About
Locals affectionately call it the "Atlanta Aquarium," but make no mistake: this Duluth, GA institution is a family-run fish store, not the downtown tourist attraction it's so often confused with. As one longtime regular put it, the shop "has been around long before the state attraction," and it has earned a devoted Gwinnett County following for packing an astonishing amount of livestock into a compact storefront tucked along a busy plaza. This is equal parts freshwater and saltwater aquarium store.
Reviewers rave about the coral tanks — "some of the most beautiful coral tanks you will find in a retail store" — alongside a wide range of saltwater fish, anemones, and a striking shallow reef display. On the freshwater side you'll find discus, fancy goldfish and orandas, flowerhorns, shrimp, and one of the deepest live-plant selections around; one customer turned up a rare aquatic plant for just $10 plus "the most beautiful Beta" he'd ever seen. If you want discus or healthy tropical community fish for sale in Duluth, GA, this is a shop people drive hours to reach.
Beyond livestock, the dry-goods wall is hard to beat — equipment, foods, chemicals, and a genuine pharmacy of fish medications that regulars treat as a one-stop shop for setting up or maintaining a tank, right down to seasonal pond plants in summer. Owner Robert and the folks behind the counter, Rit and Vana, are known for greeting returning customers like family and giving honest advice; more than one reviewer recounts being talked out of an unnecessary purchase. Fair warning: the store stays busy, the aisles are tight, and several hobbyists recommend quarantining new fish as a matter of routine.
It leans toward established keepers rather than first-timers. But for the sheer density of corals, plants, and rare livestock available in Duluth, GA, this little aquarium store remains one of metro Atlanta's most beloved fish shops — there's always something new swimming in a tank you hadn't noticed.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Atlanta aquarium in Duluth, GA
Atlanta aquarium stocks corals, reef fish, anemones, discus, goldfish, betta fish, shrimp, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Duluth, GA. As an aquarium store serving Duluth, GA, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment, fish food and fish medications and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefAnemonesDiscusGoldfishBettasShrimpInvertebratesLive PlantsRare SpeciesDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish FoodMedications
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Standout coral tanks, saltwater fish, and anemones make it a destination marine aquarium store in Gwinnett County
- Deep freshwater selection — discus, fancy goldfish, orandas, flowerhorns, shrimp, and rare live plants for sale in Duluth, GA
- Family-run mom-and-pop shop; owner Robert plus Rit and Vana greet regulars like family and give honest, knowledgeable advice
- One-stop dry goods: equipment, foods, chemicals, and a full pharmacy of fish medications
- Compact, busy storefront beloved by serious hobbyists; quarantining new fish is commonly recommended
From keepers
Customer reviews
“In order to exit the aquarium you need to pass through the store. The store is very large and nice. The pictures that are taken at the aquarium entrance are here too.”
— marcileia mezarde5.02 days ago“The fish are very well taken care of and beautiful. There are a large variety of anenome, saltwater fish, and freshwater fish. The owner is friendly and nice to talk to.”
— Christine H5.04 days ago“Caged whale sharks and beluga whales. There's no tank big enough for these animals. Whale sharks can travel 5 to 10k miles a year and beluga whales can dive 3280 feet below the surface. No tanks in the world would be considered humane for these animals.”
— Aaron Lorber1.04 days ago“Baltimore is better! Im sorry its bigger and better!!!! This one is cute and ok but im not wowed.”
— Jahni Williams3.0a week ago“I think people need to understand this is not the aquarium. The aquarium is in Atlanta not Duluth. This is a store.”
— IQ Flicks2.04 weeks ago“Buena”
— Electrisidad RESIDENSIAL Joel espinal Espinal5.0a month ago“This place is awesome! The owner was so helpful and patient while my daughter picked out fish for her small aquarium, even though the store was busy. There was a good selection of healthy tropical freshwater fish, equipment and accessories as well. Highly recommend!”
— Marcus Piotrowski5.0a month ago“I love that so many people confuse this with the Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta. This shop is in Duluth and has been around long before the state attraction. They have some of the most beautiful coral tanks you will find in a retail store. They also have the best selection of freshwater fish and plants of any business within a hundred miles The owners/managers are always quite busy but are glad to assist and answer questions. I would not consider this a great place to begin your journey with aquariums - they do not cater to novice fish keepers. But once you get going you will find yourself here often, as their selections are unmatched”
— Zachary Jones5.0a month ago“Best aquarium in the nation 🩷 love it all!”
— Lindsey Sullivan25.0a month ago“Most shops just want to sell to make money. Here they do care what you need and what you don't need and very knowledgeable about what they do”
— Thanh T5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (770) 476-8540 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Atlanta aquarium.