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
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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
“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“This is not a place to browse or shop. You order online and pick up. Very knowledgeable staff. They know fish and nutrition@”
— John Conrad5.09 months ago“Absolutely amazing staff...could not be happier..”
— Dustin van Bree5.011 months ago“Excellent customer service. Friendly people. Haven't tried the product yet, but I'll update this review when I do. * Update: The brine shrimp eggs hatched and the quantity is amazing. They grew a little slowly, but that is probably my fault. Getting the salt level just right is important I guess.”
— Rick Jones5.0Edited a year ago“Un super magasin avec un personnel sympathique et à l'écoute. Les livraisons à domicile sont plus simple que de venir en personne. Si vous y allez sur place‚ le plus simple et de pré-commander avant ou de venir avec du cash. Pour y accéder‚ ouvrez la porte indiquée par le panneau "office". Dans le petit couloir‚ ouvrez la porte de droite et demandez de l'aide à l'employé que vous croisez. Merci encore aux employés pour l'accueil.”
— Va l5.02 years 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.