--- type: store name: "Aquatic Marine" city: "Knoxville" state: "TN" rating: 4.8 reviews: 1828 url: https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/knoxville/aquatic-marine --- # Aquatic Marine Fish store in Knoxville, Tennessee - **Address**: 6655 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912, Knoxville, TN, 37912 - **Phone**: (865) 938-2819 - **Website**: [www.aquaticmarine.net/](http://www.aquaticmarine.net/) - **Rating**: 4.8/5 (1828 reviews) ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | | Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM | ## About Aquatic Marine has been a Knoxville institution long enough that some customers remember owner Kinny selling fish out of his garage. Today, the store occupies a proper retail space packed with an inventory that regulars describe as the best aquarium selection in the region — and with nearly 1,900 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, the community clearly agrees. Walk through the doors and you'll find yourself surrounded by rows of clean, well-maintained tanks spanning both freshwater and saltwater livestock. The saltwater side stocks a robust coral selection that reviewers say thrives after being brought home, along with reef fish and invertebrates. Freshwater enthusiasts will find everything from rummy-nose tetras and albino bristlenose plecos to bettas and axolotls, plus a huge variety of nano fish. The live plant section earns particular praise — multiple customers single it out as reliably healthy, alongside aquascaping rocks and driftwood that make the store a destination for planted tank builders. Dry goods and equipment fill out the inventory at prices reviewers say are comparable to big-box stores but with noticeably higher quality. RO water is available for purchase, a lifeline for Knoxville hobbyists dealing with hard tap water. The store also provides custom tank design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services, making it a full-service operation rather than just a retail shop. Staff members like Isaac and Brandon come up by name repeatedly for their willingness to walk customers through water chemistry, coral care, and tank setup without any pressure to buy. One teacher used a classroom grant here and praised the personalized guidance at every step. The show tanks scattered throughout the store serve as both inspiration and proof of concept. The store also supports the local fishkeeping community through involvement with area fish clubs. For Knoxville aquarists looking for healthy livestock, solid equipment, and staff who genuinely want to help you succeed, Aquatic Marine has earned its reputation as the go-to local fish store in East Tennessee. ## Specializations - **Water Types**: Freshwater, Saltwater - **Livestock & Products**: Corals, Reef, Live Plants, Tetras, Bettas, Axolotls, Plecos, Dry Goods, Aquarium Equipment, Invertebrates - **Services**: Tank Maintenance, Tank Setup, Custom Tanks, Consultation ## Highlights - Massive selection of both freshwater and saltwater livestock in clean, well-maintained tanks - Strong coral inventory that reviewers report thriving long after purchase - Huge variety of nano fish, live plants, and aquascaping hardscape materials - Custom tank design, installation, and maintenance services available - RO water available for purchase — essential for Knoxville's hard water ## Customer Reviews **"Mike Ogle"** - 5/5 - Edited 2 days ago > a very friendly staff and the best inventory of aquarium products in knoxville. **"Scott Gregory"** - 5/5 - a week ago > Staffs Knowledge is nice to encounter. Great LFS for this region. **"Jonathan Cotton"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > Won a grant for my class and Aquatic Marine has helped us every step of the way. Personalized service and great hospitality. **"Chris"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > I've been buying all my aquarium needs and livestock here for years. Staff is always helpful and knowledgeable and prices are fair. **"Tyissha Sherrill"** - 5/5 - 2 weeks ago > I absolutely love this store! They are all so helpful and amazing! **"Lindsey Pryor"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Great place, customer service and selection! **"Jason M"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Great place everything you need for your reef aquarium. Friendly and Knowledgeable staff! **"Eric Russell"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Best aquarium store around..... **"Rachel McDurmon"** - 5/5 - 3 weeks ago > Great selection of livestock and friendly staff. 🐟🐠🐡🪸🦐 **"Aida Ellis"** - 5/5 - 4 weeks ago > Aquatic marine and its associates have helped me, and educated me so much into this hobby. All of their aquatic life was healthy and well. the people there are so kind and forgiving! ## Nearby Stores - [Aquarium](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/knoxville/aquarium) - Knoxville, TN - 4.4/5 - [Aquaholics Tropical Fish Store](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/winchester/aquaholics-tropical-fish-store) - Winchester, TN - 5.0/5 - [FINS Freshwater Aquariums](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/bartlett/fins-freshwater-aquariums) - Bartlett, TN - 5.0/5 - [Fresh Aquatics](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/seymour/fresh-aquatics) - Seymour, TN - 5.0/5 - [Music City Aquatics LLC](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/old-hickory/music-city-aquatics-llc) - Old Hickory, TN - 5.0/5 - [Tennessee Tails Pet Boutique](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/jonesborough/tennessee-tails-pet-boutique) - Jonesborough, TN - 5.0/5 --- *Source: [FishStores.org](https://www.fishstores.org/tennessee/knoxville/aquatic-marine)* *Last updated: February 7, 2026*