remember most is the staff. Jesse, Mike, Jay, and Sean surface by name in review after review, each praised for patience and depth of knowledge. Jesse is the reef specialist customers single out, happy to walk a newcomer through setting up and maintaining a reef system from scratch; Sean has talked shoppers through algae-bloom troubleshooting with practical, hands-on advice.
The team also handles tank maintenance, tank cleaning, and custom tank setups, and sells RO water at a competitive 40 cents per gallon. Prices come up again and again as fair, and a customer rewards program keeps locals loyal. The shelves carry a full range of dry goods — water treatments, medications, hoses, and equipment — so you can outfit a new build or maintain an existing tank in a single trip.
For Jacksonville aquarists who want healthy livestock for sale, honest guidance, and supplies all under one roof, Aquatic City is a dependable in-person destination worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquatic City Aquariums in Jacksonville, FL
Aquatic City Aquariums stocks corals, reef fish, betta fish, plecos, invertebrates, shrimp, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Jacksonville, FL. As an aquarium store serving Jacksonville, FL, it also carries fish food, aquarium equipment and fish medications and offers tank maintenance, tank cleaning, aquarium setup, custom tank builds, aquarium consultations and water testing.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefLive PlantsBettasPlecosInvertebratesShrimpLivebearersFish FoodAquarium EquipmentMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Large saltwater selection — corals and reef fish that draw hobbyists from across the Jacksonville area
- Named, knowledgeable staff — Jesse, Mike, Jay, and Sean — praised for patience and reef-tank expertise
- Tank maintenance, tank cleaning, and custom tank setup services available in-store
- RO water sold at 40 cents per gallon, plus a customer rewards program
- Healthy freshwater finds including German rams, Gold Nugget plecos, bettas, and live feeder shrimp, alongside lush live plants
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great selection of fish and very knowledgeable staff.”
— Debra Weir5.0a month ago“Nice and knowledgeable”
— K S5.02 months ago“I bought a fish and it died the same day I called them and informed them the next day and they told me it’s nothing they can do about it, so basically if you spend any amount of money on fish at this establishment and your fish dies no matter what day you just loose out on your money or any compensation will no longer be returning”
— juan vazquez1.02 months ago“People are great fish”
— Moises Cuebas5.03 months ago“Super nice people and very knowledgeable . Big variety of stuff .”
— William Strickland5.04 months ago“I can’t believe the expansive selection in this store. They also are very knowledgeable and helpful.”
— Cornelius Copperpot5.02 weeks ago“Excellent customer service, information for beginners and has everything you need.”
— Emily Hilmes5.0a month ago“Very good place”
— Gustavo Penate5.03 months ago“Great staff and stock as well”
— Gary Savage5.03 months ago“A little lack luster, but not a bad shop”
— Brian Battell4.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (904) 374-4492 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquatic City Aquariums.