--- type: store name: "Taylor's Aquarium" city: "Dunn" state: "NC" rating: 4.6 reviews: 136 url: https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/dunn/taylors-aquarium --- # Taylor's Aquarium Fish store in Dunn, North Carolina - **Address**: 590 N Spring Branch Rd, Dunn, NC 28334, Dunn, NC, 28334 - **Phone**: (910) 567-5377 - **Website**: [m.facebook.com/datay1950/](https://m.facebook.com/datay1950/) - **Rating**: 4.6/5 (136 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | | Tuesday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | | Wednesday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | | Thursday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | | Friday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## About Tucked away in rural Dunn, North Carolina, Taylor's Aquarium operates out of a building that — from the outside — looks more like an abandoned convenience store than a thriving fish shop. But step through the door and you'll find a well-curated local fish store that draws customers from as far as Fayetteville, many of whom say the drive is absolutely worth it. The shop carries both freshwater and saltwater fish across clean, well-maintained tanks. Customers have walked out happy with Jaguar cichlids, Corydoras catfish, clownfish, and vibrant bettas displayed in what reviewers describe as an eye-catching setup. Live plants and corals round out the livestock selection, and new inventory arrives weekly — something the store announces through Facebook restock updates that have built a loyal following. Owner David Taylor and his family, including his granddaughter who helps on the floor, run the kind of operation where staff will spend real time with you. Multiple reviewers mention being walked through the entire process of setting up a saltwater aquarium, learning about filtration, bubblers, oxygenation, and plant care. For newcomers to the hobby, that patient, pressure-free education is a major draw. If Taylor doesn't have a specific fish or product in stock, he'll take your number and special order it — a flexibility that big-box stores simply don't offer. The supply side covers tanks, gravel, decorations, cleaners, and staples like Seachem Prime and Stability. There's even a small reptile section for anyone in a pinch. Prices consistently undercut the chain pet stores, which reviewers note repeatedly. Taylor's also supports local breeders by purchasing fish from them for in-store stock, keeping the hobby community connected. It's a family-run shop with genuine expertise, fair pricing, and livestock that customers report arriving home healthy and thriving. For aquarium hobbyists in the Dunn area and beyond, this unassuming little store has become the go-to destination. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Live Plants, Cichlids, Clownfish, Bettas, Aquarium Equipment - **Services**: Consultation - **Known For**: Premium Equipment, Knowledgeable Staff, Healthy Fish ## Highlights - Weekly new fish and coral inventory with Facebook restock updates - Both freshwater and saltwater sections with healthy, well-maintained tanks - Family-run by owner David Taylor with patient, educational customer service - Special ordering available for fish and supplies not in stock - Supports local fish breeders by stocking their fish in-store ## Brands Carried Seachem ## Customer Reviews **"Tiffany Sessoms"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Fantastic staff and very healthy fish! **"cameron hoffman"** - 5/5 - 4 weeks ago > Great selection of fish big and small, along with very nice people running the place. Thank you for my Jaguar cichlid!! He’s doing great in the Aquarium!! **"B. Faircloth"** - 5/5 - 3 months ago > Nice change of pace from chain retail stores . Had a decent variety **"afterglow 2020"** - 5/5 - 4 months ago > Great and knowledgeable people. I highly recommend . They take the time to talk and explain things. Im new to saltwater fish and it is awesome to have someone to help me with my new saltwater aquarium 😁 **"Claudia"** - 5/5 - 5 months ago > Fish are healthy and well taken care of unlike major chain pet stores like PetSmart ECT if you looking healthy fish id highly recommend **"Laura Hodson"** - 5/5 - 6 months ago > Great little hole in the wall fish place. Nice variety especially considering rural area, well worth the impromptu trip **"Brittany Howard"** - 5/5 - 6 months ago > Extremely helpful. Listens and cares about his customers and helping them with their aquarium needs. Highly recommend. **"Point Zero"** - 5/5 - 6 months ago > Reviews didn't lie staff were amazing and that have a ton of options of fish to choose from and ghere prices are pretty good to **"Judy Kell"** - 5/5 - 8 months ago > This is the best aquarium shop around. Love the staff, super clean and healthy fish. **"Danny Alford"** - 5/5 - Edited 8 months ago > Very informative good selection of fish and great service ## Nearby Stores - [Angelo's Tropical Fish World](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/durham/angelos-tropical-fish-world) - Durham, NC - 4.9/5 - [Aquatica](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/mooresville/aquatica) - Mooresville, NC - 4.9/5 - [Queen City Corals](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/mint-hill/queen-city-corals) - Mint Hill, NC - 4.9/5 - [Star Ridge Aquatics LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/carthage/star-ridge-aquatics-llc) - Carthage, NC - 4.9/5 - [Nemo's Reef](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/indian-trail/nemos-reef) - Indian Trail, NC - 4.8/5 - [Skip’s Reef Supply](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/hendersonville/skips-reef-supply) - Hendersonville, NC - 4.8/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/north-carolina/dunn/taylors-aquarium)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*