About
Frank's Tanks has quietly become one of Fort Worth's most trusted destinations for reef keepers, and the loyalty runs deep — some customers have shopped with Frank for four years or more and still call it the best shop in town. This compact, meticulously kept saltwater aquarium store on the west side of the DFW metroplex is built entirely around marine life: healthy reef fish, a well-curated coral selection, live rock, and the supplies a saltwater system needs to thrive. Step inside and the cleanliness registers first — reviewers repeatedly point out tanks free of pest algae, aiptasia, and disease.
The namesake himself is the heart of the operation. With decades of reef-keeping experience, Frank has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable saltwater aquarists in the area, and he's the inventor of F-Aiptasia, a proprietary treatment for pest anemones and unwanted coral that has fans well beyond Texas. He quarantines his fish before sale — a practice experienced reefers trust — and recent visitors still describe him as honest, patient, and genuinely invested.
One regular says she gets all her water and fish here; another, recommended by a local reefer, walked in just to browse and left with a torch coral and a rock flower anemone, everything looking healthy and well cared for. If you're after saltwater fish for sale in Fort Worth, TX, this is the kind of relationship-driven shop that's hard to find these days. Frank takes time with newcomers setting up their first tank and helps veterans track down specific corals and livestock through special orders — if it's saltwater-related and not on the floor, he'll source it.
Even hobbyists who only keep freshwater have written that they keep coming back just for the real conversations and the way they're treated. This is a saltwater-only operation, so freshwater keepers won't find much on the shelves. But for anyone running a reef tank in the DFW area, Frank's Tanks delivers pest-free fish, quality corals at competitive prices, and the old-school, hands-on reef education that keeps customers loyal for years.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Frank's Tanks in Fort Worth, TX
Frank's Tanks stocks corals, reef fish, live rock, anemones and saltwater fish for sale in Fort Worth, TX. As an aquarium store serving Fort Worth, TX, it also carries fish medications and fish food and offers aquarium setup, aquarium consultations, fish quarantine and tank maintenance.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- All fish are quarantined before sale — a rarity among local fish stores
- Inventor and retailer of F-Aiptasia, a proprietary pest anemone treatment
- Immaculately clean tanks with no visible pest algae, aiptasia, or disease
- Corals including torch coral and rock flower anemones at competitive prices
- Owner Frank offers hands-on tank setup guidance and reef-keeping education
From keepers
Customer reviews
“The staff is excellent and Frank the owner is a great guy and very honest.. I get all my water and fish from him. Fish have always been healthy and they have a great selection. Would highly recommend Frank’s tanks.”
— Donna Clifton5.02 weeks ago“Only salt water fish”
— Roxzan Beasley2.0a month ago“Frank is the best fish man. If you want knowledge on fish go see frank”
— Kim Tibljas5.02 months ago“Had the BEST experience with Frank and his employees today. Customer service was perfect, store was neat and orderly, was treated like a human and had REAL conversations. I personally only have freshwater fish, yet I’m still going to be going back to Frank just to give him my business where I can. Amazing store and amazing people.”
— Noah John5.02 months ago“Was recommended Frank by a local reefer. Frank is very sociable, knowledgeable. Went in just to look around, and couldn't help myself. Bought a new torch coral, and rock flower anemone. Frank was great. Everything looked healthy, well taken care of. Will definitely be back.”
— Chris W.5.03 months ago“Been shopping with frank for over 4 years ! Best shop in town”
— Shawn Robinson5.0a month ago“grat staff. frank is awesome..good local fish store. highly recommend”
— Brian Dunn5.03 months ago“Quality fish and service. Frank is the best.”
— Michael James5.05 months ago“Frank and his staff were very knowledgeable and didn't make me and my wife feel stupid i will most definitely be going back for more fish and coral.”
— Pete Cruz5.05 months ago“Amazing owner, super clean tanks and store. Fish are healthy as can be. Will be back to get more fish and supplies shortly”
— Timothy Sprabary5.05 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (817) 423-3474 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Frank's Tanks.