About
Walk into AJ Aquatics in Amarillo, TX, and the layout tells you everything: a pond of colorful fish greets you at the door, saltwater tanks full of crustaceans and corals follow, then rows of freshwater livestock, live plants, and snails, with a sizable reptile section anchoring the back. This family-run aquarium store has become a genuine destination — one regular drives 70 miles each way, and a couple from Lubbock made a day trip just to see it. As one recent visitor put it, it's the best aquatic store in the 806.
The freshwater side runs deep, from dwarf ottos and neon tetras to arowanas and angelfish. If you're hunting cherry shrimp or blue dream shrimp for sale in Amarillo, TX, this is the spot — both get specific praise for arriving healthy and thriving after the move home. Axolotls have a dedicated following here, and puffers turn up in the freshwater rows too.
On the marine side, the coral and saltwater fish inventory draws steady compliments, with tanks kept impressively clean and clear. Beyond livestock, AJ Aquatics runs a hands-on tank maintenance and cleaning service. Ryan gets called out by name for meticulous work on home saltwater tanks — showing up prepared and refusing to leave until it meets his standards — while Braxton keeps regular cleaning clients on a punctual schedule.
In-store, Alex and Jason field tank questions with real care, AJ himself gets named again and again as approachable, and newer hires know the animals cold; one reviewer thanked the crew for taking time to talk with her 10-year-old about the hobby. Prices land fair, often beating the big-box stores on rocks, driftwood, and hardscape, and live food like worms and crickets stays in stock alongside food and accessories. One customer was thrilled to find pieces here she'd nearly given up tracking down locally.
Add crested geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons, and snakes with proper enclosures and substrates, and AJ Aquatics is the local fish store Amarillo clearly needed.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at AJ Aquatics Inc in Amarillo, TX
AJ Aquatics Inc stocks corals, shrimp, axolotls, arowanas, pufferfish, invertebrates, angelfish, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Amarillo, TX. As an aquarium store serving Amarillo, TX, it also offers tank maintenance, tank cleaning, water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run aquarium store regulars call "the best aquatic store in the 806," drawing visitors from Lubbock and 70+ miles out
- Freshwater stock from dwarf ottos and neon tetras to arowanas, angelfish, and thriving cherry & blue dream shrimp
- Saltwater fish and corals alongside a dedicated axolotl following and puffers
- In-home tank maintenance and cleaning service led by Ryan (saltwater specialist) and Braxton
- Robust reptile section with crested geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons, and snakes plus enclosures and live food
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Love this place weve got many animals from them.....”
— Shay Street5.03 weeks ago“The only place I will get fish from in town. Started with the staff having the knowledge I needed to start my tank, ended up being friends with the entire store.”
— Colby Morgan5.02 months ago“Love this place! Great fish and great prices! The owner is awesome!”
— Daniel Henderson5.02 months ago“This is truly a great place to go if you are trying to get into marine life or reptiles. Not only do they have great knowledge about both marine friends and cold blooded friends they are also really nice people and give great advice. They have a great variety of reptiles and marine life and have a good stock of enclosures and the necessities for inside the enclosures. 100/10 would recommend them to anybody who asks where to get stuff they need.”
— Alyssa Harrison5.02 months ago“So happy I found AJ’s Aquatics Inc! Super clean store, beautiful tanks, healthy-looking fish, and very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I was even able to find a few items I hadn’t been able to find locally and was about to order online. Definitely excited to have this place nearby!”
— Jessica Clark5.02 months ago“Helpful knowledgeable staff, wide variety of fish and reptiles. They have live food and supplies. A must visit for anyone with these interests.”
— Marion Thompson5.02 months ago“Always a pleasure doing business with AJs. I am immediately greeted when I walk in the door. They are very knowledgeable, helpful and genuine. I’ve never bought a bad fish from them. They keep their tanks and other animal habitats pristine. I recommend them to everyone! Thanks AJ for all the fish!”
— Megan Hodges5.04 months ago“Great place, very nice owner and competitive prices. I bought fish three weeks ago and they are all still alive. (Usually a couple will not make the move) highly recommended”
— Miranda Watson5.04 months ago“Well stocked Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. They took the time to talk to my 10yr old about the hobby. Instead of ignoring the kids like most places do.”
— Tyler Boicourt5.04 months ago“This store deserves more than 5 stars, very clean store and healthy fish. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. They have answered all questions I’ve had and I look forward to going back everytime !! Best aquatic store in the 806 !”
— Cole Merrick5.04 months ago
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Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (806) 358-0005 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting AJ Aquatics Inc.