About
8-star rating across nearly 250 reviews from hobbyists who keep coming back. It's run by Dr. Wood, a marine biologist whose love for the science and the animals shows in every conversation, and staffed by people like Sarah and James.
Walk-in customers describe a place that feels nothing like a chain; as one recent visitor put it, "Not your chain pet store. " The footprint looks modest from the street, but inside it's packed with freshwater and saltwater fish for sale in West Palm Beach, FL, alongside corals, live plants, and invertebrates that regulars say are hard to find anywhere else nearby. Shoppers hunting live plants or "really cool fish that you can't find at PetSmart or Petco" come here first, and the tanks are consistently praised for healthy stock and fair prices.
Recent visitors have walked out with three large damsels, puffer fish picked out with James's help, and freshwater staples like platys and tiger barbs. Reef keepers prize the rotating coral selection and the hand-built live rock structures Dr. Wood shapes with caves and tunnels for aquascaping.
What sets this aquarium store apart is the depth of guidance. Staff take real time to explain tank cycling timelines, quarantine practices, and fish compatibility before anything goes home, and they've mentored more than one novice from a first freshwater tank into a full saltwater build. The rare Sulawesi shrimp that occasionally turn up here are the kind of find that travels by word of mouth.
They also handle professional tank moves; one customer reported a full relocation with zero fish or shrimp lost. For anyone near West Palm Beach who wants healthy, carefully sourced fish and corals paired with marine-biologist-level advice, Coral Sea Aquariums delivers something the big-box stores simply cannot.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Coral Sea Aquariums in West Palm Beach, FL
Coral Sea Aquariums stocks corals, shrimp, invertebrates, live rock, livebearers, pufferfish, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in West Palm Beach, FL. As an aquarium store serving West Palm Beach, FL, it also offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup, aquascaping, fish quarantine and tank maintenance.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owned and operated by Dr. Wood, a marine biologist who provides expert, science-driven guidance
- Freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, live plants, and invertebrates that regulars can't find at other nearby shops
- Standout livestock includes puffer fish, large damsels, platys, tiger barbs, and rare Sulawesi shrimp
- Custom aquascaping with hand-built live rock structures featuring caves and tunnels
- Professional tank moving with zero livestock loss reported, plus staff like Sarah and James who mentor first-timers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Phenomenal customer service from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. If you’re looking for live plants or really cool fish that you can’t find at PetSmart or Petco this is the place to go! I highly recommend to go if your trying to start up a fish tank and may not know how to start it, they will guide you the whole way. Check them out!”
— Stephany Chamu5.0a month ago“Love their plants and set ups great prices for what he offers and fish and plants are in very great condition”
— Jimmy Chmau5.0a month ago“Great experience purchasing puffer fish. James is super knowledgeable and friendly!”
— CRYSTAL Crossley5.0a month ago“Not your chain pet store. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate owner. Genuine love for science and the animals.”
— eduardo aragao5.0a month ago“went for the first time and they had a nice selection of fresh and salt water, guy knows his stuff too”
— Owen Love5.02 months ago“This store is awesome I recently stopped by for the first time and got 3 awesome large Damsel fish from here !!! The staff is polite and awesome 10/10 review”
— Taurean King5.02 months ago“Very nice staff and beautiful fish”
— Jacquelyn Kristena5.03 months ago“Owner is beyond helpful! Staff is friendly and great product variety. Will be back!”
— Kim Marchetti5.04 months ago“This was an amazing find, I stumbled upon an amazing store with lots of different variety of fish both freshwater and saltwater. I'm a novice and still they manage to support me in finding exactly what I needed. I will definitely go back!”
— monroe desulma5.06 hours ago“Amazing staff and knowledge! I love that they care such for their fish that they will take the time to go over all the info you need to successfully keep fish and to also go over timelines on when you should introduce your fish - as well as which fish to keep with others as well!”
— James Walker5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (561) 684-6411 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Coral Sea Aquariums.