About
Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center has been a Sarasota institution for more than 50 years, and the moment you walk in you understand why locals treat it less like an errand and more like a free aquarium you can actually shop from. Wall after wall of freshwater and saltwater tanks line the store, a resident cat wanders the aisles, and a hands-on bird room in the back keeps kids entertained while parents browse. For reef and marine keepers, this is a full saltwater aquarium store: corals, live rock sold by the pound, and reef fish like firefish are available right here in Sarasota, FL, along with saltwater invertebrates.
Freshwater shoppers will find an in-person selection that's hard to match locally — betta fish, figure 8 puffers, hardy community fish like harlequin rasboras, and live aquarium plants for planted-tank setups, all for sale near you. If you're searching for a fish store in Sarasota that carries both ends of the hobby under one roof, this is it. Value is the other thing reviewers can't stop mentioning.
New and secondhand tanks, plus aquarium equipment and complete starter packages, routinely sell for a fraction of big-box prices — one customer left with a 29-gallon setup, heater, air pump, tubing, vacuum, and filter for around $100. Free water testing and honest reef-tank consultations round things out; staff have walked first-time coral keepers through everything from equipment selection to water chemistry, and tank-setup help is part of the deal. Beyond the aquariums, Seascape is a true pet center, with reptiles, birds like cockatiels, and small animals such as guinea pigs and bunnies.
But for Sarasota fish keepers, the draw is the depth of livestock, the knowledgeable staff, and prices that make building your first freshwater or saltwater tank genuinely affordable.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center in Sarasota, FL
Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center stocks corals, live rock, betta fish, pufferfish, invertebrates, reef fish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Sarasota, FL. As an aquarium store serving Sarasota, FL, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers water testing, aquarium consultations and aquarium setup.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Over 50 years in business serving the Sarasota community
- Extensive freshwater and saltwater fish selection with corals and live rock
- Exceptional deals on tank setups and secondhand equipment
- Interactive bird room where kids can hold and play with birds
- Free water testing and reef tank setup consultations
From keepers
Customer reviews
“All fish are healthy and fairly priced. Theres reptiles, small animals, and fish. Always an adventure going here. Definitely go if you're considering it!”
— Pride5.0a day ago“morgan is so nice and super educated on everything animals, she was super helpful and very cool i loved hearing about all of her animals, she’s great at her job!!”
— Lorelei Feathers5.04 days ago“staff werent that helpful and just is a complete mess”
— aaron1.0a week ago“Staff acted like they didn't want to be there. Weren't much help.”
— Officer T3.0a week ago“This is lways an awesome place to purchase fish to add to my tank. They always have a great variety. Been going to them for about a year and never been disappointed. Staff is friendly and very helpful. And I love the reward program they have now too!”
— Phil Rieta5.0Edited 3 weeks ago“over priced tanks were dirty not a welcome experience”
— Franky1.04 weeks ago“Heather is amazing, very efficient, kind and friendly kept my drink full, made sure everything was perfect. I hope she is my waitress everything I come in. I had the fish and chips which was great sat out side and enjoyed my dinning experience.”
— Ronda Hayes5.0a month ago“Went in to see if i could find a new tank for my beta. Happily I found a nice glass tank. A man was in the store that cleans aquariums for customers helped me. Not sure how knowledgable he is but he had a great deal of advice. I bought a great little hide that i found in the reptile area that worked well for my axolotl. I purchased a Auquatop Venti. Very attractive tank for Snowflake. She is very happy! I would have given this place a 5 star however when I started looking for filter replacements i notice that the $150 proce tag I paid was being sold for $90 online. I dont mind paying a bit more and try to shop local but i feel $60 more is outrageous! I am wondering if they charged me right or not?”
— Ann K3.0a month ago“good selection just place is really unorganized and some of the staff arent the friendliest”
— Austin Meyers2.0a month ago“owner is rude”
— Paige Williams1.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (941) 922-0914 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Seascape Aquarium & Pet Center.