Summit City Coral

Tucked behind warehouses off Goshen Road in Fort Wayne, Summit City Coral is the kind of place you have to know about to find — and once you do, you'll keep coming back. This family-owned shop has built a fiercely loyal following over the past five-plus years by doing one thing exceptionally well: saltwater. The coral selection is staggering for a store this size.

Racks of frags and colonies span every price range, from beginner-friendly softies to show-stopping pieces that draw hobbyists from over an hour away. Beyond corals, the livestock tanks are stocked with healthy saltwater fish — customers have walked out happy with Purple Dottybacks, Red Firefish, and clownfish that quickly take to anemones purchased from the same shop. Invertebrates round out the marine selection, and the dry goods section covers equipment, base rock, substrate, and foods.

They also carry used equipment, which is a smart touch for hobbyists building out new systems without breaking the bank. Owner Matt and staff members Dylan, Jessica, and Alex are the real engine here. Reviews consistently praise their willingness to spend serious time with customers — Matt has been known to stay past closing to talk lighting and tank setup.

More importantly, the team earns trust by steering people away from bad purchases rather than chasing a sale. One reviewer noted staff talked them out of fish that wouldn't work in their setup, and multiple newcomers credit the shop with helping them avoid costly mistakes when selecting corals for their specific systems. Summit City Coral also runs an online store with shipping options, and they'll take special orders if something isn't currently in stock.

They even accept coral trade-ins with advance notice. For anyone running a reef tank in northeast Indiana — or willing to make the drive — this is the saltwater destination. The 75-gallon reef builder stocking up on base rock, the seasoned reefer hunting rare frags, and the curious hobbyist just wanting to geek out over marine life all find what they need here.