Brine Shrimp Direct

Tucked away in a rustic warehouse building near the Great Salt Lake in Ogden, Utah, Brine Shrimp Direct isn't your typical fish store — and that's exactly the point. There's no storefront to browse, no rows of glowing aquariums. Instead, BSD operates as a dedicated fish food supplier, shipping frozen, freeze-dried, and live brine shrimp products across the country while also serving local hobbyists, commercial hatcheries, and even zoos.

The operation centers on what they do better than almost anyone: brine shrimp. Their eggs boast impressive hatch rates, and their mysis and brine shrimp — both frozen and freeze-dried — have earned a loyal following among reef keepers who swear by the quality. They also carry Golden Pearl in multiple sizes, a favorite among fish breeders raising delicate fry.

Their Cool Mix flake food rounds out a lineup that covers both freshwater and saltwater needs. Ordering is primarily done online, with local pickup available at their loading dock on the east side of the building. If you're in the Utah area, staff will adjust shipping to save you money on frozen food orders — a detail that speaks to how personally they handle each transaction.

Victoria, frequently mentioned by name in reviews, is known for going above and beyond: suggesting products based on what you're breeding, tossing in samples, and resolving issues with genuine care. The customer service reputation is earned. When a tub of freeze-dried krill arrived as powder, they replaced it immediately.

When an email got caught in spam filters, they shipped the order free of charge. These aren't corporate gestures — they're the responses of people who care about repeat business and the hobby itself. BSD supplies everything from backyard aquarists to large-scale operations, and their pricing remains competitive even with shipping costs.

For anyone keeping fish that thrive on high-quality live or frozen foods, this Ogden-based operation delivers — literally and figuratively.