About
South Shore Tropicals has quietly become one of Long Island's most trusted independent fish stores, a family-run shop on the south shore where owners Anthony, James, and John still work the floor and remember your tanks. Walk through the door in Lindenhurst, NY and the first thing that registers is how clean every tank is, meticulously maintained across both freshwater and saltwater systems, a sign of people who genuinely care about the animals in their charge. Freshwater is where the store shines.
Regulars come back for angelfish, arowanas, and red devil cichlids, and the betta display is impressive enough that one shopper walked in for a single fish and left with a female koi betta and five assorted neocaridina shrimp. Hobbyists hunting harder-to-find stock turn up rummynose tetras here too, the kind of fish for sale in Lindenhurst, NY that big-box stores rarely carry. If you want a closer look at tiny shrimp, the staff will literally pull up a stool so you can study them tank-side.
On the saltwater side, this aquarium store keeps several tanks of clownfish spanning different species, and the team will walk you through temperament and hardiness before you commit. They will open a fresh box of dry rock so you can hand-pick pieces for a reef restart, and they are happy to test your aquarium water and talk through the next steps. Beyond fish, the shop stocks live plants, frozen and dry foods, sand, rock, and a deep range of aquarium equipment, plus supplies for reptiles, birds, and small animals.
Bearded dragon keepers praise the lively crickets and worms and the fair prices on substrate. Plant prices are reasonable and a few shoppers note certain fish run a touch higher, but the consensus is honest, knowledgeable, no-pressure service. Customers drive past closer options to shop here, many of them since before the pandemic, which tells you most of what you need to know about this Lindenhurst, NY fish store.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at South Shore Tropicals in Lindenhurst, NY
South Shore Tropicals stocks betta fish, shrimp, clownfish, angelfish, arowanas, cichlids, tetras, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Lindenhurst, NY. As an aquarium store serving Lindenhurst, NY, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers aquarium consultations and water testing.
- Livestock & products
- BettasShrimpClownfishAngelfishArowanasCichlidsTetrasCatfishGoldfishLive PlantsInvertebratesDry GoodsAquarium EquipmentFish Food
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run by owners Anthony, James, and John with meticulously clean fresh- and saltwater tanks
- Hard-to-find freshwater stock including angelfish, arowanas, red devil cichlids, and rummynose tetras
- Standout betta and neocaridina shrimp selection with hands-on, tank-side help
- Several dedicated clownfish tanks plus hand-pick dry rock for reef restarts
- On-site water testing and honest, knowledgeable, no-pressure advice
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very nice selection and staff. Plant prices are decent but fish can be a bit pricey.”
— Victoria Ross4.0a week ago“South Shore Tropicals is my absolute favorite fish store! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They’ve helped me with my aquariums countless times. Not to mention that they also have a large variety of different fish. Most of which are hard to find in stores. In other words, whenever I need anything fish-related, I go straight to South Shore Tropicals!”
— Andrew5.03 weeks ago“I was excited about the options and fish selection they had. Bought (12) rummynose only recieved 11. No biddie to me as they can be difficult to count since they swim fast. Also 2 farlowella. Excited to add them to my Discus setup. Im experienced in fosh keeping over 20+ years. Farolwellas are doing good Rummynose showed ick the next day after purchased. Discus now have ick after I isolated the rummynose from the tank within 36 hours of getting them. In a separate tank now being treated. Never had a experience like this in 15years keeping. Need to stay to my go to stores Of the last 15 years. Wished it worked out better.”
— Robert Sileo2.0a month ago“Staff is so friendly and helpful. It’s such a great set up, their fish tanks are beautiful and so fun to look at. I honestly look for any excuse to go and spend my money here”
— Juan Lema5.0a month ago“I love this store! Our baby bearded dragon loves it too - awesome prices on crickets/worms and tons of options for various animals. The bugs and crickets are much more real/active than what I’ve received elsewhere. We’ve also purchased sand a few times, prices are reasonable especially compared to “bigger” chain stores. Staff is always attentive and friendly, coming here is always a pleasure.”
— Rachell McGlothlin5.0a month ago“In a time were small mom and pop pet shops are closing at an alarming rate, competing with large corporate stores and on line shopping, its a blessing to find a pet shop near by you can visit and shop. This store will NOT disappoint you. You get look at the large selection of healthy fish and plants. The tanks are well kept both fresh and salt water. The people that work there are very knowledgeable and glad to help you, with all your pets. If you shop there enough customers and staff get on a fistthis store”
— Scott5.02 months ago“Great fish store with other pet supplies Very knowledgeable staff”
— Martin Jablonski5.0Edited 2 months ago“I go often and always treated with kindness. I definitely recommend”
— Marie Layton5.04 months ago“Everyone is so knowledgeable and always smiling. Great place”
— Erin Zito5.04 months ago“The fish is delicious”
— JOE HERMANSEN5.03 days ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (631) 225-6794 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting South Shore Tropicals.