About
Tucked away in an older industrial park in Stafford, Texas, Houston Aquarium Warehouse packs a staggering amount of aquatic life into its unassuming location. The store carries an extensive range of both freshwater and saltwater livestock — from schools of tetras and Oranda goldfish to an eye-catching mbu puffer that greets visitors with what can only be described as a smile. Their coral selection draws serious reef hobbyists, with Acropora and other varieties alongside anemones that round out a solid saltwater offering.
The freshwater side is equally compelling. Live plants like duckweed and frogbit share space with a broad array of tropical fish, while hardscape materials give aquascapers plenty to work with. One reviewer came in for a single goldfish and left with a clown pleco and floating plants — the kind of impulse buying that only happens when the selection is genuinely good.
What sets Houston Aquarium Warehouse apart is the range of services that go beyond typical retail. The staff will test your water samples for free, walk first-time tank owners through the cycling process, and provide detailed guidance on compatible species to avoid aggression issues. They even offer fish boarding and delivery — one customer entrusted them with 25 baby guppies during a move and had them delivered overnight once the new tank was ready.
Every fish survived and continues to thrive. The tanks throughout the store are clean, and reviewers consistently note that livestock arrives home healthy and stays that way. Pricing is described as fair and reasonable, which matters when you're stocking a new setup with fish, plants, equipment, and food all in one trip.
The bilingual customer base reflects the diverse Houston-area community the store serves, with Spanish-speaking customers praising it as a favorite destination for aquatic plants and fish. For anyone in the greater Houston area building or maintaining a freshwater or saltwater system, this warehouse-style shop delivers substance over flash.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Acropora corals and anemones available for reef enthusiasts
- Free water testing and hands-on guidance for new tank owners
- Fish boarding and overnight delivery service for relocating customers
- Clean tanks with consistently healthy freshwater and saltwater livestock
- Extensive live plant selection including duckweed and frogbit
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Good slection of livestock, food, and hardscape materials. Clean tanks and healthy livestock. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. They had a decent slection of corals when I was there too. All the tetras I bought a few weeks ago are happy and thriving.”
— Miranda Smith5.05 days ago“They were very helpful with my tank build out and had fair pricing”
— Chelsey Shelledy4.02 weeks ago“HAW took care of all 25 of my baby guppies while I moved and delivered them overnight to my door once my tank was all set up. I was so nervous during the move thinking they wouldn’t survive but they did and continue to thrive in my tank. Thank you Houston Aquarium Warehouse!”
— Sun Shine5.0Edited 4 weeks ago“Es uno de mis lugares favoritos, para comprar plantas acuáticas y peces.”
— Alexis Aguilar5.0a month ago“fantastic and vast variety of beautiful corals will definitely comeback”
— Jose Garcia5.0a month ago“Very nice store. Tons of freshwater livestock and a very nice assortment for saltwater and reef. I could spend a lot of money here.”
— Ty Bordelon5.0a month ago“Wow we had such a great time looking around in here.. so so so many different and unique fish and plants to choose from! The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable as well, was able to help us choose the right fish for our tank and avoid agreessors and bully fish. Look at this super cute mbu puffer guy!! he smiles 😍”
— Sara C5.0a month ago“Nice selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, freshwater plants and saltwater coral and anemones. Tucked away in a older industrial park but worth a visit if you're into fish.”
— Kyle S5.0a month ago“Amazing store with a great selection of fish. Went for an Oranda Goldfish and came out with a goldfish, duck weed frog bit, and a Clown Pleco.”
— Connor McIntyre5.0a month ago“Visited this Hidden gem of aqutics today, very knowledgeable and helpful with information on all your aquarium needs.”
— Jasper Williams5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (281) 741-9688 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Houston Aquarium Warehouse.