About
Nahacky's Aquarium is the kind of family-owned aquarium store Melbourne, FL keeps coming back to — the sort of place locals first visited as kids and now walk through with their own children to pick out a first fish. Decades of hands-on experience show in the staff: review after review calls them knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested, with longtime favorites like Tim (a self-described "certified fish guru") and Aiden singled out by name for steering newcomers toward the right starter fish instead of pushing upsells. The shop packs an enormous amount into a compact, clean space.
Freshwater and saltwater display tanks line the walls, and the submersed live plants are repeatedly praised as the best around — they grow fast and thrive, and shoppers say they've stopped buying plants online entirely. Aquascapers come in for driftwood, rocks, and scaping materials to finish a layout. On the freshwater side you'll find cory catfish, cichlids, bettas, ember tetras, loaches, snails, blue shrimp, and axolotls, plus a standout puffer wall — pea puffers and the occasional Fahaka are available in Melbourne, FL here when bigger shops can't get them.
Saltwater hobbyists browse a rotating selection of coral and reef livestock. It's also a true fishkeeper's supply stop: live brine shrimp, black worms, fish food, and equipment are all on hand, which is why so many locals searching "fish store near me" end up here before any chain. The owners are hands-on, prices stay reasonable, and staff have a habit of following up as a new tank matures.
Like any high-traffic shop it isn't flawless — a few visitors have flagged stock health or a rushed moment on a busy day — but across nearly a thousand reviews the verdict holds: for live plants, corals, puffers, and honest advice, Nahacky's is the aquarium store Melbourne trusts. Healthy fish and plants for sale, plus the kind of in-person guidance you simply won't get from a big-box aisle.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Nahacky's Aquarium in Melbourne, FL
Nahacky's Aquarium stocks corals, reef fish, shrimp, axolotls, cichlids, betta fish, pufferfish, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Melbourne, FL. As an aquarium store serving Melbourne, FL, it also carries fish food and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium setup, aquarium consultations and aquascaping.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefLive PlantsShrimpAxolotlsCichlidsBettasPuffersCatfishTetrasInvertebratesFish FoodAquarium Equipment
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned aquarium store in Melbourne, FL with decades of repeat, multi-generational customers
- Submersed live plants praised as the best in the area — fast-growing and healthier than online buys
- Standout puffer wall including pea puffers and the occasional Fahaka, plus cory catfish, cichlids, bettas, blue shrimp, and axolotls
- Freshwater and saltwater livestock with a rotating coral and reef selection, plus aquascaping driftwood and rock
- Knowledgeable, hands-on staff (Tim and Aiden often named) who follow up as new tanks mature
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Large variety of fish and li e plants for fresh water and salt water. Very knowledgeable staff.”
— Zohaster5.04 days ago“Super cool store with knowledgeable staff. Definitely stop by and check out their shop”
— Matthew Wallace5.0a week ago“So many great fish and supplies.”
— Love's Cleaning5.0a week ago“That's the place to be for all your fish needs cleaning supplies fish food whatever you need for your fish”
— Trevor Wallace5.0a week ago“Love love love! Only place to get black worms & live brine shrimp! Bought my shoal of pea puffers here and my Fahaka. The peas have parasites so please treat when you get them home! Very beautiful aquarium plants, too!”
— Tammy Richardson5.0a week ago“Absolutely love this place, workers are as nice as can be and actually want to help you! Good with fish advice as well, always go here before going to petco or pet supermarket!”
— Millie Landrum5.02 weeks ago“Exotic selections. Can spend hours just looking at the beautiful creatures. Staff are friendly & very knowledgeable”
— Michele Engle5.0a month ago“Super nice and professional staff, I unfortunately had to return my fish after personal circumstances changed and they were very kind and reassured me they would be taken care of. They truly care about their fish here.”
— Kaci Stark5.0a month ago“Very nice folks who are very helpful!”
— Jarusha Corbin5.0a month ago“This place is really hit and miss. Lately a lot of the stock I have seen have injuries or ick. I’ve purchased many fish and plants from here however, and rarely have any not making it. However, two things to note. I had two punch cards that I brought in for my discount. I had three extra punches on one of the cards and I asked to get a new card with those extras and he said they don’t transfer over? So that’s 3 $25+ that just disappear because I had forgotten my first card at home one day….. then today I asked about a fish. He said it was $25. I asked if he’s certain it is what he thinks because it looks like the ones I had just a darker shade but still blue eyes. I said maybe it has both genes. He said half the bunch that came in were that darker shade and he sold them for $25 each. I say I’ll take it because in worst case, I’ll have another lemon. He scoops it out and disappears. Then comes from the front telling me it’s $45. I’m confused because he said it was $25 and he just sold a lot for $25…. Yet suddenly it’s almost double.”
— C K2.0a month ago
Reference
Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (321) 723-5340 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Nahacky's Aquarium.