About
A & M Aquatics in Lansing, Michigan isn't your typical walk-in fish store — it's a wholesale operation serving brick-and-mortar aquatic retailers across the Midwest and beyond. There's no flashy signage out front and no open-door policy for casual shoppers. This is a membership-based wholesaler, and that distinction matters.
If you own a local fish store and you're sourcing marine livestock, A & M Aquatics is a name worth knowing. The company has built a strong reputation for consistently high-quality marine fish and live corals, with multiple reviewers calling them the best wholesale source in the state — and some going further, claiming they offer the highest quality marine fish in the entire US market. Their aquaculture corals, in particular, draw praise as some of the finest in the industry.
Retailers report that fish sizing is accurate, dead-on-arrival rates are minimal, and the livestock arrives healthy and ready for resale. Grant, a key member of the sales team, earns repeated mentions for being knowledgeable, communicative, and easy to work with. The operation is described as clean and professional, with follow-up calls after shipments to check on the condition of arrived goods — a level of attentiveness that many wholesalers skip.
Orders are shipped with clear email communication on the day of shipment, though reviewers note it's important to stay on top of your own order details. A & M Aquatics specifically supports storefront retailers, requiring customers to have a public-facing business before opening an account. This policy has drawn both praise from established shop owners — one 32-year veteran retailer called it a welcome safeguard against basement resellers — and frustration from newer entrepreneurs working out of their homes.
Some retailers have found the sales cadence a bit aggressive, with weekly Friday calls that didn't always align with the rhythm of running a local fish store. Coral pricing has also been a point of debate. But for retailers seeking dependable marine livestock from a Lansing-based wholesaler with a genuine commitment to the health of their animals, A & M Aquatics delivers.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at A & M Aquatics in Lansing, MI
A & M Aquatics stocks corals, reef fish, koi and saltwater & freshwater fish for sale in Lansing, MI. As an aquarium store serving Lansing, MI, it also offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Wholesale-only marine fish and coral supplier serving brick-and-mortar retailers
- Highly regarded aquaculture corals described as among the finest in the industry
- Minimal dead-on-arrival rates with accurate fish sizing
- Post-shipment follow-up calls to verify livestock condition
- Membership-based model that supports established storefront retailers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Can’t think of any better place to buy from. The fish always show up on time, colorful and full of life. Top notch customer service, and any questions are always answered. Amazon company, and amazing people!”
— Anthony Elias5.03 months ago“I guess this is NOT A PLACE TO GO LOOK AT FISH. I went, it has NO SIGNAGE and when I called it says you have to become a member. I just wanted to go get a couple of Koi. I wish I knew it was a member only spot before I drove all the way out.”
— Aarom Anderson1.04 months ago“Very Kind and understanding. Grant is awesome! Very helpful and communicates with kindness and respect. Carful not to slip up….stay on-top of your own orders and follow the emails sent on day of shipment. Very clean & professional operation DONT MAKE MISTAKES! Should be 5 star Thank you A&M!”
— moe4915.08 months ago“Great place for wholesale fish needs”
— Hanna Raynak5.010 months ago“Fish sizing is always great, little to no DOA, and grant is great to work with.”
— Alec Meacham5.0a year ago“If you have a aquatic fish/coral store this is the place to go keeps your customers very happy and keep your business in great shape with healthy animals and they treat you very well and always call you check up on your goods that have arrived 1000% recommended”
— Jordan Soulia5.02 years ago“Hands down, the highest quality marine fish in the US market. Corals are consistently high quality. Great sales team, knowledgeable, and responsive to feedback. If you're in the Midwest and you're NOT doing business with them, you're making a mistake.”
— Charles Bradfield5.03 years ago“Seems like a good place”
— Melissa Fox4.06 years ago“Best vendor in the state”
— Brent Gardner5.06 years ago“They refuse to open an account for new companies starting out of their home, they think you have to have a storefront to own a business.”
— Jeff Whalen1.07 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (517) 321-7258 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting A & M Aquatics.