4 Reef Shops in Perth
Perth's reef community is tight-knit and self-reliant. WA's strict quarantine regulations mean interstate livestock shipping is limited, making local shops essential for Perth reefers. The shops here stock a strong range of corals and marine fish, with several running their own aquaculture programs.
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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.
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.
Coral and Fish Barn
Perth aquarium store in Forrestdale offering a wide range of marine fish, tropical fish, freshwater fish, corals, aquatic plants, and essential supplies. Stocks aquarium kits, lighting, food, and water conditioners. General aquarium shop — not exclusively marine/reef.
Ocean Reefs Marine Aquariums
Perth-based saltwater aquarium shop with a large range of marine fish, coral, invertebrates, and equipment. Primarily serves Western Australia (Perth Metro, Mandurah area). WYSIWYG coral listings available.
Ships to Perth
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.
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.
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.
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.