Tucked into Athens, Georgia, Fish Gallery has built a loyal following over several years by pairing a deep freshwater and saltwater inventory with staff who genuinely enjoy talking fish. The store stocks everything from guppies and bettas to cichlids, shrimp, and oto catfish, alongside a rotating selection of live plants that plant-hunters say is worth the trip. Reviewers consistently note the rare and unique finds on the shelves — the kind of stock you won't stumble across at a chain pet store.
Reef enthusiasts will want to spend time with the Red Sea display tank, which draws praise for its quality and serves as real-world inspiration for anyone planning a saltwater build. In fact, the store's array of display tanks doubles as a design workshop; a sandbox station lets customers mock up hardscape layouts before committing to a purchase, a thoughtful touch that speaks to how seriously the team takes aquascaping and tank setup. Staff names like Justin, Taylor, and Skyler come up repeatedly in reviews, and the common thread is patience.
One customer recounted a half-hour conversation about shrimp die-off and algae control that ended with a perfectly tailored recommendation. Another couple drove two hours for a replacement tank and found the team coordinated and ready the moment they walked in. The store also offers tank maintenance and cleaning services at rates reviewers call reasonable, extending its usefulness well beyond the point of sale.
Pricing is competitive across fish, plants, and supplies, and the team can special-order items they don't carry in stock. The shop is clean, well-organized, and clearly run by people who keep tanks themselves. For Athens-area aquarists building a planted community tank, stocking a reef, or just trying to keep their first shrimp alive, Fish Gallery delivers the kind of hands-on guidance and curated inventory that turns casual hobbyists into repeat customers.
Jeff
40 reviews
Great folks. Very knowledgeable on all things regarding reef tanks. Everyone is personable too. They are always willing to help, and just to have a nice conversation. Would definitely recommend. And be sure to check out the Red Sea display. It looks great.
Laura Shropshire
12 reviews
Very helpful and patient
Roni
73 reviews
I've gotten shrimp from there before and was pretty meh about the place but the blond girl with the cool silver glasses that helped me today was wonderful!! I had issues with my shrimp dying and then the tank got overidden with algae, and she helped me pick the best solution ! I wanted some sort of snail, and she ended up recommending me 2 oto catfish! They're very cute, and I really hope they like their now tank!! I ended up talking with her for about half an hour, and she was so friendly and helpful, it was great!!! The big red shrimp was the lone survivor from the past batch, and she is really big for a shrimp, but they have a few large shrimp themselves! Hopefully she reads this because I got better photos of the big shrimp and again I just wanted to say thank you so much!!!
Kayden
3 reviews
Very nice place and got some guppies!
Joshua Leslie
9 reviews
💯 Justin and the team provide some of the best hospitality I’ve experienced. My wife and I drove about two hours to pick up a replacement tank, and from the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us and kept everything moving while they prepared it. Everyone was knowledgeable, coordinated, and genuinely pleasant to work with. The store was clean, organized, and well run. They also have a great selection of tank supplies and fish, along with display tanks that provide helpful setup inspiration. One standout feature was the sandbox station, which made it easy to visualize a layout and bring ideas to life before buying. Thank you, Fish Gallery, for a great experience. As mentioned, you guys truly take care of your peeps! Keep up the great work!
Shonti Graves
VERY knowledgeable staff. Answered every single question I had, and they made sure I knew how to take care of my purchase once home. I didnt intend to buy, but after talking to Taylor and Skyler, I couldn't help purchasing a few things. They have so many options at competitive pricing and can even order on request. They had several plants I have been looking for. They even have a wide variety of shrimp and bettas. Its hard to say no when the shop has so many rare and unique finds to bring home.
J shyguy
5 reviews
Healthy fish with competitive prices. I've shopped here for a few years now and don't regret any of my purchases.
Leah McCoy
41 reviews
They are awesome!!! Fare pricing and a wealth of knowledge. Love going there. They will even service your tanks for you. Of course there is a fee but very reasonable!! Need anything for saltwater or fresh water .what they don't have. They can get in for you!
SMJ
431 reviews
Nice people, healthy fish. Lots of supplies 🙂 🐟
Terrill Albright
210 reviews
Love this store. Justin is great and his crew is helpful!
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230 Old Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
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February 7, 2026
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