About
Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace has earned a reputation that pulls hobbyists from across the Charlotte area and well beyond — one regular notes driving over an hour just to shop here. Led by owner Matt and a crew that includes Hlib, Maya, Trevor, Alex, and others, this Monroe aquarium store pairs a deep freshwater and saltwater livestock selection with patient, genuinely honest guidance. As one recent visitor put it, you can feel the staff cares about the hobby and is willing to help anyone.
The reef side is a real draw, with corals, anemones, clownfish, and coral banded shrimp among the saltwater offerings. Freshwater keepers will find angelfish, live plants, and invertebrates like crabs, snails, and starfish, plus the kind of rare, hard-to-find fish for sale in Monroe, NC that customers say they can't track down anywhere else — Hlib, a self-described 'aquatics nerd,' is known for sourcing exciting species and knowing exactly how to keep them. Tanks are clean, clearly labeled, and well stocked, and reviewers repeatedly call the livestock healthy.
Beyond the sales floor, Under The Sea runs a serious service operation. Technicians like Stephen handle full aquascaped setups, adding substrate, rocks, wood, and plants with what one customer called the touch of an artist, including CO2 planted builds. Charles and the maintenance team look after home and office tanks, show up early, and have moved entire aquariums between properties with all the livestock surviving.
The shop also keeps an emergency line; one keeper credits a quick late-night response with saving his den from a flooding tank. Honesty is the through-line: staff will talk you out of a purchase that could hurt your tank, and even point you toward other shops when they're out of something. For aquarium and reef keepers, the corals, fish, and equipment available in Monroe, NC make this a destination worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace in Monroe, NC
Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace stocks corals, reef fish, invertebrates, clownfish, anemones, angelfish, rare and hard-to-find species, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Monroe, NC. As an aquarium store serving Monroe, NC, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup, aquascaping, tank cleaning and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owner Matt leads a large, knowledgeable team including Hlib, Maya, Trevor, Alex, Stephen, and Charles
- Healthy freshwater and saltwater livestock: corals, anemones, clownfish, angelfish, live plants, and invertebrates
- Hlib sources rare, hard-to-find fish that other shops can't get
- Full-service team handles aquascaped and CO2 planted setups plus home and office tank maintenance
- Emergency response line and tank-moving service with livestock surviving the move
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Had a leak in my fish tank late at night.I called there emergency number .There quick response averted a disaster of the tank flooding my den.”
— Joe Gaetani5.0Edited a week ago“Clean, professional, knowledgeable, large selection. Friendly staff eager to help. Thank you!”
— k long5.03 weeks ago“Great LFS! Fish and corals are very healthy. Most importantly you can feel the staff cares about the hobby and willing to help anyone. Always a great experience.”
— j c5.03 weeks ago“Great service !!”
— John Garcia5.0a month ago“Amazing knowledgeable staff who listens to troubles and concerns and gives the best they have to take care of us customers!!!!”
— David Sproules5.0Edited a month ago“Great service very clean shop enjoy shopping there a little high on prices on certain fish”
— Mark Spielberg5.0a month ago“Amazing customer service! They answered all my questions (I always have A LOT of questions). Great prices and point system.”
— Conny Hartwig5.0Edited a month ago“Quality knowledge staff”
— Chris Woodard5.0a month ago“Lots of knowledgeable staff. They know what they are doing for sure. Super friendly and great stock.”
— Rob Freeman5.0Edited a month ago“Amazing company . We use Charles for servicing our office tanks , he shows up early and works diligently.. Matt is also amazing and gives us not only service but a level of comfort in all he and his team does . Highly recommend”
— Daymond Milam5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (980) 328-0000 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Under The Sea Aquarium Marketplace.