About
Aquarium Artisans is one of the Cincinnati area's most talked-about destinations for serious aquarium keepers, and a recent visitor summed up the appeal: of all the local fish stores around Springdale, OH, this is the one with the best vibe, healthy animals, and staff who genuinely know their stuff. The shop is split cleanly down the middle, freshwater on one side and saltwater on the other, with clear signage above each section that makes browsing easy whether you came in for a planted tank or a reef build. On the saltwater side, this is very much an aquarium store for reef hobbyists.
The coral selection is the headline draw; customers regularly walk out with carts full of healthy frags and colonies, and several note that the corals for sale in Springdale, OH look vibrant and well cared for. Clownfish are a perennial favorite, and the store mixes premade RODI and saltwater by the gallon so reef keepers can skip mixing at home. A standout convenience: quick reef water testing done in about 30 seconds for a few dollars, which regulars say saves money over buying their own test kits.
The freshwater side runs just as deep. Shoppers have built complete planted setups here, and the live plants, driftwood, and wooden hardscape make it a real aquascaping resource, with staff often spotted scaping tanks right on the floor. You will also find freshwater shrimp and axolotls available in Springdale, OH, alongside a rotating mix of community fish.
Longtime team members like Brittany and Todd get named repeatedly for patiently helping with both coral and fish selection, and the staff is happy to coach newcomers and elaborate-tank owners alike. 6-star average across more than 460 reviews, a store-credit rewards program, and tank maintenance and consultation on offer, Aquarium Artisans remains a go-to LFS for freshwater fish and saltwater corals near me across the greater Cincinnati region.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquarium Artisans in Springdale, OH
Aquarium Artisans stocks corals, reef fish, clownfish, shrimp, invertebrates, axolotls, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Springdale, OH. As an aquarium store serving Springdale, OH, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers tank maintenance, aquarium consultations, water testing and aquascaping.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Reef-focused saltwater side with a standout, vibrant coral selection and clownfish
- In-store reef water testing in about 30 seconds plus premade RODI and saltwater by the gallon
- Deep freshwater side with complete planted setups, live plants, driftwood, and aquascaping hardscape
- Freshwater shrimp and axolotls among the in-store livestock
- Named staff Brittany and Todd praised for coral and fish guidance, plus a store-credit rewards program
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Of all the local fish stores in the area, I like the vibe of this one the most. Animals all seem healthy and well cared for and staff is extremely knowledgeable.”
— Chris Bauer5.02 weeks ago“Should of known when I saw so many dead shrimp in one tank that I should of not bought any. I bought three shrimp from here, and 2 of them have passed away in less then 2 weeks (one actually 2 days after I got it) I have bought from another aquarium store and my shrimp are still alive so whatever they are doing in this store is not a good environment for the shrimp. Also the employees dont help you, you have to kinda have to get their attention or else they ignore you Update: The last one from there has also passed. Along with one ive had for months now. Whatever shrimp they had was clearly infected and killed off the others”
— Ines Mesones2.02 weeks ago“Helpful staff, great setups for fresh and salt water aquariums. Nice selection of fish, corrals, plants, shrimp, axolotls, etc. I will go back.”
— Chef Krystal Yeager5.04 weeks ago“By far one of the nicest store in cincy. Too bad the employees are too busy aquascaping to help customers.”
— Shawn Vanover3.0Edited a month ago“This place was amazing cool as a visit to the aquarium!!”
— Moe West5.02 months ago“We made the 2+ hour drive for our anniversary to cincy and decided to stop in to see the store. First impressions are the store is very clean and organized with healthy looking clean tanks. It’s divided down the middle fresh water one side salt water the other. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the subject. Pricing was great from want we observed. We ended up buying a good amount of coral all healthy looking. We will definitely be back next time we’re in town!”
— Ryan Picklesimer5.02 months ago“Best place to get anything aquatic. And the staff is all so amazing. They are definitely go to”
— Victoria Giver5.02 months ago“They know everything you need to know for reef aquariums. I trust them. This is my go to LFS.”
— Leah H5.03 months ago“Staff was extremely helpful”
— Kay Barrera5.03 months ago“I have been coming here for a really long time, and a little too many times, the staff is friendly, but a lot of things I will like to point out in case you didn’t know. Because it save me a lot of time and money and also, because time is the 1 thing you can’t buy. 1. They do Reef water testing in 30 seconds for only $7 so you don’t have to waste time testing 1by1 or spend more time and money maintaining and buying a testing kit that’s probably not as accurate. 2. They also sell premade saltwater/freshwater rodi and ro for $.50-$1 a gallon so you won’t have to spend time mixing it. 3. They do discount and reward for every dollar you spend is going toward store credit as reward to unlock and they offer discount and deals every few weeks to make room for new things. I’m a business owner and I have to give the owner, manager, staff….. team credits for how good they are.”
— Bang Ho5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (513) 895-3474 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquarium Artisans.