About
All About Fish is a family-run saltwater shop in Houston that has been part of the local reef community for nearly two decades. Owned and operated by Kevin and Tiffany, this mom-and-pop store has built a loyal following among marine hobbyists who value personal attention over big-box convenience. Walk through the door and you're treated like family — Kevin will spend real time talking through your setup, sharing stories about his legendary escape-artist octopus from years past, and steering you away from unnecessary equipment purchases.
The store's focus is squarely on saltwater — marine fish, live rock, and corals make up the core inventory. Clownfish, reef specimens, and quality cured rock are staples, and the livestock is thoroughly quarantined before being offered for sale. If Kevin doesn't have a particular specimen in stock, he'll source it and hold it in quarantine until it's healthy and ready for your tank.
That kind of care is increasingly rare. All About Fish also builds custom aquariums and cabinets, and Kevin is known for his hands-on approach to helping customers get new tanks cycled and established. One reviewer noted that Kevin got a brand-new saltwater setup ready for livestock in under three weeks — complete with sand, filtration, beneficial bacteria, saltwater, and live rock — while other Houston shops quoted a full month.
He also helps existing hobbyists troubleshoot and revive neglected systems with simple, practical tweaks. The shop's atmosphere is casual and approachable, a place where conversations flow freely and the owner's deep knowledge comes through naturally rather than being forced. Returning customers from as far back as the mid-2000s have found the same reliable quality and genuine enthusiasm.
For Houston's saltwater community, All About Fish delivers something increasingly hard to find: a store where the owner personally stands behind every fish, every coral, and every piece of advice.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned saltwater specialty shop run by Kevin and Tiffany
- All livestock is thoroughly quarantined before sale
- Custom aquarium and cabinet builds available
- Owner sources specific specimens by request with full QT protocol
- Hands-on guidance for new tank cycling and setup
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Very knowledgeable staff”
— Johnny Phillips4.03 weeks ago“Fantastic shop for your saltwater needs and wants. Very helpful and knowledgeable and definitely goes out of their way for their customers. Was running a bit behind on stopping by the other day but a quick call and they assured they would wait for me and then took the time to chat and share information. Will definitely be back soon. Just a couple of the pieces I picked up.”
— Ty Bordelon5.0a month ago“This mom and pop shop is the best place to go when starting a new aquarium and buying more pets. Im new to this. Kevin sold me some sand, a filter, beneficial bacteria, jugs of salt water and 2 live rocks to get my tank started. All other shops I was going to kept saying that the nitrogen cycle takes a months to complete. But Kevin got my tank ready for life in less than 3 weeks. My two clownfish look like they are in heaven with so much more space than they are used to. Thank you Kevin and Tiffany.”
— Natasha Okpon5.0Edited a month ago“I just got back into the saltwater aquarium scene after 15 years away. So much has changed! I used to visit All About Fish back in the mid 2000's. Anyway, the experience here was right on point. I spoke with the owner who I recognized from years ago. We chatted about his old octopus that used to climb out of his tank and sneak into other tanks to eat fish... "Escape Artist" The experience here is very reliable. The quality of live rock, marine fish, and coral is great! Don't be scared to talk to the owner; this guy knows what he's doing and has the tenure to back it up. I shall return very soon to make my home aquarium more vibrant!”
— Andrew Majsterski5.0a month ago“Never experienced more helpful and wonderful people!!!! They helped us get our saltwater tank back in shape with a few simple tweaks!!!”
— Shannon Davis5.02 months ago“From the moment you walk in, Kevin and Tiffany instantly treat you like family. Livestock is throughly quarantined and always healthy. If they don't have it in stock, just ask. He will find a great specimen and QT it as it should be. The service is even better; Kevin goes above and beyond to make a deadline and has extreme attention to detail. He won't sell you ancillary equipment that's on the cusp for the sake of a sale. If you are in the area; go pay them a visit!”
— B E5.04 months ago“Saltwater fish. This is the place to start”
— James D.4.06 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (713) 941-3474 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting All About Fish.