About
Easy Aquariums in Westbrook, ME has earned a devoted following as one of southern Maine's go-to independent aquarium stores, a locally owned and run shop that regulars happily drive past the big-box chains to reach. The store keeps a deep, well-tended inventory of both freshwater and saltwater fish for sale in Westbrook, ME, alongside live aquarium plants, corals and marine fish, and a full wall of reptiles, with bearded dragons, leopard geckos, blue tongue skinks, and snakes among them. The freshwater room is the heart of the place.
Shoppers come looking for healthy, vividly colored community fish, hardy plecos, and bettas near me, and one regular mentioned stopping in to grab a baby betta for his daughter. The team is also known for special-ordering hard-to-find species that chain stores simply won't carry. Live aquarium plants turn up on sale often; one recent visitor wandered in for plants to liven up a 5-gallon betta tank and left praising how patiently the associate answered every curious question.
The frozen feed selection draws repeat trips, too. What customers mention most is the people. The owner gets singled out as knowledgeable, caring, and refreshingly non-judgmental with beginners who've made a few first-tank mistakes, and longtime staffer Larissa has earned "six gold stars" from more than one reviewer for her fish and reptile guidance.
New aquarists say the help here is what makes the hobby feel genuinely easy. On the saltwater side, you'll find corals and marine fish for sale under high-end Kessil and AI lighting, a setup geared toward serious keepers. The shop runs warm and humid by design, since the animals need it, and a recent overhaul has freshened the space up.
Visitors regularly note how clean and healthy the tanks look compared to the chain stores down the road. For anyone in the Westbrook and greater Portland area who wants healthy livestock, fair prices, and staff who remember your tank, Easy Aquariums is the kind of neighborhood aquarium store worth visiting in person.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Easy Aquariums - Westbrook in Westbrook, ME
Easy Aquariums - Westbrook stocks betta fish, corals, plecos, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Westbrook, ME. As an aquarium store serving Westbrook, ME, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner and longtime staffer Larissa repeatedly praised as knowledgeable, kind, and patient with beginners
- Special orders available for hard-to-find freshwater and saltwater fish
- Deep selection of healthy freshwater fish, bettas, plecos, and live plants, often with plants on sale
- Saltwater section with corals and marine fish under high-end Kessil and AI lighting
- Reptiles including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, blue tongue skinks, and snakes, plus filters, frozen feed, and supplies
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I went in looking for tank plants to liven up my 5 gal beta tank. The associate was very knowledgeable, shared their opinions respectfully and indulged my adhd curiosity about all other things I saw in their store. Many plants, fish and repitles needing foreverhomes but appearing to be in good hands untill then at Easy Aquariums. In addition, the plants happened to be on sale that day!”
— Katrina Jones5.08 hours ago“My wife and I are new to the world of aquarium keeping. As we have explored a few stores in Maine. Stumbling upon easy aquariums has made our journey well “easy”. The owner is knowledgeable and caring and kind, we made some mistakes in the beginning and she didn’t judge us “at least not out loud lol” but just showed us the way forward. The fish selection is vast and so is their knowledge.definitely worth supporting them!”
— Richard Belanger5.03 weeks ago“Wonderful place well taken care of animals”
— Angela Silberberg5.03 weeks ago“They said she was Sassy. Yes. They sold me everything I needed but a spray bottle and crickets. Wonderful service and very understanding”
— Tyler Garnett5.03 weeks ago“Wonderful locally owned and run business with a huge selection of saltwater and freshwater fish, reptiles and all the supplies you can imagine. Wonderful place to go on a cold winter day.”
— Tom Schmeelk5.0a month ago“i’m not sure how i feel with this place anymore, i liked going in there and i really enjoy the selection of wood and tanks. but i was in store a few days ago and saw two 70 dollar plecos that were dead in their tank, also a tank next to it had a fish that had to have been dead for a few days because it was fuzzy and decomposing. it’s just sad to see no lfs actually cares about their animals.”
— leah2.0a month ago“Great place knowledgeable staff great selection lovely place”
— wade seebeck5.02 months ago“They are always helpful with my answers, the crew have always been nice. Yes, the place is warm but we have to think. Most of the animals they have need to be warm. They have everything I need for my aquarium, I will always go back. I am actually going today to get a baby betta for my daughter”
— Josh Jordan5.02 months ago“Great people. Great store!”
— Mark Dutra5.02 months ago“Was in the area so we checked this place out. What a difference from traditional petco or petsmart. Everything was clean. Fish are all healthy and great colored unlike petco tanks. Everything was beautiful and well taken care of! I will be buying my fish from here soon”
— kyle tozier5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (207) 808-8363 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Easy Aquariums - Westbrook.