Frank's Tanks

Frank's Tanks has quietly built a devoted following among Fort Worth's saltwater community, and it's easy to see why. This compact, meticulously maintained shop on the west side of the DFW metroplex is laser-focused on reef keeping, stocking healthy marine fish, a well-curated coral selection, and the supplies needed to keep a saltwater system thriving. Walk in and the first thing you'll notice is how clean the tanks are — reviewers consistently point out the absence of pest algae, aiptasia, or any signs of disease in the livestock.

The store's namesake, Frank, is the driving force behind everything. With over 30 years of reef keeping experience, he's developed a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable saltwater aquarists in the area. He's also the inventor of F-Aiptasia, a proprietary product for eliminating pest anemones and unwanted coral growth that has earned fans well beyond Texas — one customer drove in from Lafayette, Louisiana specifically to meet him after following his YouTube channel.

Frank quarantines his fish before sale, a practice that earns significant trust from experienced reefers who've been burned by parasites from other shops. What sets Frank's Tanks apart from larger competitors is the personal investment. Frank takes time with every customer, walking newcomers through their first tank setup and helping veterans track down specific livestock through special orders.

If it's saltwater-related and not on the floor, he'll source it. Multiple reviewers describe leaving the store not just with fish and corals, but with a genuine education in reef husbandry. It's worth noting this is a saltwater-only operation — freshwater hobbyists won't find much here.

But for anyone running a reef tank in the DFW area, Frank's Tanks delivers exceptional coral at competitive prices, pest-free fish, and the kind of old-school, relationship-driven expertise that's increasingly hard to find in the hobby.