About
Marine Solutions in St. Charles, Missouri has established itself as one of the area's longest-running saltwater fish stores, and owner Damon Weber has built a reputation around hands-on, detail-oriented guidance for reef keepers at every level. The shop specializes in saltwater livestock — corals, anemones, clownfish (including storm clowns), naso tangs, puffers, and engineer gobies are among the species reviewers mention purchasing — though they also assist with freshwater setups, helping customers select fish, tank mates, and live plants for smaller community tanks.
What sets Marine Solutions apart is the depth of consultation customers receive. Multiple reviewers describe Damon and his staff spending considerable time walking them through saltwater husbandry fundamentals, from water chemistry to equipment troubleshooting. One longtime customer credits Damon with patiently diagnosing and resolving an Apex controller and pump issue over the phone.
The shop also handles custom aquarium design, delivery, and installation — several customers have purchased complete saltwater setups and had them professionally moved or installed by the Marine Solutions team. The showroom features a variety of display tanks showcasing their coral and fish inventory, which reviewers consistently describe as beautifully presented and healthy. The store stocks dry goods, fish food, and supplies alongside its livestock, positioning itself as a one-stop destination for marine hobbyists in the greater St.
Louis metro. It's worth noting that opinions on pricing vary — some find the rates reasonable for a local specialty shop, while others have flagged markups compared to competing stores. A handful of reviews also mention inconsistent customer service experiences, though many of those same reviewers have updated their ratings after return visits, noting visible improvement in Damon's attentiveness and willingness to engage.
The young staff members receive particular praise for their patience and knowledge with newcomers to the hobby. For St. Charles area reef enthusiasts looking for a dedicated saltwater shop with real expertise and full-service tank support, Marine Solutions delivers a focused, personal experience that big-box retailers simply can't match.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Long-established saltwater specialty store in St. Charles with extensive coral and marine fish selection
- Full-service custom aquarium design, delivery, and installation
- Owner Damon provides in-depth one-on-one consultations on saltwater husbandry
- Stocks a variety of marine species including clownfish, tangs, puffers, anemones, and corals
- Staff assists with equipment troubleshooting including Apex controller support
From keepers
Customer reviews
“We are beginners and started with 5 gallon a fresh water tank. The young lady is very helpful and knowledgeable, she helped us select which fish to start with and what other tank mates and plants to consider as a starting point. Very happy with our experience and we'll certainly come back. Adding that we've continued going back to this store and everyone who works there have always been very kind to us and helpful with our tank setups. For sure will keep going back.”
— Roderick Hoffman5.0Edited a month ago“Super amazing service. Came in for a light. Got the light I wanted ordered. Got a personal tour of livestock. Bought some of the healthiest looking fish I've seen. Always had issues with naso tang being stressed. They were honest and trustworthy and truly knew they were selling healthy fish. The prices are extremely reasonable. An overall amazing business.”
— Aaron Williams5.0Edited a month ago“Excellent selection and variety, beautifully displayed....”
— Darren Morris5.0a month ago“The store owner is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable. I recently got into the saltwater hobby, I was lead by misinformation from media regarding how saltwater aquarium works. I walked in to this amazing business thinking I understood the basic of saltwater husbandry from all the social media. I am so thankful the owner took his time out, explaining and walks we through all the things I should know and need to know to keep my beautiful fish happy and healthy! He will help explain everything, walk you through every detail there is. The fish collection, corals, anemone are pure beautiful! Super healthy!”
— Levy K5.02 months ago“Extremely helpful. My kiddo is new to this hobby and they were happy to answer any question we had and you could tell there was a lot of knowledge about the topic too.”
— Micah Hutton5.02 months ago“We came in last night and was blown away. we definitely will be back in for anything we need. they really have me considering changing one of my tanks from fresh to salt water. thanks for the help guys”
— Damon Scott5.02 months ago“The people here are great! Very knowledgeable about fish.”
— Jason Wyman5.02 months ago“Good selection. Great service”
— Nathan Price5.05 months ago“I receive excellent support from Marine Solutions and have shopped there for years. Damon was able to help me recover from an issue with an Apex/pump problem. He patiently walked me through getting the pump back online and gave me alternatives in case the pump did not come back online. I purchase all my fish, food and supplies there. You don’t get advise buying everything online. I highly recommend this business !”
— John Moore5.06 months ago“I’m new to marine tanks. Great shop. Owner took a bunch of time with me. Had some great suggestions. Very good experience.”
— Michael Dotson5.09 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (636) 947-5999 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Marine Solutions.