About
Fish Mike Aquatics is a freshwater and saltwater aquarium store in Manchester, New Hampshire that has built a devoted local following, drawing hobbyists from across New England, including the Boston area, to its recently upgraded location. If you've been searching for an aquarium store near Manchester with crystal-clear tanks and genuinely uncommon livestock, this is the shop reviewers keep pointing newcomers toward. The heart of the store is its livestock selection.
Shoppers will find hard-to-find nano fish for sale that rarely show up at big-box chains, including sparkling gouramis, scarlet badis, peacock gudgeons, honey gouramis, and rummy nose tetras. There are plenty of cherry shrimp and other invertebrates, puffers, and a rotating stock of rare and hard-to-find species that regulars stop in to check on. On the saltwater side, the coral selection earns consistent praise for being beautiful and healthy, making Fish Mike's a solid place to buy corals in the Manchester, NH area.
Planted-tank keepers are well served too. The freshwater plant section is described as top notch, so live aquarium plants are available alongside driftwood, dry goods, premium equipment, and the supplies you need to set up or upgrade a tank. Owner Mike is known for sourcing custom fish tanks at a range of price points and walking customers through their options, and staff members like Richard and James get called out by name for patient, knowledgeable help, with one employee even taking the time to carefully sex a pair of sparkling gouramis for a visiting shopper.
Beyond fish, the shop also carries reptiles, amphibians, and feeder insects, including the banded crickets customers swear by, plus house plants alongside its aquatic greenery. 8-star rating, and an inventory that rewards the drive, Fish Mike Aquatics has become a go-to fish store in Manchester, NH for hobbyists who want healthy fish and species they simply can't find anywhere else nearby.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Fish Mike Aquatics in Manchester, NH
Fish Mike Aquatics stocks corals, rare and hard-to-find species, pufferfish, shrimp, tetras, invertebrates, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Manchester, NH. As an aquarium store serving Manchester, NH, it also carries dry goods and aquarium equipment and offers custom tank builds and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Exceptional selection of uncommon nano fish including scarlet badis, sparkling gouramis, and peacock gudgeons
- Healthy, well-maintained coral selection alongside robust freshwater plant inventory
- Custom fish tank sourcing with personalized consultation from owner Mike
- Crystal-clear tanks and recently upgraded Manchester location
- Draws hobbyists from across New England including the Boston area
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great employees, service, and prices!!! I drive 1.5 hours to go here. It's worth it!”
— Mike Allcock5.02 days ago“Place to make bussines with Mike we make a deal with my purple tang fair and easy, great store and service 👌👌”
— Racing Car Detailing5.03 weeks ago“Staff was patient and helpful, great saltwater selection”
— Warren York5.0a month ago“Great pet shop”
— Brent Rodriguez5.02 months ago“What a lovely shop Thank you to the young lady who gave me great advise about attaching plants to rocks and driftwood today!! My betta is going to love you”
— D D5.02 months ago“One of the largest selections of aquarium hardscaping options that I have seen locally. Lots of types of wood and rock. Huge selection of tropical fresh and saltwater fish, great selection and set ups for reptiles and arachnids. Staff is very friendly and animals look very healthy and well maintained.”
— Lani Glinnen5.02 months ago“Great selection of fresh and salt water fish. Always see new unique fish every time we visit this store. Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend stopping by even if you dont have a aquarium, will not be disappointed.”
— Lorin “James” Hastings5.02 months ago“The new location is fantastic — clean, well‑organized, and packed with everything an aquarist could want. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, easily the best guidance I’ve found anywhere in NH. Their fish selection and prices are unmatched, and the variety of healthy aquatic plants is outstanding. They also carry all the equipment and hardscape materials you could ever need, all at very fair prices. My only complaint is that it’s over an hour away from me, because I’d be here constantly if it were closer. A top‑tier shop for any aquarium hobbyist.”
— John Biggio5.02 months ago“Big shop has a little bit of everything”
— Joe Garbarino5.02 months ago“Great variety of healthy fish and knowledgeable staff”
— Joe Clarke5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (603) 836-6939 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Fish Mike Aquatics.