About
Tucked into Brooklyn's Coney Island area, Amazing Aquarium has carved out a reputation as a go-to freshwater fish store with a genuinely impressive variety of species. Walk in and you'll find row after row of well-maintained tanks housing everything from Ellioti cichlids and African peacock cichlids to arowanas, color tetras, rosy barbs, and fighting fish. The store also stocks neocaridina shrimp, Amano shrimp, vampire crabs, and snails for the invertebrate enthusiast, alongside a solid selection of live plants.
The variety here is what draws people in — multiple reviewers note species they simply can't find anywhere else in Brooklyn. Prices are consistently praised as reasonable, especially given the breadth of stock. Beyond livestock, Amazing Aquarium carries tanks in varying sizes, decorations, covers, and the essentials needed for a full setup.
Staff have helped first-time fishkeepers plan their aquariums from scratch, walking them through tank setup and compatibility questions with real patience. The store itself is compact but clean, with a vibe that multiple visitors describe as pretty and well-kept. The tanks are visibly maintained, and the overall presentation gives confidence that the animals are being cared for.
Staff are generally friendly and willing to spend time with customers, particularly when it comes to stocking recommendations and setup advice. That said, the store's no-return, no-exchange policy on livestock is a real sticking point for some buyers. A handful of reviewers report fish or shrimp dying shortly after purchase, and the rigid policy means there's little recourse.
It's worth noting that many other customers report healthy, thriving fish that acclimate quickly, so experiences vary. If you're particular, inspect your animals carefully before leaving. For Brooklyn fishkeepers looking for uncommon freshwater species, competitive pricing, and a curated selection of tanks and accessories, Amazing Aquarium delivers a focused, no-frills shopping experience backed by staff who genuinely know their stock.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Amazing Aquarium in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing Aquarium stocks cichlids, African cichlids, arowanas, tetras, betta fish, shrimp, invertebrates, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater fish for sale in Brooklyn, NY. As a fish store serving Brooklyn, NY, it also offers aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CichlidsAfrican CichlidsArowanasTetrasBettasShrimpInvertebratesLive PlantsLivebearersRare SpeciesGoldfish
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Unusually wide selection of freshwater species including arowanas, African cichlids, and rare finds
- Competitive pricing on both livestock and aquarium supplies
- Live plants and invertebrates including neocaridina shrimp and vampire crabs
- Clean, well-maintained tanks throughout the store
- Staff offer hands-on tank setup guidance for new fishkeepers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Clean store. Very polite and helpful staff. They often carry some hard to find species”
— Dee From Brooklyn5.0Edited 3 days ago“This place is not a bad place to get a fish but the workers are aggressive and provide no good customer service I asked for a fish and they looked at me with a bad face and left then I asked another and he pushed/shoved me away and asked simple questions and talked back to me in a bad attitude/ tone”
— Alex D1.02 months ago“Love this shop! They have very high quality livestock, our go-to for neocaridina shrimp, amano shrimp, snails, guppies, plants etc. They also stock a lot of equipment and aquascaping supplies like tanks, driftwood, spider wood, rocks and substrates.”
— Tyler Dunn5.03 months ago“Overcrowded some fish are obviously diseased.”
— Steven “The Fishdoctor” Branch1.04 months ago“Mediocre, and extremely disappointing. The selections and variety were good at best, and the quality was poor. I ordered some Amano shrimp here, back in February and 2 out of the 3 died within the first month. Parameters were fine, and I acclimated them for hours. I believe that the cause of their death was linked to the bad quality of these animals Also, I was shocked when I heard HUGE misinformation from the staff, who said that you can put several goldfish in a 10 gallon? Absolutely disappointing.”
— Jayden Tang3.0Edited a day ago“Nice selection, very helpful”
— Amin5.02 weeks ago“I came here with my daughter to get some neocaridina shrimp, a vampire crab, and some accessories. The staff are super nice and helpful.”
— Han H5.0a month ago“Good Arowana store.”
— Peterson4.0a month ago“Very friendly. I will go back”
— Maurice Betesh5.0a month ago“I purchased a pretty Ellioti cichlid & 3 lonfin Rosy Barbs and they adjusted quickly to their new home. All of the tanks are well maintained and the staff are friendly & knowledgeable.”
— juan marcial5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (718) 996-0171 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Amazing Aquarium.