About
Caribbean Forest LLC has earned its reputation as one of the best saltwater destinations in Rochester, NY, and a recent regular summed up the local sentiment simply: "Best salt water place in town. " Walking in feels less like a typical errand and more like touring a curated marine gallery, with immaculate, well-organized tanks that reviewers repeatedly describe as spotless. This is an aquarium store built around reef and saltwater, and it shows in the livestock.
If you're shopping for saltwater fish, corals, and anemones for sale in Rochester, NY, this is the shop locals point to first. Customers consistently note how healthy and well-acclimated the animals are — one reefer still has thriving coral and fish bought here long after writing off diseased stock from shops near Syracuse. The store also keeps a deep bench of dry goods, additives, live rock, substrate, equipment, and fish foods, so a reef build or upgrade can be sourced in a single visit.
Don't skip the upstairs, where a standout live plant collection and a small reptile section reward a closer look. Owners Jason and Millie are the heart of the place. A fresh review captures the consensus: "Jason and Millie were super friendly, helpful, and informative.
" Millie also handcrafts all the custom woodwork in the store and takes on custom projects for customers willing to invest. First-time saltwater hobbyists single out the staff for steering them toward the right livestock instead of pushing a sale, and the resident African Grey parrot, Aries, is a favorite with visiting kids who come away blown away by the fish and coral. 8-star rating across more than 250 reviews and a community that has followed these owners for 15 and 20 years, Caribbean Forest is a Rochester reef-keeping institution.
Stop in and see why aquarists across western New York make the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Caribbean Forest LLC in Rochester, NY
Caribbean Forest LLC stocks corals, reef fish, anemones, live rock, aquarium plants and saltwater & freshwater fish for sale in Rochester, NY. As an aquarium store serving Rochester, NY, it also carries dry goods, aquarium equipment and fish food and offers custom tank builds, aquarium consultations, tank maintenance and water testing.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Widely called the best saltwater and reef shop in Rochester for healthy corals, anemones, and marine fish
- Owners Jason and Millie are praised as honest, patient, and deeply knowledgeable
- Millie handcrafts all the store's custom woodwork and takes on custom projects
- Upstairs live plant collection and a small reptile section beyond the main saltwater floor
- Resident African Grey parrot, Aries, makes it a family-friendly visit
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I use to love buying seashells from here & my shirt it was always so clean in here I had some good times coming here everything wasn't all bad ♥️”
— Shakilah Goff3.02 months ago“But we weren't there to purchase anything. We had some stuff to drop off for them to donate I guess, but they were super friendly. I would definitely recommend checking the place out. I heard one of the employees talking to a customer and he seemed to really knowledgeable as well.”
— Sean Flesch5.03 months ago“Best salt water place in town. Get all my fish and related goods there”
— Jonathan Ellis5.04 months ago“Jason and Millie were super friendly, helpful, and informative. Very honest. Very, very honest. Amazing store run by amazing people. Will definitely be going back.”
— Four Brother Bears5.04 months ago“First time saltwater aquarium person here. The store has amazing variety, quality corals and fish, and a friendly and informative staff! Definitely going to be my go-to!”
— Greg DiTomasso (Mr. Ticktockery)5.04 months ago“Amazing store. Great selection of products, livestock, and foods. Owner is amazing and super helpful with everything. Wouldn’t go anywhere else”
— Dj Steiner5.03 days ago“Wonderful place with all sorts of pretty features. All the tanks are clean and well organized, staff was very helpful to pick out what is best for our needs. Go upstairs and check out the plant 🪴 collections too”
— Adam “Adam Broz” Broz5.03 weeks ago“Almost too much to choose from 🤯”
— JamesHeick5.0a month ago“Incredibly clean and the fish are healthy. The coral and anenome look amazing. The owners are very helpful.”
— Ron Tronnes Jr5.0a month ago“The shop is beautiful! Wonderful Atmosphere and very nicely laid out. Prices are not reasonable however on most if not all live stock. But, they have existed for a long time and their quality is top notch. You get what you pay for, and I still have my coral and fish from them alive and well despite the diseased animals I have gotten from stores around Syracuse. The owner is so lovely to deal with and she is so talented!! She does all the wood work in the store and does custom work if you are willing to pay for it. I definitely recommend this place!”
— Josh Rivera4.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (585) 342-5510 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Caribbean Forest LLC.