About
City Boy Corals & Aquarium Servicing in Arlington, Texas isn't your typical storefront — it's a passion-driven operation run by Jason, a saltwater reef specialist who has earned a devoted following across the DFW metroplex. Operating out of a residential location (call ahead before visiting), this business punches well above its weight with aquacultured coral frags, high-end collector pieces, and hands-on aquarium servicing that keeps customers driving past five other local fish stores just to see him. The coral selection is the main draw.
Customers rave about chunky, vibrant aquacultured frags that outshine wild-caught alternatives, including collector goniopora specimens that arrive healthy and clean. Jason stocks hard-to-find high-end pieces at competitive prices — the kind of inventory that reef hobbyists spend months hunting for online. Beyond livestock, he carries tanks, pumps, and other equipment, and has facilitated deals on Waterbox Marine X aquariums with same-day delivery.
But what truly sets City Boy Corals apart is the service side. Jason handles everything from 260-gallon mixed reef maintenance to emergency tank rescues, fitting clients into his schedule on short notice and transforming neglected systems into showpieces in a matter of hours. He performs water testing on-site, walks clients through their parameters, and shares detailed knowledge on element dosing, fish protein, and long-term reef health.
Multiple reviewers mention that he freely gives his phone number for follow-up questions — a level of personal accessibility that's rare in the hobby. Customers consistently describe Jason as deeply knowledgeable about species behavior, coral care, and saltwater aquarium systems. He's helped newcomers with zero marine experience select their first coral specimens and guided experienced reefers through tank upgrades and customization decisions.
His display tanks are gorgeous, and he's been known to sell equipment right out of them when a customer needs something. For Arlington-area reef keepers looking for a specialist who genuinely cares about every tank he touches, City Boy Corals delivers expertise, quality livestock, and the kind of relationship-driven service that builds customers for life.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Aquacultured coral frags and rare collector pieces like goniopora at competitive prices
- Full aquarium servicing including mixed reef maintenance on tanks up to 260+ gallons
- On-site water testing with detailed parameter walkthroughs and dosing guidance
- Same-day delivery available on equipment including Waterbox Marine X aquariums
- Home-based operation — call ahead before visiting for coral and equipment purchases
From keepers
Customer reviews
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— 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“Had Jason out to do a service on my 260 mixed reef and he did a fantastic job!”
— Dakotah Richardson5.04 weeks ago“Jason certainly knows his stuff and has beautiful livestock. He had some really nice high end pieces that I’ve struggled to find elsewhere with good prices.”
— Jason Ritter5.04 months ago“This is an apartment complex not a retail building”
— Pete Fuller1.04 months ago“Purchased a collector goni from City Boy Corals and it was super healthy and clean when arrived. Do not hesitate to purchase from them. Great communications skills as well.”
— TankCandy reef5.05 months ago“Great to work with, always going above and beyond”
— Ryan Orzelek5.05 months ago“Bros hella experienced in the hobby an always had an answer too my question an if he didn’t he answered the best he could ! Tons of corals for sell too that are extremely healthy at a really good price that keeps yall both happy totally recommend him”
— Zilitty5.05 months 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.