5 Reef Shops in Adelaide
Adelaide's reef scene may be smaller than the east coast capitals, but the local shops are passionate and well-stocked. South Australian reefers benefit from a close-knit community, and several Adelaide shops ship nationally with competitive livestock guarantees.
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Aggies Aquariums
Adelaide's north side saltwater specialist since 2000, stocking the largest range of saltwater fish and corals in the area. Also carries tropical, coldwater, Australian natives, cichlids, and frogs. Known for knowledgeable staff, competitive pricing, and seamless online ordering with fast delivery and excellent packaging.
Catalina Aquariums
Long-running aquarium shop in Parafield Gardens, South Australia. Stocks a huge selection of plants, coldwater and tropical fish including goldfish, livebearers, African and American cichlids, Australian natives, catfish, and exotics. Also carries corals, tanks, and accessories. Open 7 days. Delivery available for larger items.
Marine Plus Aquariums
Well-stocked aquarium store in Lonsdale, South Australia with a wide selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, plants, tanks, and accessories. Known for clean, well-organized displays and knowledgeable staff offering personalised advice on tank setup and maintenance.
Only Reefs
Newly launched Australian online coral store offering a curated selection of premium SPS, LPS, soft corals, and propagated frags. Ships live orders Monday to Wednesday via express door-to-door or airport-to-airport. Live arrival guarantee with store credit or replacement for DOA.
Seaview Aquarium Centre
Adelaide's premier aquarium destination since 1983, housing over 300 aquariums across their Plympton showroom. Offers a comprehensive range of marine, freshwater, pond, and reptile supplies. Ships dry goods nationally; livestock available in-store only.
Ships to Adelaide
These interstate shops ship nationally — great options if you can't find what you need locally.
100% Aquatics
Brisbane's largest marine, freshwater, and reptile specialty store located in Kippa-Ring. Known for their reef-safe focus, expert advice, and knowledgeable staff who help customers set up and maintain successful marine aquariums. Offers both in-store shopping and online ordering with delivery.
Anything QT
Brisbane-based marine fish specialists known for their rigorous quarantine process. All fish are quarantined before sale in natural seawater without copper or formalin. Offers a unique 72-hour stay alive guarantee on livestock, with a 5-6 week holding period for rare and uncommon species. Ships Australia-wide.
Aquaculture Kings
Australian specialist in live copepods, rotifers, phytoplankton cultures, starter cultures, cultureware equipment, and coral chemistry products. Ships Australia-wide with free shipping over $300.
Aquamarine Aquaristic
Melbourne-based marine coral and equipment shop operating since 2018. Australia-wide overnight shipping to all states including WA, TAS, and NT. Features signature colonies and cut-to-order frags. Arrive Alive Guarantee on livestock.
Aquaristic Online
A one-stop online aquarium shop in Rosebery, Sydney, offering fish tanks, fish food, aquarium plants, filters, pumps, and live corals including SPS and LPS. Ships corals on Tuesdays with a Live Arrival Guarantee. Flat rate $15 shipping and free shipping over $150 to NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. Does not ship livestock to WA or TAS.
Aquarium Gallery
Perth aquarium specialist with 50 years combined experience in coral reef and planted aquaria. Stocks marine and freshwater fish, corals, plants, and full equipment lines including Neptune, Kamoer, Tunze and ADA. Also offers aquarium installation and maintenance services.
ARC Aquariums
Family-run aquarium specialist in Hornsby, open 7 days a week. Known for an excellent coral frag selection including WYSIWYG pieces, SPS, LPS, NPS, softies, zoanthids, anemones, and clams. Offers flat rate shipping on all orders and same-day local delivery. Also trades as Reef River Reptile.
Auburn Aquarium and Terrarium
Large Auburn-based aquarium and terrarium retailer claiming Australia's largest aquatic showroom. Offers saltwater and freshwater fish, corals, reptiles, equipment, and custom aquarium design and installation services. Online store focuses on dry goods and equipment with flat-rate national shipping, while livestock is available in-store only.