14 Reef Shops in Brisbane
Brisbane's proximity to the Great Barrier Reef gives local shops a natural advantage — you'll find some of Australia's best coral farms in the greater Brisbane area. The warm subtropical climate means outdoor sumps and frag tanks are common, and many shops operate large holding systems with fresh GBR stock.
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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.
CoralSupreme
Brisbane-based coral store shipping livestock Australia-wide via StarTrack Premium next day delivery or airport-to-airport shipping. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stocks SPS, LPS, soft corals, zoanthids, fish, anemones, and equipment. Specialised packaging with foam boxes, heat pads, and double bagging. Physical store in Coopers Plains with local pickup available.
Frankie's Frags
Premium coral frags from a collector with over 20 years experience. One of Australia's original coral fraggers, Frankie has collaborated with notable breeders like Jason Fox. Regular participant at Reefstock and Fragarama events.
Gallery Aquatica
Specialist aquarium store in Brisbane run by diehard reefers Cam and Ania. Known for propagated and sustainably sourced Aussie coral and fish. Two physical locations in Wynnum and Salisbury. Popular YouTube channel with 'The Frag Files' series. Free shipping over $150.
GeeMarine
Marine aquarium specialists with over 10 years experience. Sells premium coral, fish, invertebrates, foods, and equipment online and in-store in Queensland.
Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Family-run aquarium, oceanarium, and terrarium store in North Brisbane with over 30 years of experience. A true one-stop-shop stocking freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, reptiles, and exotic insects. Ships livestock and dry goods Australia-wide with same-day airport-to-airport pickup available.
Paul's Aquariums & Ponds
Long-established Oxley aquarium shop stocking freshwater tropicals, coldwater fish, and some marine supplies. Physical store with online ordering via Shopify for dry goods. Livestock available in-store only.
Reef Pure RO Systems
Australian-owned online retailer based in Brisbane specialising exclusively in reverse osmosis and deionisation (RODI) water filtration systems for reef aquarium hobbyists. Built by reefers for reefers, offering 4, 5, and 6-stage RODI units along with replacement filters, media, and accessories.
Reef Underground
A real shop on Brisbane's Southside with over 20 years experience. Sources highest quality coral from QLD, NT, and WA. Stocks aquarium-grown and wild-caught pieces plus 30+ equipment brands. Free shipping on coral orders over $150.
Reeftopia
Australia's source for premium fish and coral in North Lakes, QLD. Extensive livestock range, hardware, competitive prices. Arrive Alive Guarantee on livestock. Also offers tank installation, custom aquascapes, and PAR testing services. Free shipping on dry goods over $150.
Shrimplovers
Springfield Lakes specialist aquarium shop. Known for freshwater dwarf shrimp but maintains a substantial marine section including equipment, additives, lighting, protein skimmers, and dosing pumps. Online shop available.
The Aquarium Centre
Family-owned specialist aquarium retailer at Sunnybank Plaza with over 20 years of combined experience. Stocks both freshwater and marine livestock, corals, and equipment. Full online shop with shipping available.
The Tech Den
Australia's largest retail aquarium shop, located in Caboolture just north of Brisbane. Massive range of aquarium, marine, pond, and reptile products at competitive prices. Live fish and corals are available for in-store pickup only and cannot be shipped. Dry goods ship nationally with free shipping over $150.
Ships to Brisbane
These interstate shops ship nationally — great options if you can't find what you need locally.
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.
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.
Australian Coral Farms
One of the world's largest producers of Euphyllia corals, owning and harvesting roughly 50% of the WA coral quota. Ships around 100 major shipments per year worldwide. Retail arm operates as Coral and Fish Barn in Perth. Primarily wholesale-focused.