About
The Fish Tank is one of Houston's standout coral destinations, a saltwater-leaning aquarium store with deep local roots (it ran for years as BB Fish and Pets before changing hands). Walk past the front room and the back of the store is where regulars head: rows of healthy softies, LPS, and SPS corals priced about as well as anything you'll find in the Houston area. Reviewers consistently call out scoring hammers, gonipora, and other prized frags at reasonable rates, and one recent visitor came in for a birthday coral, found plenty in his budget, and left with a free hammer frag the staff threw in.
If you're hunting corals for sale in Houston, TX, this is a name that comes up again and again. Owner Don (some longtime regulars call him Daun) is a hands-on presence, known for steering customers toward livestock that actually fits their setup rather than upselling. He works alongside staff like Mike and Kayci, the latter praised for her saltwater tank maintenance service, including once nursing a struggling coral back to health at the shop.
In-store water testing and genuine, knowledgeable advice make it a practical stop; one customer credited the team with saving her 55-gallon tank after following bad guidance elsewhere. The store has been shifting decisively toward saltwater, but you can still find freshwater community fish, discus, live plants, and pond fish on a given visit, and shoppers note the crew adds fresh stock regularly. The Fish Tank is also one of the few spots locals can reliably find feeder goldfish, shiners, and minnows near me, a longtime draw for anglers and keepers alike.
The storefront is rough around the edges and the freshwater tanks can show some algae, but for coral hunters the back room more than makes up for it. With evening hours until 8 PM on weekdays and a team that engages with your tank goals, The Fish Tank rewards anyone who arrives in Houston, TX knowing what they're after, especially if it lives in salt water.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at THE FISH TANK in Houston, TX
THE FISH TANK stocks corals, reef fish, discus, invertebrates, goldfish, arowanas, catfish, aquarium plants and freshwater, saltwater & pond fish for sale in Houston, TX. As an aquarium store serving Houston, TX, it also offers tank maintenance, water testing and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Coral-forward back room with healthy softies, LPS, and SPS corals at some of the best prices in the Houston area
- Recent buyers cite budget-friendly coral picks and a free hammer frag thrown in
- Owner Don (Daun) and staff Mike and Kayci give hands-on, no-upsell guidance
- Saltwater tank maintenance service plus in-store water testing
- One of the few local sources for feeder goldfish, shiners, and minnows; open until 8 PM weekdays
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Went here to buy a coral for my birthday. They had a wide selection to choose from in my budget, and they were very nice throwing in a hammer frag for free.”
— Ashton T5.02 months ago“Don and Mike are awesome. A great selection of fish and corals reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.”
— james c carter jr5.03 months ago“Very professional and knowledgeable ! When I came to the store my fish tank was in so much trouble, my fish died one after another because I followed the Pet Smart store people. There guidelines were horrible, they told me to cycle my tank for a week and then they said it’s ok to put a lot of fish at one time. Which was clearly wrong. I wish I just came straight to Fish tank. They saved my 55 gallon tank. Thank you ! And definitely recommend it to everyone!”
— Julia5.04 months ago“Buddy of mine said this is the only place within 30 miles to buy goldfish or shiners.. Can anyone verify?”
— Don Jones5.04 months ago“Wonderful place to buy freshwater and salt water fish! Will be coming back to get some discus soon!”
— Javier Romero5.04 months ago“Very knowledgeable fish guys anytime I have a question or doubt they have the right answer. Saltwater and freshwater pros.”
— Nelly Esco5.05 days ago“Best shop in town”
— H5.03 months ago“This is my new go-to LFS. Corals are healthy with a nice variety from softies, LPS, and SPS. I’m not big into fish but there were a lot of fish as well. Very impressed and would highly recommend stopping by, you will not leave empty handed!”
— El Niño5.06 months ago“Very friendly people, lots of coral and I will visit again. There is fresh and salt water. Some supplies available as well as gear. It's worth a visit if you are in the area. Update: been there several times now and like it even more now. UPDATE: This place is going all salt water and all the fresh water fish in the front is going away”
— Ceasar Jamandre5.0Edited 7 months ago“The staff is so very helpful. I really enjoy coming to the store. It’s in a convenient location. They’re very knowledgeable and they have a good selection of fish for competitive prices. If you have any type of aquatic needs , I suggest you stop in and let them help you out”
— Alyce Segundo5.08 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (281) 469-3756 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting THE FISH TANK.