Frequently Asked Questions

No, we do not sell fish online or ship livestock. We are an in-store specialty shop, so you can see every fish before you buy and take it home the same day.

We are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. There is plenty of free parking at our Bee Ridge Road location in Sarasota.

Yes. Every fish is quarantined for a full two weeks before it reaches the sales floor. This lets us catch and treat disease early, so the livestock you take home is healthy and far more likely to thrive.

No, we do not offer recurring tank maintenance or cleaning. We do offer free in-store water testing and free setup advice so you can confidently care for your own tank.

We do not install or build tanks on-site. We do offer a free setup consultation that plans the entire build with you, covering tank, filtration, lighting and budget, so you buy the right equipment the first time.

Yes. Our dedicated coral room stocks soft corals, LPS and SPS frags. Customers call it the best selection between Tampa and Fort Myers, priced from $20 to $150.

Yes, water testing is completely free with no appointment needed. Bring in a sample and our staff will test it, explain the results, and recommend how to correct any issues.

Starter aquarium kits run from $80 to $400 depending on size and included equipment. High-end reef setups can range from $500 to $3,000 and beyond. Our free consultation helps you plan a realistic budget.

We stock Fluval, Eheim and AquaClear filtration; AI, Kessil and Current USA lighting; Fritz and Seachem water care; and Hikari and New Life Spectrum foods.