About
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.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Brine Shrimp Direct in Ogden, UT
Brine Shrimp Direct stocks shrimp and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Ogden, UT. As an aquarium store serving Ogden, UT, it also carries fish food.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Specialized brine shrimp and fish food supplier serving hobbyists, hatcheries, and zoos
- Golden Pearl products available in multiple sizes for fry breeding
- Online ordering with local pickup at their Ogden warehouse loading dock
- Discounted shipping rates for Utah-area customers on frozen food orders
- High-quality mysis and brine shrimp praised by reef keepers
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Super fast shipping! Great product, smells and looks very fresh and my fish loves it. Especially love that it’s in a screw top container and not a bag. I wish I had found them years ago. Thanks for the free sample with my order too!!!!”
— Jake W5.0a week ago“The staff at Brine Shrimp Direct are incredibly helpful and hospitable. I am a local and they invited to stop by to pick up my order. I was not sure exactly what I wanted so they took the time to show me my options and packed everything in a box with dry ice. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks again BSD!”
— Kyle Kwasniewski5.0a week ago“It's cool that such an awesome place with expertise and variety is local!”
— Ron Bailey5.03 weeks ago“Picked up Meal Worm, larger than what I get from Tractor Supply, for my Ducks & Peacocks”
— Robert Fair5.04 months ago“Great old rustic looking building! Friendly people, except for one old man that says he owns the building!”
— Zeke L5.0a week ago“Good people and easy to order and if local easy to pickup.”
— Mitch Pautz5.0Edited a week ago“We purchased a brine shrimp hatchery package online and was able to go pick it up in person. Googles directions are off so make sure to go to the east side of the building by the loading dock, call them and give them your order number and they will run it right out. Very convenient!”
— Derrick Allen5.04 months ago“Amazingly simple to work with and my tank friend love the food!”
— Deven Reza5.04 months ago“Very helpful Customer service is excellent”
— Paula Cristales5.04 months ago“Best fish food PERIOD!”
— Edgar Ruiz5.08 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (801) 782-4700 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Brine Shrimp Direct.