Saltwater City has been a fixture of the Bellevue reef-keeping scene since the early 2000s, and its longevity is no accident. 99 frags to high-end colonies, a rotating cast of saltwater fish, and invertebrates like snails and crustaceans. Live rock, reef supplies, and hardgoods round out the inventory, and they'll special-order anything they don't have on hand.
What sets Saltwater City apart in the Puget Sound area is their quarantine protocol. Most fish are held for two weeks before sale, and customers can actually observe the QT process in-store — a rarity that gives serious reefers genuine peace of mind. Multiple reviewers report that fish purchased here consistently survive the transition to their display tanks, a testament to the store's commitment to livestock health.
The coral selection draws repeat visitors from across the region. SPS frags at fair prices sit alongside exotic colonies that are hard to find elsewhere, and the staff takes real care in packaging — wrapping frags with extra water and packing fish in Styrofoam containers for customers driving hours to get home. One out-of-town visitor noted prices significantly better than their own local fish store and said they'd happily make the four-and-a-half-hour trip again.
Beyond retail, Saltwater City offers services that deepen the relationship. Trev personally handles tank care and fish boarding for customers who travel, and the team has helped numerous first-time reef keepers get their tanks up and running. They carry Red Sea tanks and will go to bat for customers when warranty issues arise.
The store itself is consistently described as clean and well-organized, with healthy-looking tanks and enough space to navigate comfortably. For reef enthusiasts on the Eastside, Saltwater City delivers something increasingly rare: fair pricing, genuine livestock care, and staff who treat every customer's tank like it matters.
John Bauman
9 reviews
Surprisingly extensive and generally well stocked saltwater aquarium supply store with numerous varieties of saltwater fish, corals, crustaceans, etc. plus aquaria, foods, etc. Knowledgeable folks. Mike is extremely helpful. All are friendly.
Matt White
5 reviews
A beautiful selection of saltwater fish and live coral for sale. The cashier was so helpful and knowledgeable, and cared about the wellbeing of the fish we purchased.
Sanjeev Mishra
16 reviews
Absolutely the best place for salt water aquarium, fish and supplies. Mike and Trev (owner) are very knowledgeable and helpful. A must for all salties.
Jeremy Benezra
23 reviews
I’ve shopped at Saltwater City since the early 2000s! Well I did take about a decade off before getting back into the hobby this year. These guys know their stuff! They can get in any livestock or hardgoods that you request. They pre-quarantine most fish for 2 weeks. Who else does that?! They have corals sized from frag to colony size. The tanks are always clean. The staff is happy. This is THE fish store of the area.
Jim Arnett
85 reviews
Nice selection of corals and knowledgeable staff
Todd
7 reviews
Saltwater City deserves way more traffic than the local alternative. About once a month I make my round to the Bellevue local fish stores and Saltwater City never disappoints and I've always come home with either a reasonably priced SPS frag or quarantined fish that actually survived! No ridiculous sales gimmicks like, buy 4 over priced corals and get 4 free. Just fair prices, quality livestock and friendly staff.
Chris Crooks
From out of town and stopped in here while out for work. Great selection and helpful staff. After hearing me and my friend were from 4 1/2 hours away all of our fish were nicely packed in a Styrofoam container for us. All the fish we brought home are doing well and the prices are far better than what I can get at my lfs, would gladly make the trip again
Jesse MacArthur
18 reviews
Saltwater City is my favorite shop! Owner Trev is the nicest guy and he'll take amazing care of your tank while you're out of town. His employees are super knowledgeable and very friendly. I've always wanted a reef tank and thanks to them, they've helped me make that a reality. They've got a great selection of fish, inverts and corals at great prices. Having visited all the saltwater shops in the area, I can easily say this is the best shop on the Eastside! Do yourself a favor and check them out. You won't regret it :)
Ryan Rouillard
8 reviews
This is definitely our go-to store for our evolving tank! Such a great selection and they are incredibly helpful. They are always great about answering all our questions and guiding us with all their expertise. Special shout-out to Chris. The man is a wealth of knowledge and not afraid to share it.
K Day
7 reviews
Great prices and I appreciate the care of taking time to package my frag with extra water to help with the long drive home.
Note: Store information and services may change. Always call (425) 644-7050 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Saltwater City.
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14150 NE 20th St # F3, Bellevue, WA 98007
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February 7, 2026
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