Aquarium Art

Aquarium Art in Palmetto Bay, Florida is one of those stores that immediately resets your expectations. Multiple reviewers note the same thing: it smells clean. That's not a small detail in this hobby — it speaks to the meticulous tank maintenance and overall care that owner Rick and his team put into every display.

Tanks are described as impeccable and thriving, a living portfolio of what they can help customers achieve at home. The store stocks a solid selection of both freshwater and saltwater fish, with a focus on community species alongside corals, live plants, shrimp, and accessories. Whether you're building a planted freshwater setup or sourcing corals for a reef tank, the inventory stays varied and competitively priced.

One customer noted receiving fish and shrimp that arrived in perfect health and well-packed, suggesting the store ships livestock with real care. What truly distinguishes Aquarium Art is the caliber of its people. Staff members like Hazel, Jorge, Ashley, and Kevin are called out by name repeatedly.

Hazel earned particular praise for patiently walking a first-time fishkeeper and his young son through everything they needed — from tank selection to fish compatibility. Kevin runs an aquarium maintenance service that includes full rockwork redesigns, and reviewers describe him as someone who treats clients' tanks with genuine pride. Rick, described as super cool with tons of experience, anchors the operation with deep knowledge and approachability.

The store occupies a relatively new spot in the Palmetto Bay neighborhood, but it's already built a loyal following. The combination of clean facilities, fair pricing, knowledgeable staff, and a thoughtfully curated mix of freshwater and saltwater livestock makes it easy to see why. For South Florida aquarists tired of driving across town, Aquarium Art delivers a complete experience — live fish, corals, plants, equipment, education, and ongoing tank maintenance — all under one roof.