Tucked away in Springfield, Virginia, AquaHaus LLC has quickly earned a loyal following among saltwater hobbyists across the Northern Virginia region and beyond — with some customers driving an hour or more just to browse the coral selection. The store's focus is squarely on the reef side of the hobby, stocking a well-curated assortment of corals and saltwater fish in clean, healthy display tanks that speak to the care put into husbandry behind the scenes. What sets AquaHaus apart is the owner's approach to customer interaction.
Multiple reviewers highlight how he takes the time to gauge each customer's experience level, discusses the pros and cons of different setups, and genuinely steers people away from poor choices rather than pushing a sale. One longtime saltwater keeper, returning to the hobby after years overseas, described it as the most positive fish store experience she'd ever had — praising the owner for treating her as an equal and engaging her husband, a newcomer, with the same patience and respect. The store supplies RO-DI water and pre-mixed saltwater for tank water changes, a practical service that keeps local reefers coming back regularly.
They also carry equipment like sumps for custom reef builds, and their fish arrive quarantined — a detail that serious reef keepers will appreciate, since introducing disease to a coral-heavy system can be devastating. AquaHaus operates as a genuine community hub for NoVA reef enthusiasts. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff's knowledge runs deep enough to support both first-time saltwater keepers and experienced reefers building out complex systems.
The coral quality, in particular, draws consistent praise, with customers reporting healthy growth from specimens purchased at the store. For anyone maintaining a reef tank in the Springfield, Fairfax, or greater Northern Virginia area, AquaHaus delivers the kind of specialized saltwater expertise and curated livestock that chain stores simply can't match.
Dennio Covarrubias
2 reviews
Great selection! Great prices and people!
Bobby Anderson
13 reviews
Had a great experience at AquaHaus, the owner was friendly and honest. Found the perfect sump for my new build. Thanks again!
Robert S
6 reviews
Called on Friday to see what fish were available.. said I would be making a trip from North Carolina on Sunday and get to the store and they are closed.. they could have told me on Friday when I called that they were not going to be there on Sunday..
Blue
101 reviews
I don’t even want to go anywhere else but Aqua Haus!! If you’re new to the trade, this is the place you want to go for a positive learning experience!!! I kept fish for a very, very long time and have been to many fish stores all over the country, but I have been out of the hobby for several years to move overseas, but I have to say, this owner is incredible!!! Most places I have ever walked into assume girls know nothing about keeping salt tanks and they know everything and will even double down when they are wrong, but this guy didn’t treat me any differently than any other customer! He was so kind, knowledgeable, and relaxed. I had my husband with me who is new to the hobby, and he spoke to both of us like equals as humans and asked us questions to gauge our knowledge to speak on our level and not like an elitist know-it-all, and at the same time not willing to allow us to make poor choices just for the sake of the sale. He truly listened to what we said and offered practical options and didn’t pressure us into one way or another rather he spoke knowledgeably about pros and cons to allow us to choose what made sense for our situations. He had a genuine enthusiasm and passion for his work and the animals he cares for which really shined through as we spoke with him. If I didn’t already have a full time career, I would be begging to work at Aqua Haus, because it is such a positive place to learn! Most positive experience I’ve ever had in a fish store! I seriously don’t want to buy anywhere else!!! Thank you so much, Aqua Haus, for truly being the best!!! We will be back soon!!!!
Nikki Reynolds
20 reviews
Super helpful staff and nice clean store that is stocked well with a nice saltwater assortment of both corals and saltwater fish. Good prices as well.
TravelingEater
135 reviews
This is my own personal tank; I use AquaHaus for RO-DI and Saltwater for my tank's water changes. The fish and coral are always super, and the ones I got from them are growing nicely. It's Deff worth checking out if you haven't already; my Favorite Fish Store in NoVA. *Video of my own Personal Tank at home.
Andrew 703
5 reviews
This place is awesome! Great selection of corals and quarantined fish. The owner and the staff are very knowledgeable and a delight to talk to. This is my new go to place for reefing in the nova area. Highly recommend!
liz killebrew
3 reviews
Excellent service- keeps our tank healthy and our fish happy!
Tiago Silva
20 reviews
Great guys!
Erick Rivera
3 reviews
Absolutely amazing! This was my 1st time visitng the store and it was amazing to see how helpful, knowledgeable, and caring the owner is of this hobby! Prices are amazing, the quality of corals and health of the tanks is outstanding, did i mention it was amazing? 10/10 i will definitely be visiting again the 1 hour drive is well worth it and i hope the company succeeds in its endeavors!
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7025 Brookfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 22150
February 7, 2026
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