About
Tucked into an unmarked Plantation, FL storefront — there's no sign out front yet, so regulars just look for the door number — Arium Fauna & Flora is a compact aquarium store that packs a remarkable amount of life into a small space. Owner Kevin Lari, working alongside Mark and Jeremiah, has built the kind of shop hobbyists describe as a refreshing change from the dark, cluttered fish store: bright, green, and filled with healthy aquatic plants. That plant selection is the headline draw.
Aquarists across South Florida call out the best plant prices and availability they've found, and the lush, well-kept stock makes Arium a natural first stop for anyone planning a planted tank in Plantation, FL. The livestock leans toward species you won't find at chain stores. Killifish, Apistogramma, nano species, and native fish reflect a genuine collector's passion, and Kevin breeds many of them in-store — which shows in how readily they settle into home tanks.
Bettas have become a real standout: visitors rave about the beautiful, sustainably housed bettas for sale in Plantation, FL, and the staff happily helps first-time keepers pick compatible tankmates. Nano shrimp at fair prices, driftwood and rock for hardscape, plus a saltwater section and a growing reptile area round out the mix. What keeps people coming back is the one-on-one attention.
Kevin and the team take time explaining care requirements, checking water parameters, and steering newcomers toward the right fish — one customer wandered in just to browse and left with twelve new tankmates for a betta. Beyond retail, Arium offers tank maintenance and genuine consultation, often tossing in free fish food samples along the way. For Plantation-area aquarists who want unusual livestock, healthy plants, and an owner who actually keeps and breeds what he sells, this small aquarium store is an easy one to recommend.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Arium Fauna & Flora - Aquarium & Reptile Store in Plantation, FL
Arium Fauna & Flora - Aquarium & Reptile Store stocks rare and hard-to-find species, betta fish, shrimp, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Plantation, FL. As an aquarium store serving Plantation, FL, it also offers tank maintenance, aquarium consultations and fish breeding.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Best-priced, lush aquatic plants in South Florida — a go-to for planted-tank builds
- Rare freshwater livestock like killifish, Apistogramma, and native species, many bred in-store by owner Kevin Lari
- Beautiful, sustainably kept bettas with staff help choosing compatible tankmates
- Hands-on consultation, water-parameter checks, and tank maintenance service
- Driftwood and rock hardscape plus a saltwater section and a growing reptile area
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great small pet shop, went around in circles looking for their sign but they don't have one yet just look for the door #. The owner there was very helpful and very friendly. Going back there again soon. Lots of pets to choose from and if they don't have it there, it can be delivered to you.”
— Lumpy Mel5.03 weeks ago“Mr. Kevin was very attentive”
— Albert Massaguer5.0a month ago“Genuinely one of the best places I’ve been too, such good service owner was so helpful and showed us around, my brother and I were looking for some aquatic plants and this was the perfect place for them. Fish tank is complete now with some of the healthiest vegetation I’ve seen in a tank.”
— Owen Rachlin5.0a month ago“Great customer service!!”
— Osmel Rodriguez5.02 months ago“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I’m an active aquatic hobbyist & I have been looking for a local shop for aquatic plants. I keep a few different tanks stemming from bettas to nano shrimp. This is the first aquatic shop that I have found that sells aquatic plants for amazing prices!!! This small BUISNESS has the best prices & plant availability out of any shop in southern Florida. The owner is incredibly nice and I want anybody looking to start an aquarium to start here for their fish or plant needs. I also want to state that they have some of the most beautiful bettas. The bettas are also kept in sustainable tanks!!! This is one of my biggest pet peeves when shopping the aquarium & aquatic fish stores but this store does not disappoint!!! I highly recommend this small business & they will be getting my BUISNESS for years in the future”
— Alex Walters5.02 months ago“Fantastic service I came just to explore the store ended up coming home with 12 new friends for my betta. Super knowledgeable and friendly,very attentive and passionate about his animals. Will definitely be coming frequently.”
— Juan Correa5.02 months ago“The employee recommended yoyo loaches for a 20 gallon tank??? Massive yikes.”
— Arwen Morningstar1.0Edited 2 months ago“Great place and Kevin is super knowledgeable and helpful”
— Allan Alonso5.02 months ago“Great customer service! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I just got my first fish tank & Betta fish and they helped me pick out some other fish that would get along well with him. I appreciated the help and will be coming back :)”
— Melanie Burns5.03 months ago“I was at this place today, and Kevin helped my dad and me with the plants and fish. Kevin is so helpful that my plants in my fish tank are dying. He told me the temperature was too high, and it's not a water problem, since my mom thought it was a water problem in the fish tank. So thank you so much for the help. Kevin. Richard Li”
— Richard Li5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (786) 642-3001 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Arium Fauna & Flora - Aquarium & Reptile Store.