About
8-star rating one careful conversation at a time. Run by Dr. Wood — a marine biologist who has been known to keep the shop open on holidays so a customer can haul 80 gallons of saltwater for a Red Sea 300 G2+ — and staffed by people like Sarah, who walks newcomers through their very first saltwater setup with patience and genuine investment, this is a shop built on relationships as much as livestock.
The footprint may look modest from the outside, but inside it's packed with freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, live plants, and invertebrates that reviewers say are hard to find at other South Florida shops. One customer was stunned to discover Sulawesi freshwater shrimp — a rare variant almost never seen in retail stores — while others have found wishlist fish they'd been hunting for locally. The coral selection draws repeat visits, and Dr.
Wood's hand-built rock structures for aquascaping, complete with caves and tunnels, have earned particular praise from reef keepers outfitting their tanks. What sets Coral Sea apart is the depth of guidance. Staff take real time to explain tank cycling timelines, fish compatibility, and the importance of quarantine tanks before introducing new livestock.
Sarah has become a touchstone for hobbyists starting their first platty and tiger barb freshwater tanks and then graduating to saltwater under her mentorship. The shop also handles professional tank moving — one reviewer reported zero fish or shrimp loss during a full relocation. Service technicians also rely on Coral Sea when they're in a pinch, which speaks to the store's inventory reliability and the trust it has built with the local aquarium community.
For anyone in the West Palm Beach area looking for 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
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Owned and operated by Dr. Wood, a marine biologist who provides expert-level guidance
- Rare Sulawesi freshwater shrimp and hard-to-find wishlist fish in stock
- Custom aquascaping with hand-built rock structures featuring caves and tunnels
- Professional tank moving service with zero livestock loss reported
- Staff like Sarah provide personalized mentorship from first freshwater tank to saltwater builds
From keepers
Customer reviews
“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“Very knowledgeable.”
— Scot Frank5.02 months ago“As a service guy, when I'm in a jam, coral sea has what I need to work through it”
— Rob Elite Pond5.03 months ago“Great service, very professional and reliable. Moved my tank with all fish and shrimps without any loss.”
— ImFairy5.04 months ago“such a cute aquarium store. all the fish and tanks in here are beautiful and very well taken care of. although the store doesn’t look that big, they have SO much inside. from freshwater tanks to saltwater and corals, this store has all kinds of fish, plants, and more that you can’t find in other nearby aquarium stores.”
— Maya S5.04 months ago“We had a wonderful experience at Coral Sea Aquariums! Incredible selection of fish and corals. The owner was so helpful and kind. We found some wishlist fish that have been difficult to find locally. They’re doing great and we’ll be back for more. Thanks James!”
— Jackie Rae Foto5.05 months ago“Great service and a Great deals will recommend anyone.”
— Joey Gutierrez5.06 months ago“Just a great business! I was filling up a Red Sea 300 G2+, on a holiday of all days, and needed 80 gallons of water fast. I called a few stores and they were closed but then I got a hold of Dr. Wood from Coral Sea Aquariums and he kept his store open for me until I could make a few runs back and forth to fill the tank. Luckily, I live only a few miles away! When I arrived he was very helpful, professional, and knowledgable! After seeing his rock structures and set up for aquascaping, I ended up buying a bunch of rock for the aquascape for my aquarium! The aquascaping he does is the best! My fish love the number of caves and tunnels he showed we how to build! Highly recommend!!!”
— Ryan5.06 months ago“Sarah is amazing , I’m new to the hobby, I have a fresh water tank with plattys, and tiger barbs from coral sea , I love this place because they don’t sell fish just to make money as many other places , they make sure the fishes will be well taking care of , all fishes from here are healthy , I recently started my first salt water tank and Sarah has been there from the first day , Sarah encourages me to be patient , I have learned a lot from her, I recommend this place for everyone who starting this new hobby . I learn something new everytime I go to my favorite place .”
— Barbara Saa5.09 months 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.