About
Walking into Aquariums Unlimited in Virginia Beach feels less like a pet-store run and more like wandering through a private aquarium. The nearly 10,000-square-foot showroom is anchored by several 500-plus-gallon display tanks holding sharks, puffer fish, and sprawling coral — the kind of spectacle that, as one regular put it, makes you feel like you're in an aquarium or zoo. Polished floors and chandeliers give the place an unexpectedly elegant feel, and plenty of visitors admit they could happily lose hours just looking around.
As an aquarium store stocking both sides of the salinity line, the freshwater and saltwater selection runs deep. Shoppers pick through a unique variety of betta fish, fancy guppies, tropical community fish, and aquatic plants, plus shrimp, ramshorn snails, and spider wood for nano and aquascaping projects. The saltwater room is the showpiece, with a coral collection that pulls reef keepers in from Newport News and across the 757.
Whether you're after corals or healthy freshwater fish for sale in Virginia Beach, VA, the tanks are reliably clean and the livestock looks great — reviewer after reviewer notes zero losses after bringing animals home. The staff are why people drive past closer shops. Owner Mark sets the tone, and team members like Sam, Chase, Tristen, James, and Liam earn repeat shout-outs for patient, judgment-free help.
Sam walked a brand-new fishkeeper through her first home aquarium; James talked another customer through treating nutrient deficiencies; one keeper grabbed the last Fritz Turbo Start 700 on the shelf to jump-start a 55-gallon. Bring a water sample in for testing, talk through substrate and hardscape for a planted tank, or walk out with a complete 75-gallon setup, stand, and RO water in a single trip. Beyond fish, there's a full reptile department — bearded dragons, geckos, turtles, snakes, and feeder insects — plus a resident sloth that delights kids and adults alike.
For Virginia Beach aquarists building their next planted tank or reef, Aquariums Unlimited is the local heavyweight.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Aquariums Unlimited LLC in Virginia Beach, VA
Aquariums Unlimited LLC stocks corals, reef fish, betta fish, pufferfish, shrimp, invertebrates, livebearers, aquarium plants and freshwater & saltwater fish for sale in Virginia Beach, VA. As an aquarium store serving Virginia Beach, VA, it also carries aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations, aquarium setup, water testing and aquascaping.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Nearly 10,000 sq ft showroom with 500+ gallon display tanks featuring sharks, puffers, and coral
- Deep freshwater and saltwater selection: betta fish, fancy guppies, aquatic plants, shrimp, and a standout coral collection
- Knowledgeable, judgment-free staff — owner Mark plus Sam, Chase, Tristen, James, and Liam earn repeat shout-outs
- Complete setups in one trip: tanks, stands, RO water, plus in-store water testing and planted-tank guidance
- Full reptile department with bearded dragons, geckos, snakes, feeder insects, and a resident sloth
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Chase is very knowledgeable and helpful every time! Will continue to come back and recommend!”
— Tabitha Wilson5.04 days ago“Fun place to visit whenever I’m in VB. They have a unique variety of betta fish and plants I like picking from. Also shoutout to Tristen for double checking if there was any Fritz Turbo Start 700 left. I was able to nab the last one and get my 55 gallon jumpstarted in 2 days. Talk about a lifesaver!”
— Cindy Liu5.02 weeks ago“Very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of variety.”
— Andi hawkins5.0a month ago“So much fun! We could of stayed in there for hours. Very knowledgeable about all kinds of fish.”
— Tommy Kreutzberg5.0a month ago“Helpful staff”
— Timothy Lehmkuhl4.0a month ago“I’m new to fish parenting and quickly realized how important it is to go somewhere knowledgeable. I can’t stress this enough—skip the big box stores and go to Aquarium’s Unlimited and ask for Sam! She has been incredibly helpful, patient, and informative as we navigate setting up and caring for our home aquarium. I truly appreciate her guidance and expertise—she’s made the whole process so much easier and less overwhelming. Our fish, Pancake, and I are so grateful for Sam!!”
— Kristina Rodriguez5.0a month ago“Absolutely love this shop! It is so clean, well stocked, organized, and overall a wonderful experience! I can easily spend hours in there! I met one of the owners today and he was so kind, so is the rest of the staff! It is well worth the long drive from Hampton. Will be shopping there more.”
— Sareena Delgadillo5.02 months ago“Professional and friendly and excellent knowledge, have everything needed for my aquatics needs.”
— Mary Cromuel5.02 months ago“Went there today and like the other time I went the employees were very nice and helpful. Two nice employees helped me find a very young ramshorn snail. Every time I’ve gone the tanks look in great condition with active fish, never see any sick or dead fish as I’ve sadly experienced at other places. Would recommend to anyone locally looking for freshwater or saltwater fish.”
— Justin Brown5.02 months ago“Really awesome place! The fish portion is very well kept, everything looked happy and healthy and the staff is very knowledgeable! The reptile portion is also super awesome and my favorite part of the store! The reptiles all have really good enclosures that display what a proper setup should look like and just look so happy and healthy! Really good selection of reptiles and fish!”
— Larissa Thomas5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (757) 280-5781 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Aquariums Unlimited LLC.