About
RMS Aquaculture has been a west-side Cleveland institution for decades, and the regulars who fill its Middleburg Heights, OH showroom prove it — reviewers routinely mention 20- and 30-year relationships with the place. Walk through the door and you're met with a cavernous, impeccably clean warehouse of aquatic life: rows of freshwater and saltwater tanks, an enormous wall of filters, substrate, and decor (including unconventional tank shapes and playful set pieces like a miniature Starship Enterprise), and a rotating stock that keeps regulars checking back for what's new. Freshwater is the heart of the operation.
Shoppers come for angelfish for sale in Middleburg Heights, OH, along with clown loaches, yoyo loaches, snails, and freshwater shrimp, and many report fish that thrive for years. Live aquatic plants are stocked alongside bettas, goldfish, and a deep selection of dry goods and fish food. The saltwater side adds marine fish and invertebrates like hermit crabs, and there's even gear for ponds — making this a genuine one-stop aquarium store.
If you're hunting for healthy freshwater and saltwater fish near me, locals from Lorain County up to Cleveland routinely make the drive. What sets RMS apart is the hands-on staff. Reviewers single out Zack, who walked one returning hobbyist through replacing a filter cartridge, adding an air bubbler, and cycling a tank from scratch, plus Jayden and Emily for patient, no-pressure advice.
Employees ask questions before selling livestock and will assemble equipment right at the counter. Beautifully aquascaped display tanks throughout the store double as inspiration, and monthly livestock specials reward frequent visits. RMS also keeps reptiles, frogs, birds, and small pets, so it's a fun stop for the whole family.
For Cleveland-area hobbyists, RMS Aquaculture remains a well-stocked, independently owned aquarium store worth the drive.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at RMS Aquaculture in Middleburg Heights, OH
RMS Aquaculture stocks angelfish, goldfish, invertebrates, shrimp, betta fish, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Middleburg Heights, OH. As an aquarium store serving Middleburg Heights, OH, it also carries aquarium equipment, dry goods and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Decades-old west-side Cleveland aquarium store with a cavernous, impeccably clean showroom and rotating stock
- Freshwater strength: angelfish, clown loaches, yoyo loaches, snails, shrimp, plus live aquatic plants
- Saltwater marine fish, invertebrates like hermit crabs, and pond gear all under one roof
- Hands-on staff (Zack, Jayden, Emily) who guide tank setups and assemble equipment at the counter
- Also stocks reptiles, frogs, birds, and small pets, with monthly livestock specials for regulars
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This place is the best place for tropical fish in the area, not far from Cleveland airport, but well worth the drive. The selection of fish is unmatched. Everything is kept impeccable clean. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Besides the fish, they have rows of accessories, and other animals too such as reptiles, parakeets, bunny rabbits.”
— William Frohnapfel5.05 days ago“many Dead fish”
— Stacy Kennison1.0Edited a week ago“Big store with a nice selection but like half the saltwater fish and inverts were dead or dying”
— Segjfl Iupgd2.0a week ago“I agree that this Fish Store is probably the best one in the Cleveland area. They have a wide variety of healthy fish stock. They have a very good supply of filters and other things that you will need. The staff is exceptional. Someone is always eager to help.”
— Keith Alber5.0a week ago“I haven’t been here in a while, but I’m in heaven every time I stop by! I’ve had multiple peaceful community tanks throughout the years…. Love their selection of fish & snails, aquatic plants, and fish & reptile supplies! The staff are very knowledgable and friendly!”
— Jessica5.02 weeks ago“Reasonable prices and friendly, knowledgeable staff.”
— Scott Trimmer5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Helpful staff but sick fish”
— John Thomas3.03 weeks ago“Always a fun experience. We go not just to purchase things but to see all the fish and other animals”
— Tiffany Drake5.0Edited 3 weeks ago“Great selection of aquarium decor, live plants, freshwater, and saltwater fish. You can tell they actually care here. The fish are always well taken care and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. I live 45 minutes away but this is the only aquarium store I come to. Can't beat the quality.”
— Kristen Buttari5.03 weeks ago“The only place we shop they have absolutely everything we need”
— Lorelei5.04 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (216) 433-1340 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting RMS Aquaculture.