About
Texas Aquatics has earned a devoted DFW following, with North Richland Hills fishkeepers — and plenty who drive over an hour from Rockwall — making the trip for one of the deepest freshwater selections in the area. Reviewers call it the place they shop "for all our fish needs," and the recent verdict hasn't shifted: a massive, constantly rotating stock of healthy fish at fair, often unbeatable prices. If you're hunting freshwater fish for sale in North Richland Hills, TX, this aquarium store is a regular first stop.
Freshwater is the clear heart of the inventory. The shop is repeatedly called the best around for plecos, and the community and oddball lineup runs deep — bettas, guppies and other livebearers, pea puffers, cichlids (one regular raves about the Frontosa), goldfish, plus plenty of exotics and the occasional bichir. Invertebrate fans come for shrimp, assassin snails, and the big golden mystery snails, and it stays one of the few local spots still stocking live feeders.
Live aquatic plants round out tanks, and as an Aquarium Co-Op reseller the dry goods, in-house fish food, and equipment are well covered. New and used tanks are a signature draw — shoppers regularly score pre-owned setups (one family grabbed a tank for $15), handy for a first build or a quarantine backup. What keeps people loyal is the staff.
Canton and Vincent get named again and again for patient, genuinely knowledgeable help — walking total beginners through cycling and setup, testing a water sample free before a sale, and giving honest advice about which fish actually fit your tank instead of just ringing up the register. Kids leave buzzing about the rows of massive display tanks. Ask about the rewards card, which fills to a $35 credit toward fish.
For freshwater and marine hobbyists across North Richland Hills, TX, Texas Aquatics pairs serious selection with people who clearly love the hobby.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Texas Aquatics in North Richland Hills, TX
Texas Aquatics stocks plecos, invertebrates, shrimp, betta fish, pufferfish, livebearers, cichlids, African cichlids, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in North Richland Hills, TX. As an aquarium store serving North Richland Hills, TX, it also carries fish food and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup and water testing.
- Livestock & products
- PlecosInvertebratesShrimpBettasPuffersLivebearersCichlidsAfrican CichlidsGoldfishKoiLive PlantsFish FoodAquarium EquipmentRare Species
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- One of the deepest freshwater fish selections in the DFW area, drawing shoppers from over an hour away
- Repeatedly called the best pleco selection around, plus shrimp, snails, and hard-to-find live feeders
- New and used tanks, with pre-owned setups starting around $15 for a first build or quarantine backup
- Aquarium Co-Op reseller with in-house fish food, live plants, and full aquarium equipment
- Free water testing and a rewards card worth a $35 credit toward fish; staff Canton and Vincent praised by name
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Large variety of fish and the staff are always friendly & helpful.”
— Michele White5.0Edited a week ago“Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always emd up finding something I "need" when I stop in this spot.”
— jimmy brewer5.02 weeks ago“This place is such a blessing to have in my pocket. I have been looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, well stocked location for years in my area. TA is that place! The staff was very helpful and the manager was the most knowledgeable and articulate person I've ever found for fish. They have a massive stock of fish, with so many varieties. Canton and Vincent are wonderful and are the reason I will be back. If you need help with your setup, are looking to start the hobby, or just diversify you tank population, this is the place to go. I greatly appreciate these guys and would like to thank them personally. You made my kids experience awsome and thats all they are talking about now. I think we have a few fish mongers in the making now.”
— Christopher Flippin5.03 weeks ago“This place is AMAZING! Top notch knowledgeable staff and an incredible selection of fresh water fish. As an added bonus, there is a staggering selection of used aquariums. If you are an aquarium enthusiast DO NOT pass this place place up!”
— Troy Johnson5.04 weeks ago“Great selection of freshwater fish plants and inverts and one of few places to get live feeders. Their prices are fair and they have knowledgable staff.”
— Dante Williams5.0Edited 4 weeks ago“We had such a great experience at Texas Aquatics today! We only came in for shrimp and a big snail for our tank, but Austin wanted to take home basically the whole store especially Luci 😂 The staff was super helpful, quick to get us what we needed, and they had SO many options to choose from. Everything looked clean, healthy, and well cared for. Definitely worth the trip if you’re into aquariums or aquatic pets!”
— tiffany roberts5.0a month ago“Nice staff very friendly very helpful”
— Holbert Biles5.0a month ago“Great place very informative. The staff are very helpful. One of the biggest stores of its kind too. Great assortment of Fish. Everything seemed healthy.”
— Kristoff Bennett5.0a month ago“Save yourself a headache and don’t buy fish from here… place is riddled with ich and worms if I could undo one thing in my life it would be coming to this shop.”
— Emma Roberts1.0a month ago“Canton is great at running the store and extremely knowledgeable and helpful!”
— AJ Camacho5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (817) 537-2221 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Texas Aquatics.