About
Nature Aquariums is a family-run aquarium store in Lauderhill, FL that has built a genuinely devoted following—reviewers routinely log 45 minutes, an hour, even 100 miles past closer shops just to walk through the door. Owner Henry Tomassini and his wife Miryam set the tone alongside a hands-on crew that includes Ethan, Nathan, Jennessa, and Britney, and the store's reputation rests on healthy livestock, deep inventory, and patient, no-pressure guidance. Freshwater is the heartbeat of the place.
The massive freshwater section keeps an ever-rotating mix of tropical fish, with corydoras (the "Cory's" regulars come back for), bettas, and clown loaches among the species you'll find for sale in Lauderhill, FL. It pairs with one of South Florida's strongest plant selections—Anubias, Java Fern, and more—plus driftwood, rock, aquasoils, and hardscape that aquascapers call unmatched in the region. Hunting an unusual nano tank or a rare, hard-to-find species?
This is the shop people name first, and the staff will track down livestock you can't find elsewhere. The saltwater and reef side is real too: marine livestock, corals, and equipment, with Henry able to diagnose a reef tank in minutes. Dry goods run deep, carrying brands and specialty items—Kessil lighting, UNS and Tideline tanks, CO2 atomizers—that bigger chains simply don't stock, often at better prices.
On-site water and light testing helps newcomers dial in a planted setup, and the maintenance team—Nathan especially—handles house calls, including emergency rescues of algae-overrun tanks. Henry prints nitrogen-cycle guides for beginners, designs tank layouts on the spot, and runs a YouTube channel (@natureaquariumsusa) for ongoing learning. The tanks throughout stay notably clean—living proof of the livestock quality.
Come with questions, and you'll leave with answers and a bag of fish.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Nature Aquariums in Lauderhill, FL
Nature Aquariums stocks corals, reef fish, betta fish, catfish, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Lauderhill, FL. As an aquarium store serving Lauderhill, FL, it also carries aquarium equipment, dry goods and fish food and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup, aquascaping, water testing, aquarium consultations and tank cleaning.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive freshwater section with corydoras, bettas, clown loaches, and one of South Florida's best aquatic plant selections
- Real saltwater and reef side too—marine livestock, corals, and equipment with on-the-spot reef diagnosis from owner Henry
- Hard-to-find brands and specialty dry goods—Kessil lighting, UNS and Tideline tanks, CO2 atomizers—often at better prices than chains
- Owner Henry Tomassini offers printed nitrogen-cycle guides, on-the-spot tank design, and a @natureaquariumsusa YouTube channel
- On-site water and light testing plus tank maintenance house calls, including emergency algae rescues (Nathan)
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Nicely stocked store for fish to products. Carries many different brands you normally can’t find in store with good prices. The staff is hit or miss. There have been days I have gone in and left frustrated as the staff was clueless and unhelpful about basic things. Other days when there are staff members that are super knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, I recommend a stop to check it out just for the wide selections of products.”
— Tyler5.0a week ago“A, good spot the tanks are always clean. You can find what you will want”
— Poppie Don5.03 weeks ago“Great aquariums and accessories. Knowledgeable staff. Great displays. Recommend this place for all ypur aquarium needs.”
— Kelly Hirt5.03 weeks ago“Bice place they are professional 👏”
— Manuel Diaz5.04 weeks ago“I went in expecting high service and left disappointed. None of the employees could answer some basic questions and it was tough to get any answers. Came back a second day as they had something unique I wanted, but got the same experience. I had to even correct them on the fish I was purchasing as they charged me for a different one. The overall stocking of the store is good but overall there are more knowledgeable stores in the area.”
— Daniel Knut2.0Edited a month ago“I stopped in today to pick out a friend for my nano tank and was blown away by the store and all the lovely folks that work there! 😁 They were knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about fish keeping. Highly recommend this store, I’ll be making the drive!”
— Gaby Jaspan5.0a month ago“This store is an absolute gem!! I love this place !! The great staff and wonderful selection of all things aquatic!!!”
— Mike Jones5.0a month ago“Great selection, great prices, great people, very helpful”
— Manny Pinares5.0a month ago“Awesome store, one of a kind. Anything you need aquarium related. Very knowledgeable staff and owner. Owner has a great youtube site with anythting you might need to learn about.”
— Edward Diaz5.0a month ago“Beautiful Shop! Staff very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Has everything needed for the hobby.”
— Accidental Reef5.0Edited a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (754) 223-3104 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Nature Aquariums.