--- type: store name: "Reef-Licious LLC" city: "Albuquerque" state: "NM" rating: 4.9 reviews: 240 url: https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/reef-licious-llc --- # Reef-Licious LLC Fish store in Albuquerque, New Mexico - **Address**: 3112 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, Albuquerque, NM, 87110 - **Phone**: (505) 507-8756 - **Website**: [www.reef-licious.com/](http://www.reef-licious.com/) - **Rating**: 4.9/5 (240 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Tuesday | Closed | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | ## About Reef-Licious LLC on San Mateo Blvd. in Albuquerque has built a devoted following around one simple principle: take care of the tanks, and the rest follows. Walk inside and it's immediately apparent — the water is crystal clear, the livestock is vibrant, and every system looks meticulously maintained. It's a store that practices what it preaches, and reviewers consistently call it the cleanest fish shop they've ever visited. The saltwater side is the star attraction. Reef-Licious carries a deep selection of corals that customers drive five hours to buy, specifically because the pest-free tanks mean they can skip quarantine at home. Anemones, marine fish, and full reef setups are core strengths, and owner Jin and team member D are frequently praised by name for their ability to walk customers through every stage of a saltwater build — from choosing equipment to long-term husbandry. But freshwater hasn't been forgotten. The store stocks what multiple reviewers call the best live aquarium plants in Albuquerque, and Jin recently helped a customer assemble a complete CO2 system for a freshwater aquascape, troubleshooting regulator issues and even calling manufacturer support to resolve them. Bettas are kept in proper tanks rather than cups — a detail that matters to conscientious fishkeepers. The service side of the business is equally impressive. Reef-Licious offers in-home tank maintenance and cleaning, handling everything from monthly reef upkeep to one-off turtle tank cleanouts. When a customer's 62-gallon tank developed a manufacturer defect and flooded their floor, Jin responded within five minutes, talked them through an emergency livestock rescue, and offered a full replacement or store credit the next morning — then personally delivered and set up the new tank. This is a family-owned operation where staff hold fish for customers whose families are sick, where receipts get tracked down for warranty claims, and where consultations feel more like conversations with a knowledgeable friend. For Albuquerque's reef and planted tank communities, Reef-Licious has become the definitive local destination. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Reef, Live Plants, Planted Tanks, Bettas, Anemones, Aquarium Equipment - **Services**: Tank Maintenance, Tank Setup, Tank Cleaning, Consultation, Delivery, Aquascaping - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Exceptionally clean, pest-free coral tanks that customers trust enough to skip quarantine - Best live aquarium plants in Albuquerque per multiple reviewers - Full CO2 system setup and troubleshooting for planted tanks - In-home tank maintenance, cleaning, and delivery services - Bettas kept in proper tanks instead of cups ## Customer Reviews **"emmarie ryan"** - 5/5 - 4 days ago > Great selection of aquarium supplies and livestock. My go-to place for setting up a new system. I recently purchased a programmable light from Reef-Licious that ended up having a hardware defect after a few weeks of use. I messed up and misplaced the receipt for the purchase to file a warranty claim with the manufacturer. I contacted Reef-Lucious about my issue, and they were able to get me the proper documentation to file the warranty claim. Because of that, I was able to get a replacement for the defective light, free of charge! **"Joshua Martinez"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Owner is very knowledgeable there coral selection is awsome! **"Roxanne Franco"** - 5/5 - a month ago > The owner is extremely helpful. Super clean and welcoming. **"karlene miller"** - 5/5 - a month ago > it's a very nice fish store! mostly saltwater so it's a stunning walk-thru. all the tanks are impeccable (i was told that they offer an in-home tank maintenance service) & their live aquarium plants are luscious :)) the staff is knowledgeable & friendly yet reserved. it was a wonderful place & i will definitely be back **"TE Insco"** - 4/5 - a month ago > A little snooty...they want to sell salt water fish and tank systems Not too large a selection of freshwater fish **"Steven Welch"** - 5/5 - Edited a month ago > Always great! Still is! Great freshwater selection too! **"arthur cordova"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > Very knowledgeable and helpful,decent pricing, order anything I've needed and received in a timely fashion, professional family business, highly recommended!!! **"Kris Serna"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > This place has excellent staff that really know about their products and services! Beautiful aquatic plants, salt water and fresh water fish, coral... The list goes on and on. **"phat phrog"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > The fish and coral are healthy - these folks know what they are doing for sure. **"Hannah Hodoba"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > This store is awesome! The tanks and fish are absolutely beautiful, clean, and healthy. Also of the few stores in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho that doesn’t keep their bettas in cups. I will definitely be returning here in a few weeks when I’m ready to buy my betta!! ## Nearby Stores - [Southwest Reef Co LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/southwest-reef-co-llc) - Albuquerque, NM - 4.9/5 - [Albuquerque Water Gardens & Nursery](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/albuquerque-water-gardens-and-nursery) - Albuquerque, NM - 4.7/5 - [Clark's Pet Emporium](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/clarks-pet-emporium) - Albuquerque, NM - 4.4/5 - [Ocean Aquarium and Ponds](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/las-cruces/ocean-aquarium-and-ponds) - Las Cruces, NM - 5.0/5 - [Ruff Haus Pet Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/farmington/ruff-haus-pet-supply) - Farmington, NM - 5.0/5 - [Cross City Exotics](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/las-cruces/cross-city-exotics) - Las Cruces, NM - 4.9/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/reef-licious-llc)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*