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.
monroe desulma
14 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!
James Walker
106 reviews
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!
Scot Frank
32 reviews
Very knowledgeable.
Rob Elite Pond
3 reviews
As a service guy, when I'm in a jam, coral sea has what I need to work through it
ImFairy
2 reviews
Great service, very professional and reliable. Moved my tank with all fish and shrimps without any loss.
Maya S
8 reviews
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.
Jackie Rae Foto
14 reviews
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!
Joey Gutierrez
6 reviews
Great service and a Great deals will recommend anyone.
Ryan
10 reviews
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!!!
Barbara Saa
2 reviews
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 .
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February 7, 2026
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