About
Tucked into a strip in East Meadow, Reef Shark Aquarium Inc. is the kind of saltwater-only shop that Long Island reefers talk about in hushed, possessive tones — the sort of place people don't want to share because they'd rather keep the deals for themselves. Owner Jay and his wife run this family operation with genuine passion, and it shows in every immaculate tank and hand-selected specimen.
The coral inventory is the main draw. Frag racks overflow with $10 and $20 pieces — zoas, blastos, acans, hammers, montis, and digis — making it one of the most accessible entry points for new reef keepers on the island. But Reef Shark isn't just a budget play.
Larger LPS and SPS colonies are priced competitively, and the quality of the specimens consistently impresses repeat visitors. Soft corals, stony corals, and everything in between fill the tanks with color. The fish selection, while more modest, punches above its weight.
Reviewers have walked out with wild Hawaiian True Percula clownfish, eight-line wrasses, Tamarin wrasses, powder blue tangs, yellow tangs, and even showpieces like Gem Tangs and Borbonius Anthias at prices that undercut bigger competitors. Invertebrates round out the livestock offerings. What truly sets Reef Shark apart is Jay himself.
Multiple reviewers describe spending time in the shop just talking reefing — troubleshooting problems, discussing successes, getting advice on beginner corals or stocking decisions. He's a hobbyist first, and that one-on-one consultation style makes the small footprint feel like an advantage rather than a limitation. The store may look modest from the outside, but once you step in and see the rows of clean, well-lit tanks, the scope of what they carry becomes clear.
For saltwater hobbyists across Long Island, Reef Shark has quickly established itself as a go-to destination — a place where the livestock is healthy, the prices are honest, and the owner actually wants to talk fish.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Reef Shark Aquarium Inc in East Meadow, NY
Reef Shark Aquarium Inc stocks corals, reef fish, invertebrates, tangs, clownfish, rare and hard-to-find species and saltwater fish for sale in East Meadow, NY. As an aquarium store serving East Meadow, NY, it also offers aquarium consultations and fish quarantine.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Extensive coral frag selection starting at $10-$20 including zoas, blastos, acans, hammers, and montis
- Rare fish like Gem Tangs, Borbonius Anthias, and wild Hawaiian True Percula Clownfish at competitive prices
- Owner Jay provides hands-on consultation and one-on-one reefing advice
- Immaculately clean tanks with healthy, well-maintained specimens
- Family-owned saltwater-only shop with some of the best coral prices on Long Island
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I am calling this company on a Sunday cause it says it is opened and no one is picking up the phone at all and I call 5 times then when I call back the sixth time the phone is busy I wanted to ask some questions about a fish I hope they sell but I will go some place else.”
— Bernice Flowers1.02 months ago“Great prices. Owner and his wife are super nice and will answer any questions you have. Awesome corals and fish. With a huge selection.”
— Andre F.5.02 months ago“Jay is the best in the business best saltwater aquarium store on Long Island. He is very friendly and knowledgeable and will take care of whatever you need.”
— Koa Higgins5.0Edited 3 months ago“Great selection, great prices.”
— Rocco Racanelli5.03 months ago“Best place to shop.”
— MrNikon205.03 weeks ago“My hubby and I were looking for a new tropical fish store and started googling, we notice they were very close to us. At first we thought it was very small until we walked in and saw all the tanks and corals. We strolled around and settled on Sunshine(yellow tang). It was such a peaceful experience, and before walking in, I saw the care the young lady was putting into the marine life. Even sunshine had a low stress experience as well. See We are super happy with our new scales baby💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛!”
— Dani Mooti5.04 weeks ago“Nice place”
— Andre Mangano4.0a month ago“They have a lot of really rare stuff here with good prices”
— Jason A5.03 months ago“Jay is the best! Great prices and great inventory.”
— Jonathan Briones5.04 months ago“Great place for a really nice selection of corals that are reasonably priced. I'm not very knowledgeable at this point but the woman who helped me got me started with some beginner corals and they're doing very well in my tank. I actually came here because the "coral guy" at a shop nearby was nasty to me. I'm happy he was. I wouldn't have found Reef Shark if it wasn't for him.”
— Steve S5.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (516) 750-5011 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Reef Shark Aquarium Inc.