About
Tucked into downtown St Johnsbury, AquaRealm Aquarium & Pets has become a genuine lifeline for aquarium keepers across Vermont's rural Northeast Kingdom, where quality fish and tank supplies are notoriously hard to find. Owned and run by DJ, Melissa, and a tight-knit crew of passionate staffers, this compact shop punches well above its weight. Hobbyists come for a dependable freshwater fish selection, with saltwater tanks too, plus the store's signature draw — axolotls for sale in St Johnsbury, VT that keep regulars driving back.
If you have been hunting for bettas or healthy aquarium livestock near me, this is the spot locals trust, and the gear to outfit a new or established tank is available in St Johnsbury, VT without an hour-plus trip to a city. What sets AquaRealm apart is the staff. Reviewers describe employees who happily talk through your setup without a hint of impatience — one customer recalled a worker staying 45 minutes past closing to walk them through a brand-new aquarium, answering every question.
" Even a betta question phoned in from out of state got patient, knowledgeable answers. The shop is more than fish. Bearded dragon owners rely on AquaRealm for hornworms, crickets, and terrarium supplies, and the staff is quick with safety advice — like steering customers away from feeding toxic tomato worms to their beardies.
Crested gecko food and other hard-to-find items get special-ordered when they are not on the shelf. Reptiles, birds, frogs, tarantulas, degus, and isopods round out the menagerie, presided over by Sweetie, a 17-year-old chinchilla who delights in startling visiting dogs. People drive over an hour to shop this aquarium store, and the consensus is clear: the staff's real care for animals and customers makes the trip worth it.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at AquaRealm Aquarium & Pets in St Johnsbury, VT
AquaRealm Aquarium & Pets stocks axolotls, betta fish and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in St Johnsbury, VT. As an aquarium store serving St Johnsbury, VT, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- AxolotlsBettasAquarium Equipment
- Services
- Specializes in
- FreshwaterSaltwater
Highlights
What makes them special
- Axolotls regularly for sale — a signature draw in St Johnsbury, VT
- A worker once stayed 45 minutes past closing to help with a brand-new aquarium setup
- Dependable freshwater fish selection plus saltwater tanks in a rural area short on options
- Made it right for a customer whose fish and snails died days after purchase
- Comprehensive reptile supplies — hornworms, crickets, terrarium gear — plus special orders
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great store with everything for all pets”
— Jasmine Boucher5.0a week ago“There really great take care of your needs,had a fish and two snails die the day I got them,couldn't get back to them for almost a month and they are making it right. They care about customers, and there business.”
— Bill5.02 weeks ago“Friendly employees”
— Cynthia Bell5.03 weeks ago“A pet store worth visiting.”
— Drew Lawrence5.0a month ago“Willing to share knowledge. Very helpful”
— Bill Holden5.02 months ago“Love this place! Everyone is helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about their critters. The animals looked healthy and well cared for.”
— Rebecca Mc5.03 months ago“Little store in st. Johnsbury vt I went in last month and bought a bag of soil for my gecko last two months it cost 29.99 now I go in and it's 40.00, I don't believe that people are walking out of this store with out paying,so the price should be relatively the same, every other pet store has it for 29.99 , I guess that scales in barre vt will still be where I go for everything pet related at least I know Morgan is not going to get greedy....it's dirt, then u wonder why no one is wanting pets. I was looking at birds at aqua realm but will be talking to Morgan about it the price will be in the realms of normal....drive elsewhere like to Noah's ark in Littleton.”
— Katheryne Jerome2.0Edited 3 months ago“Top-notch service! The owners really care about animals. It’s definitely the best local pet shop in the area.”
— Arafatul Islam Saon5.0a week ago“Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and super helpful!”
— Siarra Towle5.02 weeks ago“Big selection, nice place, I however do not like the return policy”
— sn0wshooter (sn0wshooter)3.04 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (802) 748-8858 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting AquaRealm Aquarium & Pets.