About
That Aquarium Place sits on the north side of Houston in Spring, TX, and it has quietly become the destination Gulf Coast hobbyists will drive hours to reach. One regular notes he lives three hours out and still skips his local shop to come here. Walk in and the first thing you notice is how clean it is; as one recent visitor put it, the store "literally smells CLEAN," with rows of well-organized, healthy tanks lining the walls and kids picking a drink at checkout.
This is a true aquarium store, strong on both sides of the hobby. The saltwater and reef section is the headliner, regularly called the best reef selection in the Greater Houston area: a rotating wall of corals plus tangs, clownfish, and the occasional showpiece. One shopper recently scored a longfin orange storm clown, and another was invited to watch a Copperband Butterflyfish feed before deciding to take it home.
If you are searching for saltwater fish or corals for sale in Spring, TX, the variety here is hard to match, and the holiday sales on saltwater livestock are worth timing a visit around. The freshwater side holds its own with cichlids, tetras, guppies and other livebearers, bettas, shrimp, koi, and a deep selection of live aquatic plants. Owner Jamal has built a reputation for tracking down rare, hard-to-find species you will not see at the big-box stores, and the floor stays staffed with people who genuinely want to help.
Dalton has been singled out again and again for his patience, even walking one couple through setting up their first tank, while Matthew, Bobby, and Billy keep turning up in reviews for knowledgeable, unrushed advice. Beyond livestock, the shop carries tanks, hardware, fish food, medications, and the everyday dry goods that make it a genuine one-stop trip. For anyone typing "aquarium store near me" across the Houston metro, That Aquarium Place is worth the drive to Spring.
Bring your questions, take your time, and let the staff help you pick healthy fish for your tank.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at That Aquarium Place in Spring, TX
That Aquarium Place stocks corals, reef fish, cichlids, betta fish, rare and hard-to-find species, tetras, livebearers, shrimp, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Spring, TX. As an aquarium store serving Spring, TX, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish food, fish medications and dry goods and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- CoralsReefCichlidsLive PlantsBettasRare SpeciesTetrasLivebearersShrimpClownfishTangsKoiAquarium EquipmentFish FoodMedicationsDry Goods
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Widely regarded as the best saltwater reef store in the Greater Houston area
- Rotating coral wall plus tangs and clownfish, with rare showpieces like a longfin orange storm clown
- Owner Jamal known for sourcing rare, hard-to-find species not found at big-box stores
- Staff Dalton, Matthew, Bobby, and Billy praised for patient, knowledgeable, unrushed help
- Clean, organized tanks and a one-stop selection of tanks, food, medications, and dry goods
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Amazing selection, they have a vast variety for both fresh and saltwater. You will not be disappointed visiting!”
— Javier Romero5.05 hours ago“A lot of different selections”
— Allie key5.05 days ago“Dalton was incredibly knowledgeable and so patient! I think I may have found my new favorite fish shop! Will definitely be back! 🥰”
— Kimberlee Castro5.0a week ago“We love coming here! Always clean (like it literally smells CLEAN!) and super organized. The staff is very friendly & helpful. Plus my kids love choosing a drink of choice at check out :)”
— Stephanie Gutierrez5.0a week ago“I love this place. Jamal is incredible”
— Jeremiah Berry5.0a week ago“Big enough to host many species of freah and salt water fish. Observed so dead and nearly dead fishes, not uncommun to the trade but shows you need to handle with care after you purchase any fish.”
— Oscar Bedoya4.0a week ago“I love the customer service they provide. They always help and are very knowledgeable about Aquarium and Aquarium fish and accessories.”
— Gary Solomon Jr.5.0Edited 2 weeks ago“Exceptional customer service and an amazing selection of healthy fish. The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right additions for my tank. I was especially impressed that they let me watch a Copperband Butterflyfish feed before I decided to bring it home, which gave me a lot of confidence in the health of the fish and the care they provide. It's clear they take pride in what they do. I'll definitely be back and would highly recommend them to anyone in the hobby, whether you're just starting out or have years of experience.”
— Waco Key5.02 weeks ago“Great sales on saltwater live stock for holidays. Billy is a great help ,knowledgeable and makes and effort to help.”
— Sonny Carabes4.02 weeks ago“Great variety, service and cool fish”
— Greg Lee5.03 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (832) 422-3988 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting That Aquarium Place.