About
City Boy Corals & Aquarium Servicing is a saltwater specialist run by Jason, a reef-keeper whose coral and aquarium know-how has earned him a loyal following across Arlington, TX and the wider DFW metroplex. This is a passion-driven, home-based operation rather than a strip-mall storefront, so call ahead before you visit — but reefers happily make the trip, with more than one customer admitting they'll drive past five other local fish stores just to get water and frags from Jason. The coral is the main draw.
Hobbyists rave about the chunky, vibrant aquacultured frags, which hold their own against pricier wild-caught pieces, and Jason regularly stocks high-end collector specimens — including healthy, clean collector goniopora — that reefers struggle to find anywhere else. If you're hunting coral frags for sale in Arlington, TX, this is a name that keeps coming up. Beyond livestock, he keeps tanks, pumps, dry goods, and aquarium equipment on hand — one recent reviewer called it a true 1-stop shop — and has helped customers land deals on Waterbox Marine X aquariums.
The service side is just as strong. Jason handles everything from routine maintenance to full 260-gallon mixed reef care, fitting clients in on short notice and turning neglected systems back into showpieces in a matter of hours. Recent customers describe his maintenance work as reliable, spotless, and full of clear communication, with one calling him the best in the Metroplex.
He runs water testing on-site, walks you through your parameters, and shares hands-on guidance on element dosing, fish protein, and long-term reef health — and he's known for handing out his phone number so you can text questions later. He's guided newcomers with zero marine experience to their first coral specimen and helped longtime reefers customize bigger builds, and he's even sold a frag holder straight out of his own display tank when a customer needed one. For Arlington-area reef keepers who want a saltwater aquarium store built around real expertise and gorgeous display tanks, City Boy Corals pairs quality livestock and equipment with the relationship-driven, in-person service that earns customers for life.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at City Boy Corals & Aquarium servicing in Arlington, TX
City Boy Corals & Aquarium servicing stocks corals, reef fish and saltwater fish for sale in Arlington, TX. As an aquarium store serving Arlington, TX, it also carries aquarium equipment and dry goods and offers tank maintenance, tank cleaning, water testing, custom tank builds and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Aquacultured coral frags praised as chunky and vibrant, plus hard-to-find collector goniopora and other high-end pieces
- Full saltwater aquarium servicing from owner Jason — routine maintenance through 260-gallon mixed reef care, on short notice
- On-site water testing with parameter walkthroughs and hands-on element dosing and reef-health guidance
- Carries tanks, pumps, dry goods, and equipment including Waterbox Marine X aquariums — a true 1-stop shop
- Home-based operation serving Arlington and the DFW metroplex — call ahead before visiting
From keepers
Customer reviews
“The best in the Metroplex!”
— Auto Finder5.04 days ago“Excellent aquarium maintenance company! The team is knowledgeable, reliable, and truly cares about the health of the aquariums they service. They keep everything looking spotless and thriving while providing great communication and customer service. If you're looking for professional aquarium maintenance in the Dallas area, I highly recommend them.”
— James Reklaw5.03 weeks ago“CBCorals is a very reputable person/ Business. I've placed orders more than a handful of times, great quality, and packaging 📦 not to mention chunky frags. Also carries dry goods, 1-stop shop. I also like bouncing questions off him, very knowledgeable! Great guy! Matter of fact im putting an order together now!”
— Jerry Nappi5.03 weeks ago“Very professional and fast service best I’ve had so far after trying so many companies.”
— Nas2145.03 weeks ago“Jason does a great job in serving my tank. Steve Bell”
— Steve Bell5.0a month ago“Packaging was great, order came quick and on time. Everything was very healthy”
— Jeffrey Fung5.03 months ago“CITY BOIIIIII CITY BOIIIIIIIII 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”
— Savanna V5.02 weeks ago“Amazing customer service and very knowledgeable about all things tank and coral!! You’ve got a customer for life, thank you so much for your attention to detail and patience explaining everything we need.”
— Cameron Coffey5.02 weeks ago“CITYYY BOYYY CITYY BOYYY”
— Michael Scott1.02 weeks ago“Jason is awesome ! I purchased a few aquacultured frags from him and theyre chunky and vibrant compared to my wild caught corals . My friend was also able to get a sweet deal on a waterbox marine x aquarium . He even delivered same day !”
— Tony Mendiola5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (682) 241-4796 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting City Boy Corals & Aquarium servicing.