About
Down a narrow staircase off Kissena Boulevard, Kissena Aquarium Inc. hides one of Queens' most densely stocked basements — easy to walk past, hard to leave empty-handed. " Freshwater is the heart of it.
The tanks run deep with fancy guppies whose females are unusually colorful, cardinal tetras, green terrors, gouramis, barbs, cichlids, and Panda Corydoras that arrive healthy and settle into home tanks without fuss. The live plant wall earns particular praise for quality and prices that undercut the big chains — plenty of shoppers come in for aquatic plants for a betta tank and walk out with more. Looking for healthy bettas or rare freshwater livestock for sale in Flushing, NY?
This is the shop locals name first, with one keeper reporting their Kissena bettas stayed vigorous far longer than fish bought elsewhere. The marine side is smaller but real: a tidy selection of saltwater fish plus coral frags that turn over quickly, supporting reef and nano builds. Longtime customers have scaled from 20-gallon freshwater starters to 120-gallon saltwater setups entirely on livestock and supplies bought here.
There are koi, yellow shrimp, other invertebrates, and a few tanks of fancy goldfish too. Sam and Jacky are the reasons people keep coming back. Sam will set up a first aquarium start to finish, and there's genuinely no pressure — reviewers mention dropping in just to watch the fish.
One axolotl owner credits him with a hardy, thriving axolotl months after purchase. A heads-up for newcomers: there's no fish guarantee, so quarantining new arrivals is smart practice. But for healthy, affordable freshwater livestock and attentive, in-person service, this Flushing aquarium store has earned its following — stop in to see what's available in Flushing, NY this week.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Kissena Aquarium Inc in Flushing, NY
Kissena Aquarium Inc stocks corals, cichlids, betta fish, axolotls, invertebrates, shrimp, goldfish, koi, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Flushing, NY. As an aquarium store serving Flushing, NY, it also carries aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium setup and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsCichlidsBettasAxolotlsLive PlantsInvertebratesShrimpGoldfishKoiTetrasCatfishLivebearersTangsRare SpeciesAquarium EquipmentFish Food
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Deep freshwater selection — fancy guppies, cardinal tetras, green terrors, gouramis, barbs, cichlids, and Panda Corydoras
- High-quality live aquatic plants priced below the big chains
- Smaller marine section with saltwater fish and fast-moving coral frags for reef and nano tanks
- Healthy bettas, axolotls, koi, and yellow shrimp from a true mom-and-pop shop
- Hands-on owners Sam and Jacky offer full aquarium setup help and zero-pressure browsing
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I love this pet store! The staff is super friendly and always helpful when I'm looking for something special for my fur babies. Plus, they have a great selection of toys and treats!”
— Betty King5.0a month ago“店主非常友善鱼品种繁多漂亮”
— 双木5.0Edited a month ago“Owners very helpful and friendly fish also or healthy. Great selection price. Amazing. Very nice people”
— Bruce Sicnarf5.0a month ago“OUT OF BUSINESS !!!! SHUT DOWN”
— Johnnie Williams1.03 months ago“I am in love with this place. I came to this aquarium store a couple of months ago to pick up some aquatic plants for my betta tank, but I saw an albino axolotl and ended up getting her, along with a tank setup and some food. The man that was in the store, Sam, was very nice and engaging. A month later, I’ve upgraded my axo’s tank and she’s growing and thriving. My axolotl that I purchased from here must come from a reputable breeder because she is doing very well here (and axolotls are extremely hard and tedious to raise) 🥹 I am so happy and I plan on going back, even just to look at the fish. Seriously, you can just go in there and look at the fish (no pressure to buy.) Sam is really great, thank you! Three month update: turns out my axolotl is a boy. He hit puberty and so it’s official. Anyways, my five star review still stands. My baby boy is very hardy and still doing very well. I highly recommend you get your aquatic livestock from this shop.”
— Shay5.0Edited 3 months ago“I love this aquarium, they've so many variety of fishes. The owner is wonderful and kind. I came back for more fishes the second time🐟 🤪”
— Everyone Loves Milo5.03 months ago“Been coming here for over 10 years on and off typically when I am in the area it’s a must stop for me. Knowledgeable staff and location will always have something that no one in the area has instock”
— Wilkins Chunilall5.03 months ago“Very friendly and helpful”
— Kevin Marquez5.0a week ago“Un lugar perfecto para comprar todo tipo de peces y muy economico”
— Hiphop Tapiav5.0a week ago“1st time visited Fair prices Generous varieties of fish Knowledgeable Fish of interest: Gouramis, cichlids, barbs.”
— Rafael Shakarov5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (718) 358-0761 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Kissena Aquarium Inc.