About
Tucked into Bon Air, Virginia, Aquarium Pros VA is the reef-focused aquarium store the greater Richmond saltwater community has rallied around. Walk through the door and you'll find rows of clean, brightly lit tanks packed with healthy saltwater fish and what regulars call the best coral frag selection in Virginia — hammers, rare specimens, and a rotating inventory that gives reefers a reason to stop in weekly to see what's new. Recent visitors describe vibrant, well-kept displays and exotic fish "you don't see every day," with one customer driving two hours down from DC because the variety here beats anything in the DMV.
This is, by the staff's own admission, a saltwater shop. They keep a handful of freshwater essentials on the shelf — conditioners, air check valves, and the like — but corals, invertebrates like snails and hermit crabs, and exotic marine fish are the heart of what's for sale in Bon Air, VA. The livestock turns over often: a recent stop turned up a Popeye Catalufa that had just arrived, and another shopper had Andrew track down the perfect tang for their tank.
What keeps people coming back is the people. Owner Scott and team members like Andrew, Garrett, Robert, and David genuinely participate in the hobby and take time to explain water chemistry, pair compatible fish and coral, and walk customers through full builds — from tank selection and custom cabinetry to ongoing maintenance on a set schedule. One family credits Scott with designing and installing their 215-gallon reef system and keeping it thriving, and even the kids look forward to his visits.
Pricing comes up again and again as fair and honest, the kind that makes reefers feel good about a purchase rather than ripped off. Accessible enough that neighbors bike over, Aquarium Pros has become the saltwater anchor of the area. For corals, invertebrates, and exotic marine fish near you, this Bon Air, VA aquarium store earns the repeat visit.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquarium Pros VA in Bon Air, VA
Aquarium Pros VA stocks corals, reef fish, invertebrates, rare and hard-to-find species, tangs and saltwater & freshwater fish for sale in Bon Air, VA. As an aquarium store serving Bon Air, VA, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers tank maintenance, aquarium setup, custom tank builds and aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Widely called the best coral frag selection in Virginia, with a fast-rotating weekly inventory
- Saltwater-focused: corals, invertebrates, and exotic marine fish; only a few freshwater supplies in stock
- Owner Scott and staff (Andrew, Garrett, Robert, David) guide full reef builds, custom cabinetry, and scheduled maintenance
- Clean, vibrant, healthy tanks that draw shoppers from as far as Washington, DC
- Fair, honest pricing the reef community trusts
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I came here looking for a local freshwater aquarium store since most of them are located north of the river in the Richmond area. Unfortunately, they are a saltwater-focused store, but Andrew was incredibly friendly and made an additional effort to ask any questions about our interests, as well as offering to help locate freshwater fish if we were looking for specific species. In case I do look towards expanding into the saltwater hobby of fish keeping, I know that Chesterfield is amazingly well-equipped in this department, and Aquarium Pro's will most definitely have my business in the future. Also, if anyone's been looking for a Popeye Catalufa, they just got some in today 😁 06/10/2026”
— Joshua G. Tan5.02 weeks ago“This place is a Bon Air hidden gem! The owner is so helpful and explained so much to my daughter. Everyone who works here is extemely passionate about what they do! We rode our bikes here so it's easily accessible for many of us in the community.”
— Kristin M. Roberts5.02 weeks ago“Andrew was so kind and helpful and found me the perfect tang for my tank, i'm so lucky to have ran into someone who is so passionate and educated in the field.”
— Hunter sloan5.0a month ago“I probably should have called first but their website said they had freshwater fish. Unfortunately that is not the case.”
— Andy Turner3.02 months ago“Great staff and very knowledgeable!”
— Anthony Brandon5.03 months ago“Great service. All the fish and corals are the definition of health and I will definitely be going there from now on.”
— Sadie Clark5.04 months ago“Robert was super friendly and knowledgeable. Great tanks and coral! Update - I drove down 2 hours from dc to check the stock out. This place has more fish variety than I can find in the DMV! Awesome stuff.”
— Mason Davenport5.0Edited 4 months ago“This saltwater fish store has an AMAZING SELECTION of fish and coral to choose from. I'm fairly new to the hobby and have been looking around the area at local saltwater fish tank stores and this one here has had the largest selection of beautiful fish and coral thus far!! Tanks are clean and full of vibrant colors. Definitely will be returning”
— tacara young5.04 months ago“Stopped by today for the first time. Great shop with lots of unique finds. Will definitely be visiting frequently.”
— Tim Kindrick5.0a week ago“Garrett and Scott were great. Super helpful and very knowledgeable. Great selection, especially corals. Overall great store.”
— jeff Gibson5.02 weeks ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (804) 272-2180 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquarium Pros VA.