--- type: store name: "Rainbow River Aquatics" city: "Port St. Lucie" state: "FL" rating: 5 reviews: 56 url: https://www.fishstores.org/florida/port-st-lucie/rainbow-river-aquatics --- # Rainbow River Aquatics Fish store in Port St. Lucie, Florida - **Address**: 414 SW Molloy St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984, Port St. Lucie, FL, 34984 - **Phone**: (561) 339-9264 - **Website**: [www.rainbowriveraquatics.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=13850721174286029588](https://www.rainbowriveraquatics.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=13850721174286029588) - **Rating**: 5.0/5 (56 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | | Tuesday | 2:00 – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | Closed | | Thursday | 2:00 – 7:00 PM | | Friday | Closed | | Saturday | 2:30 – 5:00 PM | | Sunday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | ## About Tucked into the heart of Port St. Lucie, Rainbow River Aquatics is a small freshwater shop that punches well above its weight. Owner Juan runs the operation with his father, and their passion shows in every meticulously maintained tank — reviewers consistently describe the aquariums as spotless and beautifully aquascaped, the kind of displays that make you lose track of time browsing. The focus here is squarely on freshwater community fish and live plants. Customers rave about the quality of species like neon tetras whose color vibrancy visibly outshines big-box alternatives, tuxedo platys, panda corydoras, guppies, and red cherry shrimp. The plant selection is a major draw — many customers visit repeatedly just for aquatic plants, and Juan takes time to share his knowledge about each variety, often inspiring an unplanned addition to someone's planted tank. What truly sets Rainbow River apart is the personal service. Juan has a reputation for being patient and thorough, especially with newcomers setting up their first tanks. He helped one customer establish a planted freshwater betta setup, clearing up conflicting online information and leaving them confident in their care routine. For more experienced hobbyists — including one reviewer with over 40 years in the hobby — the quality of livestock and depth of knowledge keep them coming back exclusively. Beyond retail, Juan offers tank maintenance and cleaning services throughout the Port St. Lucie area. One customer called about a tank emergency and praised his speed, efficiency, and willingness to explain everything. Another had their 150-gallon tank serviced and stocked with plants and fish, describing the results as amazing. He also delivers plants and fish directly. Pricing comes up frequently in reviews — customers note that Rainbow River undercuts both local pet chains and online retailers while offering healthier, higher-quality livestock. It's a small operation, but the care Juan invests in every tank and every customer interaction has built a fiercely loyal following in the Treasure Coast freshwater community. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater - **Livestock & Products**: Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Shrimp, Livebearers, Tetras, Catfish, Bettas - **Services**: Tank Maintenance, Tank Setup, Tank Cleaning, Delivery, Consultation, Aquascaping - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Beginner Friendly, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Exceptionally clean, beautifully aquascaped display tanks throughout the shop - Outstanding selection of freshwater live plants that keeps hobbyists returning weekly - Healthy livestock including red cherry shrimp, panda corydoras, guppies, platys, and neon tetras - Owner Juan provides in-home tank maintenance, cleaning, and setup services - Prices consistently lower than big-box pet stores and online retailers ## Customer Reviews **"Lord Midian"** - 5/5 - 4 days ago > Highly recommend for anyone starting out or a pro at aquariums. Juan knows alot and is very knowledgeable, prices are very fair and his setups are top notch. Would Highly recommend. **"Trey Tzimenatos"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Absolutely my favorite fish store in PSL. The owner is super nice and knows a good bit about the fish they stock. Iʻve purchased around 17 fish from Rainbow River and all of them looked great the day i got them and still do now. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for aquatic plants or smaller freshwater fish! **"Hayden Wheeler"** - 5/5 - 2 months ago > Stands out and above most other stores in the area for plants and smaller more docile community fish. Killer find. Lost track of time looking at all the tanks. 10/10 would recommend **"K. Summers"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Good selection, very knowledgeable, great service! **"Pacu L (Pacu)"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Healthy fish , plants, Clean tanks Knowledgeable and friendly. They'll open the door before you even walk up. **"Xavier"** - 5/5 - 7 months ago > juan is super friendly, very wize and patient with those that know little. Great variety and healthy fish, I would definitely recommend and will return soon. **"Pattie Surniak"** - 5/5 - Edited 7 months ago > I buy lots of plants from them. Nice selection of healthy plants and fish. **"Michael Maldonado"** - 5/5 - 8 months ago > I had a great experience at Rainbow River Aquatics. Juan, the owner, clearly takes pride in his work, all the tanks were spotless, beautifully aquascaped, and full of healthy, active fish. It’s a small business, but you can tell it’s run with care and expertise. I picked up a stunning guppy that’s already settling in well. I’ll definitely be coming back highly recommend for anyone looking for quality fish and personal service. **"Jacob Boodhoo"** - 5/5 - 9 months ago > beautiful and healthy fish and plants **"Ann-Marie Watkoskey"** - 5/5 - 9 months ago > So today's impulse buy was a tuxedo platy that I named before Juan even got him out of the tank. This was after the original mission of obtaining 3 panda cories. (I just might have to come back for more!). I can't help but enjoy being in the presence of aquariums, and each visit, some plant, whether I've seen it before or not, stands out, and Juan shares his knowledge about the plant, usually resulting in an addition to my planted or community tank. I admire his passion and support his biz! ## Nearby Stores - [The Fish Store / Custom Aquariums](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/port-st-lucie/the-fish-store-custom-aquariums) - Port St. Lucie, FL - 4.6/5 - [Reef Cleaners](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/port-st-lucie/reef-cleaners) - Port St. Lucie, FL - 4.5/5 - [AJ's Aquariums LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/gulfport/ajs-aquariums-llc) - Gulfport, FL - 5.0/5 - [Aquarium Reef Illusions](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/orange-city/aquarium-reef-illusions) - Orange City, FL - 5.0/5 - [Heeeere Fishy Fishy](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/gainesville/heeeere-fishy-fishy) - Gainesville, FL - 5.0/5 - [Hydros Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/miami/hydros-aquatics) - Miami, FL - 5.0/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/florida/port-st-lucie/rainbow-river-aquatics)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*