About
Sea King Aquariums in Bellevue, Washington has earned a devoted following that stretches well beyond the Seattle metro — customers regularly drive two hours from Yakima just to shop here. This family-run saltwater aquarium store, anchored by owner Abel's hands-on expertise and genuine passion for the hobby, has become a destination for reef keepers across Western Washington. The coral selection is the obvious draw.
Rows of immaculately maintained tanks hold everything from high-end collector pieces to affordable small frags, giving reef hobbyists at every budget level something to get excited about. The store's rotating deals — including a buy-three-get-the-fourth-coral-free punch card system — keep regulars coming back frequently. Saltwater fish and crustaceans round out the livestock offerings, and while the fish selection may not be as deep as the coral inventory, reviewers consistently note the health and vibrancy of every animal in the store.
What sets Sea King apart is the quality of guidance customers receive. Abel and his staff are repeatedly praised for walking newcomers through their first saltwater tank setup, explaining acclimation procedures species by species, and offering specific, actionable advice rather than generic pointers. Several reviewers credit Sea King with getting them confidently into the reef hobby for the first time, or back into it after years away.
The staff's patience — never rushing customers, never talking down to them — comes up again and again across hundreds of reviews. The store itself is spotless. Tanks are clean, livestock looks thriving, and the overall atmosphere feels professional without being sterile.
Beyond livestock, Sea King stocks a solid range of saltwater supplies and equipment, and also handles repairs. The shop's combination of premium coral selection, honest customer service, and community-minded touches like holiday candy for kids and loyalty drawings makes it feel less like a retail transaction and more like joining a local reef-keeping family. For saltwater enthusiasts in the greater Seattle and Bellevue area, it's a store worth building a relationship with.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Tank SetupConsultationEquipment Repair
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive coral selection ranging from high-end collector pieces to affordable frags
- Buy-3-get-4th-coral-free punch card and frequent sales events
- Owner Abel provides patient, detailed guidance on tank setup and livestock acclimation
- Immaculately clean tanks with healthy, vibrant saltwater livestock
- Destination store drawing customers from Yakima and across Western Washington
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Coolest Store in Seattle awesome tanks and awesome deals definitely recommend”
— DLO Lopez5.05 days ago“Awesome shop with a huge selection of corals and supplies. Fish selection is a bit limited but still quite diverse. They run great sales too!”
— Holden Riley5.0a week ago“I've come here multiple times and have always been met with kind, helpful staff. Tanks are always so vibrant and beautiful and amazing sales and healthy thriving corals. Anything I have got from them has thrived and I couldn't recommend a better spot!”
— Adara Lombardi5.0a week ago“Very good quality healthy fish and corals and great customer service. Everything is beautiful and well taken care of and at great prices!”
— Mariah5.02 weeks ago“This reef store was so nice! The staff was very informative and the corals and fish were very fairly priced. I absolutely love the punch card system and the by 3 and 4th coral free deal!”
— Felicia Bristow5.02 weeks ago“Great prices. owner Very knowledgeable answers any questions you have”
— Joziah Chamberlain5.02 weeks ago“They are always amazing. I get all my fish tank stuff from them. Avel is always attentive and take care of me. Thank you so much! Go there guys”
— Joao Carlos5.02 weeks ago“Abel was very knowledgeable and very helpful. The store has a very good selection of everything!”
— Julie Garcia5.03 weeks ago“SeaKing Aquariums has a vast selection of corals and saltwater fish. The staff is very friendly and knows a lot about saltwater aquariums. I learned a lot and they helped setup my first aquarium.”
— Nathan Garcia5.03 weeks ago“Sea King Aquariums is hands down one of the best aquarium shops I’ve been to. The quality of their livestock and products is always top-tier, and you can tell they actually care about what they sell. Abel, in particular, is amazing. He’s always incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and never makes you feel rushed or talked down to. Every visit feels welcoming, and I always leave confident about my purchases. Highly recommend to anyone serious about aquariums.”
— Julian Perez5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (425) 866-1414 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Sea King Aquariums.