About
Glass Aquatics in Hurst, Texas has built a loyal following over more than eight years, evolving from a smaller space in the same shopping area into a dedicated destination for both freshwater and saltwater enthusiasts across the DFW Metroplex. Walk in and you'll notice the crystal-clear tanks — reviewers mention this repeatedly, and it speaks to the care the team puts into maintaining healthy livestock. The saltwater side is where Glass Aquatics truly shines.
Their coral selection draws consistent praise for both quality and affordability, a combination that's hard to find. The store also crafts its own house-blend coral food, a detail that signals real hands-on reef knowledge rather than just reselling what's on the shelf. For freshwater keepers, they stock cichlids, tropicals, and live plants, covering a solid range of setups.
Staff member Vanessa gets called out by name for her expertise and warmth, and the team clearly goes beyond retail. A local health and rehab facility trusted Glass Aquatics to install and maintain a 140-gallon tank, handling everything from interior design to fish cycling and ongoing service visits. The administrator there described the experience as incredible, noting how the staff even engaged with elderly residents during maintenance calls.
That kind of service work — tank setup, consultation, and regular maintenance — shows a business that understands long-term aquarium care, not just point-of-sale transactions. Then there's Tony the fish, a store mascot who delights visiting kids and has become something of a local celebrity. Multiple families mention bringing young children specifically to see him, and the staff makes it an experience — letting little ones feed Tony and explore the store at their own pace.
Glass Aquatics isn't trying to be the biggest fish store in the Metroplex. It's a neighborhood shop with real expertise, house-made products, and a team that troubleshoots tank problems on the spot. For Hurst-area hobbyists, it's the kind of place that earns the title of home store.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- House-made coral food and fish food blended in-store
- Affordable coral selection with consistently healthy livestock
- Full tank setup and ongoing maintenance services for homes and businesses
- Crystal-clear tanks and well-maintained freshwater and saltwater displays
- Tony the fish — a beloved store mascot popular with visiting families
From keepers
Customer reviews
“This is my home store. They take good care of me when i have questions or need something specific. They are creative and make their very own brews of coral food that have worked great in my tank. Recommend.”
— Bryce Brown5.0a week ago“I highly recommend going to this fish store. They have everything you could want for fish they're selection looks great for saltwater er and freshwater fish. They have both cichlids and tropical for freshwater, and they have a great affordable selection of coral. Their tanks look very clean and they're fish looks very happy. I would recommend buying from this. Thank you to the staff who let me walk this aquarium store with my little baby to show him the fish”
— Blake DeWitt5.0a month ago“We just found this gem of a store by happenstance on Wednesday! The prices are amazing, and the customer service was impeccable! Not to mention, the health and selection of corals was top notch! We will definitely be back! My wife and I and our friends loved this place!”
— Steve Stone5.03 months ago“I've been to this place a handful of times and every time I just leave thinking to myself why did I go back there. I feel I am talked down to or talked to as I don't know what I'm talking about when I try to make small talk. The most recent time I went I noticed the corals were dull colored, it may have been the lights or the phytoplankton they are growing that they are so proud of and couldn't stop talking about. Please reply to prove my point. Point proven. What a professional response. Your corals were dull colored. Even your latest photo you uploaded yourself 5 days ago, the corals colors are dull. That was the first thing I noticed when i walked in recently. Do you really think I left a review under my actual email so you could search my name in your system to see what ive bought and have my info? I've regretfully been to your store at least 4 times that I can remember in the past 8 +/- years or so. I used to live in Euless and its crazy, id rather drive to DNA that to go down the road to your store. You were at the other part of the shopping area when I first started going. You used to have the little plant cups for freshwater on the counter. And also you used to have, i think it was your own house blend of plant fertilizer fir fw tanks that probably flopped like your phyto will. You used to grow red dragon algae in the back. The male owner would bring people in the back to to see it and bag it up. I talked to you both several years ago before about adding real dirt to a planted tank and you laughed at the idea. A lot of people do it. You probably had to downsize store sizes because you're not making the money to support the business anymore. #garbagecorals #garbageowners”
— James Lorenzo1.0Edited 3 months ago“Went to Glass Aquatics they have great selection of fish the employees are extremely helpful and friendly the tanks are gorgeous and the fish selection is amazing my two year old and seven year old girls enjoyed meeting tony the fish and feeding him she made out visit memorable and the owner was so passionate a great experience”
— Marie smallwood5.03 months ago“Beautiful store the owner was very friendly and knowledgeable, and I enjoyed seeing their beautiful selection of fish with my family. I would highly recommend.”
— Ivan Galindo5.03 months ago“Fantastic customer service. And who can resist a trip to see Tony?”
— Aaren Pierpoint5.03 months ago“Great place. Knowledgeable staff. Very friendly and very very nice quality livestock”
— Matt Guest5.03 months ago“Amazing store very helpful and good deals on everything there the fish food they make is great”
— Michael Lopez5.0Edited 3 months ago“Figured out, addressed, and resolved my tank problem quickly and saved my fish..... Thanks!”
— James Reid5.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (817) 485-3474 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Glass Aquatics.