About
Tucked into the El Dorado Shopping Center in Webster, TX, AquaZoo is a small, densely stocked aquarium shop that has built a loyal following across the Clear Lake area — some regulars happily drive in from Galveston, or more than an hour away, just to browse the tanks. Owned and run by Shannon and Prosper, it's the kind of mom-and-pop local fish store where the staff learn your name and the care shows in every healthy fish on the wall. The store leans hard into freshwater, and that's exactly what keeps people coming back.
Reviewers rave about a selection of freshwater fish you simply won't find at the big-box chains, from eye-catching bettas (never kept in jars here) to rarer species worth the trip. You'll spot guppies and other livebearers, freshwater shrimp, live plants, and driftwood in just about every shape an aquascaper could want. Pond keepers come in for hardy fish to stock outdoor setups, including small fish to help control mosquito larvae.
If you're hunting for healthy freshwater fish for sale in Webster, TX, this is the name locals trade among themselves. On the dry-goods side, AquaZoo carries a deep Fluval inventory alongside Oase gear, fish food, decor, and the tools to keep a tank running. The real draw, though, is the guidance.
Shannon, Prosper, and staff like Patrick encourage you to bring a water sample in for testing before adding livestock, walk newcomers through setting up a first tank, and talk through compatible tank mates so nothing goes home to a bad match. More than one long-time customer mentions learning something new every single visit. It's a compact space that gets genuinely busy on weekends, so weekday trips tend to be the most relaxed and hands-on.
For aquarium hobbyists searching for a knowledgeable fish store near me in the Webster and Clear Lake area, AquaZoo rewards the visit — one water test and carefully chosen fish at a time.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at AquaZoo in Webster, TX
AquaZoo stocks betta fish, rare and hard-to-find species, shrimp, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater & pond fish for sale in Webster, TX. As a fish store serving Webster, TX, it also carries aquarium equipment, fish food and dry goods and offers water testing, aquarium consultations, aquarium setup and aquascaping.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Owners Shannon and Prosper, plus staff like Patrick, offer free water testing and hands-on stocking advice
- Standout freshwater selection — rarer species and healthy bettas not found at chain stores
- Deep Fluval inventory plus Oase gear, fish food, live plants, shrimp, and every shape of driftwood
- Pond and outdoor-setup fish, including hardy options for mosquito-larvae control
- Loyal regulars drive in from Galveston and across the greater Houston and Clear Lake area
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I purchased a male/female pair of guppies from this store for $24 (super pricey for a guppy) and a week later the female died. I called and asked if it was possible to bring in a water sample (my parameters are nearly perfect) and have the female replaced but evidently the exorbitant price of the fish does not come with any sort of guarantee for its health. The store has a unique inventory but that is about the only positive mark I can think of. Fish Gallery downtown has superior customer service, equal selection, better prices and more impressive displays. They've even offered to give guppies away for free because of how frequently they reproduce.”
— Kyle Colie2.02 weeks ago“Customer service is always exceptional. Feel at home everytime I'm there. Excellent freshwater livestock with lots of variety. Very knowledgeable staff. Makes for an enjoyable experience every visit.”
— Thien Truong5.03 weeks ago“Great place with amazing selection of fish.”
— Ralph Hobratschk5.03 weeks ago“Very impressive selection of freshwater fish not seen in other aquarium stores around town.”
— Biggs McB5.04 weeks ago“Super helpful staff and an awesome selection of fish!”
— Kyle Hale5.0a month ago“Love Aqua Zoo! They really know their stuff and, more importantly, really take care of the animals. No betas in jars here ❤️💙 I get my aquarium water from here, plants, and fish.”
— Andrea VanEpps5.0a month ago“Needs more space but makes up for it with variety in fish, food, plants, and tools.”
— Alan Hernandez5.0a month ago“It's was great. Don and Shannon were so helpful I can't wait to go back”
— Michael Ramirez5.0a month ago“Cool store but the worker assumed that I had no idea what I was doing just because I am a kid and she did not let me buy the fish or any fish pretty annoying”
— Chris McDaniel2.02 months ago“I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my freshwater fish needs. The owners are extremely helpful in guiding you through the process of setting up a tank. They have everything you need and more with a wide range of fish and the fish are healthy! Go here to support your local aquarium supply shop, but also go here because they are the best!”
— Joe Bibby5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (281) 286-2238 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting AquaZoo.