About
Aquatic Haven in Fulton, New York, is the kind of independent fish store that turns first-time visitors into weekly regulars and inspires drives of an hour or more from across central New York. Owned and run by Darrick and Amy, the shop has earned a devoted following — one recent visitor from Binghamton said the trip "was worth it," and local families stop in just to see what's new in the tanks. The freshwater selection is the headline, and reviewers repeatedly call it the best in central NY.
This is where you go for the uncommon stuff: blood parrots and crystal parrots, elephant nose fish, bichirs, blue phantom plecos, and L200 and albino plecos — rare freshwater fish for sale in Fulton, NY that you simply won't find at a chain store. The betta section is a point of pride, with every betta housed in proper tank space rather than cups, a detail customers mention again and again. Shrimp, snails, and axolotl supplies round out the inverts, and the saltwater side stocks marine fish and invertebrates (no corals), which is why regulars also treat it as their go-to aquarium store.
Live plants and aquascaping wood are well stocked — handy for anyone building a planted or walstad-style micro tank — and the fish-food wall draws specific praise as the widest variety around. New and used equipment lines the shelves at every budget level. Darrick is singled out by name for honest, patient guidance: he'll test your water, walk you through a full tank setup on the spot, and tell you what not to do before you even ask.
A friendly resident puffer fish has become the store's unofficial mascot, delighting the kids who visit. Healthy livestock, spotless tanks, and a trade-in program offering store credit for unwanted fish, tanks, and accessories keep central New York hobbyists coming back. For freshwater fish, live plants, and gear available in Fulton, NY, Aquatic Haven is a genuine destination worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquatic Haven in Fulton, NY
Aquatic Haven stocks betta fish, plecos, invertebrates, shrimp, rare and hard-to-find species, axolotls, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Fulton, NY. As an aquarium store serving Fulton, NY, it also carries aquarium equipment and fish food and offers water testing, aquarium consultations and aquarium setup.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Best freshwater selection in central New York, including rare species like elephant nose fish, blue phantom plecos, bichirs, and blood parrots
- Bettas housed in proper tanks — never cups
- Owners Darrick and Amy offer hands-on water testing and personalized tank-setup guidance
- Standout fish-food wall with a wider variety than any other store in the area
- Trade-in program for store credit on unwanted fish, tanks, and accessories; a resident puffer mascot loved by visiting kids
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Wonderful store! Tanks are clean and the fish look very healthy. I would recommend checking them out!”
— Kathy Roessler5.0a week ago“Amy and Derek work really hard to provide great products and healthy livestock to the aquatic community. Their experience , knowledge and excellent customer service makes my long drive time worth every minute. Visiting their store is an experience you don't want to miss out on. Their puffer mascot is fun to watch for all ages. Thanks for all you do AQUATIC HAVEN !”
— Cheryl Wilson5.04 weeks ago“Gotten all of my current fish from them.”
— jonathan dickquist5.0a month ago“I was recommended to make a trip to Aquatic Haven in Fulton. I live in Binghamton. Really cool store, employees were very nice and knowledgeable, they had a large seIection of fish and supplies. The fish I got were very pretty and healthy. I will definitely be stopping back, and was worth the trip!”
— Christine Lorson5.0a month ago“We love it here and they are certainly very knowledgeable!! All my fish and plants are so healthy I would highly recommend stopping in the great little place you’ll not be disappointed.”
— Jennifer Grems5.0a month ago“He's great on what he does”
— Boogie Man5.02 months ago“It compares to an aquarium! They have a super cute puffer fish that my child loved! They have a great variety of fish to choose from and they are super helpful in finding the fish that best fit your tank. They also had a large selection of wood, too!”
— Courtney Merritt5.02 months ago“A very knowledgeable staff with a wide selection!”
— Scott Finkbeiner5.03 months ago“I first walked in there when I realized that my two female bettas were in inadequate conditions. They've been with me every step of the way, from tank number one, teaching me about testing water parameters and filtration, to figuring out which stem plants are best for tank number six, which is an experimental walstad micro tank. Wonderful people, wonderful business.”
— Leah Bender5.04 months ago“Very fortunate to have such a wonderful fish shop somewhat local. About a 30 minute drive from my house but well worth the trip. The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. The shop is clean, well organized, and has a ton of unique and beautiful fish on hand.”
— Marc Andrew5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (315) 887-5035 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquatic Haven.